Area Manager

Job Title
Area Manager
Job Category
Implementation
Department/Group
Implementation
Years Of Experience
10+ Years
Location:
Gulu
Travel Required
Up to 75%
Immediate Supervisor
Head of Implementation
Level
Management Team
About Raising The Village
At Raising The Village (RTV), we are dedicated to eradicating ultra-poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa. As a dynamic, rapidly growing international development organization, we've assembled a team of over 350+ passionate individuals in Uganda, Rwanda, DRC and Tanzania, alongside an additional 15+ professionals in North America. Together, we are committed to elevating communities out of ultra-poverty by implementing innovative solutions and leveraging advanced data analytics to drive impact.
To date, our holistic approach has positively impacted over 1,000,000 lives since 2012, and we're poised to achieve even greater milestones, aiming to assist 1 million individuals annually by 2027. Our growth and success are fueled by the invaluable support of global partners who share our vision of sustainable change. Learn more about our impactful programs at www.raisingthevillage.org
Role Description
Reporting to the Head of Implementation, The Area Manager will lead the successful implementation of Raising The Village (RTV) programs in RTV's districts of operations in the selected region and provide strategic and operational oversight to the replication strategy across the country. The person in this role will be accountable for achieving our reach and impact targets in their region and ensure that our programs and operations align with RTV's vision, strategy, and model of change and comply with our policies, frameworks, and funding obligations. In order to build the capacity of the field teams and partner with government staff, the incumbent will be required to take leadership in mentoring, coaching, and team building.
Strategic Leadership
Key Role and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive area Specific strategies to address ultra-poverty and promote sustainable development goals.
• Collaborate with the country senior leadership to align regional objectives with the overall organizational mission and vision.
• Contributor to Strategic Plan in growth and expansion and the development and implementation of organizational pivots and initiatives
  

Program Management

• ü Program Lifecycle:
• Overall management and oversight of the districts within the area to ensure program implementation quality, with adherence to timelines and budgets across all strategic implementations.
• Owner of program design, implementation, and evaluation phases in. his/her area of implementation.
• Ensure the timely and effective execution of the project lifecycle and serve as escalation support focusing on risk mitigation, conflict resolution, and program solutions.
• Serve as the senior government liaison with district and local government point of contact when required.
• In collaboration with the Head of Implementation, support resource planning and staff allocations as needed to meet implementation targets and workloads, along with facilities and equipment
• Provide regular progress reporting to the Country Leadership team
• ü Process Improvement:
• Identify opportunities for program improvement and methodology enhancements.
• Implementation and change management of reporting and operational tools and templates.
• Contribute to annual program reviews to support ongoing learning and program improvements in the assigned region and replication districts across the country.
• Support other external engagement initiatives, including collaborations with other INGOs, local organizations, private sector, sector working groups, and line ministries within the area of jurisdiction to improve program quality and delivery.
  

Staff Training And Development

• ü Team Building
• Practical on-ground training and development of the Project Manager and other program staff in Skills Practices to deliver the RTV methodology and effectively and efficiently manage human resources and assets.
• 1-on-1 mentorship of Project Managers and skills development planning.
• In-field skills training capacity building, best practice adoption, and program staff development.
• Conduct team management training and development.
• ü RTV Methodology
• Develop and review RTV methodology training manuals and guides - Champion for new initiative development and integration.
• Replication Programming
• Replication owner of program design, implementation, and evaluation phases. This includes supporting other replication districts across Uganda.
• Support expansion into new districts of operations, including participating in initial district government meetings and signing District MoUs.
• Support your teams in conducting RTV methodology training for all government extension officers, including community development officers, agricultural extension workers, etc.
• Work in partnership with the leadership team to support replication expansion.
• In-country partnerships support for site visits, meetings, and representation of senior RTV leadership.
• Co-lead input into restricted and unrestricted grant opportunities to further RTV's expansion and impact.
• Leadership & Innovation
• Work with the Country and International Leadership teams for program and resource planning and implementation.
• Accountable for the successful implementation of quality programs to meet and exceed RTV standards.
• Development and review of RTV methodology training manuals and guides, including replication strategy;
• Champion for new initiative development and integration.
  

Skills & Expertise

• Proven leadership skills, analytical and strategic management skills
• Strong understanding of ultra-poverty in last-mile Uganda with a passion for community service delivery. Prior experience of working with vulnerable communities will be an asset.
• Demonstrated success in leading program design, planning, and implementation with technical knowledge in agriculture, water, health, and community development.
• Capacity building skill set including training, mentorship, and skills development
• Demonstrated knowledge in risk and financial management
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English with sensitivity to and responsiveness to all partners/stakeholders, including staff. Proficiency in the local language of the communities where RTV operates will be considered an asset.
• In-depth understanding of logical frameworks and theory of change for complex, multi-year projects and of leading teams in formulating strategic and action plans.
• Proficient experience in program evaluation at both outcome and impact levels with a strong understanding of data analytics for decision-making.
• Experience working with the local government and line ministries relevant to RTV's scope of work
• Highly proficient in technology and day-to-day use applications. Strong knowledge of database programs, business intelligence tools, and statistical software packages will be considered an asset.
• Able to establish, build, and maintain effective working relationships with staff, government, and other stakeholders to provide and solicit support.
• Willingness and ability to travel to hard-to-reach areas under challenging conditions.
  

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of practical and progressive management within non-governmental or international development organizations, with experience in scaling organizations an asset
• Minimum of a BA, MA preferred in a development, business management, or related field.
• Formal training or equivalent experience in financial management and project management would be considered an asset.
  

Raising The Village is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We highly encourage women candidates to apply.
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