Job Title: Project Mentor
Employer: AFENET Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 27th Sept 2013
Responsibilities:
• Mentor and support district-level Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) and surveillance officers in the completion of field project in Central region .
• Provide supportive supervision and on-line job training of district staff as needed .
• Assist with VPD outbreak investigations and response.
Qualifications:
• Minimum requirements
• Master’s Degree in medical related field preferably MPH
• At least two years experience in routine immunization and/or disease surveillance
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working with multiple stakeholders
• Ability and experience in setting priorities , developing action plans , data analysis mentoring /training
How to apply:
All submit your resume, application letter, and relevant documentation to;
The Administration & Human Resource Office
African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)
Email: sec@afenet.net
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Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Area Sales Manager Jobs in Uganda at Felix
Job Title: Area Sales Manager
Employer: Felix
Duty Station: West Nile Region, Uganda
Application Deadline: 31st Oct 2013
About Fenix:
Fenix is a for-profit corporation based in San Francisco, California with customers across multiple markets and core expertise in power electronics, product design and base-of-the-pyramid marketing and is seeking to recruit a result driven and motivated individual for the vacancy below.
Job Summary:
Fenix International (http://www.fenixintl.com) is seeking a highly motivated, creative and experienced business development and sales manager to drive Uganda sales for the Fenix suite of renewable energy products. This person will work directly with the East Africa Regional Business Development & Sales Manager to manage existing sales relationships in Uganda, accelerate volume sales with early adopter customers, manage customer needs, manage new pilots, collect and analyze feedback, manage trainers and country technical staff, and run a country office with inventory. This person will also contribute to development of leads and business in new verticals and geographies, as well as new product definition and development.
This position offers an incredible opportunity to work with an elite team of business professionals and engineers and directly contribute to the success of a Silicon Valley startup. Candidates must have a passion for entrepreneurship, renewable energy and sustainable development in Frontier Markets. This position will be located in Uganda and require ~20% domestic travel. Some regional travel may also be necessary.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Closely support product testing and pilots with multinational corporations, international NGOs, microfinance institutions, and local distribution partners
• Plan, manage and conduct product trainings
• Guide marketing and distribution of Fenix products in collaboration with partners to achieve sales and revenue targets
• Manage sales and scale pipeline by working closely with senior managers of local partners and East Africa Business Development & Sales Manager
• Collect, analyze and report feedback to contribute directly to Fenix product and business development strategy
• Work with East Africa Business Development & Sales Manager to contribute to forecasting future sales
• Plan, hire, train and manage a team of trainers and technical staff in Uganda
• Manage Uganda office and inventory.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
• The applicant should possess a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing or any other relevant field.
• Three (3) years minimum work experience, ideally in business development or sales
• Good leadership experience
• Keen understanding of the mobile telecom and/or renewable energy industries in East Africa
• Understanding of rural BOP markets
• Ability to customize and clearly communicate the Fenix value proposition, including quantitative and qualitative benefits to the customer and the consumer, for written and verbal presentations
• Ability to manage a team of trainers & technical staff
• Ability to manage a country office and inventory
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills (English)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel & Google Apps
• Ability and drive to work independently
• Business level competency of Western languages
• Technical fluency, such as engineering, computer science or other technical degree
• Marketing experience
How to Apply:
Please follow the instructions as stated below as failure to do so could lead to disqualification.
Write an Application letter and CV/Resume.
Merge these two documents into one document in either word or PDF format.
Do not attach or send any scanned documents. These are sometimes too large for our inbox.
Send your application, please click "Apply to Position"
Only successful candidates will be contacted. For all other inquiries please contact our offices directly.
NGO Jobs - Community Services Assistant at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Job Title: Community Services Assistant
Employer: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Duty Station: Rwamwanja, Uganda
Application Deadline: 3rd Oct 2013
Vacancy Notice: 021/2013
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Assist in working with host communities to involve national civil society groups in improving the protection of persons of concern
• Offer support implementing and operational partners as well as with displaced and local communities to develop community-owned activities to address the social, educational, psycho-social, cultural, health, organisational and livelihood concerns as well as child protection and prevention and response to GBV.
• Assist in analyzing protection risk and capacities of communities of concern.
• Support participatory assessments and ongoing consultation with persons of concern
• Collect data for monitoring of programmes and budgets for the AGD perspective
• Accompany and interpret for senior management in their contacts with local interlocutors
• Draft and type routine correspondence, documents and reports using word processing equipment and maintain up-to-date filing systems
• Assist in the enforcement of participatory AGD sensitive analysis as an essential basis for all of UNHCR’s work
• Take lead in the identification of individuals and groups to prioritize for counselling and field visits in an agreed criteria
• Perform other duties as instructed.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
• The prospective employee should have completed secondary education and possess post-secondary training in social sciences or social work.
• The candidate should possess at least three years previous job experience in a related or similar job role
• Personal Competencies:
• Computer literacy skills
• Fluency in both written and oral English.
• Knowledge of another UN or local language
How to Apply:
All Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should submit their applications, under confidential cover, quoting the Post No addressed to:
The Senior Administrative/ Finance Officer,
UNHCR Representation in Uganda,
P.O. Box, 3813,
Kampala, Uganda
Employer: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Duty Station: Rwamwanja, Uganda
Application Deadline: 3rd Oct 2013
Vacancy Notice: 021/2013
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Assist in working with host communities to involve national civil society groups in improving the protection of persons of concern
• Offer support implementing and operational partners as well as with displaced and local communities to develop community-owned activities to address the social, educational, psycho-social, cultural, health, organisational and livelihood concerns as well as child protection and prevention and response to GBV.
• Assist in analyzing protection risk and capacities of communities of concern.
• Support participatory assessments and ongoing consultation with persons of concern
• Collect data for monitoring of programmes and budgets for the AGD perspective
• Accompany and interpret for senior management in their contacts with local interlocutors
• Draft and type routine correspondence, documents and reports using word processing equipment and maintain up-to-date filing systems
• Assist in the enforcement of participatory AGD sensitive analysis as an essential basis for all of UNHCR’s work
• Take lead in the identification of individuals and groups to prioritize for counselling and field visits in an agreed criteria
• Perform other duties as instructed.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
• The prospective employee should have completed secondary education and possess post-secondary training in social sciences or social work.
• The candidate should possess at least three years previous job experience in a related or similar job role
• Personal Competencies:
• Computer literacy skills
• Fluency in both written and oral English.
• Knowledge of another UN or local language
How to Apply:
All Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should submit their applications, under confidential cover, quoting the Post No addressed to:
The Senior Administrative/ Finance Officer,
UNHCR Representation in Uganda,
P.O. Box, 3813,
Kampala, Uganda
Monday, September 23, 2013
Education Administrative Assistant Careers at Promoting Equality in African Schools (PEAS)
Job Title: Education Administrative Assistant
Employer: Promoting Equality in African Schools (PEAS)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 2nd Oct 2013
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Administration for teacher and school leader training conferences, workshops and inductions:
• Communications: ensure that all attendees are informed of dates, locations, logistical arrangements etc
• Scheduling: support PEAS Education Department members with scheduling and programming
• Printed materials and presentation equipment: ensure that all members of the Education Department who are presenting or facilitating have the materials that they require.
2. General administrative support for the PEAS Uganda Education Department:
• Meetings: create and circulate agendas and relevant paperwork prior to meetings; take minutes of meetings
• Travel and external meetings: organise and communicate the travel and external meetings of the senior Education Department members
• Ensure that all Education Department members have the equipment, stationery, communications and printed materials that they need to work effectively
3. Manages Education Department filing and centralised record keeping:
• Supervises centralised collation and preparation of BoG files for submission to the MoES
• Oversees the centralised collation and preparation for all school USE, licensing and registration files
• Liaise with HR team in collation of teacher and school leader HR data.
• Oversees compilation and updating of all education related record systems relating to education minimum standards document and UNEB requirements etc
• Oversees the compilation and updating of educational materials and resources for new schools.
