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• Coordinate the development of alternative care strategy.
• Oversee day-to-day implementation of all project activities,
  providing constructive supervision of the project team.
• In collaboration with co-workers, lead the design, implementation
  and delivery of innovative alternative care models in the areas of
  operation.
• Monitor current debates within the organisation and national forums
  on alternative care and identify opportunities to shape and influence
  these policies.
• Work with key programme co-workers to develop and maintain a
  knowledge hub and keep others in the organisation informed of the trends
  and opportunities.
• Coordinate the project management team, including external key
  implementing partners.
• Liaise Regional Office and other organisations to ensure that the
  SOS CV Uganda has the relevant strategic connections.
• Promote the recognition of SOS Family-like Care model as one of the
  Alternative Care Options in the country.
• Ensure that the Project implementation complies with SOS, donor and
  national requirements.
• Chair consortium meetings and participate in alternative care forums.

• Develop a Communications Strategy and protocol for acquiring and
  disseminating project related information, activities and achievements.
• Lead on the development of an ACCoSS Uganda Management Information
  System
• Coordinate the development of ACCoSS information materials based on
  the activities funded under the project.
• Develop, implement and evaluate different kinds of alternative care
  models
• Identify capacity gaps among co-workers pertaining to alternative
  care of children, and facilitate capacity building processes accordingly
• Create, share, use and manage knowledge and information on
  alternative care.
• Develop and execute linkages between the advocacy strategy, national
  strategies and the alternative care models
• Keep informed and up to date on the main activities and events of
  the civil society within the country focusing on alternative care issues
• Actively develop and maintain effective working relationships with
  key stakeholders at the District level and with the Ministry of Gender,
  Labour and Social Development (MGLSD)
• Coordinate SOS Uganda project activities with relevant officials and
  other humanitarian agencies, acting as the main focal point for
  interactions with donors and partners
• Actively develop and maintain effective working relationships with
  all relevant stakeholders including community leadership, NGOs, INGOs,
  government authorities.
• Ensure maximum visibility of SOS Uganda in the MGLSD and amongst the
  NGO community.
• Draft reports and provide updates to the National Programme
  Development Advisor.

• Build and maintain contacts with relevant NGO networks working on
  alternative care to ensure the inclusion of SOS CV key messages into
  policy documents, meetings and events as appropriate.
• Participate and / or organise alternative care meetings, conferences
  and other events in liaison with other NGOs.
• Represent the SOS Uganda with at national and local government
  authorities, and other NGOs at the field level. Engage and or delegate to
  project team for area representation as appropriate.

• Ensure appropriate M&E activities are carried out regularly by
  the project team in all sectors (data collection & analysis, monitoring
  of project progress against established work plans, monitoring of
  established indicators and utilization of results to inform project
  (re-)design).
• Support the Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Officer to develop,
  adapt and implement appropriate M&E systems that enhance program
  effectiveness and quality.
• Support in Identifying gaps in M&E systems and make
  recommendations for improvements;
• Ensure timely submission of all program reports, quality of program
  data and proper archival of program information;
• Conduct regular meetings with project team and community members to
  assess progress toward objectives, discuss issues and assist in finding
  solutions to challenges identified.
• Manage timely and competent external assistance for formal project
  reviews and evaluations in compliance with contractual obligations 

• Monitoring overall contract compliance ensuring that all reporting
  and contractual requirements are adhered to. 
• Develop annual project work plans and budgets
• Review and monitor programmatic and financial performance of
  implementing partners.
• Ensure effective collaboration of all implementing partners with SOS
  CV Uganda finance department in developing detailed budgets and a
  quarterly financial reporting system
• Review and approve all project related finance documents submitted
  by staff and consortium members subgrant
• Lead regular internal project performance reviews with implementing
  partners

• Maintain open and professional relations with team members,
  promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to
  enable team to successfully perform in their positions.
• Ensure all staff know and understand SOS Uganda HR Policies and the
  staff Code of Conduct. Document and address breaches of policy and
  disciplinary issues in coordination with the HR Coordinator in a
  professional manner.
• Ensure the Performance Management cycle is implemented and
  documented timely for all project staff.
• Supervise and mentor direct-report team, including communicating
  clear expectations, setting performance objectives, establishing a
  supportive environment while emphasizing accountability, providing regular
  and timely constructive performance feedback, and leading documented
  annual and semi-year performance reviews.
• Provide direct supervision of staff ensuring recruitment, staff
  orientation, leave management and exit management processes are carried
  out timely and in line with relevant policies and procedures.
• Support staff to implement personnel policies including coaching,
  performance evaluation, team development, and disciplinary measures.
• Maintain open and professional relations with team members,
  promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to
  enable team to successfully perform in their positions.

• The applicant must hold a Bachelors and a Master’s degree in
  Development Studies, Project Planning and Management, International
  Relations, Gender & Conflict Resolution, Social Work and Social
  Administration, Social Sciences and any other relevant management or
  technical field.
• Post Graduate training in institutional capacity building and
  management.
• Seven years’ experience managing complex development project.
• At least 3 years’ experience managing a consortium and / or group of
  organisations to implement a single initiative
• At least 3 years managing a donor funded programme including work
  plan development
• Experience working with Government line Ministries and Local
  Governments
• Good understanding of SOS CV Strategic Direction including child
  rights and rights-based approaches.
• Excellent communication skills – presentation/written/oral with
  proven ability to communicate knowledge, ideas and issues around
  alternative care, orphans and vulnerable children.
• Advocacy Skills
• Excellent leadership, people management, interpersonal and
  negotiation skills and a demonstrated ability to develop harmonious teams
  in cross cultural context.
• Strong diplomatic skills. Ability to establish good working
  relationships with partners, donors and other stakeholders.
• Strong people management skills: the ability to effectively lead and
  supervise team.
• Advanced computer skills including Ms word processing, Ms excel,
  database systems, and PowerPoint.

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