Job Details of Senior Regional Manager

Job description

Raising The Village exists because we believe that together we can find straightforward solutions to complex problems of inequality. Together, we can achieve what is impossible alone. Our story is borne as a result of two deep convictions: ultra poverty is the worst form of inequality in our world; we have the opportunity to end ultra poverty in our generation.

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute comprehensive regional strategies to address ultra-poverty and promote sustainable development goals.
• Collaborate with 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

Program Management

Program Lifecycle:

• Overall management and oversight of the districts within the region to ensure program implementation quality, with adherence to timelines and budgets across all strategic implementations.
• Regional owner of program design, implementation, and evaluation phases.
• 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 Leadership team

Position in Organization:

• EXPERIENCE: 10+ years
• TRAVEL REQUIRED: Upto 75%
• REPORTING TO: Head of Implementation
• POSITION: Senior Regional Manager
• LOCATION: Kasanda, Uganda
• EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time

Qualification:

• 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.

Skills & Expertise

• 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 of 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.

How To Apply

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://raisingthevillage.org/careers/senior-regional-manager/

The Closing Date: May 19, 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.