Uganda: PROGRAM MANAGER - PEACE III (BASED IN MOROTO) OPEN TO UGANDA NATIONALS ONLY

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

Mercy Corps drives high quality, analytical work in tough places. We have been operating in Uganda since 2006 and currently manage a breadth of programs in Acholi and Karamoja sub-regions with funding from a basket of donors. We partner with a range of private, public and civil society actors to systemically broaden opportunity for people across northern Uganda.

PEACE III Program is designed to strengthen cross border Conflict Management in the Horn of Africa. It will strengthen horizontal and vertical linkages within and between local, national, and regional conflict management actors. In Uganda, PEACE III will be implemented in Karamoja region with an operational office in Moroto. Under the direction of the Program Director for the Karamoja Cluster, the Program Manager will be responsible for the overall planning and implementation of PEACE III activities in the designated corridors in Karamoja. The Program Manager will directly manage the program staff based in Moroto and will work with both management and Program staff in Kampala to ensure activities are implemented according to schedule, budget and required quality.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Manage all activities related to the PEACE III Program in Karamoja Cluster area as agreed with the Program Director and the Chief of Party, and in accordance with approved proposal, budget and timelines;

· Coordinate and share information with the Program Director to ensure overall program targets and donor obligations are being achieved;

· Provide direct and ongoing supervision and managerial support to PEACE III staff in Karamoja Region to ensure effective implementation of program activities;

· Oversee the development of program and staff work plans, and ensure regular one-to-one sessions and performance reviews to review progress and resolve any concerns or issues;

· Recommend promotions, improvement plans, dismissals/terminations in accordance to the Mercy Corps Uganda Personnel Policy and Procedures and the Ugandan Labor Law;

· Support and facilitate PEACE III team development, encouraging active participation of team members and supporting positive relationships between members.

· Identify training needs and opportunities for PEACE III staff to ensure that they have adequate resources to complete program objectives, and to enable learning and growth;

· Ensure that program staff have the necessary facilities and office equipment for the smooth functioning of the program;

· Visit project sites regularly to provide appropriate technical assistance, monitor and oversee activities;

· Ensure full application of participatory methodologies like PLA and Appreciative Inquiry in facilitation of community dialogue meetings, and trainings and workshops;

· Support the Project officers to establish a system to monitor and evaluate program activities and impact on an ongoing basis. Ensure that program monitoring is being done on a regular basis and that adequate monitoring reports are prepared;

· Act as the main liaison with relevant District government officials and institutions, stakeholders and community members relevant to PEACE III Program;

· Participate in peace and conflict-related coordination meetings and professionally represent Mercy Corps in these meetings;

· Support the development of partnerships with national and international NGOs, CBOs and other agencies involved in Conflict Management initiatives and other Mercy Corps activities.

· Maintain close cooperation with the Finance and Administration departments and other staff to ensure that the program is in full compliance with all the established operational, administrative and financial procedures;

· Regularly meet with the Program Director, Country Director and the D/and Chief of Party to discuss program achievements, especially when they deviate from the original plan;

· Participate in PEACE III Team meetings as required;

· Work with the Program Director to organize and facilitate field visits for donors and Mercy Corps staff;

· In collaboration with the Program Director, monitor security developments and report to Mercy Corps Senior Management as per the Mercy Corps Uganda security procedures and protocols;

· Jointly prepare donor reports with the Program Director and other staff to capture program impact.

· Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.

· Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Staff on Peace Program

ACCOUNTABILITY

REPORTS DIRECTLY TO:Program Director, PEACE III Program

WORKS DIRECTLY WITH:Government, NGOs and CBOs in Karamoja

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master degree in conflict management/peace building or another social science.
• Six years’ experience managing conflict management or other capacity building related projects preferably with NGOS.
• Experience in managing teams and facilitating planning and program development processes
• Financial and personnel management experience and knowledge
• Experience in both community level programming and government focused capacity building.
• Leadership skills, and proven experience in developing effective teams
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience in coaching, conducting workshops and community meeting facilitation.
• Excellent report writing skills and speaking skills and an excellent communicator.
• Strong organizational and managerial skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including all Microsoft applications.
• Demonstrated skills to successfully communicate and initiate and maintain positive relationships with beneficiary’s community.
• Excellent relationship management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing
• Experience or working in Karamoja region, with strong contextual knowledge of Karamoja cultures.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and appropriate flexibility.
• Ability to effectively communicate with Mercy Corps target populations and partners.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
• Willingness to travel frequently to remote locations.
• Ability to quickly learn and implement new information/concepts.

Applications: Submit your E-mailed application including a cover letter clearly stating your salary requirements, CV (with 3 referees), and copies of academic qualifications/certificates through the Human Resource Manager to**mcjobs@ug.mercycorps.org** Deadline for Submission:**Close of business** on August 14, 2015Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by Mercy Corps.Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer; female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.