Catholic Relief Services, Uganda Program
Deputy Chief of Party – Food Security and Nutrition
Location: Uganda (based in Kampala, with extensive travel within the country)
CRS is seeking a strong team player and experienced Senior Program Manager with a proven record in managing integrated livelihoods and nutrition programs in to lead the day-to-day implementation of a largescale USAID food security and nutrition program.
Ugandan citizens are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:
• The Program Director will be responsible for managing overall program implementation of an integrated livelihoods and nutrition program, including overseeing: program implementation, M&E and Finance management.
• Hiring, supervising and managing a multi-sectoral team located in twelve districts across the country.
• Leading project team in the development of household and community-level strategies for increasing food security, including improved agricultural techniques and quality food intake.
• Working through, and in close collaboration with government programs at the national, district and community level
• Working with M&E staff and key stakeholders to develop a robust food security and nutrition monitoring system
• Supervising a team which is responsible for behavior change and awareness-raising in nutritional intake
• Working closely with partners and M&E staff to ensure project targets are achieved and exceeded
• Ensuring that the program is implemented according to design, quality standards and schedule
• Producing timely, informative project reports, capturing project highlights and challenges
• Monitoring and manage expenses for the project on a monthly basis, ensuring adherence to budgets and compliance with donor requirements
Qualifications:
• Masters degree in International Development, Public Health, Agriculture, Rural Development or related field.
• 8+ years professional experience, with at least 3 years experience managing large-scale multimillion-dollar donor-funded development programs,
• Proven track record in designing and implementing sustainable livelihood or nutrition programs, including programs serving people living with HIV
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with proven food security strategies, including increased productivity and yield
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability in proposal development, reporting, M&E and budgeting
• Strong budget management skills
• Proven ability to effectively manage people and build teams; able to build capacity in others
Please note that hire is contingent upon CRS being awarded the contract by USAID, and the candidate being accepted by the donor. Please submit a CV, cover letter and three work references (names and contact information only) to ReliefUgJobs@gmail.com by September 15, 2011
Only candidates meeting all the above qualifications will be considered.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
