IRC Senior Program Quality and Accountability Coordinator Jobs

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IRC Senior Program Quality and Accountability Coordinator Jobs 2024 – Uganda NGO Jobs.

IRC Uganda looking for “Senior Program Quality and Accountability Coordinator”.

Applicants with a University Degree may apply on or before March 12, 2024.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian aid, relief, and development nongovernmental organization. Founded in 1933 as the International Relief Association, at the request of Albert Einstein, and changing its name in 1942 after amalgamating with the similar Emergency Rescue Committee, the IRC provides emergency aid and long-term assistance to refugees and those displaced by war, persecution, or natural disaster.

The IRC has published a job vacancy announcement on February 27, 2024 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Senior Program Quality and Accountability Coordinator to be based in Kampala, Uganda.

Recruiter	International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Position	Senior Program Quality and Accountability Coordinator
Location	Kampala, Uganda
Country	Uganda
Total Vacant Post	N/A
Qualification	University Degree
Experience Required	Minimum Six years
Application Deadline	March 12, 2024

IRC Job Vacancy 2024

Responsibilities

Business Development and Grants Management (30%)

Manage and advance the country’s business development plan by mobilizing team members, securing appropriate resources to support execution of the plan, and reporting progress to the SMT.
Identify new funding opportunities by monitoring and analyzing donor strategies and funding trends. Research and advise the DDP on the benefits and risks of pursuing different funding streams in line with the country program’s Strategic Action Plan.
Lead new program design in close coordination with the DDP and technical coordinators.
Support the Grants Coordinator to manage the development and review of concept notes and proposals. Ensure all proposal outputs are accurate and complete prior to submission.
Track, monitor and supervise all external reporting to ensure the timely delivery of reports which meet donor and IRC requirements.
Facilitate open communication with headquarters-based focal points during proposal development and throughout the grant management cycle.
Maintain a strong working relationship with donors. Participate in donor meetings together with the CD and DDP as required.

Position in Organization:

Requisition ID: req49597
Job Title: Senior Program Quality and Accountability Coordinator
Sector: Program Administration
Employment Category: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Location: Kampala Country Field Office, Uganda

Qualification:

At least 6-7 years of professional experience in grants/business development and program quality functions in a multi-donor, multi-sector working environments.
Demonstrated experience in an inter-departmental coordination and leadership role, with the ability to communicate with and balance the priorities of a range of stakeholders.
Extensive experience leading business development strategies, program design, proposal development and report consolidation, including the coordination of inputs and drafting of complex documents across multiple departments.
Excellent English writing/editing skills and comfort with external representation at a senior level are essential.
Experience in M&E and a basic understanding of quantitative/qualitative data quality standards.
A genuine commitment to collaborating with partners and various stakeholders including local and international NGOs and government. Experience managing partnerships with and processing sub- awards to NGOs is a distinct advantage.
Experience in utilizing advocacy and communications to enhance programmatic and strategic goals.
Experience managing humanitarian relief and/or transitional programs in Uganda or other areas affected by displacement or crises. Experience in a range of operational settings is preferred.
Demonstrated experience in supervising expatriate and national staff, and in mentoring of national staff with strong commitment to staff capacity development.
Demonstrated creativity, ability to apply strategic and innovative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Excellent analytical, presentation, communication, organizational and representation skills.
Demonstrated qualities of leadership, sensitivity to cultural settings, commitment, and sound judgment. Ability to navigate interpersonal and inter-departmental organizational dynamics to keep focus on goals and products.
Ability to work well under administrative and programmatic pressures, effectively managing competing priorities, and meeting regular deadlines.
Flexible to adapt to changing requirements.
Strong commitment to the IRC’s mission, purpose, and values.
Must be able to work independently while being a team player.