Deputy Team Leader

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Kampala, Uganda
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Fcdo-funded programme management experience
Refugee response and displacement context expertise
Consortium partnership and localisation leadership
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Deputy Team Leader for their Refugee Support, Empowerment, and Transformation (ReSET) program in Kampala, Uganda. This role involves providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for a multi-sector program aimed at improving the lives of refugees and host communities

Job Summary

  • The role provides strategic technical leadership for the ReSET programme, ensuring alignment with FCDO requirements and Sphere Standards while managing a multi-sector portfolio.
  • The incumbent will lead consortium partner capacity strengthening within IRC's localization framework and serve as a senior relationship manager with key stakeholders including OPM and UN agencies.
  • The position requires overseeing high-quality programme reporting, evidence-based adjustments, and fostering a culture of learning and accountability to affected populations.

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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Deputy Team Leader for their Refugee Support, Empowerment, and Transformation (ReSET) program in Kampala, Uganda. This role involves providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for a multi-sector program aimed at improving the lives of refugees and host communities.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • FCDO-funded programme management experience
  • Refugee response and displacement context expertise
  • Consortium partnership and localisation leadership
  • Cash-first programming and CVA delivery models
  • Multi-sector portfolio coordination across protection and livelihoods

Nice-to-have

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with adaptive management frameworks
  • Proven track record in gender-transformative programming
  • Excellent communication and negotiation abilities

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in international development or related field
  • 8-10 years progressive experience in complex humanitarian programming
  • Minimum 5 years in a senior technical or management role
  • Demonstrated experience managing large-scale FCDO-funded programmes
  • Substantial experience working with OPM or government counterparts

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