Job Title: Programme Coordinator
Organisation: Restless Development
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Salary: UGX 72,312,491 Gross per annum
Preferred start date: May 2024
Length of contract: 24 months initial contract
Visa requirements: Will have the right to work in Uganda.
Reports to: Programme Manager
Geographical scope: Uganda
Expected travel: Fairly regular national travel
About Restless Development:
Restless Development is a global non-profit agency. We support the collective power of young leaders to create a better world. We are independently registered and governed in nine countries (India, Nepal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, UK, USA, Zambia and Zimbabwe) bound together by our vision for youth power. We run youth-led programmes to tackle the issues that young people care about the most – We also coordinate the Youth Collective – a growing network of over 4000 local youth civil society groups and organisations in 185 countries. We are committed to creating an agency that walks the talk on power shifting, using the power shifting checklist, both internally and externally.
About the Programme:
In collaboration with partners, Restless Development is launching two cutting-edge, youth-focused initiatives. “Youth Voices Lab, and Youth Action Lab.” The Youth Action Lab, will provide a unique safe and inclusive space for young African and European changemakers to connect and co-create, through the digital platform-Power to Voices, which is designed for and with activists. This will be delivered along-side the AU-EU Youth Action Lab Fund to provide grants that facilitate youth-led initiatives in Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. This action is driven by a consortium of three partners; OXFAM (Lead), Restless Development and the European youth forum.
The Youth Voices Lab’ (YVL) focuses primarily on interventions to support young Africans, both in the continent and across the diaspora in Europe, in their journey towards increased engagement, connection, and empowerment. This action is driven by a consortium of five partners; OXFAM (Lead), Restless Development, SEARCH for Common Ground (SEARCH), Youth Makers Hub (YMH), and Makesense Africa, with in-country programming in 15 intervention countries, and youth and stakeholders engagement outside the intervention countries across Africa and Europe. Central to both projects are the principles of powershifting, youth leadership, inclusion, intersectionality and local ownership.
Job Summary: We are looking for a values-driven, confident leader who shares our passion for youth and positive youth development. The Coordinator will have strong management skills – balancing coordination and operational delivery with a strategic focus.
The program coordinator will lead the overall efficient implementation of both projects in Uganda, ensuring objectives are met, budget is spent appropriately and results are achieved. She/he will also engage with staff in other programme countries to guarantee delivery coherence, cross-learning, and collaborative advocacy.
Based in Uganda , she/he will be responsible for day to day implementation and reporting for both projects. She/he will be responsible for tracking of the implementation plan to ensure relevant outputs and outcomes are met. S/he will lead and coordinate with other technical team members where support is required. She/he will also be responsible for risk management and mitigation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Programme Delivery:
- Take responsibility for effective preparation, implementation, and monitoring of the Youth Action Lab, and the Youth Voices Lab projects in
- Coordinate the context and problem analysis through processing existing internal and external strategies and reports to strengthen the context and problem analysis.
- Set up a Youth Advisory Board (YAB) to co-design and implement the inclusive funding mechanism.
- Coordinate the identification of youth-led initiatives and ensure grantees are selected and supported through inclusive, participatory and accessible processes.
- Coordinate the implementation of youth-led research and reporting to capture the experiences, challenges and best practices of youth-led initiatives.
- Lead quality and timely reporting processes on performance, progress against strategic ambition, and learning.
- Lead the sharing of programme learning across Restless Development, the youth collective, and contribute to the agency’s learning and growth agenda.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of monitoring, evaluation, and learning frameworks.
- Coordinate and facilitate regular programme learning and adaptation platforms.
- Lead program risk analysis, mitigation and response throughout the project’s implementation.
Partnership and Collaboration:
- Develop partnerships and facilitate links to expertise for grantees’ capacity strengthening needs.
- Work with grantees to facilitate annual linking and learning events and convene exchanges between African and European youth.
