Area Manager

• Develop and execute comprehensive area Specific strategies to address ultra-poverty and promote sustainable development goals.
• Collaborate with the country senior leadership to align regional objectives with the overall organizational mission and vision.
• Contributor to Strategic Plan in growth and expansion and the development and implementation of organizational pivots and initiatives

• ü Program Lifecycle:
• Overall management and oversight of the districts within the area to ensure program implementation quality, with adherence to timelines and budgets across all strategic implementations.
• Owner of program design, implementation, and evaluation phases in. his/her area of implementation.
• Ensure the timely and effective execution of the project lifecycle and serve as escalation support focusing on risk mitigation, conflict resolution, and program solutions.
• Serve as the senior government liaison with district and local government point of contact when required.
• In collaboration with the Head of Implementation, support resource planning and staff allocations as needed to meet implementation targets and workloads, along with facilities and equipment
• Provide regular progress reporting to the Country Leadership team

• ü Process Improvement:
• Identify opportunities for program improvement and methodology enhancements.
• Implementation and change management of reporting and operational tools and templates.
• Contribute to annual program reviews to support ongoing learning and program improvements in the assigned region and replication districts across the country.
• Support other external engagement initiatives, including collaborations with other INGOs, local organizations, private sector, sector working groups, and line ministries within the area of jurisdiction to improve program quality and delivery.

• ü Team Building
• Practical on-ground training and development of the Project Manager and other program staff in Skills Practices to deliver the RTV methodology and effectively and efficiently manage human resources and assets.
• 1-on-1 mentorship of Project Managers and skills development planning.
• In-field skills training capacity building, best practice adoption, and program staff development.
• Conduct team management training and development.
• ü RTV Methodology
• Develop and review RTV methodology training manuals and guides - Champion for new initiative development and integration.
• Replication Programming
• Replication owner of program design, implementation, and evaluation phases. This includes supporting other replication districts across Uganda.
• Support expansion into new districts of operations, including participating in initial district government meetings and signing District MoUs.
• Support your teams in conducting RTV methodology training for all government extension officers, including community development officers, agricultural extension workers, etc.
• Work in partnership with the leadership team to support replication expansion.
• In-country partnerships support for site visits, meetings, and representation of senior RTV leadership.
• Co-lead input into restricted and unrestricted grant opportunities to further RTV's expansion and impact.
• Leadership & Innovation
• Work with the Country and International Leadership teams for program and resource planning and implementation.
• Accountable for the successful implementation of quality programs to meet and exceed RTV standards.
• Development and review of RTV methodology training manuals and guides, including replication strategy;
• Champion for new initiative development and integration.

• Proven leadership skills, analytical and strategic management skills
• Strong understanding of ultra-poverty in last-mile Uganda with a passion for community service delivery. Prior experience of working with vulnerable communities will be an asset.
• Demonstrated success in leading program design, planning, and implementation with technical knowledge in agriculture, water, health, and community development.
• Capacity building skill set including training, mentorship, and skills development
• Demonstrated knowledge in risk and financial management
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English with sensitivity to and responsiveness to all partners/stakeholders, including staff. Proficiency in the local language of the communities where RTV operates will be considered an asset.
• In-depth understanding of logical frameworks and theory of change for complex, multi-year projects and of leading teams in formulating strategic and action plans.
• Proficient experience in program evaluation at both outcome and impact levels with a strong understanding of data analytics for decision-making.
• Experience working with the local government and line ministries relevant to RTV's scope of work
• Highly proficient in technology and day-to-day use applications. Strong knowledge of database programs, business intelligence tools, and statistical software packages will be considered an asset.
• Able to establish, build, and maintain effective working relationships with staff, government, and other stakeholders to provide and solicit support.
• Willingness and ability to travel to hard-to-reach areas under challenging conditions.

• 8-10 years of practical and progressive management within non-governmental or international development organizations, with experience in scaling organizations an asset
• Minimum of a BA, MA preferred in a development, business management, or related field.
• Formal training or equivalent experience in financial management and project management would be considered an asset.

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