Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 19 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Region: Africa Supervises: Project Officers, MEAL and
Finance Officers
Reports To: Program Delivery Manager (PDM) Revised: June, 2022
FH Heartbeat
At Food for the Hungry, we operate under a set of guiding principles we call “The Heartbeat.” This
includes our Values, Vision and Purpose, which serve as the explanation of who we are and how we work as an organization. Together we follow God’s call responding to human suffering and graduating
communities from extreme poverty.

Job Summary
Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Program Delivery Manager (PDM), this role will be part of the Extended Management Team (EMT) and will plan, organize, coordinate and lead project
implementation at a new Area Program. Will ensure projects stay on time, scope, and budget, promote
practice of performance, accountability, and risk management in line with in line with FH’s “Transforming

Field Experience (TFE)” re-imagination initiative. Co-lead technical design of technical projects with
support from the technical program specialists in line with FH’s program design guidelines. Co-Lead
together with the Sponsorship relations coordinator community awareness, relationship building with
community leaders, churches and families. Consequently, overseeing registration of children at the new
area program. Support the ecosystem approach of accountability for all functional departments of
finance, procurement, admin, programs, HR and business development.

Principal Responsibilities
Program Delivery
• Lead design of new Area Program with the support of the technical leads and PDM
• Provide input in project proposals especially result frameworks, budgets and M&E events
• Ensure program quality, streamlining, learning, and improvements to implementation approaches.
• Ensure program performance using performance metrics of time, budget and scope.
• Consequently, ensure program business systems of Smart sheet, World Link 3 and Power Bi are adequately used and tracked in support of Quarterly Balance Score Card(BSC) performance.
• Lead and design major M&E events not limited to Baselines, Evaluations and assessments of projects in line with FH’s M&E guidelines.
• Lead in developing Annual planning tools (APTs), M&E plans, Indicator tracking tables, sustainability plans.
• Lead and review monthly Budget Variance Analysis (BVAs) and prov ide appropriate feedback to the PDM
• Work closely with Grants Finance officer to ensure compliance with donor guidelines in reporting, procurement and expenditures. Strategic partnerships development for business acquisition and growth
• Work with the PDM to engage local entities to strengthen the engagement of country leadership with current and new donors in coordination with business development plans.
• In coordination with FH’s Business Development and program leadership, develop and strengthen new and existing relationships with public and private sector donors and academia and position FH as a preferred partner.
• Co-lead in advocating for organizational resources to pursue opportunities in the AP.
• In collaboration with the PDM, and in collaboration with the Technical program specialists, ensure that programming and business development activities align with AP strategies and advocate for organizational resources in support of these strategies. .
• Oversee new initiatives, new geographies, and new partnerships across the AP Financial, Procurement and Risk Management
• Ensure prudent financial management across projects in line with FH financial management policy and donor guidelines
• Co-lead together with POs and come up procurement plans with appropriate lead times to ensure timely acquisition of goods and services and track procurements in line with procurement tracker and plans.
• Lead in development of risk registers and development of strategies to manage risks across the projects.
• Lead compliance to all FH, Donor and Government of Uganda policies, procedures and guidelines that relate to the implementation of the program with limited supervision, Coordinate dissemination of assessment of risk management and accountability practices and guidelines; Facilitate awareness raising sessions and training to increase FH/AP's capacity to prevent, mitigate and respond to risks.
• Promote FH’s Community-System for Accountability and Feedback (C-SAFE) to provide an opportunity for program participants to provide feedback about FH’s work. Consequently, close feedback loops and provide opportunities for adaptive programming across communities.
• Conduct safeguarding risk assessment and integrate safeguarding measures in programs, and operations with support from HR, Regional and Support Office Safeguarding units/focal point person;

Leadership, culture and talent development
• Supervise POs, MEAL and Finance staff to ensure program performance meets the agreed bench marks in line with the country’s strategic direction.
• Conduct performance management processes including refining of JDs, setting of performance goals, periodic appraisals for direct reports
• Provide on-boarding, mentorship and coaching of young and emerging leaders across the program portfolio.
• Provide opportunities for growth and capacity building for emerging leaders and support internal growth
• Support biblical justice initiatives and ensure the rights of the people we serve are considered in program design
• Other duties as assigned

Job Level Specifications
• Vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a Christian commitment to serving the poor and in full agreement with FH’s Christian beliefs expressed in The Heartbeat.
• Demonstrated computer -operating skills, including proficiency in Google platforms, Microsoft Office products, and virtual technologies such as Skype, google meet and/ or Zoom.
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Experience
• Typically, 5+ years of experience in program management, compliance, financial management experience. Experience with working with private and institutional donors.
• Non-profit ministry experience is a plus. Program leadership experience that includes risk and compliance management, financial, and opportunity development

Education/Certifications
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in development studies/social sciences, business administration, and development agricultural sciences, environment and resilience programing.
• Post graduate qualification in project management, management, development studies or M&E is an added advantage

Language
Proficiency in spoken and written English. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and
procedure manuals is satisfactory. Ability to speak local language of the area is an added advantage.

Safeguarding Policy
FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all
places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy
against Fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high
ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out
in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the FH Heartbeat and Safeguarding and associated
policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination
of employment.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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