Technical Field Lead

• Master’s degree in social work, Gender/Women Studies, Public Health, or other appropriate fields; or a BA in related field with equivalent experience
  
• At least 7 -8 years’ experience in the field of Gender-based violence prevention and response, SRHR with Development and Humanitarian Nexus.
  
• Strong understanding of case management, psychosocial support and life skills programming to promote survivor healing and recovery.
  
• In-depth understanding of related international standards, and CP, GBV prevention and response strategies.
  
• Proven leadership, program management, staff development, planning, analytical, interpersonal, and Communications skills.
  
• Excellent communication and analytical skills and ability to present ideas effectively, in both oral and written form.
  
• Ability to use good judgment when making decisions and to take accountability for decisions made.
  

Technical Support to the teams

• Provide technical guidance to field teams on the implementation of shelter activities in line with donor, IRC and sector standards.
  
• Support beneficiary targeting, verification (technical aspects), and quality assurance of shelter construction processes.
  
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor progress and identify gaps in implementation.
  

Technical Support on Construction and Repair Activities

• Provide technical supervision for construction, rehabilitation, and repair work.
  
• Ensure adherence to approved designs, BoQ (Bills of Quantities), and construction standards.
  
• Review and validate technical specifications for materials and construction methodologies.
  

Oversight of Procurement and Distribution Processes

• Provide technical input into procurement planning, ensuring specifications are accurate and fit-for-purpose.
  
• Support evaluation of supplier technical submissions and quality of materials.
  
• Monitor delivery, storage, and distribution of NFI and construction materials to ensure compliance with IRC procedures.
  

Strengthening Compliance in Cash Programming

• Provide technical oversight and support to cash-based protection interventions (e.g., conditional/unconditional cash for protection).
  
• Ensure compliance with IRC cash programming guidelines and donor requirements.
  
• Enforce use of Cash SOPs, tools, and tracking mechanisms for cash implementation.
  

Program design and implementation

• Assume primary responsibility for project management and implementation and ensure compliance with the donor agreement and project proposal, proactively notifying the Integrated Protection Coordinator if issues arise.
  
• Lead project planning and oversee program implementation and budget expenditures to ensure effective use of resources against planned activities and expected outputs.
  
• Ensure adequate project monitoring and evaluation systems are in place to collect information and consolidate data regularly to demonstrate impact and inform ongoing program design.
  

Communication and reporting

• Compile and prepare quality periodic project progress reports, as well as final reports, and feed in other information as required by donors, the Country Office and the Technical Unit.
  
• Prepare quality weekly updates and monthly reports that meet standards and timelines.
  
• Ensure proper program and donor visibility in the project sites.
  

Human resource development and management

• Provide ongoing supervision, mentoring, training, and technical support and guidance to the project team, and ensure that all adhere to best-practice principles in all aspects of program implementation.
  
• Ensure Performance Management System documentation for all staff is in place and followed up regularly.
  

Coordination and networking

• Ensure close collaboration with partners to enhance adequate referrals, including health agencies, child protection agencies, UNHCR, and other relevant actors as deemed necessary from time to time.
  
• Represent the Organization at regular working group meetings, reviews, strategic planning, and assist in the preparation of new initiatives for the program in the Uganda Country Office.
  
• Ensure regular communication with the Protection Coordinator and Senior Field Management Coordinator and other internal departments regarding the project’s progress and processes.