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• Ensure
  proper and timely programme planning, budgeting, implementation and
  reporting in line with the DINU objectives, the overall DINU requirements,
  and 11th EDF rules and procedures;
• Identify
  in close collaboration with District Local Governments and implementing
  partner’s suitable interventions in line with the Financing Agreement,
  existing policies, district development plans and best practices, and
  ensure their timely and quality execution;
• Prepare
  and manage in consultation with the Kampala PMU, tenders for works,
  supplies and service contracts according to 11th EDF rules and procedures;
• Plan,
  coordinate and execute the monitoring and reporting of programme outputs
  and results in line with the DINU’s monitoring tools and guidelines;
• Build
  capacity of District Local Governments and implementing partners to
  technically and financially execute, monitor and report on (grant) contracts
  with the PMU/OPM;
• Represent
  DINU in meetings with regional and district authorities, implementing
  partners and other programmes in the region;
• Coordinate
  and manage the day-to-day operations of the PMU DINU to ensure effective
  and efficient programme execution and rational use of programme resources;
• Supervise,
  coordinate, coach, motivate and appraise PMU staff to maintain a culture
  of professionalism, integrity and team work, and ensure staff performance;
• Perform
  any other duties as may be assigned by the National Programme Coordinator.

• The
  ideal candidate must hold a Master’s Degree in Development Studies,
  Economics, Agricultural or Environmental Science, Water or Civil
  Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration or other relevant
  area;
• Honours
  Bachelors in any above related area
• At
  least ten years of practical experience in project/programme management, five
  of which must be at senior managerial level in development projects.
• Proven
  working experience with Local Governments, NGOs, and grass roots
  communities in terms of grant management, guiding, coaching and training.
• Proven
  experience with systems and procedures of donor funded programmes;
  experience with EDF (EU) systems and procedures is an added advantage.
• A
  self-motivated and self-managed person, who is results oriented, with the
  ability to work under minimal supervision and high pressure;
• Postgraduate
  qualification in project planning and management;
• Qualifications/training
  in monitoring and evaluation;
• Proven
  planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting skills;
• Proven
  experience in human resource management, in terms of administration,
  individual coaching, mentoring and team management;
• Good
  networking, interpersonal, communication and reporting skills;
• Willingness
  to travel widely within the project areas;
• Good
  spoken and written English and ability to effectively follow oral and
  written instructions.
• Excellent
  computer skills.
• Age: 35 years and above

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