4. School monitoring visits and inspections administration:
• Offer support the department with liaison with Finance, Admin and Logistics departments prior to travel for school visits
• Timely inform schools of timings and agendas for schools visits
• Ensure that Education department members and inspection team have the relevant documents prior travel to schools for training and inspections
5. PEAS University bursary scheme administration:
• Regularly communicates application guidelines to PEAS schools and prospective students.
• Collates bursary candidates progress reports and information for submission to the Education Quality manager
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The Administrative Assistant should possess a relevant qualification in administration and office management.
• At least a year’s experience in an administrative and office related role preferably in the NGO sector or a busy environment.
• Experience in budgeting.
• Experience in conference and workshop management.
• Attention to detail and extremely organised;
• Self drive and ability to work under minimum supervision
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines
• Oral and written communication skills
• Good computer literacy skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• A commitment to the PEAS values
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should send their applications with a cover letter (paying particular attention to the Person Specification), curriculum vitae, a brief writing sample (unedited by others), and contact information for two professional references to:
The Human Resource Manager.
PEAS Uganda
P.O. Box 23308, Kampala
Plot 2881, Block 216, Ntinda Kisaasi,
Mumbejja Road. Opposite Ndere Centre.
Kampala. Uganda
Or send your application via Email: ugandarecruitment@peas.org.uk,
For further details on vacancies at PEAS visit our website: www.peas.org.uk
Employer: Promoting Equality in African Schools (PEAS)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 2nd Oct 2013
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Administration for teacher and school leader training conferences, workshops and inductions:
• Communications: ensure that all attendees are informed of dates, locations, logistical arrangements etc
• Scheduling: support PEAS Education Department members with scheduling and programming
• Printed materials and presentation equipment: ensure that all members of the Education Department who are presenting or facilitating have the materials that they require.
2. General administrative support for the PEAS Uganda Education Department:
• Meetings: create and circulate agendas and relevant paperwork prior to meetings; take minutes of meetings
• Travel and external meetings: organise and communicate the travel and external meetings of the senior Education Department members
• Ensure that all Education Department members have the equipment, stationery, communications and printed materials that they need to work effectively
3. Manages Education Department filing and centralised record keeping:
• Supervises centralised collation and preparation of BoG files for submission to the MoES
• Oversees the centralised collation and preparation for all school USE, licensing and registration files
• Liaise with HR team in collation of teacher and school leader HR data.
• Oversees compilation and updating of all education related record systems relating to education minimum standards document and UNEB requirements etc
• Oversees the compilation and updating of educational materials and resources for new schools.
4. School monitoring visits and inspections administration:
• Offer support the department with liaison with Finance, Admin and Logistics departments prior to travel for school visits
• Timely inform schools of timings and agendas for schools visits
• Ensure that Education department members and inspection team have the relevant documents prior travel to schools for training and inspections
5. PEAS University bursary scheme administration:
• Regularly communicates application guidelines to PEAS schools and prospective students.
• Collates bursary candidates progress reports and information for submission to the Education Quality manager
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The Administrative Assistant should possess a relevant qualification in administration and office management.
• At least a year’s experience in an administrative and office related role preferably in the NGO sector or a busy environment.
• Experience in budgeting.
• Experience in conference and workshop management.
• Attention to detail and extremely organised;
• Self drive and ability to work under minimum supervision
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines
• Oral and written communication skills
• Good computer literacy skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• A commitment to the PEAS values
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should send their applications with a cover letter (paying particular attention to the Person Specification), curriculum vitae, a brief writing sample (unedited by others), and contact information for two professional references to:
The Human Resource Manager.
PEAS Uganda
P.O. Box 23308, Kampala
Plot 2881, Block 216, Ntinda Kisaasi,
Mumbejja Road. Opposite Ndere Centre.
Kampala. Uganda
Or send your application via Email: ugandarecruitment@peas.org.uk,
For further details on vacancies at PEAS visit our website: www.peas.org.uk
F2F Volunteer Support Officer Jobs at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in Uganda
Job Title: F2F Volunteer Support Officer
Employer: Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
Duty Station: Uganda, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania
Application Deadline: 27th Sept 2013
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Supervise and coordinate all In-country logistics for volunteer assignments, including airport pick-up and drop-off, all In-country travel arrangements and accommodations.
• Serve as the in-country contact for volunteers regarding in-country logistics Liaise with the host organizations to ensure the logistics for volunteers are in place and seamless.
• Work directly with Baltimore-based F2F Volunteer Coordinator to coordinate International and in-country travel, and other volunteer needs or requests.
• The job holder will also be responsible for all In-country problem-solving regarding in-country travel and accommodations
• Assist the F2F Program Country Director to manage relationships with volunteer hosts and in-country partner organizations
• Coordinate relationship building efforts including host visits and departments in the CRS office.
• Coordinate the logistics for the development of media Information gathering, promotional events and other activities related to the in-country role in CRS promotion of the F2F Program.
• Accompany all volunteers to their host locations and travel to host sites as needed
• Assist volunteer In her/his reimbursement form processing at end of volunteer assignment
• Maintain contact with the other three F2F CRS Country Programs and Offices when developing media information, promotional events and other activities related to promotion of the F2F Program.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
• At least three to five experience in travel coordination and customer service
• Strong organizational skills
• Offer high degree of professionalism
• Maintain positive attitude while solving problems and interacting with internal and external contacts
• Proven discretion with confidential issues.
• Ability to work independently to solve problems amicably
• Strong networking, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage priorities
• Excellent team ethic and flexibility
• The applicant should possess the ability to work with a diverse cast of stakeholders
• Computer proficiency particularly Microsoft Office Suite
• The applicant should preferably be a former volunteer, intern or possess fellow management experience
• Models stewardship
• Builds constructive relationships
• Possess a high degree of integrity
• Promotes learning
How to Apply:
If you are Interested and meet these minimum qualifications, please submit CV, cover letter, and three work references (names and contact information only) to ReliefUgJobs@gmail.com
NB: Ugandan nationals are encouraged to apply. This position is contingent upon CRS being awarded the contract and acceptance of the candidate by the donor.
F2F County Program in Uganda is an equal opportunity organization. For more information, Please visit www.crs.org
Employer: Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
Duty Station: Uganda, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania
Application Deadline: 27th Sept 2013
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Supervise and coordinate all In-country logistics for volunteer assignments, including airport pick-up and drop-off, all In-country travel arrangements and accommodations.
• Serve as the in-country contact for volunteers regarding in-country logistics Liaise with the host organizations to ensure the logistics for volunteers are in place and seamless.
• Work directly with Baltimore-based F2F Volunteer Coordinator to coordinate International and in-country travel, and other volunteer needs or requests.
• The job holder will also be responsible for all In-country problem-solving regarding in-country travel and accommodations
• Assist the F2F Program Country Director to manage relationships with volunteer hosts and in-country partner organizations
• Coordinate relationship building efforts including host visits and departments in the CRS office.
• Coordinate the logistics for the development of media Information gathering, promotional events and other activities related to the in-country role in CRS promotion of the F2F Program.
• Accompany all volunteers to their host locations and travel to host sites as needed
• Assist volunteer In her/his reimbursement form processing at end of volunteer assignment
• Maintain contact with the other three F2F CRS Country Programs and Offices when developing media information, promotional events and other activities related to promotion of the F2F Program.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
• At least three to five experience in travel coordination and customer service
• Strong organizational skills
• Offer high degree of professionalism
• Maintain positive attitude while solving problems and interacting with internal and external contacts
• Proven discretion with confidential issues.
• Ability to work independently to solve problems amicably
• Strong networking, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage priorities
• Excellent team ethic and flexibility
• The applicant should possess the ability to work with a diverse cast of stakeholders
• Computer proficiency particularly Microsoft Office Suite
• The applicant should preferably be a former volunteer, intern or possess fellow management experience
• Models stewardship
• Builds constructive relationships
• Possess a high degree of integrity
• Promotes learning
How to Apply:
If you are Interested and meet these minimum qualifications, please submit CV, cover letter, and three work references (names and contact information only) to ReliefUgJobs@gmail.com
NB: Ugandan nationals are encouraged to apply. This position is contingent upon CRS being awarded the contract and acceptance of the candidate by the donor.
