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DAI is a global development company with corporate offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, EU, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Palestine and project operations worldwide. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. DAI works on the frontlines of global development. Transforming ideas into action—action into impact. We are committed to shaping a more livable world.
DAI and its employees are committed to confronting racism and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries in which we live and work. DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner.
DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All of our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.
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Moroto, Uganda
DAI is a global development company that partners with governments, businesses, and communities to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges in areas such as economic development, health, governance, education, and environmental sustainability. With a mission to improve lives and advance sustainable development, DAI has earned recognition for its ability to deliver innovative and impactful solutions that drive long-term, transformative change.
The company promotes a collaborative, inclusive work culture that encourages employee growth, fosters creativity, and prioritizes diversity and inclusion, offering flexible job opportunities and work arrangements to support a balanced and fulfilling career. Since its founding in 1970, DAI has evolved into a leading player in international development, expanding its reach across more than 100 countries and impacting millions of lives. Its innovative business model combines expertise in policy, governance, and infrastructure with advanced technology and local knowledge to design tailored solutions for complex development challenges.
With a global workforce of over 3,000 employees, DAI’s core values of integrity, sustainability, collaboration, and excellence guide its operations, while its corporate social responsibility initiatives focus on empowering communities, promoting environmental stewardship, and advancing social equity. For more information, visit www.dai.com.
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Deadline:
30 Nov 2024
Job Title
Senior Program Manager job at DAI
DAI
Job Description
POSITION: Senior Program Manager
MAXIMUM LEVEL OF EFFORT: Full-time LTTA
BASE OF OPERATIONS: Moroto, Uganda
POSITION REPORTS TO: Deputy Chief of Party/Senior Technical Advisor
Role’s Purpose:
The Senior Program manager is tasked with providing rapid and ongoing support to both the Chief of Party and Deputy Chief of Party/Strategic Technical Advisor on field-based activities. S/he will oversee, coordinate, and monitor project activities; ensure compliance with USG procedures; and support quality assurance of technical reports and other deliverables. S/he will provide technical assistance and regularly liaise with technical leads. The Senior Program Manager supervises the Implementation Area Leads for all catchments and reports to the Deputy Chief of Party/Senior Technical Advisor.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
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Deadline: 30th November 2024
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Key Duties
Deliver programmatic leadership to field-based teams and uphold DAI ethics and values in all aspects of program design and delivery.
Supervise the Lokere, Awoja, and Lokok Implementation Area Leads. Serve as the AILs’ main point of contact.
Assist DCOP/Senior Technical Advisor in oversight and quality assurance on deliverables of grantees, subcontractors, and independent consultants.
Participate in engagement with local communities and stakeholders and support Implementation Area Leads, to gather feedback and ensure project activities are responsive to their needs and priorities, while also maintaining conflict sensitivity in all stakeholder engagement processes.
Gather insight and project information from Implementation Area Leads to contribute to contractual reports (weekly, quarterly, annual, and other communication products) and monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities to showcase the achievements, challenges and lessons learned on WFSA; ensure implementation teams embedded with stakeholders and target districts provide contributions to all reports.
In liaison with the DCOP/Senior Technical Advisor, and senior leadership, manage and/or participate in selecting program implementers such as grantees, sub-contractors, etc.
Participate and ensure field-based staff support the data collection processes to measure project performance and impact, including undertaking field visits to activity sites.
Support developing and implementing client feedback mechanisms and ensure that the field teams act on client feedback appropriately.
Contribute to developing key research questions in support of the MEL Director, and apply rigorous sampling methods to identify respondents, collect data, and analyze findings for technical reports, abstracts and project knowledge management products.
Conduct regular field visits working closely with technical leads and Implementation Area Leads to assess project implementation, identify challenges, and provide on-the-ground support and guidance to field-based teams.
Identify and alert DCOP/Strategic Technical Advisor on any current or anticipated challenges or issues in the field.
Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to the field teams to ensure they are operating effectively at the catchment and district level according to USAID and DAI rules and regulations.
Regularly communicate with the Technical Leads, DCOP, and COP regarding project planning and implementation, risk and problem identification and rectification.
Conduct regular performance evaluations for direct reports, providing feedback, and identifying opportunities for professional growth and development.
Support compilation of project updates, annual work planning, quarterly/annual reporting and responses to USAID, GOU and key stakeholders
Other tasks, as assigned by the supervisor and COP.
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Qualifications
Advanced degree development studies, economics/business, agriculture, water/environment/natural resource management, or related field.
10+ years of relevant professional experience. Experience with USAID or donor-funded water-related programs in Uganda preferred.
Demonstrated skills working in the technical areas of water management systems, climate adaptation and livelihoods preferred.
Experience in organizing and planning multi stakeholder consultations/meetings/workshops. including development and tracking of workplans, budgets, and risk management plans.
Demonstrated knowledge of market systems development, institutional strengthening and locally-led approaches.
Knowledge of USAID policies, procedures, and reporting requirements preferred.
Knowledge and experience of USAID Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) practices
Demonstrated organizational skills and a strong track record in meeting deliverables and deadlines.
Excellent knowledge of USAID rules and regulations and reporting requirements preferred.
Strong program management skills. PMP or equivalent certification is an added advantage
Demonstrated experience in program design, and managing program implementation mechanisms including Grants under Contracts, and Sub-contracts
Demonstrated experience in building cross-sectoral teams, including their capacity strengthening. Supervisory skills required
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with local counterparts, grantees/partners, USAID, international donors, private sector partners, and other key stakeholders.
Professional proficiency in English (oral and written) is required, and proficiency in local languages is preferred.
