PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Job Responsibility #1: Project implementation
quality
innovation
and reporting. (60% of Time): • Oversees the implementation of the project plan. Ensures that project teams are implementing project activities in line with donor requirements to achieve project outcomes. • Collaborates with MEL Specialist/Manager/ Officer to establish and maintain the project monitoring
evaluation and Learning (MEL) and reporting system in line with RTP MEL standards and the performance measurement framework of the project. • Collaborates with MEL Specialist/Manager/Officer to develop and implement monitoring
review
assessment and evaluation plans for improved program development and delivery. • Works closely with other project and non-project technical staff (e.g. Gender Specialist
Child Protection Advisor) to ensure that project implementation reflects global good practice
including in cross-cutting areas such as gender equality
child protection and environmental sustainability. • Ensures adherence to RTP program standards in program design and implementation. • Oversees preparation and submission of quality narrative reports
financial reports
work plans and budgets in line with donor requirements. • Monitors budget implementation
compliance and financial reporting to donors. Ensures that financial budgeting and reporting is aligned with program/project plans and implementation. • Provides quarterly updates of lessons learned and best practices to the direct manager and stakeholders to ensure that project lessons are being used to promote improved program delivery. • Conducts regular monitoring visits to project locations. • Together with the project team and in consultation with the direct manager
proactively identifies bottlenecks and potential implementation risks and develops effective strategies to address them. • Promptly answers adhoc requests for information concerning the project from the donor and/or Fundraising Centre
in line with agreed project communication protocols. • Identifies potential success stories and other communications content as related to the project and shares with the direct report for onward sharing with RTP communications staff. • __________________________________________________________________________________________ Job Responsibility #2: Partnership
fundraising
representation and collaboration (15% of Time): • Manages existing partnerships. Supports the direct manager in identifying and developing new partnerships with local NGOs
Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and the communities. • Ensures implementation of NGO capacity building plans identified during partner assessments. • Regularly monitors the quality of RTP interaction with its project partners and advises senior leadership
and the Fundraising Centre as applicable
on any identified risks and required adjustments in partnership approach. Phone: +256 200 900997 Address: Ground Floor Plot 49/51 Bukoto Street Kamwokya. P. O. Box 24947 Kampala - Uganda Website: righttoplay.com • Prepares partner agreements and amendments as may be required in line with RTP standards. • Supports the direct manager in identifying potential linkages
collaboration and networking with other civil society organizations and government and other relevant institutions to enhance RTP visibility and program activities. • As needed
represents RTP in various platforms and maintains positive relationships with governments and other relevant stakeholders regarding RTP activities. • Meets with partners’ staff and community leaders to discuss project improvement as needed. • Participates in partnership meetings with donors in close collaboration with the direct manager and the Country Director
as relevant. • Where applicable
supports the direct manager in developing high quality proposals for potential funding. Job Responsibility #3: Team management
compliance and capacity building. (10% of Time): • Ensures that the project team members have a clear understanding of their roles
responsibilities and accountabilities as outlined in their job descriptions to ensure quality performance. • Participates in the recruitment of new project team members. • Regularly provides the necessary feedback to project team members and completes their performance appraisals. • Provides direct support to project team members in the form of systems and tools. • Develops and strengthens the project team’s understanding of project cycle management and donor compliance requirements
working closely with the Fundraising Centre where applicable. • Ensures that staff development plans are reviewed by the country office Senior Leadership Team and implemented. • Implements policies and procedures that guide and support RTP activities
ensures compliance with RTP code of conduct
gender and child safeguarding policies including timely and appropriate reporting. Job Responsibility #4: Planning
development and budgeting (10% of Time): • Contributes to the design and development of new program strategies and plans (e.g. Country Strategic Plans). • Leads in the preparation of timely and cost effective operational plans
budgets and strategic plans with the program team. • Ensures adequate communication of country level plans to project team and partners/stakeholders. • Contributes to identifying new project ideas/ initiatives that are aligned with the organization’s strategic targets. Phone: +256 200 900997 Address: Ground Floor Plot 49/51 Bukoto Street Kamwokya. P. O. Box 24947 Kampala - Uganda Website: righttoplay.com • In close coordination with the direct manager
Finance Manager/Officer supports the budget planning processes for programs/projects to ensure that project funds are expended according to procedures and plans. • Participates in country level budget monitoring processes such as reviews of implementation rates as related to their project. • Job Responsibility #5: Other tasks as assigned (5% of Time) WHAT YOU’LL BRING (ESSENTIAL): EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: • Bachelor’s degree in social sciences
development studies or other related disciplines. EXPERIENCE: • 5 years’ experience managing international development projects. • Proven experience in project planning
implementation and monitoring
report writing
partnershipbuilding and working with NGOs. COMPETENCIES/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: • Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task on a constant basis • Excellent interpersonal communication skills to build rapport with staff
partners
government officials
donors and community leaders • Ability to work under pressure meeting deadlines in a fast paced fluid environment • Creative and flexible with problem solving skills • Demonstrated professionalism and diplomacy • Ability to represent oneself and RTP to mid-level officials • People management particularly coaching • A solid team player TECHNICAL SKILLS: • Strong MS Office and program management tools and procedures • Budgetary control and financial management
including ability to read and understand financial data • Project management skills • Knowledge of results-based management and/or other recognized approaches to project monitoring & evaluation. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (An Asset): • Experience in quality improvement • Experience managing projects in multiple locations • Understanding of play-based learning would be considered a strong asset • Understanding of good practices in integrating gender equality into project plans and implementation would be considered a strong asset • Experience with managing international development projects funded by large donor agencies (e.g. Global Affairs Canada
NORAD) will be considered a strong asset. Understanding of community development or development LANGUAGES: • Fluency in oral and written English BONUS IF YOU’LL BRING (NOT ESSENTIAL): • Experience of supporting teams in developing countries WHO YOU ARE: You are highly driven
results-oriented
collaborative and well-rounded leader with a passion for working with children and youth. You are an exceptional communicator with excellent networking skills.