Program Director - Food Security and Nutrition

Catholic Relief Services, Uganda Program


Job Title: Program Director - Food Security and
Nutrition
Location: Uganda (based in Kampala, with extensive travel within the country)

Overview:
CRS is looking for a strong team player with a proven track record in managing integrated programs in rural communities. The Senior Program Manager will lead a team responsible for enabling vulnerable households to improve food security and nutrition.
Responsibilities:
• The Program Director is responsible for managing overall program implementation including overseeing: program implementation, M&E and Finance management.
• Hire, supervise and manage a multi-sectoral team which will be located in twelve districts across the country.
• Lead team in the development of household and community level strategies for increasing food security, including improved agricultural techniques and quality food intake.
• Work through and in close collaboration with various government programs in place at the national, district and community level Along with key stakeholders, develop a robust food security and nutrition monitoring system
• Supervise a team which will be responsible for increased awareness and behavior change in nutritional intake
• Work closely with M&E staff and partners to ensure project targets are achieved and exceeded Responsible for ensuring that the program is implemented according to design, quality standards and schedule
• Produce timely, informative reports, capturing project highlights and challenges
• Monitor and manage expenses for the project on a monthly basis, ensuring adherence to budgets and compliance with donor requirements

Job requirement

Qualifications:
• Masters degree in International Development, Public Health, Agriculture, Rural Development or related field.
• 8+ years professional experience, with at least 3 years experience managing large donor-funded development programs, preferably USAID
• Proven track record in designing and implementing sustainable livelihood or nutrition programs, including programs serving persons living with HIV
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with proven food security strategies, including increased productivity and yield
• Demonstrated ability in strategic planning and program management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working with government and NGO local partners to implement high-quality food security, livelihoods, or nutrition programming.
• Demonstrated ability in proposal development, reporting, M&E and budgeting
• Strong budget management skills
• Proven ability to effectively manage people and to build teams; able to build capacity in others
• Sub-Saharan Africa and/or Uganda experience helpful

How to apply

Note: Ugandan nationals encouraged to apply. This position is contingent upon CRS being awarded the contract and acceptance of candidate by donor.
Please submit cover letter, CV, as well as three work references (names and contact information only) to ReliefUgJobs@gmail.com by September 15,2011.