F2F County Program in Uganda is an equal opportunity organization. For more information, Please visit www.crs.org
Finance Officer at United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Job Title: Finance Officer (Risk Control)
Vacancy Announcement No.: VN/PBR/2013/27
Employer: United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 27th Sept 2013
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The candidate should possess a university degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• Seven years of practical professional work experience in auditing and/or accounting.
• Experience in an international organization is desirable.
• Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of another UN Language is an advantage.
Core Competencies:
• Communication; Working with People; Drive for Results
Functional Competencies:
• Analyzing; Applying Technical Expertise;
• Following instructions and Procedures;
• Planning and Organizing; Relating and Networking,
• Good judgment, initiative,
• high sense of responsibility,
• Tact and discretion and sensitive to different cultures.
• Good analytical,
• Negotiating, drafting and communication skills.
• Strong organizational ability. Good knowledge of computer applications
Core Values:
• Commitment;
• Integrity,
• Analytical skills,
• Embracing diversity
How to Apply:
Applicants interested in the above position should send their resume to:
Human Resource Specialist,
UNICEF Kampala, Uganda,
Plot 9, George Street,
P.O. Box 7047,
Kampala-Uganda.
Email to: ugderecruit@unicef.org
Vacancy Announcement No.: VN/PBR/2013/27
Employer: United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 27th Sept 2013
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The candidate should possess a university degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• Seven years of practical professional work experience in auditing and/or accounting.
• Experience in an international organization is desirable.
• Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of another UN Language is an advantage.
Core Competencies:
• Communication; Working with People; Drive for Results
Functional Competencies:
• Analyzing; Applying Technical Expertise;
• Following instructions and Procedures;
• Planning and Organizing; Relating and Networking,
• Good judgment, initiative,
• high sense of responsibility,
• Tact and discretion and sensitive to different cultures.
• Good analytical,
• Negotiating, drafting and communication skills.
• Strong organizational ability. Good knowledge of computer applications
Core Values:
• Commitment;
• Integrity,
• Analytical skills,
• Embracing diversity
How to Apply:
Applicants interested in the above position should send their resume to:
Human Resource Specialist,
UNICEF Kampala, Uganda,
Plot 9, George Street,
P.O. Box 7047,
Kampala-Uganda.
Email to: ugderecruit@unicef.org
Jobs at FreeBalance - Professional Services Consultant
Job Title: Professional Services Consultant – Functional
Employer: FreeBalance
Duty Station: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Sudan (Republic of)
Application Deadline: 31 Oct 2013
Responsibilities:
• Provide expertise and knowledge of multiple functional areas of expertise, with hands-on experience with FreeBalance products/solutions
• Manage customer expectations and advocate FreeBalance values
• Review and assemble government financial management system legislation, policies operations and reporting requirements, all of which are necessary input to the business review and reengineering stage
• Conduct business requirements review with the client and prepare requirements analyses and system/configuration design related to required government accounting functions
• Configure and demonstrate the FreeBalance software/solution to the client, illustrating the mapping between the process to the technology
• Develop acceptance test plans and conduct acceptance testing of the configured FreeBalance software/system with the client
• Develop training material and deliver required product and user training courses, including ‘Train the Trainer’, to meet the client’s needs
• Transfer knowledge to the client related to project management, change management and correct use of the FreeBalance products/solution as a ‘Super User’
• Manage your day-to-day operations aspects of a project and scope, including meeting the project schedules and WBS tasks, and submitting quality deliverables
• Expertise in public financial administration and more specifically: development, monitoring, follow-up and execution of the budget, public accounting / financial control, human resources management in the public sector, taxation, public investment and government procurement
• Use effective leadership skills to complete all phases of projects from inception through completion
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently on projects
• Provide input to product management on functional matters and future product requirements based on feedback from the client
• Report progress on all assigned activity and deliverables to the Project Manager
• Work with the Project Manager and team to achieve all milestones in a timely manner and on budget
• Ability to travel internationally and locally on as needs basis for extended periods
Education and Experience:
• Minimum University degree in Accounting or a related field such as Commerce, Business Administration, Financial Administration, with a minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience
• Accounting Designation and work experience with a medium or large national accounting firm an asset
• Solid understanding of accounting processes and procedures, particularly in the public sector
• Demonstrated experience in implementing and deploying software applications, gathering and documenting client’s requirements, particularly for the development and implementation of software applications
• Strong analytical skills and proven ability to identify and resolve problems
• Previous experience with ERP Systems
• Demonstrated experience working with customers resulting in a positive and ongoing relationship
• Professional demeanor to customer and colleagues
• Proven ability to deliver effective training programs will be considered an asset
• The successful candidate MUST be willing to travel and MUST read, write and speak French and English fluently
This is a full-time position based in the Africa region.
How to apply:
To apply for this position, please send us your cover letter and resume, through: http://www.freebalance.com/company/job_application.html
Employer: FreeBalance
Duty Station: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Sudan (Republic of)
Application Deadline: 31 Oct 2013
Responsibilities:
• Provide expertise and knowledge of multiple functional areas of expertise, with hands-on experience with FreeBalance products/solutions
• Manage customer expectations and advocate FreeBalance values
• Review and assemble government financial management system legislation, policies operations and reporting requirements, all of which are necessary input to the business review and reengineering stage
• Conduct business requirements review with the client and prepare requirements analyses and system/configuration design related to required government accounting functions
• Configure and demonstrate the FreeBalance software/solution to the client, illustrating the mapping between the process to the technology
• Develop acceptance test plans and conduct acceptance testing of the configured FreeBalance software/system with the client
• Develop training material and deliver required product and user training courses, including ‘Train the Trainer’, to meet the client’s needs
• Transfer knowledge to the client related to project management, change management and correct use of the FreeBalance products/solution as a ‘Super User’
• Manage your day-to-day operations aspects of a project and scope, including meeting the project schedules and WBS tasks, and submitting quality deliverables
• Expertise in public financial administration and more specifically: development, monitoring, follow-up and execution of the budget, public accounting / financial control, human resources management in the public sector, taxation, public investment and government procurement
• Use effective leadership skills to complete all phases of projects from inception through completion
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently on projects
• Provide input to product management on functional matters and future product requirements based on feedback from the client
• Report progress on all assigned activity and deliverables to the Project Manager
• Work with the Project Manager and team to achieve all milestones in a timely manner and on budget
• Ability to travel internationally and locally on as needs basis for extended periods
Education and Experience:
• Minimum University degree in Accounting or a related field such as Commerce, Business Administration, Financial Administration, with a minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience
• Accounting Designation and work experience with a medium or large national accounting firm an asset
• Solid understanding of accounting processes and procedures, particularly in the public sector
• Demonstrated experience in implementing and deploying software applications, gathering and documenting client’s requirements, particularly for the development and implementation of software applications
• Strong analytical skills and proven ability to identify and resolve problems
• Previous experience with ERP Systems
• Demonstrated experience working with customers resulting in a positive and ongoing relationship
• Professional demeanor to customer and colleagues
• Proven ability to deliver effective training programs will be considered an asset
• The successful candidate MUST be willing to travel and MUST read, write and speak French and English fluently
This is a full-time position based in the Africa region.
How to apply:
To apply for this position, please send us your cover letter and resume, through: http://www.freebalance.com/company/job_application.html
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Careers at Plan International - Community Led Total Sanitation Marketing & School Wash
Job Title: Project Coordinator – Community Led Total Sanitation Marketing & School Wash
Employer: Plan International
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 27th Sept 2013
Specific Responsibilities:
• Provide technical support, oversight and team leadership in the successful planning & implementation of the respective CLTS-SLTS-San Mark and Water projects and ensure that district level structures are fully involved in the implementation of the project in line with Plan Uganda’s approach to development
• Lead the development of operational budgets and work plans in consultation with different stakeholders especially the community to enhance their involvement at implementation level.
• Identify and apply best practices in child centred approaches during project implementation & ensure that the Project is well integrated with Plan’s other program interventions.
• Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation to ensure that project goals and objectives are met and implementation is on-track.
• Prepare and submit quality project progress reports in the right format and provide feedback to Plan Uganda and Partners.
