Team Leader Economic Recovery – P2P Project

at Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted March 20, 2024
Category Management
Job Type FULL_TIME
Currency UGX

Description

Submit timely weekly, monthly, quarterly & annual reports to the Program Manager.
Organize and manage workshops, trainings and meetings that are hosted by the sector with relevant stakeholders.
With support from field staff and M&E team, ensure robust monitoring & evaluation of all Economic recovery activities.
Ensure timely and quality procurement of sector items and services in liaison with the Logistics department
Ensure harmonious working of team with other consortium partners.
Lead in private sector partner engagement in Financial Inclusion.
Training & Capacity development:

Provide ongoing technical support and mentorship for Economic Recovery Officers and Assistants to develop professional and technical competency.
Support field teams to participate in and provide leadership within coordination working groups and other sectorial meetings.

Provide technical feedback on narrative reports and ensuring that established program targets and objectives are being met.
Coordination & Partnership

Ensure that DRC is effectively represented and fully participates in all the relevant Thematic and Inter-Agency Working Groups, particularly in the areas of Agriculture, Livestock, Natural Resource Management, Business/Entrepreneurship and Private Sector.
Promote a positive profile of DRC and the Economic Recovery Program and ensuring DRC's role is well understood within the sector, and among other sectors, partners and the communities.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with consortium partners and all other stakeholders. eHbMY8H veHXn
Higher level guidance to the Market Systems with private sector engagement when scaping for partnerships for the program. Guidance in mapping and engagement strategy.
Budget Management:

Manage the Economic Recovery budgets in order to maintain program expenditure within budget parameters, ensuring adherence to DRC financial procedures and donor requirements
Support the Economic Recovery team members to utilize financial planning tools, such as spending plans, procurement plans, and work plans based on activities and budgets.
Prepare spending plans, procurement plans, and work plans based on activities and budgets.
Staff Management:

Timely recruitment of competent Economic Recovery staff in case of vacancies and holding regular staff meetings for planning and feedback sharing;
Monitoring and providing objective feedback related to staff performance, including objective setting, probation and performance evaluations to promote growth and professional development.
Providing leadership and support to ensure staff well-being.
Experience and Technical Competence

At least five years of experience working in access to finance programs, sustainable and alternative livelihoods, resilience, economic recovery and self-reliance programming in displacement contexts;
Must have a substantial previous experience in implementing financial inclusion and MSD programs with good understanding on access to finance.
Excellent analytical and writing skills; cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective and working relations with local partners and other stakeholders
Experience and willingness to work in the field and proficient program management skills.
Education

At least a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University in Agri-business, Business Development, Natural Resource Management, Agricultural Economics, Economic Development, Community/International development). Master's Degree in relevant field preferred.
Key stakeholders:

Internal
Kakuma SMT, Economic Recovery teams, Support Services team, Country office program and support teams;
External

Consortium Partners
Local government authorities

 

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