Senior Regional Manager

Reporting to the Head of Implementation, The Senior Regional Manager will lead the successful implementation of Raising The Village (RTV) programs in RTV’s districts of operations in the selected region and provide strategic and operational oversight of the replication strategy across the country. The person in this role will be accountable for achieving our reach and impact targets in their region and ensure that our programs and operations align with RTV’s vision, strategy, and model of change and comply with our policies, frameworks, and funding obligations. In order to build the capacity of the field teams and partner government staff, the incumbent will be required to take leadership in mentoring, coaching, and team building.

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute comprehensive regional strategies to address ultra-poverty and promote sustainable development goals.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align regional objectives with the overall organizational mission and vision.
• Contributor to Strategic Plan in growth and expansion and the development and implementation of organizational pivots and initiatives

Program Management

• Program Lifecycle:
  • Overall management and oversight of the districts within the region to ensure program implementation quality, with adherence to timelines and budgets across all strategic implementations.
  • Regional owner of program design, implementation, and evaluation phases.
  • Ensure the timely and effective execution of the project lifecycle and serve as escalation support focusing on risk mitigation, conflict resolution, and program solutions.
  • Serve as the senior government liaison with district and local government point of contact when required.
  • In collaboration with the Head of Implementation, support resource planning and staff allocations as needed to meet implementation targets and workloads, along with facilities and equipment
  • Provide regular progress reporting to the Leadership team
• Process Improvement
  • Identify opportunities for program improvement and methodology enhancements.
  • Implementation and change management of reporting and operational tools and templates.
  • Contribute to annual program reviews to support ongoing learning and program improvements in the assigned region and replication districts across the country.
  • Support other external engagement initiatives, including collaborations with other INGOs, local organizations, private sector, sector working groups, and line ministries within the area of jurisdiction to improve program quality and delivery.

  Staff Training and Development

• Team Building
  • Practical on-ground training and development of program staff in Skill Practices.
  •  1-on-1 mentorship of Regional Managers and skills development planning.
  • In-field skills training capacity building, best practice adoption, and program staff development.
  • Conduct team management training and development.
• RTV Methodology
  • Develop and review RTV methodology training manuals and guides -Champion for new initiative development and integration.

Replication Programming

• Replication owner of program design, implementation, and evaluation phases. This includes supporting other replication districts across Uganda.
• Support expansion into new districts of operations, including participating in initial district government meetings and signing District MoUs.
• Support your teams in conducting RTV methodology training for all government extension officers, including community development officers, agricultural extension workers, etc.
• Work in partnership with the leadership team to support replication expansion.
• In-country partnerships support for site visits, meetings, and representation of senior RTV leadership.
• Co-lead input into restricted and unrestricted grant opportunities to further RTV’s expansion and impact.

Leadership & Innovation

• Work with the National and International Leadership teams for program and resource planning and implementation.
• Accountable for the successful implementation of quality programs to meet and exceed RTV standards.
• Development and review of RTV methodology training manuals and guides, including replication strategy;
• Champion for new initiative development and integration.

Skills & Expertise

• Proven leadership skills, analytical and strategic management skills
• Strong understanding of ultra-poverty in last-mile Uganda with a passion for community service delivery. Prior experience of working with vulnerable communities will be an asset.
• Demonstrated success in leading program design, planning, and implementation with technical knowledge in agriculture, water, health, and community development.
• Capacity-building skill set, including training, mentorship, and skills development
• Demonstrated knowledge of risk and financial management
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English with sensitivity to and responsiveness to all partners/stakeholders, including staff. Proficiency in the local  language of the communities where RTV operates will be considered an asset.
• In-depth understanding of logical frameworks and theory of change for complex, multi- year projects and of leading teams in formulating strategic and action plans.
• Proficient experience in program evaluation at both outcome and impact levels with a strong understanding of data analytics for decision-making.
• Experience working with the local government and line ministries relevant to RTV’s  scope of work
• Highly proficient in technology and day-to-day use applications. Strong knowledge of database programs, business intelligence tools, and statistical software packages will be considered an asset.
• Able to establish, build, and maintain effective working relationships with staff, government, and other stakeholders to provide and solicit support.
• Willingness and ability to travel to hard-to-reach areas under challenging conditions.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of practical and progressive management within non-governmental or international development organizations, with experience in scaling organizations an asset
• Minimum of a BA, MA preferred in a development, business management, or related field.
• Formal training or equivalent experience in financial management and project management would be considered an asset.