• Ensure that data is collected, professionally documented and where appropriate analysed to ensure proper record keeping and reporting.
• Ensure lessons learnt are discussed, documented and disseminated to all stakeholders and as may be requested by management.
• Collaborates closely with donors in all aspects of the project.
• Builds strong sense of team work with all staff at field level and Project based facilitators.
• Ability to cultivate key contacts with children, their families and communities, donors, relevant partners, sponsors and local government officials.
• Stay abreast of all WATSAN related updates, new & exciting experiences, innovations and appropriately disseminate such information within Plan to enable learning and continuous improvement.
• Identify staff development needs and liaise with relevant department for appropriate follow-up.
• Conduct on-going coaching and on-the-job training of key technical resource staff under the project to increase effective delivery of the project.
How to apply:
Suitably qualified candidates should forward soft copies of letters of application, together with a CV to the email address below Indicating the Job title as the subject. Contact telephone numbers, copies of relevant certificates, names and contact details of three references plus salary history should be included and sent to:-
The Country Human Resources Manager,
Plan Uganda
Email: uganda.recruitment@plan-international.org.
Please note that no hard copies will be accepted.
Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Please consider your application unsuccessful in case you do not hear from us by 15th November, 2013.
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Employer: Plan International
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 27th Sept 2013
Specific Responsibilities:
• Provide technical support, oversight and team leadership in the successful planning & implementation of the respective CLTS-SLTS-San Mark and Water projects and ensure that district level structures are fully involved in the implementation of the project in line with Plan Uganda’s approach to development
• Lead the development of operational budgets and work plans in consultation with different stakeholders especially the community to enhance their involvement at implementation level.
• Identify and apply best practices in child centred approaches during project implementation & ensure that the Project is well integrated with Plan’s other program interventions.
• Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation to ensure that project goals and objectives are met and implementation is on-track.
• Prepare and submit quality project progress reports in the right format and provide feedback to Plan Uganda and Partners.
• Ensure that data is collected, professionally documented and where appropriate analysed to ensure proper record keeping and reporting.
• Ensure lessons learnt are discussed, documented and disseminated to all stakeholders and as may be requested by management.
• Collaborates closely with donors in all aspects of the project.
• Builds strong sense of team work with all staff at field level and Project based facilitators.
• Ability to cultivate key contacts with children, their families and communities, donors, relevant partners, sponsors and local government officials.
• Stay abreast of all WATSAN related updates, new & exciting experiences, innovations and appropriately disseminate such information within Plan to enable learning and continuous improvement.
• Identify staff development needs and liaise with relevant department for appropriate follow-up.
• Conduct on-going coaching and on-the-job training of key technical resource staff under the project to increase effective delivery of the project.
How to apply:
Suitably qualified candidates should forward soft copies of letters of application, together with a CV to the email address below Indicating the Job title as the subject. Contact telephone numbers, copies of relevant certificates, names and contact details of three references plus salary history should be included and sent to:-
The Country Human Resources Manager,
Plan Uganda
Email: uganda.recruitment@plan-international.org.
Please note that no hard copies will be accepted.
Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Please consider your application unsuccessful in case you do not hear from us by 15th November, 2013.
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Monday, September 16, 2013
Programme Quality and Accountability (PQA) Coordinator Careers at Action Against Hunger (ACF)
Job Title: Programme Quality and Accountability (PQA) Coordinator
Employer: Action Against Hunger (ACF)
Duty Station: Kampala Uganda
Application Deadline:29th Sept 2013
Duties and Responsibilities:
Risk Management:
• Lead the process of identifying, assessing and managing risks through the implementation of ACF risk management policies and consistent application of ACF and donor procedures;
• Assess risks and relevance of ACF security protocols; propose modification of Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) based on updated assessments of risks and changing conditions.
• Assist the FIN-CO in enforcing finance and accounting procedures for a sound and transparent use of financial resources.
• Provide regular internal financial audits to the field bases and Kampala office for early detection of deviation from standard procedures; under the mandate of the CD, carry out ad hoc investigations.
• Ensure that staff grievance mechanisms are homogeneously in place throughout the mission, ensuring a facilitated accessibility by staff of any level and location.
• Be the focal person for proposing to the HR department, improvement of grievance procedures.
• Be focal person for the dissemination and consistent application of ACF risk management policies on whistle blowing, workplace harassment, conflict of interest, child protection etc. - Assist the LOG-CO in identifying weaknesses of procurement and logistic processes, assess risks of frauds and propose corrective measures to ensure that a coordinated and transparent use of resources is always in place.
Organisation’s quality & Accountability:
• Lead the strengthening of ACF capacity to ensure general organization quality and accountability in order to maximize the impact of its humanitarian and development programs;
• Advise the CD on designing and implementing appropriate systems and processes in order to mitigate the effects of controllable risks in the implementation of programs and operations.
• Under the mandate of the CD, conduct independent investigations to unveil the occurrence of frauds, find out genuine facts, prepare factual reports and be responsible for the follow-up on recommendations.
• In collaboration with finance, HR and logistics departments, facilitate formal refresher / training sessions and provide on-going coaching of staff on risk management, code of conduct, ACF principles and linkage between program accountability and quality.
Projects Monitoring Evaluation and Learning:
• Assist program managers, M&E officers and the program department in measuring the progresses and achievements of projects (in assessment, design, monitoring and evaluation) against set objectives;
• Provide trainings to staff of projects and partners on monitoring and reporting through on job training, coaching and organized sessions.
• Provide guidance and back-up to PMs and M&E officers in designing simple and adapted M&E plans for each project to ensure that information is continuously available to identify areas for improvement.
• Assist the PMs and the M&E officers in developing data collection and database systems that capture the required information based on the relevant indicators and determine the appropriate timeframe for implementation of project evaluations.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The applicant should possess a Master degree in humanitarian affairs, international development or other social / developmental sciences.
• The job holder should possess three years of proven experience in the Monitoring, Evaluation and Accountability of humanitarian programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of international humanitarian context and standards.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken skills).
• Strong qualitative and quantitative data skills (SPSS, Sphinx, Excel);
• Familiarity with Management Information Systems (Databases).
• Capacity to take decisions and choose priorities independently and to arrive at results consistently and independently.
How to Apply:
All candidates’ applications should include ONLY a cover letter, CV (not more than 3 pages) with at least three referees and a daytime telephone contract. For email applications please note that attached documents should not be larger than 500 KB. Any larger email will not be considered. - Address your email application to: tender.ug@acf-international.org mentioning Position Title and your last NAME in the subject line. This job advert can also be accessed by logging on to www.futureoptionsug.com hot jobs section.
Action Again Hunger is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Employer: Action Against Hunger (ACF)
Duty Station: Kampala Uganda
Application Deadline:29th Sept 2013
Duties and Responsibilities:
Risk Management:
• Lead the process of identifying, assessing and managing risks through the implementation of ACF risk management policies and consistent application of ACF and donor procedures;
• Assess risks and relevance of ACF security protocols; propose modification of Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) based on updated assessments of risks and changing conditions.
• Assist the FIN-CO in enforcing finance and accounting procedures for a sound and transparent use of financial resources.
• Provide regular internal financial audits to the field bases and Kampala office for early detection of deviation from standard procedures; under the mandate of the CD, carry out ad hoc investigations.
• Ensure that staff grievance mechanisms are homogeneously in place throughout the mission, ensuring a facilitated accessibility by staff of any level and location.
• Be the focal person for proposing to the HR department, improvement of grievance procedures.
• Be focal person for the dissemination and consistent application of ACF risk management policies on whistle blowing, workplace harassment, conflict of interest, child protection etc. - Assist the LOG-CO in identifying weaknesses of procurement and logistic processes, assess risks of frauds and propose corrective measures to ensure that a coordinated and transparent use of resources is always in place.
Organisation’s quality & Accountability:
• Lead the strengthening of ACF capacity to ensure general organization quality and accountability in order to maximize the impact of its humanitarian and development programs;
• Advise the CD on designing and implementing appropriate systems and processes in order to mitigate the effects of controllable risks in the implementation of programs and operations.
