Job Details of Senior Program Development and Quality Coordinator

Job description

Major Responsibilities:

Business Development and Grants Management (30%)

• Manage and advance the country’s business development plan by mobilizing team members, securing appropriate resources to support execution of the plan, and reporting progress to the SMT.
• Identify new funding opportunities by monitoring and analyzing donor strategies and funding trends. Research and advise the DDP on the benefits and risks of pursuing different funding streams in line with the country program’s Strategic Action Plan.
• Lead new program design in close coordination with the DDP and technical coordinators.
• Support the Grants Coordinator to manage the development and review of concept notes and proposals. Ensure all proposal outputs are accurate and complete prior to submission.
• Track, monitor and supervise all external reporting to ensure the timely delivery of reports which meet donor and IRC requirements.
• Facilitate open communication with headquarters-based focal points during proposal development and throughout the grant management cycle.
• Maintain a strong working relationship with existing and potential donors and other external stakeholders. Participate in donor meetings together with the CD and DDP as required.

Position in Organization:

• Requisition ID: req49597
• Job Title: Senior Program Development and Quality Coordinator – Team Lead (Re-advertised)
• Sector: Program Administration
• Employment Category: Regular
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Open to Expatriates: No
• Location: Kampala Country Field Office, Uganda

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• At least 8 years of professional experience in grants/business development and program quality functions in a multi-donor, multi-sector working environments.
• Demonstrated experience in a senior inter-departmental coordination and leadership role, with the ability to communicate with and balance the priorities of a range of stakeholders.
• Extensive experience leading business development strategies, program design, proposal development and report consolidation, including the coordination of inputs and drafting of complex documents across multiple departments. Experience of managing large bids/proposals preferred.
• Excellent English writing/editing skills and comfort with external representation at a senior level are essential.
• Experience in M&E and a basic understanding of quantitative/qualitative data quality standards.
• A genuine commitment to collaborating with partners and various stakeholders including local and international NGOs and government. Experience managing partnerships with and processing sub-awards to NGOs is a distinct advantage.
• Experience in utilizing advocacy and communications to enhance programmatic and strategic goals.
• Experience managing humanitarian relief and/or transitional programs in Uganda or other areas affected by displacement or crises. Experience in a range of operational settings is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in supervising expatriate and national staff, and in mentoring of national staff with strong commitment to staff capacity development.
• Demonstrated creativity, ability to apply strategic and innovative thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent analytical, presentation, communication, organizational and representation skills.
• Demonstrated qualities of leadership, sensitivity to cultural settings, commitment, and sound judgment. Ability to navigate interpersonal and inter-departmental organizational dynamics to keep focus on goals and products.
• Ability to work well under administrative and programmatic pressures, effectively managing competing priorities, and meeting regular deadlines.
• Flexible to adapt to changing requirements.
• Strong commitment to the IRC’s mission, purpose and values.
• Must be able to work independently while being a team player.

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://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/49597?c=rescue

The Closing Date: May 16, 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.