Regional Manager

POSITION: Regional Manager (2 vacancies)
LOCATION: Central (Rakai) and Elgon Region (Kapchorwa), Uganda
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time
EXPERIENCE: 8+ years
TRAVEL REQUIRED: 75%
REPORTING TO: Senior Regional Manager

Job Description

The Regional Manager is responsible for the successful execution of programmatic implementation in Uganda. As a part of the Leadership team, the Regional Manager is responsible for contributing to the strategic direction and tactical implementation of the organization’s programmatic reach in the country.

Roles & Responsibilities

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 with a focus on risk mitigation, conflict resolution, and program solutions.
  • Serve as the senior government liaison with district and local government point of contact when required.
  • Support resource planning and staff allocations as needed to meet implementation targets and workloads, along with facilities and equipment.

 

Process Improvement

  • Identification of opportunities for program improvement and methodology enhancements
  • Implementation and change management of reporting and operational tools and templates

 

Staff Training and Development

Team Building 

  • Practical on-ground training and development of program staff in Skill Practices.
  • 1-on-1 mentorship of District Heads 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 

  • Development and review of RTV methodology training manuals and guides.
  • Champion for new initiative development and integration.

 

Other

  • In-country partnerships support site visits, meetings, and representation of senior RTV leadership.
  • Contribute to strategic plan for growth and expansion and the development and implementation of organizational pivots and initiatives.

 

Key deliverables for the next 6 months

  •  Successful launch and implementation of clusters in the respective districts within the region. 
  • Setup and scale-up of new districts and district teams.
  • Successful execution of Ready-To-Eat and VSLA Initiatives.
  • Ensuring timely submission of quality reports by the team.
  • Identification of issues and risks in the region and making the necessary escalation in a timely manner.

Requirements and Experience

  • 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.

Application Process

To apply, please submit your application by October 11, 2024.

Raising The Village is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We highly encourage women candidates to apply.