Job Title: Programme Manager – Youth Internship Programme
Recruiter: Restless Development
Annual Gross Salary: Gross Annual Salary UGX 58,491,912. All salaries will be reviewed in April 2014.
Reports to: Country Director
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda
About Restless:
Restless Development is the leading youth-led development agency. We have been supporting youth development in Uganda for over 15 years. We focus on three key areas: youth livelihoods and employment; youth sexual reproductive health; and youth civic participation. All of our programmes are designed, implemented and monitored and evaluated by young people. In addition to supporting community development initiatives in Eastern, Northern and Central regions we support capacity-building, coordination and advocacy efforts across the youth sector to ensure that young people’s voices are heard and responded to by policy makers at local and national levels. For more information on Restless Development see: www.restlessdevelopment.org.
About Youth Programme:
The YouthMap Internship Programme will equip 100 young graduates (ages 23-30) with employability and leadership skills combined with the practical experience necessary to work, lead, and contribute to development efforts. This programme is part of the global YouthMap Programme funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and coordinated by the International Youth Foundation. Restless Development Uganda is the Secretariat and implementing partner in Uganda.
Job Summary: The Programme Manager will be responsible for the delivery of the programme, ensuring that all objectives are achieved. S/he will oversee programme strategy and implementation working through a team of talented young staff. S/he will be responsible for developing and managing the national public and private sector partnerships underpinning the programme. S/he will also lead on monitoring project progress, enabling timely reporting to donors. The Manager will oversee our exciting national internship programme.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Programme Strategy, Implementation & Coordination 30%
Oversee development, and ensure quality review, of programme resources. This includes the training curriculum, intern and employer induction packs and toolkit based on programme learning
Oversee recruitment, matching and training/induction process for interns and employers, including coordination of MoUs
Oversee support structure for interns and employers during and after internship placements
Develop, introduce and oversee programme strategy for provision of ongoing and high quality career guidance and job placement support for interns
Manage programme priorities through regular review of work plan and schedule
2. Partnership Development & Management 20%
Build and maintain effective partnerships with all key stakeholders, i.e. employers, USAID, IYF, the Internship Advisory Group members, relevant line ministries and others
Plan and coordinate quarterly Internship Advisory Group meetings (currently composed of senior representatives from the private and public sectors), including supporting follow up activities as required
Lead on partnership events and activities to raise the profile of the programme and secure leverage and other commitments of support
Develop and disseminate communication materials about the programme in collaboration with the Partnerships Manager
3. Financial Planning & Management 15%
Lead on managing and regularly reviewing the programme budget, monitoring spend to ensure it is within budget
Liaise with the finance team to support development and review of financial reports relating to the programme as required
Support the finance team to manage the internship stipend
Lead on tracking leverage commitments secured from host employers and others
Ensure financial policy and procedure is adhered to by the team and others
4. Monitoring & Reporting 15%
Working closely with the Partnerships Manager, liaise with the programme, finance and M&E teams to ensure timely development and submission of donor reports
Oversee all M&E processes, including analysis of data collected and dissemination of results to ensure continual programme improvement
Lead on communications with donors in collaboration with the Partnerships Manager and Country Director
5. Personnel management 15%
Line and performance manage team, serving as a role model at all times
Build capacity of staff as required
Provide guidance and expertise on programme issues to the Senior Leadership Team
Ensure OHR policy and procedure is adhered to by team
6. Other 5% : Perform any other duties as required. Occasionally working on weekends and holidays for which time off in lieu can be taken.
Qualifications,
The applicant should be educated to Graduate level degree (Degree, Masters) in relevant field of study
At least three years’ experience in programme management, including proven experience of managing large and complex programmes relating to youth employment
Skills and Experience:
Experience of working in a youthful, multi-cultural environment
Experience of working in or engaging the private sector in Uganda
Good working knowledge of online social platforms for marketing and communications
Strong partnership development and networking skills
Excellent numeracy skills with experience in budget development and management
Excellent understanding of project cycle management
Experience of donor management and reporting, ideally including USAID
Experience of line and performance management
Experience of working in development in an African context
Good knowledge of youth livelihoods and employment, including job placement, career guidance and employability skills development
Ability to lead and inspire a team
Apply:
If interested, Please send a completed application form to ugandajobs@restlessdevelopment.org. Please note we DO NOT accept CVs. Download Form by visiting the web link below and Click application pack for the Job labeled “Programme Manager – Youth Internship Programme.”
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Deadline: 19th January 2014
