Director of Operations (DO), USAID/Uganda Urban Health Activity

The Organization We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

· No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday · All children learn from a quality basic education and that, · Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information: Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Director of Operations (DO), USAID/Uganda Urban Health Activity

Country/Region: Uganda

Location: Kampala

Organization: Save the Children International Uganda Ug on behalf of Save the Children US

Join us to lead sustainable change for children:

• Be part of a GLOBAL and DIVERSE technical community
• Get EXPOSURE in many different contexts
• Test and scale up INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS
• Influence policies that affect MILLIONS OF CHILDREN

OVERVIEW

Are you passionate about being an advocate for children? Do you want to use your expertise to bring about lasting change for children and be a part of an inspiring, dynamic global movement?

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Director of Operations (DO) will be responsible for overseeing implementation of the activity across Kampala, Mukono, and Wakiso as well as sub-grant management and capacity strengthening of local organizations. The DO reports directly to the COP and will take a leadership and managerial role in ensuring implementation of high impact, proven interventions, and ensuring the activity meets stated goals and reporting requirements. S/he supports the COP and carries out any other tasks assigned by the COP to ensure proper management of strengthening the urban health system. The DO must ensure that implementation is in accordance with USG regulations and procedures and the specifications determined in the cooperative agreement.

Please note that the position is contingent upon receipt of the award from the donor.

Sounds interesting? Read more below

THE ROLE

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

• In collaboration with the COP, ensure the successful implementation of project activities according to agreements with the donor and government (i.e., that all activities and deliverables are completed within the agreed timescale and budget, reports are submitted as per agreed schedules, and any other requirements or criteria are fulfilled).
• Ensure effective coordination and collaboration between all implementing partners on the project.
• Design and regularly update detailed annual work plan and ensure these are used by the team appropriately to monitor progress towards completion and achievement of program objectives.
• Provide oversight and support to subgrant selection, management, and capacity strengthening in line with USAID requirements and principles of equitable partnership and locally-led development.
• Contribute to project reporting processes, this includes working closely with the COP and other project staff to ensure reports are of the highest technical quality and submitted in a timely manner to the donor.
• Mentor and supervise direct reports to achieve their work plan objectives, and to contribute to the achievement of the overall program goals.
• Maintain good working relationships with officials, government ministries, implementing partners, private sector, multisectoral partners, and the international and local NGO community.
• Provide leadership for regular adaptation of the project in response to data, learning, and changing context.
• Coordinate closely with the SC offices in subgrant management, procurement, implementation, and local partner capacity strengthening.

To be a strong supporter and advocate for children in this role you will need to have:

• Minimum of Master’s degree in relevant field such as management, public health or development studies.
• Minimum of 8 to 10 years of progressively responsible experience managing operations for large, complex and integrated programs of similar scope and dollar value.
• Previous experience working on USAID programs or other USG-funded programs in operations-focused roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading operations and ensuring seamless coordination with multiple project partners on a consortium.
• Demonstrated experience working equitably with local partners, including through processes of subgrants, capacity assessment, and capacity strengthening.
• Proven ability to use data and learning to inform adaptation of project interventions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large implementation teams to deliver results with quality, on time, and on budget.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with government, donors, the private sector, and community organizations to advance health objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and English language oral presentation skills. Fluency in other languages spoken in Uganda will be considered an asset.
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.

Application Information:

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at:

https://recruiting.ultipro.com/SAV1002STCF/JobBoard/7d92e82b-af74-464d-859b-c5b8cba6e92e/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=dfaec074-45c7-4a88-8ccc-98f5a40de81b

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Application closes on April 30, 2024 midnight EAT.

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents.

OUR DIVERSITY BELIEF

Save the Children International is committed to create a truly inclusive, effective and representative organisational culture, encouraging equity and diversity among its employees and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We want our people to be truly representative of all sections of society. Having a diverse profile of employees, different age groups, backgrounds, cultures, & disabilities etc. We are guided by our values in everything we do, and recognise that being a diverse and inclusive employer helps us fulfil our responsibility to make a difference for children around the world.