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• Plans, coordinates, learns and shares recommendations on proposed
  program activities in close coordination with the Ugandan and
  international program team.
• Manages program work plans, budgets and ensures proper
  accountability of program funds and other resources.
• Preparation, evaluation and management of Sub Grants for innovative
  WASH Sub projects.
• Prepares and submits timely and quality activity reports.
• Conducts training, coaching and technical support supervision to
  selected Red Cross Branches.
• Develops and disseminates program monitoring tools in liaison with
  the URCS M&E officer and ensures they are used with indicators
  therein.
• Liaises and maintains good coordination with Government Line
  ministries, and relevant stakeholders in consultation with respective
  Program Coordinator and Director on policies and guidelines.
• Manages contracts whenever they are awarded, maintains link with
  service providers and closely monitors /supervises the service delivery
  chain.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly progress narrative and financial reports
  in accordance with URCS guidelines and back donor requirements.
• Maintains good cooperation and collaboration with line ministries
  and other stakeholders  

• The ideal candidate for the Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) WASH
  Program Officer job must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Humanities and
  Environmental Sciences with a post graduate training in Public Health from
  a reputable institution.
• At least three years’ experience in a similar position or worked
  with reputable organization/agency in at a minimum of mid-level managers’
  position for more than 3 years preferably.
• Work experience with a donor-funded institution will be an added
  advantage;
• Adequate training and experience in Grants Management and Human
  resource management or related disciplines.
• Should be familiar with preparation processes and management of
  Grants especially in the WASH Sector.
• Very good computer skills (M/s Word, Excel) and ability to run
  specific software (Project);
• Good initiative and self motivated individuals to work with minimal
  supervision efforts.
• Good interpersonal skills and working relations with other staff
  under his/her supervision and other stakeholders.
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills; ability
  to compile and assimilate content in short time frames;
• Proven project management skills, particularly around assessing
  priorities and managing workloads;
• Ability to work across different actors, cultural contexts,
  technical areas and bridge silos within the organization and with external
  partners;
• Strong demonstrated skill working with external partners and
  bringing several stakeholders together for a common goal;
• A proactive approach to work, the ability to handle multiple tasks
  and to maintain a high quality standard when working under time pressure;
• A mature personality of high integrity with great team working
  skills, a courteous attitude and a clear sense of confidentiality;

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