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Strategy and Program Development

• Provide strategic technical leadership for the ERD portfolio in Uganda, ensuring that all livelihoods programming aligns with IRC’s global ERD standards, global strategy, country Strategic Action Plan, and relevant theories of change, while integrating emerging trends that shape the future of economic recovery and livelihoods programming

• Develop and manage IRC Uganda’s livelihoods strategy and contribute to the development of the country office strategic action plan

• Identify opportunities for growth of the livelihoods programming portfolio including areas for integration, innovation and expansion as well as development of new context-responsive livelihoods programming models/interventions, in line with country program priorities

• Lead livelihoods business development initiatives including stakeholder engagement, capture, and concept notes and proposals, working closely with the grants and partnerships, MEAL and finance teams and relevant ERD technical advisor(s)

Technical Leadership

• Ensure all ERD programming is market-driven, inclusive, climate-smart, gender-responsive, and grounded in evidence, incorporating robust needs assessments, market analyses, risk assessments, and client-centered design Along with program staff and the Technical Unit/Advisors, support the development of Standard Operating Procedures and Guidance Notes for livelihoods program activities

• Promote data-driven and research-informed programming, including the use of client feedback mechanisms, routine monitoring data, MEL findings, and lessons from operational research to drive continuous improvement.

• Champion the use of cash programming, as appropriate, within the ERD and non-ERD sectors

• Foster collaborative, multi-sectoral approaches, ensuring ERD programming is effectively linked with Protection, Health, Education, and other sectors to maximize client outcomes and resilience

• Regularly engage with the ERD Technical Advisors and other Technical Unit Advisors and Specialists to benchmark programming to IRC standards and ensure application of best practices

• Ensure regular gathering, review and sharing of evidence and learning from livelihoods initiatives to promote project success and best practice, and inform business development, program design and advocacy initiatives

Project Management and Implementation

• Closely work with Project Leads to ensure high quality implementation of livelihoods activities on existing projects, including directly implementing specific livelihoods activities assigned to the ERD Coordinator role (e.g. technical assistance, strategic engagement with partners, leadership of technical focus areas etc.)

• Provide oversight, direction, and technical support to project teams across all stages of the program cycle, including assessment, design, start-up, implementation, monitoring, adaptation, and close-out. This includes effective delivery of workplans, high-quality technical activities, and strong adherence to

Project Cycle Management processes.

• Prepare relevant and quality IRC and donor reports as per agreed-upon schedules (monthly, quarterly and/or annually) on grant activities, indicators and achievements

• Work closely and coordinate with IRC logistics, finance and grant staff to ensure timely and compliant program activities and expenditures; including active participation in procurement, supply chain, grant and other meetings.

• Provide program budget oversight, with budget authority to pre-approved limits and responsibility for budget development and compliance under the direction of the DDP

Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination

• Develop and maintain effective coordination and long-term relationships with external stakeholders including fellow agencies/NGOs, government departments and ministries, private sector, community-based organizations and partners, donors, and others to accurately and professionally represent IRC’s work, develop long-term opportunities and strategies, and resolve problems/conflicts

• Actively advance IRC’s connections to economic actors/private sector at a local, regional and national level, seeking avenues for collaboration to identify mutual opportunities, advance innovation and ensure sustainability of interventions

• Oversee the IRC’s relationship with livelihoods consortia and implementing partners, develop and manage livelihoods strategic partnerships, and support the identification of new partners as it relates to new programming

• Participate in IRC and external working groups and communities of practice around livelihoods to advance livelihoods strategies, disseminate research and program successes, discuss implementation challenges, and share best practices

• Support the sharing of information and learning across livelihoods-related programs based in Uganda and throughout the East Africa region

Human Resources Management

• Provide technical direction and managerial oversight of livelihoods staff

• Build technical capacity of the livelihoods team in livelihoods focus areas, as well as management capacity, both individually and through conducting/coordinating staff training exercises

• Contribute to the development of livelihoods programming staffing and management structures, helping to recruit and screen livelihoods project staff as the team grows

• Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions

• Ensure timely completion and submission of interim and annual employee performance reviews

• If/as required, identify staff performance issues and work with Human Resources to document and address these in accordance with the National Staff Employment Policies

• Responsible for adhering to IRC’s Global HR Operating Policies and Procedures