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:
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 donorfunded 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.
Only candidates meeting all the above qualifications will be considered.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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