Summary
Date Posted: Friday, May 19, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Purpose
The Team Leader (TL) Coordinates the programmatic and operational implementation of the project ‘MHPSS-ECW’ and support coordination of the implementation of other project activities in the area/Region and Uganda as a whole.
The position involves planning and managing the implementation of project activities, monitoring of the progress and achievements of the project goals and objectives, managing the project team, networking with partners and stakeholders, representing WCH in the field and managing operations of the field office/locations.

Objective of the job;
• Responsible for the overall implementation of project activities
• Support in daily planning of project activities and monitor project progress
• Manage and guide the staff under his/her responsibility
• Liaise and work with partners and stakeholders
• Manage operations of the field office/locations
• Write project reports
• Cash Management
• Line management;

The TL will supervisor the Sr Project Officers (SPO), Project Officers (PO), Project Support Officer (PSO), Logistics & Admin Officer, Case Mgt Officers, IT/CWTL Officers, M&E Officer and Drivers or another role that may be at field level.

Position in organization and essential functional relations ;
The TL reports to the Project Coordinator and supervises PSO, Project Officer(s), Case Worker, M&E Officer and a Driver.

Essential functional relations include;
Project Manager, Program Manager, Admin Officer, Program Development Advisor Psycho Social Support & Education, M&E Manager, Finance and Operations teams.

Roles and Responsibilities
Responsible for the implementation of project activities
• Prepare and implement monthly activity plans and budgets
• Deploy facilitators rationally and supervise their work
• Coordinate with the partners for the Team Up sessions in the accelerated learning centers.
• Plan facilitators schedule for the sessions in consultations with partners
• Organize facilitators and teachers trainings as per project schedule
• Provide structured feedback to facilitators on the progress of Team Up and areas that require further improvements
• Support coordination of the CWTL project
• 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
• Ensures that the project team communicates effectively with the children and communities that are stakeholders in the project
• Ensure adherence to minimal standards of PSS/Team Up support.
• Ensures that the feedback provided by the Project Coordinator are discussed and incorporated in the implementation
• Coordinate with the consortium partners and ensures that they understand WCH mandate.
• Report any violation of organization code of conduct by staff and facilitators

Assure accurate monitoring of the progress and achievements of the project goals and objectives
• Supervise accurate and quality reporting of the Team Up data from the facilitators.
• Facilitate collection of qualitative data on the progress of the Team Up
• Monitor, keep track and report on activity implementation and progress towards output
• Collaborate with the Project Coordinator to ensure high quality implementation of activities
• Keep files of collected data and evidence of activities implemented

Manage and guide the staff under his/her responsibility
• Work closely with the Project Coordinator on the capacity development of the facilitators.
• Conducts performance appraisals of the his/her direct staff as per the WCH Performance & Development system
• Actively monitors the work of the facilitators at field level
• Coaches and motivates the team in the WCH mandate

Representation
• Represents WCH at 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

Cash management
• Observes a maximum cash authorization limit of 500,000 UGX.
• Monitor MHPSS-SPOT related finance transactions and report to the admin officer
• Manage office assets at 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 line manager in line with these terms of reference and the fulfillment of the tasks.

Qualifications, Skills & Competences, Knowledge and Experience
• 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 team leader focusing at least one of the following areas: psychosocial support, mental health, child development
• Understanding of the context of the South West 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
• Must know how to ride a Motor bike and have a valid riding license



Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Professional Certificate

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