Democratic Governance Facility Deputy Programme & Learning Manager Jobs in Uganda
Democratic Governance Facility Deputy Programme & Learning Manager Jobs in Uganda
Main purpose of the JobReporting to the sphere 1 Programme and Learning Manager (PLM), the DPLM will oversee the day- to-day management of the team of currently 5 Programme Managers and 1 project officer.
S/he oversees the team’s interaction with partners to ensure professional project development, implementation and accountability.
S/he provides advice and quality assurance regarding the implementation of the thematic sphere 1 strategies, individual work plans and team budgets in line with the Sphere strategic priorities.
The DPLM is the line manager of the Programme Managers (PM) and Programme Officer and provides thematic expertise guidance to team members.
Key Responsibilities
Provide direction and delegate responsibility to staff; provide ownership of tasks while holding them accountable. Give performance feedback to the Program Managers and Programme Officer(s) and ensure that they are motivated and competent to perform
according to expectations
Ensures communication at all times with the PLM on all activities, issues, plans, needs, etc. within the sphere
Ensure that the sphere unit is working closely with the Corporate Capability Unit to identify needs, coordinate support to partners, and plan. With the Organizational Development Advisor, ensure that partner needs assessment / organizational capacity assessments are conducted and ensure strategies for building the capacity of partners in the relevant thematic areas are designed. With the gender and youth advisor, ensure application of gender and youth strategies and gender focus in Sphere 1 interventions by DGF and its partners.
Proactively work with the DPLMs and PLMs of the other two spheres to ensure coordination of work, especially that which crosses spheres and support to partners which may be managed under an PM under one sphere but which have activities under multiple spheres
Provide technical assistance and support to the PMs and implementing partners in areas related to government responsiveness
Proactively prioritizes actions within the sphere team and the FMU in order to identify
opportunities, concerns or problems with partners, organise structured follow-up on team
issues, plan actions to support partners or modify projects
Provide quality assurance of deliverables and ensure that systems and procedures for
Project Cycle Management are adhered to, i.e. partner
reporting, re-allocation of budgets
and contract ending/extension
Ensures that the sphere team is maintaining accurate files, documenting all issues, filing (electronically and paper, when necessary) all documents related to their partners in a logical manner, and maintaining records of correspondence with partners
Monitor budget and spending patterns to provide management and oversight. Oversees
partner budget revisions and review disbursements for partners and recommend for
approval and liaise with the FMs and PLM regarding project implementation, adjustments,
procurement of services and other inputs to partner interventions
Improve evidence-based programming of partners and DGF, which includes data is
collected from partners and that partners have the necessary systems in place to ensure
that the data collected is accurate.
Person Specifications
An advanced university degree in a relevant subject (human rights, political science,
development studies, law, management, public administration, peace & conflict studies, or related area)
At least 7 years’ experience and a demonstrated track record of achievement in the delivery of governance sector programmes
Leadership skills and representational capabilities are essential as well as demonstrated competencies in team management
Solid work experience with government authorities and institutions in Uganda
Knowledgeable about government responsiveness in Uganda
Strong conceptual and analytical skills
Excellent communication and facilitation skills
Fluency in English and strong writing skills
Systematic and structured approach to work
How to Apply
Suitably qualified candidates interested in the above position should send application letter and Curriculum Vitae including names, email addresses, and telephone contact details of three (3) work related referees to: applications@dgf.ug
Please clearly indicate the job title in the email subject line. Do not attach academic documents,
Address your applications to:
The Head of Facility
Democratic Governance Facility
P.O. Box 8772, Kampala – Uganda
Closing Date: Sunday, 3rd January 2021.
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