- Facilitate youth hackathon sessions (virtual innovation incubators) to foster intercontinental collaboration and creation of joint solutions.
- Collaborate with the communication team to increase the visibility of program outcomes.
- Ensure that key stakeholders at the district and National level have a clear understanding of the AU-EU projects and other Restless Development programs.
Financial Management and Compliance:
- Work closely with the Programme Manager and Finance unit to:
- Provide support for operational and financial aspects of the projects.
- Track the project budget and develop monthly and quarterly financial reports
- Ensure that financial management is undertaken according to Restless Development policy and procedures.
- Lead on generation of regular updates and reports as required
- Ensure timely disbursement of funds to the local partners/grantees that are partnering with Restless Development in implementation of the project.
- Lead in reviewing periodic financial reports to ensure alignment with project objectives.
- Lead in ensuring compliance with key donor requirements and standards, including risk management and reporting.
Other Responsibilities:
- Be prepared for occasional weekend or holiday work, with compensatory time off.
- Undertake any other duties as required by the programme manager or project needs.
About You
We are looking for people with the right competencies and skills for the role, and who demonstrate the personal qualities consistent with our values.
Our value: HEART – We are who we serve. We are brave.
- Embeds a values-led culture within their team; both recognising and rewarding behaviour which upholds the Restless Values and professionally challenging behaviour which do not.
- Fosters a climate of innovation and continual improvement across their team. Considers external best-practice when adapting plans; acting positively and quickly to assess and resolve issues.
Our value: HEAD – Delivers Quality. We are 100% professional
- Takes full accountability for performance and value-for-money within their team. Ensures team capacity to deliver quality against strategic priorities, and guides their team to develop solutions for anticipated problems. Takes full accountability for managing a budget and/or programme and/or incidents.
- Considers the organisational vision, Restless Values, external influences, and long term impact when making decisions. Supports more junior staff with difficult decisions.
Our value: VOICE – We generate leaders. We are proud to carry the banner for youth-led development.
- Plays a key role in strategy development. Taking accountability for team performance and creating a compelling leadership vision for their team. Inspires and supports others to take on a leadership role.
- Drives their own personal development, committing to new challenges which build capacity for the organisation. Supports team members to fulfill their potential through effective performance management, mentoring and other opportunities for growth.
Our value: HANDS – We are in it together. We listen and learn.
- Builds consensus and commitment amongst staff and national partners, using effective communication to navigate difficult topics. Coaches others to communicate effectively.
- Utilises their internal and external relationships to enable others to expand their network; creating opportunities for others to broaden their awareness of other parts of the organisation and/or current issues. Cultivates national partnerships.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Essential
- Clear and concise communication both written and verbal, to effectively convey project objectives, updates, and issues.
- Knowledge and experience of youth-led development programmes.
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, manage time efficiently, and meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in project documentation, reporting, and deliverables.
- Ability to work well in a team environment, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and foster positive working relationships.
- Understanding of fundamental project management principles, methodologies, and tools.
Desirable
- Knowledge of quality management principles and practices to ensure project deliverables meet specified standards and requirements.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and departments to coordinate project activities and resources effectively.
- Understanding of basic risk management concepts and techniques to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
What we do for you
For more information on Restless Development’s mission, values and work, please visit: www.restlessdevelopment.org
Remuneration: We are proud to commit to a transparent global salary scale, ensuring a fair and comparable system of pay across all global locations. In addition to salary, we offer pension contributions and other benefits in accordance with the local Hub.
Restless Development is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Restless Development will ensure that no applicant or staff member receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, race, ethnic origin, religious belief, age, HIV status, disability, or any other factor that cannot be shown to be relevant to performance.
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV (2-3 Pages) and a cover letter (using no more than 750 words) that provides tangible examples of how your skills, knowledge and experience will support your ability to perform the key priorities outlined in the above job description (For more tips on how to apply visit our website here.)
Deadline: 12th April 2024 by 5:00pm