Gulu, UG On-site Employment

Raising The Village is hiring an Area Manager

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Proven leadership skills, analytical and strategic management skills
  • Strong understanding of ultra-poverty in last-mile Uganda with a passion for community service delivery.
  • 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 in risk and financial management
  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English with sensitivity to and responsiveness to all partners/stakeholders, including staff.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nice to Have

  • Formal training or equivalent experience in financial management and project management would be considered an asset.
  • Strong knowledge of database programs, business intelligence tools, and statistical software packages will be considered an asset.
  • Prior experience of working with vulnerable communities will be an asset.
  • Proficiency in the local language of the communities where RTV operates will be considered an asset.

Work Arrangement

On-site

Additional Information

  • Travel required Up to 75%
Required Skills
Financial Management
About company
Raising The Village
Raising The Village (RTV) is dedicated to eradicating ultra-poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is a dynamic, rapidly growing international development organization implementing innovative solutions and leveraging advanced data analytics to drive impact.
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Job Details
Department Implementation
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Posted 2 months ago