Consortium Manager
Quick answer
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is hiring a senior Consortium Manager in Uganda to lead the VITAL consortium, managing multi-partner coordination and donor compliance for protection, cash transfers, and epidemic preparedness.
- Role
- Consortium Manager
- Organization
- International Rescue Committee (IRC)
- Location
- Uganda (various locations)
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
- Apply by
- 2026-07-06
The role
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Consortium Manager for the VITAL project in Uganda. This role involves leading a multi-partner humanitarian action focused on protection, cash transfers, and epidemic preparedness. The successful candidate will coordinate with partners like LWF, URCS, and AWYAD while ensuring high-quality program delivery and donor compliance.
What you'll do
- Lead strategic and operational leadership of the VITAL consortium across multiple partners.
- Manage partnership agreements and provide capacity building for local/national NGO partners.
- Oversee program quality in Protection, Multi-Purpose Cash Transfers (MPCT), and Epidemic Preparedness and Response (EPR).
- Monitor financial management, budget oversight, and donor reporting compliance with ECHO standards.
- Represent the consortium to donors like DG ECHO and various humanitarian stakeholders.
- Coordinate resource sharing and risk mitigation across 18 target locations.
What it takes
- Master's degree in humanitarian affairs or related social science field (Bachelor's required).
- Minimum 5 years of senior-level project management experience in humanitarian contexts.
- At least 2 years of experience in a consortium lead or multi-partner coordination role.
- Experience managing complex, multi-sector ECHO-funded actions and ensuring compliance.
- Expertise in at least two areas: Protection (GBV/CP), Multi-Purpose Cash Transfers, or Epiderm Preparedness and Response.
- Strong financial management skills and ability to manage multi-million-euro grants.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The role involves managing a consortium across 18 service delivery locations in Uganda's West Nile, Acholi, Western, and Southwest sub-regions.
What is the compensation for this position?
The salary and benefits are not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Candidates must have a senior-level project management experience of at least 5 years, with specific expertise in consortium leadership and ECHO funding compliance.
How or by when can I apply?
The application deadline for this position is July 6th, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on International Rescue Committee (IRC)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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