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Tuesday, 25 June 2013

Programme Manager positions at Independent Development Fund,Jobs in Uganda,


Position Title
1.       Programme Results Manager
2.       Programme Support Manager
Organisation: Independent Development Fund
Location :Kampala, Uganda
                                

                          Programme Results Manager
Reports to: Executive Director
Background Information
The Independent Development Fund is a Ugandan non- political, non-governmental, not for profit grant mechanism, providing support to civil society organizations to promote human rights, access to justice and social accountability in Uganda. We seek to recruit a qualified individual to fill the positions of Program me Results Manager and Program me Support
Job Purpose:
Responsible for overseeing the implementation of M&E activities including comprehensive and accurate data collection, analysis and reporting, as well as documentation and publication of programme results.
Key Responsibilities
·         Realignment of grantee project results with IDF strategic goals and objectives.
·         Implement M&E policies, establish performance frameworks and M&E Plans to facilitate periodic project reviews, monitoring, impact assessments and reporting.
·         Develop and update relevant M&E tools, formats, procedures and systems that effectively track project deliverables and progress. Guide the process for identifying quantitative and qualitative indicators, benchmarks and data sources for programme deliverables and report on progress.
·         Monitor and validate data COllection, correlation, storage, analysis and reporting on indicators.
·         Monitor the preparation of reports e.g. quarterly, annual and other programme reports in a timely manner.

·         Guide the monitoring and results team in the preparation and publication of reports and case studies periodically to deepen stakeholders' understanding of the achievements, challenges and impact of the IDF programs.
·         Where necessary, identify, coordinate and manage a local research partner to implement a follow up to the baseline survey results and any fieldwork needed for future work.
·         Ensure that IDF's learning is disseminated to all stakeholders. Participate in proposal development and resource mobilization efforts of IDF.
Minimum Requirements
Degree in social sciences or a related discipline.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience. Experience with M&E systems design and implementation. Experience with civil society/NGO sector a plus, especially with human rights and advocacy programs or organizations.

                        Programme Support Manager
 Reports to: Executive Director
Job Purpose:
To provide leadership in grant management, in line with the Fund's policies, procedures and regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
·         Lead the process of review, technical and financial assessment of the grant applications
·         Make recommendations on the eligibility of applications for grants as per the IDF grant management policy and procedures and donor guidelines
·         Identify organizational capacity gaps of the grantees and coordinate appropriate capacity development interventions
·         Prepare agreements and memorandum of understanding for grantees for final approval and sign off.
·         Receive grantee funds requests and authorize processing of grant transfers.
·         Develop and implement appropriate training and capacity building initiatives for the grantees
·         Ensure that IDF policies, procedures and regulations on grant management, are fallowed and kept under review.
·         Develop good working relationships with key stakeholders.
·         Follow up continuous improvement in grant administration and other programme areas

Minimum Requirements
·         A degree in social sciences or related field from a reputable institution.
·         Post graduate qualification is an advantage
·         At least 5 years in a relevant professional experience. Experience in grants programme support is a must
How to Apply
To apply please send your CV and cover letter with 3 work related referees to the address or e-mail below. All applications shall be marked: "PRM-IDF or PSM-IDF" depending on what position you are applying for. E-mails must not exceed 2 MB.
Closing date is 5 PM on Friday the 28th of June 2013.
While we thank all applicants for your interest, only the selected will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification. People Performance Group
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