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Program Management: Establish a thriving team culture by leading, managing and further strengthening the capacity of the YCI Uganda team and Canadian and national volunteers to deliver high quality project impact; Provide strategic support to ensure that activities are meeting goals and targets, recommending evidence-based adjustments as necessary to keep the project on track; Lead country-level reporting and annual work planning activities; Drive the oversight and implementation of country level HR policies and procedures, including the support of recruitment, onboarding and performance management systems; Support implementation of the Gender Equality Strategy and Climate Action Strategy throughout the program; Remain up-to-date on research and sector strategies in relevant areas of programming and ensure strategic planning is responsive to such changes at both the country and global levels; Support the implementation of all country level communication strategies; Ensure team and volunteer well-being, safety, and risk mitigation; Perform other duties as outlined by the Senior Project Manager, HerStart.

Volunteer Support: Work in collaboration with headquarters and country office staff to develop robust volunteer management systems, processes, and documents for the entire volunteer mobilization cycle; Ensure and manage appropriate conditions for the effective onboarding, performance and project delivery of Canadian volunteers in Uganda; Provide guidance, support and leadership to Canadian volunteers as needed.

Partner and Relationship Management: Liaise and coordinate with local partners, proactively engaging with technical collaborators to ensure the effective delivery of project activities; Engage private sector and relevant actors in forming a multi-stakeholder network to support youth and women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship objectives; Support the implementation of the HerStart Catalyst Fund for aspiring female social entrepreneurs; Lead Uganda partners in the planning and implementation of the Partner Innovation Fund to ensure oversight, strategic alignment financial accountability and sustainability; Ensure strong communication and relationships are established and maintained with YCI headquarters; Remain well-informed about national and regional priorities and issues affecting women and youth, and where possible, position the project to respond appropriately.

Financial Management, Accountability and Oversight: Monitor and manage annual and multi-year program budgets, ensuring compliance with organizational and donor regulations and requirements; Ensure preparation and submission of financial and project activity reports according to the project reporting processes and standards; Support the Operations and Finance Manager and other technical team leaders to ensure program activities are implemented in accordance with the project budget and work plan.

Risk Management: Monitor and manage the Risk profile for HerStart in Uganda; Act as the focal point for all risk, safety and security incidents as it relates to volunteers in Zanzibar and ensure YCI’s Risk, Safety and Security protocols are monitored and implemented across the project.