Programme Coordinator
Apply By: 31st January 2025 at 5:00 PM
About Restless Development
Restless Development is a global non profit agency. We support the collective power of young leaders to create a better world. We are independently registered and governed in nine countries (India, Nepal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, UK, USA, Zambia and Zimbabwe) bound together by our vision for youth power. We run youth-led programmes to tackle the issues that young people care about the most. We also run the Youth Collective – a growing network of over 4,000 local youth civil society groups and organisations in 185 countries. We are committed to creating an agency that walks the talk on power shifting, using the power shifting checklist, both internally and externally.
We know young people have the power to solve the challenges we face in our world, but they are being ignored and overlooked. We are the agency that works with young people so they can lead in solving those challenges. We have operated in Uganda since 1997. We have a track record of delivering programmes with impact. We work on the issues that young people care about the most – we react and respond to the world around us. Our work mostly falls into the following four impact priority areas; 1)Voice and Democracy, Education and Livelihood, Gender and Sexual Health, and Climate Justice: Our programmes are genuinely life-changing, but can’t do any of this without talented, creative individuals at every level of our organisation.
For more information, please visit: www.restlessdevelopment.org.
Our Approach to Safeguarding.
Restless Development considers the welfare and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults to be an organisational imperative with primacy over the success of programmes or strategic objectives. We recognize that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and we expect all of our staff, young leaders and partners to ensure we protect the communities in which we operate from harm and abide by our Safeguarding Policy.
About the Programme
In collaboration with partners, Restless Development is launching two cutting-edge, youth-focused initiatives. “Youth Voices Lab, and Youth Action Lab.”
The Youth Action Lab, will provide a unique safe and inclusive space for young African and European changemakers to connect and co-create, through the digital platform-Power to Voices, which is designed for and with activists.This will be delivered along-side the AU-EU Youth Action Lab Fund to provide grants that facilitate youth-led initiatives in Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.This action is driven by a consortium of three partners; OXFAM (Lead), Restless Development and the European youth forum.
The Youth Voices Lab’ (YVL) focuses primarily on interventions to support young Africans, both in the continent and across the diaspora in Europe, in their journey towards increased engagement, connection, and empowerment. This action is driven by a consortium of five partners; OXFAM (Lead), Restless Development, SEARCH for Common Ground (SEARCH), Youth Makers Hub (YMH), and CommDev Africa, with in-country programming in 15 intervention countries, and youth and stakeholders engagement outside the intervention countries across Africa and Europe. Central to both projects are the principles of powershifting, youth leadership, inclusion, intersectionality and local ownership.
About the Role
We are looking for a values-driven, confident leader who shares our passion for youth and positive youth development. The Coordinator will have strong management skills – balancing coordination and operational delivery with a strategic focus.
The program coordinator will lead the overall efficient implementation of both programmes in Uganda, ensuring objectives are met, budget is spent appropriately and results are achieved. She/he will also engage with staff in other programme countries to guarantee delivery coherence, cross-learning, and collaborative advocacy.
Based in Uganda, she/he will be responsible for day to day implementation and reporting for both programmes. She/he will be responsible for tracking of the implementation plan to ensure relevant outputs and outcomes are met. She/he will lead and coordinate with other technical team members where support is required. She/he will also be responsible for risk management and mitigation.
Job title: Programme Coordinator
Location: Uganda
Salary: UGX. 72,805,983 Gross per annum
Preferred start date: March 2025
Length of contract: 12 months initial contract
Visa requirements: Will have the right to work in Uganda.
Reports to: Programme Manager
Geographical scope: Uganda
Expected travel: Fairly regular national travel
Key Responsibilities
Programme Delivery:
- Take responsibility for effective preparation, implementation, and monitoring of the Youth Action Lab, and the Youth Voices Lab Programme in Uganda.
- Coordinate the context and problem analysis through processing existing internal and external strategies and reports to strengthen the context and problem analysis.
- Set up a Youth Advisory Board (YAB) to co-design and implement the inclusive funding mechanism.
- Coordinate the identification of youth-led initiatives and ensure grantees are selected and supported through inclusive, participatory and accessible processes.
- Coordinate the implementation of youth-led research and reporting to capture the experiences, challenges and best practices of youth-led initiatives.
- Lead quality and timely reporting processes on performance, progress against strategic ambition, and learning.
- Lead the sharing of programme learning across Restless Development, the youth collective, and contribute to the agency’s learning and growth agenda.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of monitoring, evaluation, and learning frameworks.
- Coordinate and facilitate regular programme learning and adaptation platforms.
- Lead program risk analysis, mitigation and response throughout the project’s implementation.
Partnership and Collaboration:
- Develop partnerships and facilitate links to expertise for grantees’ capacity strengthening needs.
- Work with grantees to facilitate annual linking and learning events and convene exchanges between African and European youth.
- Facilitate youth hackathon sessions (virtual innovation incubators) to foster intercontinental collaboration and creation of joint solutions.
- Collaborate with the communication team to increase the visibility of program outcomes.
- Ensure that key stakeholders at the district and National level have a clear understanding of the AU-EU projects and other Restless Development programs.
Financial Management and Compliance:
Work closely with the Programme Manager and Finance unit to:
- Provide support for operational and financial aspects of the programme.
