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Strategy/Business Development/Strategic Partnerships (15%)

• Proactively identify funding opportunities for Jhpiego Uganda that align with broader country development goals and Jhpiego’s mission.

• Develop and write strategic concept notes based on potential and existing funding opportunities.

• Serve as the design lead for larger complex opportunities; including identifying key strategic partnerships for opportunities

• Proactively meet with funders/donors- government, public and private to generate new business.

• Represent Jhpiego’s business development interests at relevant meetings, events and within donor-specific networks

• Oversee pre-solicitation proposal preparations and bid planning including teaming, bid strategy, development of win themes, contribute to technical design and capacity statements.

• Identify relevant organizations to partner with, including public, private sector and local implementing partners

• Work closely with supervisor and Strategic Growth & Partnerships Team (SGP) to provide regular analyses of and contribute to in-country SGP opportunities.

Program and Technical Excellence of Existing Programs (75%)

• Serve as an overall Project Director

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to ensure the programmatic and financial integrity of projects and ensure all project deliverables are met on time, scope and budget.

• Maintain strong relationships with donors in-country and escalate any potential issues.

• Ensure that Jhpiego’s project management approaches and tools are utilized in management of projects including risk management plans.

• Ensure that all activities are technically sound, evidence-based, and responsive to the needs of Uganda, its people, and donors.

• Oversee the quality, preparation, and timely submission of project reports and workplans to donors.

• Mentor, support, supervise, and manage the project’s clinical, technical, program, and administrative staff, and align their efforts to ensure rapid and responsive results.

• Work with finance, program and M&E staff to develop and track portfolio and project budgets, deliverables and targets; and oversee status of procurements.

• Promote cost efficiency and cost effectives across programmatic and operations areas.

• Work closely with Jhpiego global technical and program staff to drive efficient and compliant program operations.

Office Management & Compliance (10%)

• Take concrete steps to create or promote a safe, respectful, harassment-free work environment.

• Mentor, support, supervise, and manage a team of highly qualified staff and align their efforts to ensure rapid and sustainable results, including promoting a culture of meritocracy and high performance amongst staff.

• Ensure that annual staff evaluations are conducted timely and support professional development for staff.

• Ensure that the Jhpiego Country Office is:

• Compliant with all local laws

• Registration is current.

• Annual statutory audits and financial reports have been completed and filed with the appropriate agencies.

• Met all legal requirements for filing reports

• All findings from prior audits/reviews have been corrected or are being corrected according to the timeline in the action plans.

• Has complied with Jhpiego’s policies, procedures, and practices related to financial reporting and internal controls.

• Has complied with donor policies and procedures for management, technical, programmatic, financial, and human resources.

• Report any incidents regarding:

• Violations or possible violations of laws or regulations by the Field Office.

• Legal actions against the Field Office or Jhpiego

• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor/ deemed necessary.