• Under the mandate of the CD, conduct independent investigations to unveil the occurrence of frauds, find out genuine facts, prepare factual reports and be responsible for the follow-up on recommendations.
• In collaboration with finance, HR and logistics departments, facilitate formal refresher / training sessions and provide on-going coaching of staff on risk management, code of conduct, ACF principles and linkage between program accountability and quality.
Projects Monitoring Evaluation and Learning:
• Assist program managers, M&E officers and the program department in measuring the progresses and achievements of projects (in assessment, design, monitoring and evaluation) against set objectives;
• Provide trainings to staff of projects and partners on monitoring and reporting through on job training, coaching and organized sessions.
• Provide guidance and back-up to PMs and M&E officers in designing simple and adapted M&E plans for each project to ensure that information is continuously available to identify areas for improvement.
• Assist the PMs and the M&E officers in developing data collection and database systems that capture the required information based on the relevant indicators and determine the appropriate timeframe for implementation of project evaluations.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The applicant should possess a Master degree in humanitarian affairs, international development or other social / developmental sciences.
• The job holder should possess three years of proven experience in the Monitoring, Evaluation and Accountability of humanitarian programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of international humanitarian context and standards.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken skills).
• Strong qualitative and quantitative data skills (SPSS, Sphinx, Excel);
• Familiarity with Management Information Systems (Databases).
• Capacity to take decisions and choose priorities independently and to arrive at results consistently and independently.
How to Apply:
All candidates’ applications should include ONLY a cover letter, CV (not more than 3 pages) with at least three referees and a daytime telephone contract. For email applications please note that attached documents should not be larger than 500 KB. Any larger email will not be considered. - Address your email application to: tender.ug@acf-international.org mentioning Position Title and your last NAME in the subject line. This job advert can also be accessed by logging on to www.futureoptionsug.com hot jobs section.
Action Again Hunger is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Friday, September 13, 2013
Family Tracing Officer Jobs in Uganda at Invisible Children
Job Title: Family Tracing Officer
Employer: Invisible Children
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 20th Sept 2013
Duties:
• Provide content for FM stations across the region by gathering defection messages from family members of current LRA members across northern Uganda
• Take photos of returnees safely at home with their families for use on Invisible Children defection fliers and for external communications by IC HQ or other IC offices .
• Provide family tracing support for key individuals within the LRA; establish a relationship with needed stakeholders and utilize them for defection messaging content
Qualifications
• The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or in communications related disciplines.
• Excellent communications and analytical skills are essential
• At least minimum of 3 years experience in similar assignments
• Fluency in Luo is relevant to the assignment .
How to apply:
All interested candidates should submit their application letters , a detailed CV and a one-page motivation letter to;
Regional HR and Admin. Manager -Invisible
Children Regional Office
Kampala Office; Plot 24 Bazarabusa Rise,
Bugolobi Kampala
Gulu Office: Plot 101 Acholi Road , Pece Gulu
Employer: Invisible Children
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 20th Sept 2013
Duties:
• Provide content for FM stations across the region by gathering defection messages from family members of current LRA members across northern Uganda
• Take photos of returnees safely at home with their families for use on Invisible Children defection fliers and for external communications by IC HQ or other IC offices .
• Provide family tracing support for key individuals within the LRA; establish a relationship with needed stakeholders and utilize them for defection messaging content
Qualifications
• The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or in communications related disciplines.
• Excellent communications and analytical skills are essential
• At least minimum of 3 years experience in similar assignments
• Fluency in Luo is relevant to the assignment .
How to apply:
All interested candidates should submit their application letters , a detailed CV and a one-page motivation letter to;
Regional HR and Admin. Manager -Invisible
Children Regional Office
Kampala Office; Plot 24 Bazarabusa Rise,
Bugolobi Kampala
Gulu Office: Plot 101 Acholi Road , Pece Gulu
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Jobs at FHI 360 - Senior Technical Officer
Job Title: Senior Technical Officer ,Capacity Strengthening
Employer: FHI 360
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 20th Sept 2013
Duties:
• Based on the CS plan , develop work plans , strategies and activities for CS interventions
• Provide CS support to CHC staff , IPS, sub-grantees and GOU counterparts
• Work closely with DCOP to implement all activities to strengthen the national BCC working group
• Support implementation of strategies for coordination and collaboration
Qualification and Experiences, Skills:
• A master’s degree in communication , education, public health , social sciences or related field , with 7-10 years of experience in designing , implementing and monitoring health communication and/or capacity strengthening programs .
• Demonstrated experience and experience and expertise in capacity strengthening , Demonstrated experience in developing health communication training modules and facilitating adult learning
• Experience in working with donors , implementing partiners and GOU counterparts on CS issues .
• Relevant computer software skills (including , at a minimum , the standard applications in MS Office )
How to apply:
All candidates should submit a cover letter, CV/resume including salary requirements to;
The Human Resource,
FHI 360 Plot 15 Kitante Close ,
P. O.Box 5768
Kampala, Uganda
FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package
Employer: FHI 360
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 20th Sept 2013
Duties:
• Based on the CS plan , develop work plans , strategies and activities for CS interventions
• Provide CS support to CHC staff , IPS, sub-grantees and GOU counterparts
• Work closely with DCOP to implement all activities to strengthen the national BCC working group
• Support implementation of strategies for coordination and collaboration
Qualification and Experiences, Skills:
• A master’s degree in communication , education, public health , social sciences or related field , with 7-10 years of experience in designing , implementing and monitoring health communication and/or capacity strengthening programs .
• Demonstrated experience and experience and expertise in capacity strengthening , Demonstrated experience in developing health communication training modules and facilitating adult learning
• Experience in working with donors , implementing partiners and GOU counterparts on CS issues .
• Relevant computer software skills (including , at a minimum , the standard applications in MS Office )
How to apply:
All candidates should submit a cover letter, CV/resume including salary requirements to;
The Human Resource,
FHI 360 Plot 15 Kitante Close ,
P. O.Box 5768
Kampala, Uganda
FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package
Thursday, September 5, 2013
National Program Officer at United Nations Human Rights
Job Title: National Program Officer
Employer: United Nations Human Rights
Duty Station: Kampala , Uganda
Application Deadline: 16th Sept 2013
Roles and Duties:
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of human rights –related matters ; ability to identify problems ,i.e, potential , ethics , racial gender-based , social economics ,etc, causing civil unrest in a country or geographic area, demonstrated research and analytical skills , indicating the ability to identify and participate in the resolution relevant issues/problems ; basic knowledge of institutional mandates, policies , guidelines , etc related to human rights , skill in developing sources for data collection.
Critical Factors:
• Good analytical skills .
• Resourcefulness, initiative , maturity of judgment, tact , negotiating skills .
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing .
• Ability to work in a team and establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Qualifications:
• University degree in law , political sciences, international relations , social sciences or in any other discipline related to human rights .
• Advanced studies in the area of human rights
• Master’s or equivalent -would be an asset.
How to apply
Applications must indicate a typed cover letter clearly indicating vacancy announcement number , post title , a detailed UN P11 form , and copy of degrees and/or certificates , as well as the local language be or she speaks . As well applications will not be considered unless it includes a detailed CV, UNP11 form and copies of university level education transcripts, degrees and certificates . Please submit your application to the following address;
Head of Office
OHCHR Uganda
P. O. Box 7184,
Kampala, Uganda
Employer: United Nations Human Rights
Duty Station: Kampala , Uganda
Application Deadline: 16th Sept 2013
Roles and Duties:
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of human rights –related matters ; ability to identify problems ,i.e, potential , ethics , racial gender-based , social economics ,etc, causing civil unrest in a country or geographic area, demonstrated research and analytical skills , indicating the ability to identify and participate in the resolution relevant issues/problems ; basic knowledge of institutional mandates, policies , guidelines , etc related to human rights , skill in developing sources for data collection.
Critical Factors:
• Good analytical skills .
• Resourcefulness, initiative , maturity of judgment, tact , negotiating skills .
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing .
• Ability to work in a team and establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Qualifications:
• University degree in law , political sciences, international relations , social sciences or in any other discipline related to human rights .
• Advanced studies in the area of human rights
• Master’s or equivalent -would be an asset.