- Track the programme budget and develop monthly and quarterly financial reports
- Ensure that financial management is undertaken according to Restless Development policy and procedures.
- Lead on generation of regular updates and reports as required
- Ensure timely disbursement of funds to the local partners/grantees that are partnering with Restless Development in implementation of the programme.
- Lead in reviewing periodic financial reports to ensure alignment with programme objectives.
- Lead in ensuring compliance with key donor requirements and standards, including risk management and reporting.
Other Responsibilities:
- Be prepared for occasional weekend or holiday work, with compensatory time off.
- Undertake any other duties as required by the programme manager or programme needs.
About You
We are looking for people with the right competencies and skills for the role, and who demonstrate the personal qualities consistent with our values.
Our value: HEART – We are who we serve. We are brave.
Embeds a values-led culture within their team; both recognising and rewarding behaviour which upholds the Restless Values.
Fosters a climate of innovation and continual improvement across their team. Considers external best-practice when adapting plans; acting positively and quickly to assess and resolve issues.
Our value: HEAD – Delivers Quality. We are 100% professional
Takes full accountability for performance and value-for-money within their team. Ensures team capacity to deliver quality against strategic priorities, and guides their team to develop solutions for anticipated problems. Takes full accountability for managing a budget and/or programme and/or incidents.
Considers the organisational vision, Restless Values, external influences, and long term impact when making decisions. Supports more junior staff with difficult decisions.
Our value: VOICE – We generate leaders. We are proud to carry the banner for youth-led development.
Plays a key role in strategy development. Taking accountability for team performance and creating a compelling leadership vision for their team. Inspires and supports others to take on a leadership role.
Drives their own personal development, committing to new challenges which build capacity for the organisation. Supports team members to fulfill their potential through effective performance management, mentoring and other opportunities for growth.
Our value: HANDS – We are in it together. We listen and learn.
Builds consensus and commitment amongst staff and national partners, using effective communication to navigate difficult topics. Coaches others to communicate effectively.
Utilizes their internal and external relationships to enable others to expand their network; creating opportunities for others to broaden their awareness of other parts of the organisation and/or current issues. Cultivates national partnerships.
Restless Development is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Restless Development will ensure that no applicant or staff member receives less favorable treatment on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, race, ethnic origin, religious belief, age, HIV status, disability, or any other factor that cannot be shown to be relevant to performance.
Skills and experience
Essential
- Graduate-level Degree in relevant field of study (Environment, Climate, Advocacy, Social work, social sciences, development studies) or equivalent
work experience.
- Post graduate in Project Planning is an added advantage.
- Experience managing and reporting against programme budgets.
- Excellent budget management skills
- Experience managing staff, including line and performance management.
- Demonstrated ability to identify, develop, and manage local/national/regional partnerships.
- Ability to analyze problems and make sound operational decisions.
- Excellent organizational skills with a methodological approach to program management.
- Experience managing and reporting against programme budgets.
Desirable
- Communication Skills
- Experience in M&E systems and research.
- Experience working in a youthful, multicultural environment, including welfare provision.
- A clear understanding of gender mainstreaming.
- Excellent IT skills
- Risk mitigation, response and management.
- Critical Thinking Skills, demonstrates an ability to analyze intricate problems and make strategic, operationally sound decisions.
- Motorcycle Riding Skills with a valid permit, ensuring efficient movement and accessibility across diverse project locations.
- Excellent organizational skills and a systematic approach to program management.
- Demonstrates strong program management skills and budgeting abilities.
What we do for you
For more information on Restless Development’s mission, values and work, please visit: www.restlessdevelopment.org
Remuneration
We are proud to commit to a transparent global salary scale, ensuring a fair and comparable system of pay across all global locations. In addition to salary, we offer pension contributions and other benefits in accordance with the Uganda hub.
Values and Culture.
At Restless Development, we’re proud that the strength and integrity of our Values has been recognized by staff, young people, donors and others who we work with. Beyond this, we have a culture of recognizing and celebrating both our Values and our global achievements with an annual Values Day.
Work-life Balance.
It goes without saying that we work hard at Restless Development. We also recognize the importance of helping staff to maintain a positive work-life balance by offering:
- 24 days annual leave (in addition to public holidays and with an extra day of annual leave given for each full year of service, up to a maximum of 28 days).
- Birthday Leave
- Access to flexible working.
- Generous study leave, maternity, paternity or adoption leave, and other leave allowances.
Professional Development
Restless Development is proud to be an employer who recognizes potential and invests in the development of its staff. We are committed to the professional development of our staff through:
- Empowering opportunities to work on significant projects which stretch and inspire staff – allowing them to develop on-the-job.
- Regular performance management.
- Training and development opportunities, including supporting our staff to identify mentors both within and outside of the agency.
- Quarterly Staff Workshops for all staff to give and receive agency updates, receive training, and socialize.
Travel and Medical Insurance
When traveling abroad for work, all staff will be covered by Restless Development’s travel and medical insurance.
To apply
Please submit your CV (2-3 Pages)and a cover letter (using no more than 750 words) that provides tangible examples of how your skills, knowledge and experience will support your ability to perform the key priorities outlined in the above job description
