In-Country Coordinator (Uganda, Sudan, DRC)

Working under the supervision of the Senior Migration Specialist, and in close coordination with the SUIDAC Programme Coordinator, the In-Country Coordinator will lead and support the Cities Alliance work in Uganda, Sudan and DRC. The In-Country Coordinator is a leadership role which contributes to the development, management and implementation of strategies to enhance the competencies and position of Cities Alliance in Uganda, Sudan, DRC and more broadly the HoA. 

Key responsibilities of the In-Country Coordinator include: 

Project Delivery and Performance 

• Under oversight from the Senior Migration Specialist and in collaboration with the SUIDAC Programme Coordinator, ensure the successful implementation of the Cities Alliance assigned portfolio currently including the Cities Alliance Global Programme on Cities and Migration in Uganda, Sudan and DRC. 

• Liaising with the Senior Migration Specialist and the SUIDAC Programme Coordinator, to identify partners, develop proposals and prepare project agreements in connection with identified opportunities.

• Ensure successful development, implementation and supervision of assigned grants and work packages. 

• When required and under the guidance from the Senior Migration Specialist and the Programme Coordinator, ensure the overall HSSE performance in the Project Office while overseeing the implementation of all HSSE requirements in the activities located in Uganda, Sudan and DRC. 

• Support regional, national, and local policy initiatives and dialogues building institutional capacities of policy makers and local authorities on enhanced urban planning and forecasting in the Horn of Africa, lead the creation of local and regional initiatives from Uganda, Sudan and DRC.  

• Support and/or conduct field missions of the Secretariat in partner countries.

Cities Alliance building, networking and advocacy for business development

• Keep abreast of and assess the needs of the relevant national and local governments and other partners operating in the countries and region to identify and plan with them areas for leveraging Cities Alliance activities. 

• Build and strengthen strategic partnerships through active networking, advocacy and effective communication of Cities Alliance competencies in project service delivery and management, to develop opportunities and engagements with new partners.

Cities Alliance Representation with UNOPS and Donors

• Participate, as delegated by the Senior Migration Specialist, in inter-agency and external meetings/bodies to contribute to the harmonisation of policies, practices and approaches within UNOPS and within  the UN System more broadly.

• Represent the Cities Alliance in Uganda, Sudan and DRC to current and potential project donors, ensure attendance to meetings and compliance with donor requests. 

People leadership

• When required by the Senior Migration Specialist or the SUIDAC Programme Coordinator, ensure the supervision or secondary supervision of Cities Alliance staff in Uganda, Sudan and DRC.  

• Create, foster and role model a culture of trust, empowerment and accountability within the Uganda Project Office.

• Build engagement and foster a diverse and inclusive work environment, respectful of all, and ensure that the highest standards of conduct are observed.

Knowledge management and innovation 

• Contribute to the development and introduction of innovation to ensure Cities Alliance is continually incorporating best practice approaches.

• In collaboration with Cities Alliance comms, contribute to the dissemination and sharing of best practices and lessons learned for corporate, regional and national development planning and knowledge building.

The effective and successful achievement of results by the In-Country Coordinator directly impacts on the development and performance of the Uganda Office. The visibility and image of Cities Alliance in Uganda, Sudan and DRC as an effective global partnership promoting the role of cities in poverty reduction and sustainable development strengthens its competitive position as a partner of choice in the countries served.