Summary
Date Posted: Monday, April 08 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Hopelink Action Foundation (HAF Uganda) is a vibrant, non-profit, non-sectarian, and non political National Non-Governmental Organization registered in compliance with the National NGO Bureau regulations and District NGO Monitoring Committee. NGO Registration Number; URSB- 80020003753316, NGO Bureau INDR165615900NB; Permit Number: INDR0005900NB) and having its Registered Office at Plot BR 85,Lower Churchill Drive, Eden Road, Pece–Laroo Division - Gulu City- Uganda. HAF-Uganda has been in operation since 2019 implementing life-changing projects and programs in the fields of mental health and psycho-social care, education and child protection, agriculture and livelihoods, community development, biodiversity and environmental protection, advocacy and sensitization.

Our Vision.
A sustainable community where people are socially and economically empowered, educated, healthier, and living a prosperous and dignified life with equal opportunities to survive and thrive in a peaceful and prosperous environment.

Our Mission.
To empower the disadvantaged, vulnerable, and marginalized groups and communities affected by adverse conditions in Uganda and beyond through the implementation of life-changing programs such as mental health and psycho-social care, education and child protection, agriculture and livelihoods, community development, biodiversity, and environmental protection, advocacy and sensitization to break the vicious cycle of poverty and dependency syndromes.

HAF Uganda is therefore, seeking to recruit hardworking and enthusiastic persons to fill the positions below;

Position: Team Leader (01) oversees operations in Palorinya, Rhino Camp, Kiryandongo & Palabek Settlements.
Line of supervision, supervises: Project officer, M&E officer and Field Finance Office
Reports to: Program Manager (01)
Possible Start Period: 2nd-May-2024
Remuneration: Competitive package
Contract Duration: Ends 31st- Dec 2024 with possibility of extension based on availability of funding and good performance.

Job Summary:
The Team Leader Coordinates the programmatic and operational implementation of PSS activities in theProject locations. The position involves planning and managing the implementation of project activities, monitoring the progress and achievements of the project goals and objectives, managing the project team, networking with partners and stakeholders, representing HAF Uganda in the field, and managing operations of the above field offices/locations.

Roles and Responsibilities
Responsible for the implementation of project activities
• Prepare and implement monthly activity plans and budgets.
• Deploy Project officers rationally and supervise their work.
• Coordinate with the partners for the project activities
• Organize POs and Facilitators training as per the project schedule.
• Provide structured feedback to POs on the progress of Project activities and areas that require further improvements.
• Monthly reporting on the activity plan and budget, including actively providing feedback and suggestions to the line manager on deviations from the approved monthly activity plan
• Ensure that the project team communicates effectively with the children and communities that are stakeholders in the project
• Ensure adherence to minimal standards of PSS/TeamUp support.
• Ensures that the feedback provided by the quality assurance teams are discussed and incorporated in the implementation
• Coordinate with the consortium partners and ensure that they understand HAF UGANDA mandate.
• Report any violation of the organization's code of conduct by staff and volunteers.
Assure accurate monitoring of the progress and achievements of the project goals and objectives;
• Supervise accurate and quality reporting of the TeamUp data from the POs.
• Facilitate the collection of qualitative data on the progress of the TeamUp and other project activities.
• Monitor, keep track, and report on activity implementation and progress toward output
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team/M&E officer to ensure high-quality implementation of activities.
• Keep files of collected data and evidence of activities implemented.
• Actively monitors the work of the POs/facilitators at the field level.
• Coaches and motivates the team in HAF UGANDA’s mandate.
• Represents HAF UGANDA at the local level i.e. government institutions, working groups, and Coordination meetings.
• Cooperates with and supports the consortium members in the implementation of the program.
Manage operations of field office/locations
• General office/location management and focal point for the project including all security matters.
• Ensure adherence to security policies and procedures.
• Monitor project finance transactions and report to the Finance officer.
• Manage office assets at the field location.
• Monitors the assigned budget and makes sure that all administrative procedures are followed strictly and effectively with the support of operations staff
• Manage and guide the staff under his/her responsibility
• Work closely with the Quality Assurance team on the capacity development of the POs.
• Conduct performance appraisals of his/her direct staff as per the HAF Uganda Performance & Development system.
Representation
• Represents HAF Uganda at local level i.e. government institutions, working groups, and coordination meetings
• Ensure that PO-PSS and facilitators are attending on the relevant forums and coordination meeting
• Cooperates with and supports with all the consortium in the implementation of the program.
Manage operations of field office/locations
• General office/location management and focal point for the project including all security matters in the project locations.
• Ensure adherence to security policies and procedures
Operation Support
• ensure adherence to the logistics and cash management policies among the PO-PSS.
• Monitor local financial transactions of all the projects in the project locations.
• Support PO-PSS to manage office assets at the field location.
• Monitors the assigned budget and makes sure that all administrative procedures are followed strictly and effectively with the support of operations staff.
• Any other duties as assigned by the line manager in line with these terms of reference and the fulfillment of the tasks.

Job Requirements:
Applications are expected from suitably qualified individuals with the following qualifications,
skillsets, and experiences;

Knowledge and Experience.
• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Child Protection, Psychology,
• Social Sciences or equivalent demonstrable experience in relevant fields (social work,
• community development)
• At least 5 years of relevant field work experience
• Experience as PO focusing at least one of the following areas: psychosocial support, mental health, child development
• Understanding of the context of South Western Region of Uganda and refugee settlements.
• Experience with managing teams and working in partnerships

Skills and Competencies.
• Strong social and communication skills for team management as well as for liaising with external stakeholders;
• Facilitation skills
• Fluency in English, preferably able to speak in one of the local languages
• Problem-solving skills, able to deal independently with field work-related issues
• Result oriented
• Strong computer and report writing skills
• Driving license for driving a motorbike
• “Commitment to the vision and goals of HAF Uganda, including adherence to the Child Safeguarding Policy, is essential “
• Ability to network, lobby, and advocate on behalf of HAF Uganda.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

The deadline for submission for the above positions is 12th/April/ 2024 at 4:30 pm
HAF Uganda is an equal opportunity employer and all social groups, persons with disability, and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

While we thank all applicants for their interest in working with HAF Uganda, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
“Commitment to the vision and goals of Hopelink Action Foundation Uganda, including adherence to the Child Safeguarding Policy, is essential”

Email or hand deliver your applications clearly stating the position applying for in a sealed envelope to HAF Uganda Offices in Gulu Head office in Senior Quarters and Palabek field office at the Base camp, Palabek Refugee Settlement. Email: onek.christopher@hafuganda.org 

Note: Online applications should only contain a cover letter and resume as a single PDF File;
Indicate the position applied for in the subject line. Shortlisted candidates will be required to come along with original copies of transcripts and necessary documents for verification

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