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Job Title ⇒ Director of Programs
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Organization ⇒ Lifewater International LI
Duty Station ⇒ Kampala, Uganda
Reports to ⇒ Country Director

About US ⇒
Lifewater International LI is a Christian water development organization
dedicated to effectively serving vulnerable children and families by
partnering with underserved communities to overcome water poverty. Motivated
by our faith in Jesus Christ, we serve the least and last as a demonstration
of God’s unconditional love for all people. Lifewater International serves all
people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

Job Summary ⇒ The Director of Programs DP leads all aspects of the
implementation and expansion of the Vision of a Healthy Village VHV program
in alignment with the country strategy. Providing leadership, strategic
direction, management and evaluation of the Lifewater programs in Uganda, the
Director of Programs also plays a key role in program coordination, team
leadership, external representation, and legal compliance.

The purpose of this position is to ensure the highest quality of WASH
programming in the existing operational areas Kaliro, Mayuge, and Kakumiro
districts. The goal is to ensure every programm is delivered successfully and
adds greatest value to the organisation. The DP will do this by providing
leadership to each of the program managers, critical analysis of program
data/results, oversight of new program development, preparation of reports for
external stakeholders, and by performing regular visits to the field for
planning, monitoring, evaluating, and coaching of staff and quality assurance.
Lifewater International Uganda seeks to recruit qualified persons to fill the
vacant position of Director of Programs.

Key Duties and Responsibilities ⇒
Proactive Program Management and Leadership 60%
⇗ Initiate programs in collaboration with the Country Director CD, Area
Programme Managers APMs and headquarters HQ planning and design team in
line with the strategic objectives of the organization
⇗ Responsible for the overall management of Lifewater International program
activities to ensure effective and efficient use of financial, human, and
material resources within policies, procedures, and work plans
⇗ Oversee program implementation and ensure effective and efficient use of
financial, human and material resources within the required timeframes. Where
necessary, ensure preventative and corrective action is taken
⇗ Provide technical inputs and assistance to programs staff with particular
attention toward financial management and reporting systems
⇗ Represent the organization and liaise with local and national authorities
and donors to facilitate successful coordination of activities and ensure
transparency in the community
⇗ Make sure that operation and maintenance, as well as environment and
sustainability issues are considered and factored into program design;
ensuring that it is evidence based and well linked to other sector activities
⇗ Supervise all program managers, provide feedback and resolve complex
problems
⇗ Discover ways to enhance efficiency and productivity of procedures and
people
⇗ Review reports prepared by managers to determine progress and issues
⇗ Ensure program operations and activities adhere to legal guidelines and
internal policies and standards
⇗ Keep senior management informed with detailed and accurate reports
⇗ Ensure appropriate security procedures, and monitoring, analysis, and
reporting systems are functioning and transparent at all field sites
⇗ Serve as a member of the Country Management Team CMT and support in
organizing CMT meetings and implementation of the action areas
Program Quality / Capacity Building 20%
⇗ Using program data and discussions with field teams, identify areas for
improvement in VHV activities and strategy, and work with HQ to make needed
adjustments to improve effectiveness
⇗ Determine training and capacity needs for field staff and develop relevant
action plans
⇗ Provide ongoing training and capacity building of program managers and
other field staff to increase their responsibilities in order to build
capacity and ensure sustainability of programs
⇗ Make necessary arrangements for trainings to be conducted by HQ in Uganda.
⇗ Ensure that appropriate care, training and support are being provided to
all staff in the organization
⇗ Provide guidance for policies, practices, standards and guidelines to all
field staff
⇗ Plan for and implement reflective practice and learning events by program
staffs and country office for ongoing improvements in program delivery
Compliance 10%
⇗ Monitor, evaluate, and report on all program activities to CD
⇗ Collaborate with CD and program managers to maintain security of staff
⇗ In conjunction with CD and APMs, support teams in project design,
budgeting, developing concept notes, ensuring that projects meet government
and donor planning, programming, monitoring, reporting and financial
requirements, including program quality standards
⇗ Assist CD in implementing the Lifewater strategic plan
⇗ Conduct weekly meetings with CD to ensure that week’s planning and
priorities are optimal
Representation 10%
⇗ Stand in for CD in his/her absence as needed
⇗ Attend and represent the organization at coordination meetings which are
relevant to country operations activities, including government and sector
meetings
⇗ Interface with national government and relevant agencies to ensure mutual
understanding of operations
⇗ Contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of
the organization, notably through the application of the organization’s Code
of Conduct, ethics, values and stand-point with regard to internal and
external actors


Qualifications, Skills and Experience ⇒
⇗ The applicant must hold an advanced degree in Community Development, Social
Work and Social Administration, Development Studies, Public Health or related
field preferred and with hands-on experience in managing rural WASH programs
⇗ 8-10 years of progressively responsible program management experience, in a
WASH National/International NGO setting, including Senior or Country-level
positions
⇗ Significant experience in managing WASH programs, or related programs in
rural Uganda
⇗ Hands-on experience in managing remote teams in different locations
⇗ Broad knowledge of program management principles and techniques
⇗ Demonstrated ability to lead and build effective program teams
⇗ Strong writing, data analysis, presentation and reporting skills
⇗ Demonstrated ability to nurture relationships and represent the
organization in National and Regional-level forums
⇗ Excellent organizational and leadership skills
⇗ Excellent Knowledge of performance evaluation techniques and key methods
⇗ Strategic and analytical mindset
⇗ Ability to develop, manage plans and budgets
⇗ Strong writing, presentation and reporting skills
⇗ Knowledge of operational safety and security practices and standard
operating procedures
⇗ Ability to proactively improve organisational processes and procedures
⇗ Fundraising and grant management knowledge and experience
⇗ Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
⇗ Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret, technical and non-technical
in the English language
⇗ Ability to effectively present information and respond appropriately to
questions from senior managers in the field and HQ, counterparts, senior
government and other related regional players

Personal Attributes
⇗ Committed Christian, active in a local church
⇗ Commitment to the mission, vision, and core values of Lifewater
⇗ Strong desire to work in and serve rural communities
⇗ Strong negotiation, interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
⇗ Flexible and adaptable to changing environments
⇗ Honest and dependable in all areas including finances
⇗ Ability to pay attention to detail
⇗ Collaborative and with excellent communication skills
⇗ Ability to exercise self-control
⇗ Analytical thinking
⇗ Ability to work under pressure
⇗ Servant leader

How to Apply ⇒
All candidates should apply online at the link below.

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