Summary
Date Posted: Friday, February 02 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
QED is a global consulting firm with more than 20 years of experience providing data-driven and insightful solutions in close to 100 countries. We are passionate about transforming lives through knowledge-based solutions. Leveraging deep expertise in monitoring, evaluation, global health, and learning, we help our clients collect, analyze, visualize, and ultimately use data in more effective ways. Our work maximizes results through the use of cutting-edge technologies and innovation, organizational development, and evidence-based decision-making.

The purpose of the USAID Learning Activity (ULA) is to further strengthen USAID/Uganda performance and improve the performance of its implementing partners, with a focus on collaborating, learning, and adapting, in order to enhance the impact and sustainability of USAID-supported contributions to Uganda’s development. ULA will achieve this through three objectives:
• Collaboration: Strengthened collaboration, both internally and with external stakeholders, enables USAID to better leverage expertise, learning and resources; and deepens local ownership.
• Learning: Systematic learning, through applied research, monitoring and evaluation, informs and improves the relevance, quality and cost- effectiveness of programs and operations
• Performing: Adaptive management of program implementation and meta-level interventions to improve the quality of USAID program outcomes.

The SLUGS team within the Office of Health and HIV & AIDS (OHH) in USAID/Uganda is planning for one day annual retreat. The purpose of the retreat is to provide a space for the team members to do strategic planning and team building to strengthen leadership skills and team cohesion.

Position Overview:
The Facilitator will facilitate a one-day strategic planning and team building retreat for the SLUGS team within OHH at USAID/Uganda.

Period of Performance:
February 2024
Level of Effort Expectations:

This position is expected to have an LOE of 4 days.

Responsibilities:
Pre-Retreat Preparation:
• Meet with the ULA Performance and CLA Program Advisor to understand the SOW.
• Develop 2-3 retreat objectives and review and refine the draft agenda for the retreat to ensure it achieves the objectives developed.
• Develop engaging team-building sessions tailored to the team’s needs and objectives to address OD challenges within the unit.
• Coordinate with the retreat organizers to understand the team dynamics, strategic planning needs, and any specific issues that need to be addressed.

Retreat Facilitation:
• Facilitate an engaging one-day retreat according to the refined agenda by ensuring active participation from all members and maintain a positive and productive environment.
• Manage the team-building sessions and ensure they are effective and enjoyable.
• Address any conflicts or issues that arise and steer the team towards constructive solutions.

Post-Retreat Facilitation:
• Develop a comprehensive report detailing the retreat’s proceedings, outcomes, and any notable incidents or discussions.
• Provide recommendations for future retreats or follow-up actions based on the observations made during the retreat.

Deliverables:
• Facilitation Guide and one-day retreat Agenda
• Retreat Report

Requirements:
• Proven experience in facilitating strategic planning and team-building retreats.
• Strong facilitation skills, including the ability to engage and motivate participants.
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Understanding of organizational development (OD) concepts and challenges.
• Experience in producing post-event reports and recommendations.
• Familiarity with the USAID context and health-related initiatives is a plus.

Please note that applications submitted by other means; or without either a resume/CV and/or biodata may not be considered. Only finalists will be contacted; no phone calls please.

A submitted application to QED in response to a position on a bid or proposal, indicates your agreement to be included in our submission to the client at least on an illustrative named basis.

The QED Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Veterans, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. AA/V/D. Reasonable accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

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