GOAL is currently seeking to hire a Team Leader – Integrated & Sustainable Production for Inclusive Resilient Economies (INSPIRE) Programme to join our Uganda team to lead the programme on resilient and inclusive economic development funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands in Kampala. We are currently at proposal development stage and inviting interested and qualified applicants to apply and final consideration will be subject to successful award. The programme will be for 5 years in duration and is estimated to begin October 2024.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

Essential Requirements

· At least 15 years of relevant experience including at least 10 years in a senior programmatic leadership role working with an international organization or similar.

· Master’s Degree in a relevant field.

· Previous experience as Chief of Party or Director of programmes

· Proven track record of providing strategic direction, building leadership and consensus; of delivering on Value For Money and; of understanding and interacting with sustainable and climate smart landscape management and adaptive learning.

· Practical experience managing consortia led grants, preferably for EKN.

· Experience in building and maintaining effective partnerships with implementing and strategic partner agencies, and government authorities and counterparts.

· Complex programme management and demonstrated success building, managing and leading a team of professionals using learning and adaptive management.

· Experience in People management, good at collaboration and a team player

· Strong writing, communication, organization, prioritization and negotiating skills.

Desirable

· Proven technical experience in delivering farmer household and farming system, sustainable land use, Market and value chain development programming, and experience in MSD.

· Working experience in Uganda or East Africa will be strongly preferred;

· Proven financial management skills.

· Strong computer literacy with a full knowledge of office applications.

The key responsibilities of the role will be:

1. Strategy and Technical Leadership

1.1 Overall strategic and technical leadership of all programme components including those of consortium and technical partners. Attain programme goal and objectives through the development, implementation, monitoring, reviews, presentation and management of strategic plans, programmes and projects by personal application and delegation of responsibility.

1.2 Ensure technical quality of the programme across all components and consortium members.

1.3 Recommend and lead implementation of programme priorities and explore, evaluate and present new country opportunities that leverage impact and/or complement core activities.

2. Program Management

2.1 Ensure that there are efficient communication channels within the programme structure and with consortia partners,

2.2 Ensure that the reporting schedule and programme objectives are verifiably achieved.

2.3 Work with the grants management and finance teams to oversee partners granting and reporting.

2.4 Manage all operations related to the programme according to the programme results framework, programme budget and implementation strategy.

2.5 Monitor programme implementation, measure impact and calibrate programme strategy and implementation accordingly.

2.6 Ensure that achievements and best practices are captured and disseminated including the continual re-evaluation of programme activities and information, with resulting activity adjustments.

2.7 Ensure logistics, administration, human resources areas are conducted in accordance with GOAL policy and with the maximum benefit to the programme.

2.8 Ensure all programme funds are spent in accordance with donor rules and regulations and are reasonable.

2.9 Ensure accountability to project participants, adhering to international standards guiding development work. This includes understanding and following established international guidelines and actively engaging participating communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of programmes.

3. Team Management

3.1 Build the capacity of the project team and consortia partners’ staff for a farmer participatory and market facilitative approach, embedding a learning culture following adaptive management principles.

3.2 Manage the recruitment and training of programme staff to ensure staff are of the quality required for successful implementation of activities. Monitor and advise on staffing needs throughout the programme. Ensure evaluations and disciplinary measures are made, as necessary according to GOAL policy.