Program Manager, Job vacancies in Uganda, at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) - 2015

Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.

The manager will work with the Senior Project Officer and EFI partners to develop the partner sub-grant contracts and annual work plans.

The Manager will lead the preparation of annual narrative and financial reports for the project.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Management and Administration:

·Manage the Uganda EFI budget and the project resources to ensure the achievement of objectives within the budget.

·Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting; review actual financial performance against the budget and explain any variances.

·Ensure staff compliance with CRS administrative and operational procedures and policies as well as applicable donor regulations.

·Prepare program expenditures, budget adjustments and cost modification requests from the EFI project regional management.

·Provide vision and leadership to effectively develop, promote, and integrate and expand CRS’ SILC/PSP Program in the country.

·Supervise the EFI Senior SILC Project officer and accountant.

·Oversee the implementation of SILC/PSP in the CP and provide timely and detailed positive feedback to improve implementation.

·Build the capacity of fellow CRS CP staff to scale up SILC/PSP programming within their program sectors and projects.

·Build the capacity of local partners to integrate SILC/PSP into their development activities

·Raise awareness about, promote and market the SILC model with new partners in the field and the MF industry in the country.

·Support and design training modules and implementation models for CRS staff, partners, supervisors and field agents and build local capacity networks to deliver high quality trainings and technical assistance.

·Provide technical assistance and manage the development, monitoring analysis and evaluation of the savings-led microfinance portfolio.

·Provide input into recruitment and orientation to new staff as may be required.

Program Quality:

·Develop annual strategic and operational plans for the project and the CP team.

·Oversee the development of the partner sub-grant contracts and annual CP work plans to ensure that all stated objectives will be achieved.

·Provide technical leadership for the project Oversee the training of CP EFI staff and partner staff to ensure that the quality of PSP and SILC training ensures a quality outcome, aseasured by both target achievement and industry comparable group outcomes.

·Oversee the implementation of the M&E plan and preparation of consultant contracts to ensure that stated learning objectives are met and that lessons regarding the PSP delivery model and poverty outreach are captured and disseminated for future programs.

·Oversee periodic technical reviews and manage any required changes in program direction and focus.

·Conduct regular evaluations and design appropriate tools to do so.

·Participate in overall program reviews and evaluations.

·In collaboration with the CP team and regional technical staff, provide guidance and technical oversight t implementing partners to ensure that lessons of sound practice are documented and disseminated.

·Use and study information captured through the SILC MIS.

·Guide and support CRS staff and partners in their efforts to collect and analyze data on a monthly basis.

·Report back to the CP & Regional ream on progress made and trends on a quarterly basis.

·Adhere to Catholic Social Teaching principles in all programs and work with stakeholders.

·Participate in Program Departmental meetings, planning, project tracking and internal systems requirements.

Training Specialist:

·Assess the capacity and training needs of project staff and partner staff;

·Design and deliver training interventions (trainer-of trainers, face-to-face learning, on-line learning, mentoring, and coaching) for project staff and

·partner staff on the Private Service Provider (PSP) –Savings and Internal Lending Communities (SILC) methodology;

·Strengthen the capacity of partner staff to train and support field agents;

·Monitor training delivery and program implementation, through field visits to partners.

·Participate in the design a “pro-poor” PSP-SILC implementation approach and related training curriculum;

·Participate in the development of a training and marketing package for a mobile money linkage financial product for SILC groups;

·Analyze MIS data and translate it into programmatic recommendations;

·Source, adapt, and roll-out a micro-enterprise management curriculum;

·Stay abreast of relevant developments in the microfinance industry, in particular the savings group sub-sector as an active participant in the SEEP

·Savings-Led Working Group

AGENCY-WIDE COMPETENCIES (for all CRS Staff)

·These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each

·staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.

·Serves with Integrity

·Models Stewardship

·Cultivates Constructive Relationships

·Promotes Learning

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: EFI Project Team

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Country Representative, All Country Program Staff, EARO and PQSD Technical Advisors.

External: Partners, Country Government ministries, USG, foundations and other donors, Local and International NGO offices, UN agencies and local church officials.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·Master’s degree in economics, business administration, social sciences,

·development or related field, or equivalent work experience;

·Minimum of 5 years’ work experience in international development,

·microfinance, 3 of which based in a developing country;

·Minimum of 3 years work experience with savings group implementation – with a preference for community-agent and/or fee-for-service approaches;

·Professional proficiency in English.

·Practical experience in curriculum design and training of adults;

·Prior experience using VSL Associates Savings Group MIS (Excel-based or online database);

·Experience with financial product development and/or mobile money products desired;

·Excellent oral and written communication skills;

·Excellent organizational skills and an ability to prioritize tasks in a timely manner;

·Demonstrated ability to work successfully in diverse geographic and cultural settings;

·Excellent teamwork abilities and interpersonal skills;

·Understanding and appreciation of CRS’ commitment to work with and build partner capacity;

·Appreciation for (or willingness to learn about) the Catholic Social Teaching concepts; and Willingness to travel up to 40% of the work time.

Mode of application:

Please submit cover letter, CV and three work references (names and contact information only) to ReliefUgJobs@gmail.com by December 7, 2014.