Raising The Village Deputy Manager Planning Jobs in Uganda;Job Summary
Raising The Village Deputy Manager Planning Jobs in Uganda;
Job Summary
The Deputy Manager, Planning is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the day-to-day delivery of the Planning function across RTV’s countries of operation.
The role supports the Manager, Planning & Design in translating organizational strategy, growth ambitions, and program priorities into coordinated implementation plans.
The position ensures that annual and multi-year planning processes are completed on time, supported by reliable data, and aligned with operational capacity, financial resources, government requirements, and organizational performance targets.
The Deputy Manager also provides leadership to the Planning team, strengthens planning systems and processes, coordinates cross-functional inputs, and ensures management receives timely, accurate, and decision-ready information.Key ResponsibilitiesAnnual and Multi-Year Planning
Key Responsibilities
Annual and Multi-Year Planning
Coordinate the development of annual, cycle-level, and multi-year operational plans across RTV countries.
Translate organizational growth and reach targets into country, district, cluster, and implementation plans.
Lead planning scenario analysis, including base, medium, and accelerated growth scenarios.
Ensure plans clearly define geographical coverage, staffing needs, timelines, costs, operational dependencies, and implementation models.
Align planning cycles with government calendars, budgeting schedules, and implementation priorities.
Monitor approved plans and document significant changes for management review and approval.Expansion and Country Readiness Planning
Expansion and Country Readiness Planning
Coordinate feasibility assessments for expansion into new countries, regions, districts, and operational areas.
Oversee the development of readiness plans before country or district launches.
Assess staffing, finance, logistics, legal, infrastructure, procurement, systems, security, and program-delivery requirements.
Identify implementation gaps, dependencies, and risks that may affect expansion readiness.
Support the development of realistic expansion timelines and launch plans.
Incorporate lessons learned from previous expansion activities into future planning.Cross-Functional Planning and Coordination
Cross-Functional Planning and Coordination
Coordinate planning engagements with departmental and country leadership teams.
Ensure stakeholders understand planning assumptions, timelines, and required inputs.
Consolidate departmental inputs into integrated implementation plans.
Track actions, dependencies, responsibilities, and timelines across departments.
Facilitate planning and readiness meetings and ensure follow-up on agreed actions.
Maintain effective communication across countries and departments throughout planning cycles.Planning Analysis and Decision Support
Planning Analysis and Decision Support
Lead analysis of program reach, population coverage, staffing needs, implementation capacity, and geographical coverage.
Develop decision briefs, planning scenarios, recommendations, and presentations for senior leadership.
Ensure planning recommendations are supported by credible data and financial analysis.
Work closely with Finance to assess affordability, resource requirements, and cost implications.
Analyze potential impacts on program quality, efficiency, return on investment, and implementation timelines.
Maintain planning datasets, assumptions, dashboards, and tracking tools.Planning Systems, Processes and Quality Assurance
Planning Systems, Processes and Quality Assurance
Develop and continuously improve planning tools, templates, procedures, and frameworks.
Ensure planning consistency across all countries of operation.
Implement quality assurance processes for planning outputs.
Ensure planning documents are accurate, complete, and aligned with approved targets.
Strengthen documentation, version control, and information management processes.
Identify opportunities to automate and streamline planning activities.
Promote evidence-based planning and structured decision-making.Team Leadership and Performance Management
Team Leadership and Performance Management
Provide day-to-day leadership, supervision, and technical guidance to the Planning team.
Translate departmental priorities into team and individual work plans.
Monitor team performance against agreed deliverables and timelines.
Conduct regular performance discussions and reviews.
Coach and mentor team members to strengthen planning and leadership capacity.
Identify capability gaps and recommend training or staffing interventions.
Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, collaboration, and (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});continuous improvement.
Support succession planning and leadership development within the department.Risk Management and Continuous Improvement
Risk Management and Continuous Improvement
Maintain visibility of major planning and expansion risks across countries and implementation cycles.
Identify risks relating to recruitment, timelines, legal compliance, government approvals, systems, and operational dependencies.
Coordinate mitigation planning with relevant departments.
Escalate unresolved risks and delays appropriately.
Facilitate post-implementation reviews and lessons-learned exercises.
Ensure agreed improvements are integrated into future planning processes.Key Performance Indicators
Key Performance Indicators
Timely completion of annual, cycle-level, and multi-year planning processes.
Accuracy and quality of country and district plans.
Early identification and escalation of readiness gaps, risks, and dependencies.
Successful completion of expansion readiness plans before implementation.
Quality and consistency of planning analyses, recommendations, and decision briefs.
Timely completion of cross-functional planning actions.
Accuracy of staffing, reach, geography, and cost projections.
Timeliness and quality of management information.
Reduction in planning-related delays.
Effective team leadership and staff development.
Improved planning efficiency and process standardization.
Evidence of planning contributions to program quality, ROI, cost efficiency, and sustainable growth.Requirements
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, or a related discipline.
A postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.
Minimum of 7 years’ relevant professional experience in planning, strategy, operations, program management, expansion, or related fields.
At least 3 years of supervisory or team coordination experience.
Demonstrated experience managing complex planning processes across multiple departments or countries.
Experience developing implementation plans, budgets, feasibility studies, scenarios, and expansion strategies.
Strong experience in data analysis and translating findings into actionable recommendations.
Experience in international development, nonprofit, or multi-country environments is an added advantage.
Knowledge of rural development, livelihoods programming, poverty graduation, or community development is desirable.
Proficiency in French, Swahili, or other Sub-Saharan African languages is an added advantage.Required Skills and CompetenciesTechnical Competencies
Required Skills and Competencies
Technical Competencies
Strategic and operational planning.
Data analysis and scenario modelling.
Expansion and feasibility planning.
Project and process management.
Risk identification and mitigation.
Budget and resource planning.
Preparation of management presentations and decision briefs.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and relevant planning tools.Leadership Competencies
Leadership Competencies
Ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams.
Strong accountability and follow-through.
Ability to translate strategy into actionable plans.
Ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.
Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
Ability to work independently while maintaining alignment with leadership.Interpersonal Competencies
Interpersonal Competencies
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent facilitation and stakeholder-management skills.
Ability to engage effectively with senior leadership, country teams, and external partners.
Strong collaboration and influencing capabilities.
High integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.