Uganda: Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) Program Manager (GBV & Economic Empowerment Specialist)
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Location (Country & Base): Uganda, Gulu
Contract duration: 12 months
Starting date in-country: 15/07/2014
Through the financial support from the Royal Norwegian Embassy (RNE), ACF has been implementing the ‘Combating Gender Based Violence and Enhancing Economic Empowerment of Women in Northern Uganda’ project since 2011. Recognizing the positive impacts on the lives of women, RNE and ACF agreed for the programme to continue with greater focus on gender and capacity development aspects.
Reporting to the Technical Coordinator, the Food security & Livelihoods Program Manager is responsible for carrying out the following objectives:
Direct Line Manager: Technical coordinator
Objective 1: Ensure ongoing analysis of the local socio-economic and development context and contribute to the definition of ACF technical positioning
Ensure ongoing context analysis of socio-economic, gender dynamic, food security and livelihoods in Northern Uganda.Drawing from the mission strategic plan and ACF gender policy, conduct broader analysis on the relevance and appropriateness of the programme and incorporate emerging women needs.Carefully analyze the finding of the final programme evaluation and gender study and reflect best practice into the programme implementation.In partnership with local and national stakeholders, conduct gender analysis and establish the practical needs of women; align programme delivery to meet those emerging needs.Contribute to the development of strategic positioning for the department as part of the ACF annual country strategy process and as neededIdentify, propose and develop new program orientations, strategies and activities contributing to new proposal developmentObjective 2: Ensure effective FSL project management according to ACF strategy and technical protocols
Facilitate strategic and planning workshops involving programme staff, partners and local leaders that Contribute to the creation of strategy that enhance programme outputs.Identify program implementation modalities that enhance departmental integration, participant targeting criteria, mobilization approaches, transfer mechanisms, local partnerships, seasonality of FSL activities.Facilitate detailed planning and implementation of activities in collaboration with TC and APMs.Identify areas of cross programme linkages and strive for maximum synergy, including p4p and gender programmes implemented by UNFPA.Prepare FSL monthly cash projections and monthly BFUs analysis, in coordination with PMs/APMs and Finance coordinator.Supervise the annual FSL procurement plan in coordination with PMs/APMs & base logs, and monitor the monthly progress of all procurement.Prepare internal and external reports for ACF and donors, including case studies and success stories and identify areas for further research.Assist other FSL country programs when necessaryObjective 3: Ensure effective management of FSL staff and oversight of local partners
Critically review the staff JD against programme objectives and targetsDefine objectives, update staff job descriptions and facilitate regular performance appraisals in consultation with HR Manager and Base AdministratorLead in the recruitment of competent staff in consultation with HR coordinator.Lead in the selection and oversight of local partners on the project in consultation with the Tech coordinatorFacilitate reflection and learning workshop, where all programme staff and partners will participateIdentify staff and partner training and staff professional development needs on the basis of needs assessments, feedbacks and observation.Organising and carrying out training sessions for program staff and partners taking into consideration their profiles, the cultural context and on the basis of the needs assessment.Coaching and mentoring of team members and partners in leadership and management skills.Facilitate cross programme learning through joint review and planning meeting.Assess the impact of the training on staff and partner capacity and programme performance.Ensure the respect of ACF policies and regulations by staffObjective 4: Ensure FSL program quality and accountability
Ensure programme quality are maintained to the highest standards and are in line with programme objectives, including adherence to ACF gender policy, Cash transfer standard operating procedures and established administrative systems.Contribute to the appropriate development of high quality technical monitoring systems, indicators and supporting tools to monitor the impact and outcome of FSL programsCoordinate regular program monitoring that includes participatory monitoring, effectiveness of ACF facilitation, progress toward achieving targets, analysis of feedback from beneficiaries and measuring stated indicators and adherence to ACF humanitarian principlesContribute to the development and implementation of systems to reduce the risk of corruption, conflict of interest and extortion of beneficiaries by program staff and local authorities; and increase accountability and transparency of operations, including through the development and implementation of effective, locally adapted complaint and response mechanisms.Support internal and external evaluation of current and previous programs in the operational areaEnsure the respect of procedures and agreed timeframes around procurement planning, budget design, forecast and follow-up, monthly reports and donor reports, etc.Support learning and application of innovative approaches at field level in collaboration with other ACF technical departments and external partnersEnsure documentation and capitalization of lessons learnt and good practicesEstablish accountability mechanisms and ensure standards are met across the programObjective 5: Represent ACF externally with local authorities, donors and partner agencies
Represent ACF externally and coordinate with government authorities, DLG, NGOs and UN agencies; give regular updates to the main stakeholders as necessaryEnsure that relevant stakeholders have a clear understanding of ACF charter, background, program objectives and activities in the field and ensure that humanitarian principles are strictly followed.Collaborate with potential and current partners in the field (local NGOs, local CBOs, farmers groups/associations, local committees) to improve the coverage and the efficiency of ACF programsEnsure active presence and participation in local FSL coordination forumsCreate links with FSL and Gender actors working in the same operational area and develop partnerships where relevant and appropriatePOSITION REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor or Master’s Degree preferably in agricultural economics, gender, rural development and related fields.Minimum 5 years humanitarian or development experienceSKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Essential:
Knowledge and experience of gender sensitive programmingKnowledge and experience of cash, market based approaches and other livelihood programmingExperience in assessment, monitoring or evaluationFamiliarity with ACF and acceptance of ACF’s principlesGood communication, writing and analytical skillsGood team management and representation competenciesKnowledge of budget managementPreferred:
Prior experience in UgandaSkills on statistical software (SPSS, SPHINX, etc.)Experience with major institutional and UN donors and donor procedures (ECHO/EC, OFDA/USAID, DFID, CIDA, WFP, etc.)How to apply:Apply with resume and cover letter at http://actionagainsthunger.theresumator.com/apply/AleFFQ/Food-Security-A...
Job ID: #669681 Career categories: Management Country: Uganda City: Gulu Organization: Action Against Hunger-USA Theme: Food and NutritionSafety and Security Job years of experience: 3-5 years Job type: Job HomeUpdatesCountriesDisastersTopicsOrganizationsJobsTraining About Us Help ReliefWeb Informing humanitarians worldwide. A service provided by 
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