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• Play
  a supportive role in providing technical support on all programme
  development and implementation schedules
• Support
  the Programme Officer in the development of Organisational Operational
  Plan.
• Plan
  appropriate, achievable and sustainable strategies for future programme
  expansion
• Working
  closely with the programme Officer Policy Governance Leadership and
  Rights, liaise with the programme, finance and M & L team to ensure
  timely development of financial reports relating to programme reports

• Support
  the programme management team in fundraising activities for the
  organisation, preparing concept notes and proposal for key programme
  donors.
• Sustain
  effective partnerships with all key stakeholders including relevant Line
  Ministries at national and community levels
• Participate
  in the relevant progress meetings underpinning the programmes
• Participate
  in partnership activities and communication to raise the profile of the
  programmes and secure leverage and other commitments of support
• Disseminate
  communication materials about the programmes in collaboration with the
  Monitoring and evaluation unit.

• Support
  developing, managing regular reviewing of programme budgets and reviewing
  of financial reports relating to programmes as required
• Ensure
  procurement and financial policies and procedures are adhered to by the
  team and others.
• Support
  Component Financial/ Budgeting Management for effective budget utilization
  to ensure timely reporting and accountabilities

• Work
  closely with the Monitoring and Learning Unit in M&L processes,
  including analysis of data collected and dissemination of results to
  ensure continual programme improvement.
• Open
  and maintain appropriate programme files to ensure appropriate filing and
  availability of documentation required for internal and external communications,
  accountability, audits, evaluation purposes and reporting
• Participate
  to develop the programmes monthly, Narrative Work plan and budgets with
  the supervisor and compile monthly progress implementation reports on sub
  grant project implementation with partners

• The
  applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies or relevant field of
  study
• At
  least five years’ experience in development sector in an African context,
  including good knowledge of advocacy and policy engagement.
• Knowledge
  of Policy, leadership development, governance is a must.
• Minimum
  of three years’ experience in programme design and management including
  proven experience of managing large programmes relating to youth
  development initiatives
• Strong
  partnership development and networking skills
• Excellent
  numeracy skills with experience in budget development and management
• Excellent
  understanding of project cycle management
• Excellent
  report writing skills particularly donor reporting.
• Fluent
  in written and spoken English.
• Excellent
  IT, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills..
• Previous
  work experience in Uganda and Knowledge of the national languages.
• Broad
  knowledge and understanding of contemporary development issues and trends
  in youth health sectors
• Experience
  of performance managing people
• Experience
  of managing multi-site implementation works
• Experience
  in handling budgets and finances.
• The
  individual must be results oriented, highly self-motivated and have
  demonstrated analytical skills.
• Must
  be able to lead and inspire a team of strong programme officers
• The
  successful candidate will thrive in a multi-cultural environment as part
  of a rapidly growing and developing organisation and be personally
  committed to UYONET missions and values

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