Heifer International Partnership and Technical Lead Jobs 2024 – Uganda NGO Jobs

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Heifer International Partnership and Technical Lead Jobs 2024 – Uganda NGO Jobs.

Heifer International Uganda looking for “Partnership and Technical Lead”.

Applicants with a University Degree may apply on or before February 26, 2024.

Heifer International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

The Heifer International has published a job vacancy announcement on February 19, 2024 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Partnership and Technical Lead to be based in Jinja, Uganda.

Heifer International Job Vacancy 2024

Effective project management (50%)

Lead the technical, administrative, operational, and logistical functions of the project.
Lead the planning, and coordination of project activities across the consortium members.
Monitor and provide feedback on project quality through regular team meetings, field visits, and regular communication.
Ensure that project staff execute approved work plan activities and operations in response to technical direction and recommend appropriate adjustments to achieve project objectives.
Effectively manage project operational risks throughout each phase of by identifying issues and risks related to project implementation in a timely manner and suggesting appropriate adjustment.
Oversee the development and operationalization of monitoring and evaluation plans for the successive phases of the project to capture project performance and results.
Lead and coordinate with partners in consolidating quarterly project progress reports.

Position in Organization:

Position: Partnership and Technical Lead
Location: Jinja, Uganda

Qualification:

The Partnership and Technical Lead should have an advanced degree (minimum master’s degree) in a agribusiness, development studies, economics or related from an accredited university with at least 10 years’ experience in a leadership position, extensive experience, and proven expertise in the areas of technical /Project management skills in employment and skills development focused projects. He/she shall demonstrate diplomatic management and communication skills to liaise and advocate with governments, donors, thought leaders and other key stake holders including other implementing agencies.

Most Critical Proficiencies

Experience managing multi-million-dollar projects funded by major bilateral and multilateral donors.
Sound understanding of youth workforce development issues especially in the rural communities of the in Uganda.
A good understanding and sensitivity to issues associated with poverty, hunger and environment, and knowledge of the context to which non-profit organizations operate.
Experience in agribusiness development; a good understanding of agricultural and non-agricultural value chains.
Must demonstrate diplomatic management and communication skills to liaise and advocate with governments, donors, thought leaders and other key stake holders including other implementing agencies.
Good understanding of gender and youth dynamics in development.

Essential Job Functions and Physical Demands

Strong leadership, teamwork, mentoring and coaching skills.
Ability to prepare and present project reports in a well-designed and attractive format with superior attention to detail.
Must be able to assign and review the work of line managed staff and to use participatory management skills with senior and junior staff.
High level of interpersonal, technical, and analytical skills including a demonstrated ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with a broad range of public and private sector counterparts and other key stakeholders.
Excellent organizational, analytical and oral and written communication skills in English.
Excellent skills and experience in collaborative working relationships with senior level government leadership and internal teams, partners, donors.