3 Operations/RTSU Coordinator Job Placements – Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD)
Job Title: Operations/RTSU Coordinator (3 Job Placements)
Organisation: Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD)
Project Name: Expanding Social Protection (ESP) Programme
Duty Station: Kampala, Mbale and Mbarara, Uganda
Reports to: Senior Programme Officer Operations
About US:
The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD), through its Programme Management Unit (PMU) is implementing the second Phase of the Expanding Social Protection Programme (ESPII). The goal of ESP is to reduce chronic poverty and improve life chances for poor men, women and children in Uganda. The programme aims to embed a national social protection system, including social assistance for the poorest and most vulnerable, as a core element of Uganda’s national planning and budgeting processes. A core element of the Programme is the Social Assistance Grants for Empowerment (SAGE) under which government provides the Senior Citizens Grant to older persons. Government with support from Development partners is currently in the process of rolling out the Senior Citizens Grant to all districts in the country.
Job Summary: The Operations/RTSU Coordinator provides technical and operational leadership at the regional level. S/he oversees and supports implementation, coordination, reporting, trainings, registration, enrollment, payments, grievance and complaints management, change management and compliance with Expanding Social Protection Programme Guidelines. Establish and maintain a good working relationship and effective coordination between the Regional and district level implementation structures of SAGE. The position will manage a team and will be responsible for team outputs.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Preparation and submission of payment plans/work plans by the 28th of the months preceding payments.
- Preparation and submission of monthly reports by the 5th day and quarterly reports by 15th day of the new month.
- Preparation and submission of weekly updates of activities undertaken and planned every Friday of the week.
- Collaborative mechanisms and healthy relationships with the District Local Government and Civil Society Organizations nurtures and maintained.
- Programme assets are put to optimal use
- Timely submission of staff performance appraisal reports
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree in Social Worksand Administration, Development Studies, Adult and Community Education, Social Science, Statistics, Public Administration or an equivalent profession. A post-graduate diploma in a relevant field will be preferred.
- A Master’s degree in Social Protection or Management will be an added advantage
- At least five years of relevant experience in community programing or team management.
- Experience of working with governments, non-governmental organizations and/or research institutions, in Uganda.
- Knowledge in managing cash transfer programs preferable.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send application letters, detailed CV, names and addresses of three referees along with the relevant certified copies of academic transcripts, certificates to: Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development Headquarters (Security Registry) on second (2) Floor Plot 2, Simbamanyo House, George Street P.O Box 7136, Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline: 23rd August 2019 by 11:00am
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