Programme Officer – Restless Development

About US:
Restless Development is the global leader in youth-led development. Our award winning youth-led approach reaches over 450,000 young people weekly across 8 countries in Africa and Asia, and engages 350 youth organization from around the world. Since 1985, we have demonstrated that young people are critical actors in the development, and can drive positive change at local, national and international levels in the areas of sexual and reproductive health, livelihoods and civic participation. Our model is bottom up and holistic, focusing on individual leadership change amongst young people as well as systematic changes in policy and practice towards a more supportive environment for youth-led development.

About GAA Project:
Restless Development Uganda is implementing a five-year youth-led Girls Advocacy Alliance (GAA) project in partnership with Plan Uganda and Terres Des Hommes. The programme willpromote a youth-led approach to building capacity of CSOs and generate evidence that will be used to engage with key decision makers and hold them accountable on girls’ economic and protection rights.

Job Summary: The Programme Officer will support the Girls Advocacy Alliance Project by managing all field implementation of the programme, liaise with the research teams and coordinate with the key programme actors.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Programme preparation and delivery 40% Supported by a Programme Coordinator, the Project Officer will:
The incumbent will lead sensitization of key youth actors on the programme;
The jobholder will also lead selection and mapping of research teams, CSOs and private sector partners;
Lead training of research teams, CSOs partners, private sector partners and VSLA Network Champions;
Offer support in the development of training and other relevant materials drawing on best practices;
Offer technical assistance to the research teams during field work;
Support research teams to edit and review the research outputs, including final reports before dissemination;
Support the research team’s advocacy work by coordinating the private sector engagement and District Youth Working group meetings
Coordinate quarterly private sector engagement meetings and dialogues
Safety and welfare of research team and logistics 30%
Work closely with research teams to develop monthly programme work plans
Keep regular communication with research teams and provide backstopping logistical support when necessary
Support welfare of research teams, and follow up on issues as required
The jobholder will develop checklist of items to support travels and field activities
Coordinate all logistical support for the research teams
Develop logistical checklist to guide activities and activities support
The jobholder will take lead in the procurement of all programme items
Ensure that safety and security measures are in place and are adhered to at all times
Keep consistent detailed records of logistical aspects of the programme
Keep in constant communication with research team and programme coordinator
Lead on logistical arrangements for recruitment, training, community consultations and dialogues, private sector engagement, travels, research and other programme related activities
Provide ongoing support and mentorship to youth researchers
Financial planning and Management: 15%
Support research teams to manage funds for field work
The jobholder will make payments for programme related activities and keep accurate records of financial expenditure
Manage project budgets
Ensure that financial management adheres to Restless Development policies ad procedures
Support the programme Coordinator in tracking the project budget
Provide regular updates to the programme coordinator as required.
Monitoring and Evaluation: 10%
Track the project progress and feedback from key programme stakeholders
Document change stories and learning to inform the programme
The incumbent will gather evidence, facts and other relevant data to support programme documentation
Establish and maintain database for the project
Support the programme coordinator to update Restless Development on project progress and seek advice as necessary
Other Duties as Required 5%
Other duties as required, including occasional work on weekends for which time off in lieu can be taken

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicants for the Restless Development Programme Officer jobs must hold Bachelor’s degrees in relevant field of study
At least one year experience of implementing programmes
Previous experience of making logistical arrangement for organizing events and meetings
Prior experience in asset management and procurement
Previous finance management experience
Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent computer skills including Excel, and Word
Ability to solve problems and make sound operational decisions
Excellent budget management skills
Fluency in written and spoken English
Previous experience in budget management is desired
Experience in working in a multi-cultural environment
The individual must be results-orientated, highly self-motivated and have demonstrated analytical skills.
The successful candidate will thrive in a multi-cultural environment as part of a rapidly growing and developing organization and be personally committed to Restless Development’s mission and values.
Desirable: Lusoga, Ateso or Luo speaking candidates for these locations i.e. Kamuli, Lira and Tororo

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send an filled application form, download here, to ugandajobs@restlessdevelopment.org. Please note that we DO NOT accept CVs, resumes and cover letters.

Deadline: 18th August, 2016