How to apply
Applications must indicate a typed cover letter clearly indicating vacancy announcement number , post title , a detailed UN P11 form , and copy of degrees and/or certificates , as well as the local language be or she speaks . As well applications will not be considered unless it includes a detailed CV, UNP11 form and copies of university level education transcripts, degrees and certificates . Please submit your application to the following address;
Head of Office
OHCHR Uganda
P. O. Box 7184,
Kampala, Uganda
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Reproductive Health Commodity Security Coordinator Jobs at United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Job Title: Reproductive Health Commodity Security Coordinator (RHCS Coordinator)
Employer: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 9th September 2013
Job Summary:
The National Project Professional Personnel-RHCS Coordinator will support harmonizing the planning and procurement of contraceptives and other reproductive health commodities within the comprehensive procurement plan of MOH. S/he will also support strengthening and improving the performance and quality of the existing policies and plans, systems and procedures for quantification, forecasting, procurement, storage, and distribution of RH commodities including alternative channels. NPPP-RHCS Coordinator will link the Reproductive Health Division of MOH, the Planning Department, Pharmaceutical Division, and National Medical Stores, procurement & supply chain management agents, Health Development Partners and the districts. The NPPP-RHCS Coordinator will also support districts to improve on the management and distribution of RH commodities. The RHCS Coordinator will work closely with the RH Coordinator in supporting the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the “Roadmap for Accelerating Reduction of Maternal and Neonatal Mortality and Morbidity in Uganda.”
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Implementation of the RHCS Strategic Plan
• Support to Implementation of the “Roadmap for Accelerating Reduction of Maternal and Neonatal Mortality and Morbidity in Uganda”
How to Apply:
The detailed TORs of the position can be accessed on the website http://uganda.unfpa.org. Only email applications:
Should be sent to vacancyug@unfpa.org
Applications should be less than 10MB. (This includes the Cover letter and the P11 Form).
All applicants must fill the P11 Form.
The subject of the email should clearly reflect the position you are applying for and include your full names.
Only online applications will be accepted
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity, and a healthy work life balance.
NB: There is no application processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
Employer: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 9th September 2013
Job Summary:
The National Project Professional Personnel-RHCS Coordinator will support harmonizing the planning and procurement of contraceptives and other reproductive health commodities within the comprehensive procurement plan of MOH. S/he will also support strengthening and improving the performance and quality of the existing policies and plans, systems and procedures for quantification, forecasting, procurement, storage, and distribution of RH commodities including alternative channels. NPPP-RHCS Coordinator will link the Reproductive Health Division of MOH, the Planning Department, Pharmaceutical Division, and National Medical Stores, procurement & supply chain management agents, Health Development Partners and the districts. The NPPP-RHCS Coordinator will also support districts to improve on the management and distribution of RH commodities. The RHCS Coordinator will work closely with the RH Coordinator in supporting the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the “Roadmap for Accelerating Reduction of Maternal and Neonatal Mortality and Morbidity in Uganda.”
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Implementation of the RHCS Strategic Plan
• Support to Implementation of the “Roadmap for Accelerating Reduction of Maternal and Neonatal Mortality and Morbidity in Uganda”
How to Apply:
The detailed TORs of the position can be accessed on the website http://uganda.unfpa.org. Only email applications:
Should be sent to vacancyug@unfpa.org
Applications should be less than 10MB. (This includes the Cover letter and the P11 Form).
All applicants must fill the P11 Form.
The subject of the email should clearly reflect the position you are applying for and include your full names.
Only online applications will be accepted
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity, and a healthy work life balance.
NB: There is no application processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Logistics Assistant at UNICEF Uganda
Job Title: Logistics Assistant
Employer: UNICEF Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 13th Sept 2013
Responsibilities:
• Provides other services as requested by management. Such services may include but not limited to;
• Procurement of office consumables
• Taking change of the office generator (fueling and services)
• Checking functioning/expiry of frefighting equipment
• Payment of office utility bills
Knowledge:
• Ability to drive a multi-passenger vehicle safety and appropriately , including ability to read and interprete road signs in English
• Ability to read , understand , and achieve to the rules and regulations of the Elizabeth Glasser Pediatric AIDS Foundation and the Government of Uganda
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing ability to establish good working relationships with co-workers, and upper level staff.
• Ability to prepare concise and accurate records and reports: extensive knowledge of the operations and futures of assigned vehicles
• Ability to administer First Aid.
How to apply:
Please send cover letter and CV to;
The Country Director/COP
Elizabeth Glasser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)
Plot 18 A Kyadondo Road Nakasero
P. O. Box 21127 ,
Kampala , Uganda
Employer: UNICEF Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 13th Sept 2013
Responsibilities:
• Provides other services as requested by management. Such services may include but not limited to;
• Procurement of office consumables
• Taking change of the office generator (fueling and services)
• Checking functioning/expiry of frefighting equipment
• Payment of office utility bills
Knowledge:
• Ability to drive a multi-passenger vehicle safety and appropriately , including ability to read and interprete road signs in English
• Ability to read , understand , and achieve to the rules and regulations of the Elizabeth Glasser Pediatric AIDS Foundation and the Government of Uganda
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing ability to establish good working relationships with co-workers, and upper level staff.
• Ability to prepare concise and accurate records and reports: extensive knowledge of the operations and futures of assigned vehicles
• Ability to administer First Aid.
How to apply:
Please send cover letter and CV to;
The Country Director/COP
Elizabeth Glasser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)
Plot 18 A Kyadondo Road Nakasero
P. O. Box 21127 ,
Kampala , Uganda
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Advisor, Everyone Campaign at Save the Children
Job Title: Advisor, Everyone Campaign
Employer: Save the Children
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 6th Sept 2013
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Everyone is a health campaign aimed at reducing child and maternal mortality.
• Reporting to the Director of Program Development and Quality , the candidate is responsible for the everyone campaign and fundraising strategies developed as part of the country program strategic plan 2010-2015, oversee advocacy activities , resource and popular mobilization and communication policy change pillars .
• In addition, the person is responsible for overseeing the production of high-quality communication materials that respond to the needs of the campaign , especially the popular mobilization pillar.
• He/she will be required to identify how the campaign involves external institutions in country and external departments and individuals
Qualifications and Experiences:
• Minimum of a Degree in Mass Communication, Management, Social Sciences or any relevant field. Post Graduate training in Project Management , Community Development and Participatory Approaches is an added advantage .
• At least 5 years progressive experience in working with an international NGO, preferably in the Advocacy and communications department .
• Experience with health campaigns/messaging.
How to Apply:
All interested candidates should send their written application letters together with their curriculum vitae, current remuneration including gross salary, copies of academic and professional certificates and other testimonials to:
The Director of Human Resources & Administration
Save the Children
Plot 68/70, Kira ,Road ,
P. O. Box 12018,
Kampala
Employer: Save the Children
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 6th Sept 2013
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Everyone is a health campaign aimed at reducing child and maternal mortality.
• Reporting to the Director of Program Development and Quality , the candidate is responsible for the everyone campaign and fundraising strategies developed as part of the country program strategic plan 2010-2015, oversee advocacy activities , resource and popular mobilization and communication policy change pillars .
• In addition, the person is responsible for overseeing the production of high-quality communication materials that respond to the needs of the campaign , especially the popular mobilization pillar.
• He/she will be required to identify how the campaign involves external institutions in country and external departments and individuals
Qualifications and Experiences:
• Minimum of a Degree in Mass Communication, Management, Social Sciences or any relevant field. Post Graduate training in Project Management , Community Development and Participatory Approaches is an added advantage .
• At least 5 years progressive experience in working with an international NGO, preferably in the Advocacy and communications department .
• Experience with health campaigns/messaging.
