PEACE III
(BASED IN MOROTO) OPEN TO UGANDA NATIONALS ONLY
(BASED IN MOROTO) OPEN TO UGANDA NATIONALS ONLY
Closing
date: 14 Aug 2015
date: 14 Aug 2015
PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT
SUMMARY:
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 fundin
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 fundin
g 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.
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:
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;
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;
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;
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;
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;
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.
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;
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;
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;
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;
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;
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;
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;
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.
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;
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;
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;
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;
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;
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.
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.
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.
Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITY: Staff on Peace Program
RESPONSIBILITY: Staff on Peace Program
ACCOUNTABILITY
REPORTS
DIRECTLY TO:Program
Director, PEACE III Program
DIRECTLY TO:Program
Director, PEACE III Program
WORKS
DIRECTLY WITH:Government,
NGOs and CBOs in Karamoja
DIRECTLY WITH:Government,
NGOs and CBOs in Karamoja
KNOWLEDGE
AND EXPERIENCE:
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:
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 tomcjobs@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.
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 tomcjobs@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.
