Organisation: GOAL
International
Funding Source: MasterCard
Foundation
Project Name: Driving
Youth-led New Agribusiness and Microenterprise (DYNAMIC) Programme
Duty Station: Lira, Uganda
Reports to: Country Director
Founded in 1977, GOAL works to promote the realization of the
fundamental rights of the poor, the vulnerable, and those affected by humanitarian
crisis. GOAL currently works in 16 countries; Ethiopia, Haiti, Honduras, India,
Kenya, Malawi, Niger, Sierra Leone, Sudan, South Sudan, Syria, Uganda, Iraq,
Philippines, Liberia and Zimbabwe. GOAL’s head office is in Dublin, Ireland
with support offices in London and New York.
MasterCard Foundation has given a $21.3 million five-year grant to a
consortium of partners involving Mercy Corps, VSO, GOAL and Restless Development
to implement the Driving Youth-led New Agribusiness and Microenterprise
(DYNAMIC) programme. The programme will strengthen systems and facilitate the
creation of sustainable economic opportunities for disadvantaged Ugandan youth.
DYNAMIC’s overall goal is to increase the number of young people who are in secure
employment or self-employment and to promote effective and efficient
agricultural market systems for youth. Through a market-driven and holistic
approach, DYNAMIC will engage an array of public and private sector actors to
increase access to goods, services, markets, information and productive and
social assets to increase productivity of Ugandan agribusinesses and non-farm
enterprises.
Job Summary: The Programme
Director will provide overall leadership, management and strategic vision to
the implementation of the MasterCard Foundation funded DYNAMIC programme. The
incumbent will work closely with an extended team from GOAL and all consortia
partners to develop, research, implement and measure the programme. DYNAMIC is
implemented by a consortium of actors; GOAL is the prime grantee and along with
Mercy Corps, will directly implement the programme across eight districts. VSO
is the technical lead for skills and learning and Restless Development is the
technical lead for youth engagement. Mercy Corps is the technical lead for
market development and financial services and GOAL is the technical lead for
M&E. Overseas Development Institute (ODI) will provide technical back
stopping to overall M&E systems on behalf of MasterCard Foundation. The
Programme Director will manage the coordination, strategic, compliance,
M&E, reporting of the consortium of implementing partners; engendering a
collaborative team spirit focused on achievement of the programmes goals. The
programme is just beginning (August 2015 – 2020), and offers the right
candidate an exciting opportunity to influence the setup, research and detailed
implementation design of this large and innovative programme.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
- Attain programme goal and objectives
through the development, implementation, reviews, presentation and
management of strategic plans, programmes and projects by personal
application and delegation of responsibility. - Recommend and lead implementation of
programme priorities and explore, evaluate and present new country
opportunities that leverage impact and/ or complement core activities.
- Make sure that there are fluent
communication channels with the programme structure and with consortia
partners, that the reporting schedule and that programme objectives are
verifiably achieved. - Work closely with the grants management
and finance teams to manage consortia partners granting and reporting. - Oversee all operations related to the
programme according to the programme work plan, programme budget and
implementation strategy. - Troubleshoot, as needed, to prevent
disruptions in daily programme activities and liaise with Deputy Programme
Director, Programme Management Unit (PMU) team, Country Directors (GOAL
and consortia Country Directors and technical teams), as necessary. - Monitor programme implementation, measure
impact and calibrate programme strategy and implementation accordingly. - Work in liaison with the GOAL MEL
Coordinator and ODI on the MEL systems design and measurement - Ensure that achievements and best
practices are captured and disseminated including the continual
re-evaluation of programme activities and information, with resulting
activity adjustments. - Ensure proper logistics, administration,
human resources and transport needs of the programme are conducted within
GOAL policy and with the maximum benefit to the programme. - Ensure all programme funds are spent in
accordance with donor rules and regulations and are reasonable and that
work with the private sector conforms to MasterCard Foundation guidelines. - Work with the Deputy Director to forecast
expenditure surpluses and deficits to enable adjustments to be made to the
programme in a timely fashion. - Ensure that all work follows international
quality standards and best practices and that agriculture initiatives are
technically and environmentally sound.
- Build the capacity of the PMU and
consortia partners staff’s for a market facilitative approach to
agricultural system development with youth. - Manage the recruitment and training of
programme staff to ensure staff are of the quality and capacity to ensure
the successful implementation of activities. Monitor and advise on
staffing needs throughout the programme. Ensure evaluations and disciplinary
measures are made, as necessary according to GOAL policy. - Provide direct and ongoing supervision and
managerial support to all staff in the PMU.
- Technically support all efforts towards
accountability – to project participants and to international standards
guiding development work. This includes understanding and following
established international guidelines and actively engaging participating
communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of
programmes. - Work in liaison with the Country Director
to represent the programme to the MasterCard Foundation, the Uganda
government at national and district levels. As well as the programme
Steering Committee, Consortia Coordination Group, National Advisory
Committee and the National Youth Working Group. - Ensure good relations and accountability
with the MasterCard Foundation, Ugandan government counterparts and
private sector partners. - Ensure establishment and maintenance of
relationships with target communities, and local government structures. - Represent DYNAMIC at external conferences
(Global Youth Economic Opportunities Conference, SEEP conference, etc.)
and relevant thought leadership events as needed
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
- The ideal candidate should preferably hold
a Master’s Degree in economic development or other relevant field is
preferred. - A minimum of seven years of relevant
international experience including three years in a senior management
position Experience managing consortia led programmes. - Proven technical experience in market
facilitation, youth development, livelihoods and/or agriculture and value
chain programming. - Past experience in Uganda or East Africa.
- Practical experience managing consortia
led grants involving international NGO partners. - Complex program management and
demonstrated success building, managing and leading a team of
professionals. - Strong writing, communication,
organization, prioritization and negotiating skills. - Excellent (English) verbal and written
communication skills with proven financial management skills. - Significant experience in building and
maintaining effective partnerships with implementing and strategic partner
agencies, and government authorities and counterparts. - Strong computer literacy with a full
knowledge of office applications. - The successful candidate will possess
strong leadership skills with the ability to maintain a broad perspective. - Skills in undertaking innovative
approaches, be agile in the conceptualization of new programme ideas and
will be well versed in strategic thinking and planning. - S/he will also have ability to juggle
multiple priorities under tight deadlines, and to calmly and
diplomatically deal with unexpected events impacting programme operations. - The ideal candidate will be familiar with
market based agricultural programmes targeting youth, and will demonstrate
cultural knowledge and sensitivity, while also demonstrating skills and
ability to build and maintain partnerships with international
organizations and private sector partners. - Strong interpersonal skills and an ability
to communicate and manage expectations of many stakeholders. - Possess the ability and desire to grow a
cohesive and professional team from across multiple partners is essential.
If you want to work for GOAL
International in the aforementioned capacity should Apply Online by clicking on
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