How to Apply:
All interested candidates should send their written application letters together with their curriculum vitae, current remuneration including gross salary, copies of academic and professional certificates and other testimonials to:
The Director of Human Resources & Administration
Save the Children
Plot 68/70, Kira ,Road ,
P. O. Box 12018,
Kampala
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
NGO Jobs - Regional Support Co-ordinator at Plan International
Job Title: Regional Support Co-ordinator
Employer: Plan International
Duty Station: Kampala
Application Deadline: 13 /09 /2013
Responsibilities:
• Coordinates PRAAC program planning , budgeting , reporting and support to PRAAC country teams to improve the quality of project delivery and reporting
• Ensures relationships are built and maintained with the plan and partners staff working on the PRAAC project in Kenya , Uganda and Zimbabwe, Plan Australia , AusAID and NGO AACES partners
• Provide coordination and support to teams to improve the quality and consistency of PRAAC programming through appropriate implementation of the PRAAC M&E framework and tools , development of studies and documentation and supporting in-country technical capacity of PRAAC staff
• Promote PRAAC learning and reflection processes and use of monitoring data to inform program development and improvement , and the production of case studies , reports and other materials to influence programming by Plan, AACES partiners and other stakeholders .
Qualifications:
• Professional preferably with a post-graduate degree in a relevant discipline and experience in monitoring and evaluation , particularly participatory and people -centrered approaches .
• Minimum of 5-years experience at senior level in NGO environment , preferably in developing countries .
• A proven track record of leading a team with associated reporting and liaison
How to apply:
All qualified candidates should forward letters of application , together with a CV . Contract telephone numbers, copies of relevant certificates names and contact details of three references plus salary history should be included and sent to the undersigned.
Applications should only be sent to the email address below , indicating the job title in the subject . No hard copies will be accepted
The Country Human Resources Manager
Plan Uganda
Email: Uganda.recruitment@plan-international.org.
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted .
Employer: Plan International
Duty Station: Kampala
Application Deadline: 13 /09 /2013
Responsibilities:
• Coordinates PRAAC program planning , budgeting , reporting and support to PRAAC country teams to improve the quality of project delivery and reporting
• Ensures relationships are built and maintained with the plan and partners staff working on the PRAAC project in Kenya , Uganda and Zimbabwe, Plan Australia , AusAID and NGO AACES partners
• Provide coordination and support to teams to improve the quality and consistency of PRAAC programming through appropriate implementation of the PRAAC M&E framework and tools , development of studies and documentation and supporting in-country technical capacity of PRAAC staff
• Promote PRAAC learning and reflection processes and use of monitoring data to inform program development and improvement , and the production of case studies , reports and other materials to influence programming by Plan, AACES partiners and other stakeholders .
Qualifications:
• Professional preferably with a post-graduate degree in a relevant discipline and experience in monitoring and evaluation , particularly participatory and people -centrered approaches .
• Minimum of 5-years experience at senior level in NGO environment , preferably in developing countries .
• A proven track record of leading a team with associated reporting and liaison
How to apply:
All qualified candidates should forward letters of application , together with a CV . Contract telephone numbers, copies of relevant certificates names and contact details of three references plus salary history should be included and sent to the undersigned.
Applications should only be sent to the email address below , indicating the job title in the subject . No hard copies will be accepted
The Country Human Resources Manager
Plan Uganda
Email: Uganda.recruitment@plan-international.org.
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted .
Monday, August 26, 2013
ACTED Jobs - Program Manager in Uganda
Job Title: Program Manager
Job Ref: PM/UG/SA
Employer: ACTED
Duty Station: Gulu, Uganda
Application Deadline: 10th Sept 2013
About ACTED:
ACTED is an independent international, private, non-partisan and non-profit organization that operates according to principles of strict neutrality, political and religious impartiality, and non discrimination. ACTED was created in 1993 to support populations affected by the conflict in Afghanistan. Based in Paris, France, ACTED now operates in 32 countries worldwide, with over 200 international and 4000 national staff. ACTED has a 110 million € budget for over 370 projects spanning 8 sectors of intervention; including emergency relief, food security, health promotion, economic development, education & training, microfinance, local governance & institutional support, and cultural promotion. For more information, please visit our website at www.acted.org.
Job Summary:
The Program Manager has been identified as a Key Personnel position. The proposed Program Manager should have extensive relevant experience managing the mobilization and oversight of multi-faceted projects, including those in the infrastructure sector. The Program Manager should have demonstrated the ability to quickly and effectively assemble and manage a highly-skilled, interdisciplinary team; to effectively collaborate and coordinate with and lead a broad range of governmental and non-governmental actors and institutions across sectors in a developing-country setting; and to implement high-profile and politically sensitive programs. The Program Manager will contribute to the development of his project, which is a constitutive part of the country strategy, and subsequently manage its implementation.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Ensure external representation of ACTED in relevant sectors
• Representation vis-Ã -vis provincial authorities:
• Participate in technical and sectoral meetings to ensure visibility amongst local authorities;
• Representation vis-Ã -vis Donors:
• Participate in technical and sectoral Donor meetings and pass relevant information to the Country Director;
• Representation vis-Ã -vis international organisations:
• Participate in technical and sectoral meetings and working groups involving NGOs and UN Agencies (OCHA, PNUD, UNICEF, FAO, etc.) and all other inter-governmental institutions;
• Contribute to the creation of reports, ensuring the quality and accuracy of technical information provided as well as the confidentiality of internal information as required;
• More generally, the program manager is expected to contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organisation, notably through the application of ACTED’s mandate, ethics, values and stand-point with regard to other actors.
2. Project Cycle Management
• Project implementation:
• Plan the various stages of project implementation;
• Guide the implementation of the project and the methods of follow-up;
• Manage project finances, logistics and materials;
• Liaise with all internal and external counterparts of the project;
• Assess the activities undertaken and ensure efficient use of resources;
• Project reporting requirements:
• Set up a clear timeline of reports to be submitted to project Donors;
• Draft narrative reports and contribute to the development of financial reports through regular budgetary follow up;
• Ensure adherence to FLAT procedures.
• More generally, communicate systematically to the relevant Country Director or Area Coordinator on project progress and planning.
3. Provide Relevant Technical Expertise:
• Ensure that technical quality and standards are considered during project implementation:
• Collect technical information and analyse associated opportunities and risks;
• Identify relevant technical authorities and partners, and propose formal partnership and/or contracts.
• Undertake quality control:
• Analyse technical added-value and project impact;
• Set up technical evaluation exercises during and following implementation.
4. Oversee Program Staff and Security:
• Guide and direct program staff:
• Organise and lead project coordination meetings;
• Prepare and follow work plans with each project member;
• Ensure a positive working environment and good team dynamics (solve out potential conflicts);
• Promote team working conditions in the limit of private life;
• Adapt the organigramme and ToRs of project personnel according to the project development;
• Undertake regular appraisals of directly supervised colleagues and pass appraisal forms to the Country or Area Administrator with recommendations (new position, changes to contract or salary etc.);
• Ensure a building of capacity amongst technical staff in the relevant sectors.
• Contribute to the recruitment of expatriate staff: When requested by HQ, undertake interviews to assess technical abilities of expatriate candidates living in the country.
• Oversee staff security: In cooperation with the relevant Security Officer, monitor the local security situation and inform the Country Director or Area Coordinator and Country or Area Security Officer of developments through regular written reports;
• Contribute to the updating of the security guidelines in the project area of intervention;
• Ensure that security procedures are respected by each member of the project team.
5. Identify Best Practices and Lessons Learned:
• Collect information and tools employed for project implementation;
• Draft memos detailing lessons learned and best practices identified during the project;
• Share such memos with internal and external partners;
• Communicate such information to the Country Director or Area Coordinator, to Regional Support Offices and to HQ Reporting Department.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The applicant should possess a University degree, ideally with a specialisation in Civil Engineering
• At least 2 to 4 years work experience in a development, emergency or post-conflict setting interventions.
• Excellent written English skills required.
• Strong project management skill.
• Familiarity with different European and other international donor regulations.
• Organized and detail oriented, with an ability to multi-task.
• Must be able to function effectively in a fluid, loosely structured, but complex work environment and to set appropriate priorities and deal effectively with numerous simultaneous requirements.
• Must be able to work independently, with minimum supervision, within the context of a larger team.
• Willingness to live and work in an insecure environment and to travel regularly to program locations as security allows.
How to Apply:
All applications should be sent accompanied by a cover letter, CV, and three references to jobs@acted.org
ACTED
Att: Human Resources Department
33, rue Godot de Mauroy
75009 Paris
FRANCE
Fax. + 33 (0) 1 42 65 33 46
For more information, visit us at http://www.acted.org
Job Ref: PM/UG/SA
Employer: ACTED
Duty Station: Gulu, Uganda
Application Deadline: 10th Sept 2013
About ACTED:
ACTED is an independent international, private, non-partisan and non-profit organization that operates according to principles of strict neutrality, political and religious impartiality, and non discrimination. ACTED was created in 1993 to support populations affected by the conflict in Afghanistan. Based in Paris, France, ACTED now operates in 32 countries worldwide, with over 200 international and 4000 national staff. ACTED has a 110 million € budget for over 370 projects spanning 8 sectors of intervention; including emergency relief, food security, health promotion, economic development, education & training, microfinance, local governance & institutional support, and cultural promotion. For more information, please visit our website at www.acted.org.
Job Summary:
The Program Manager has been identified as a Key Personnel position. The proposed Program Manager should have extensive relevant experience managing the mobilization and oversight of multi-faceted projects, including those in the infrastructure sector. The Program Manager should have demonstrated the ability to quickly and effectively assemble and manage a highly-skilled, interdisciplinary team; to effectively collaborate and coordinate with and lead a broad range of governmental and non-governmental actors and institutions across sectors in a developing-country setting; and to implement high-profile and politically sensitive programs. The Program Manager will contribute to the development of his project, which is a constitutive part of the country strategy, and subsequently manage its implementation.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Ensure external representation of ACTED in relevant sectors
• Representation vis-Ã -vis provincial authorities:
• Participate in technical and sectoral meetings to ensure visibility amongst local authorities;
• Representation vis-Ã -vis Donors:
• Participate in technical and sectoral Donor meetings and pass relevant information to the Country Director;
• Representation vis-Ã -vis international organisations:
• Participate in technical and sectoral meetings and working groups involving NGOs and UN Agencies (OCHA, PNUD, UNICEF, FAO, etc.) and all other inter-governmental institutions;
• Contribute to the creation of reports, ensuring the quality and accuracy of technical information provided as well as the confidentiality of internal information as required;
• More generally, the program manager is expected to contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organisation, notably through the application of ACTED’s mandate, ethics, values and stand-point with regard to other actors.
2. Project Cycle Management
• Project implementation:
• Plan the various stages of project implementation;
• Guide the implementation of the project and the methods of follow-up;
• Manage project finances, logistics and materials;
• Liaise with all internal and external counterparts of the project;
• Assess the activities undertaken and ensure efficient use of resources;
• Project reporting requirements:
• Set up a clear timeline of reports to be submitted to project Donors;
• Draft narrative reports and contribute to the development of financial reports through regular budgetary follow up;
• Ensure adherence to FLAT procedures.
• More generally, communicate systematically to the relevant Country Director or Area Coordinator on project progress and planning.
3. Provide Relevant Technical Expertise:
• Ensure that technical quality and standards are considered during project implementation:
• Collect technical information and analyse associated opportunities and risks;
• Identify relevant technical authorities and partners, and propose formal partnership and/or contracts.
• Undertake quality control:
• Analyse technical added-value and project impact;
• Set up technical evaluation exercises during and following implementation.
4. Oversee Program Staff and Security:
• Guide and direct program staff:
• Organise and lead project coordination meetings;
• Prepare and follow work plans with each project member;
• Ensure a positive working environment and good team dynamics (solve out potential conflicts);
• Promote team working conditions in the limit of private life;
• Adapt the organigramme and ToRs of project personnel according to the project development;
• Undertake regular appraisals of directly supervised colleagues and pass appraisal forms to the Country or Area Administrator with recommendations (new position, changes to contract or salary etc.);
• Ensure a building of capacity amongst technical staff in the relevant sectors.
• Contribute to the recruitment of expatriate staff: When requested by HQ, undertake interviews to assess technical abilities of expatriate candidates living in the country.
• Oversee staff security: In cooperation with the relevant Security Officer, monitor the local security situation and inform the Country Director or Area Coordinator and Country or Area Security Officer of developments through regular written reports;
• Contribute to the updating of the security guidelines in the project area of intervention;
• Ensure that security procedures are respected by each member of the project team.
5. Identify Best Practices and Lessons Learned:
• Collect information and tools employed for project implementation;
• Draft memos detailing lessons learned and best practices identified during the project;
• Share such memos with internal and external partners;
• Communicate such information to the Country Director or Area Coordinator, to Regional Support Offices and to HQ Reporting Department.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The applicant should possess a University degree, ideally with a specialisation in Civil Engineering
• At least 2 to 4 years work experience in a development, emergency or post-conflict setting interventions.
• Excellent written English skills required.
• Strong project management skill.
• Familiarity with different European and other international donor regulations.
• Organized and detail oriented, with an ability to multi-task.
• Must be able to function effectively in a fluid, loosely structured, but complex work environment and to set appropriate priorities and deal effectively with numerous simultaneous requirements.
• Must be able to work independently, with minimum supervision, within the context of a larger team.
• Willingness to live and work in an insecure environment and to travel regularly to program locations as security allows.
How to Apply:
All applications should be sent accompanied by a cover letter, CV, and three references to jobs@acted.org
ACTED
Att: Human Resources Department
33, rue Godot de Mauroy
75009 Paris
FRANCE
Fax. + 33 (0) 1 42 65 33 46
For more information, visit us at http://www.acted.org
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Program Manager - Advocacy, Research & Information Jobs at Uganda Child Rights NGO Network
Job Title: Program Manager - Advocacy, Research & Information
Employer: Uganda Child Rights NGO Network
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 26th August, 2013
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Research
• Proactively work with member organizations to identify information and research needs within the child rights sector and develop strategies for addressing them and/ or define a research agenda for the Network.
• Coordinate the execution of research undertaking by the UCRNN Secretariat.
• Collate, and synthesize child rights data and information generated by UCRNN members and disseminate it to relevant audiences.
• Work with the programme development team to mobilize resources for research and advocacy undertakings of the Network.
2. Information
• Profile and communicate the work of UCRNN members and the secretariat to relevant audiences
• Establish and maintain effective relations with the media so as to mainstream and profile child rights issues and concerns
• Coordinate the development and dissemination of information and visibility materials
• Establish and maintain an information hub/website at the UCRNN Secretariat on key child rights issues
3. Advocacy
• Work with members to identify key child rights advocacy issues and develop an advocacy strategy for the Network.
• Coordinate the implementation of UCRNN’s advocacy strategy
• Establish/maintain partnerships and engage with relevant actors at national and international level to advance the network’s agenda.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The applicant should hold a A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, SWSA, Development Studies, Mass Communication, Law and other human rights related fields . A post graduate qualification in any of the above fields is preferred.
• At least three years experience in an advocacy related position within the NGO sector.
• Middle to senior level managerial experience of not less than 2 years
• Experience in working in multi-actor contexts including coalitions and networks
How to Apply:
All candidates should send a detailed CV and cover letter to the provided email address . You must state on the subject like clearly Ref: Application For Post Of (Your Preferred Vacancy)
Addressed to;
The Team Leader
Uganda child helpline
P.o. box 10293 Kampala, Uganda
Employer: Uganda Child Rights NGO Network
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 26th August, 2013
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Research
• Proactively work with member organizations to identify information and research needs within the child rights sector and develop strategies for addressing them and/ or define a research agenda for the Network.
• Coordinate the execution of research undertaking by the UCRNN Secretariat.
• Collate, and synthesize child rights data and information generated by UCRNN members and disseminate it to relevant audiences.
• Work with the programme development team to mobilize resources for research and advocacy undertakings of the Network.
2. Information
• Profile and communicate the work of UCRNN members and the secretariat to relevant audiences
• Establish and maintain effective relations with the media so as to mainstream and profile child rights issues and concerns
• Coordinate the development and dissemination of information and visibility materials
• Establish and maintain an information hub/website at the UCRNN Secretariat on key child rights issues
3. Advocacy
• Work with members to identify key child rights advocacy issues and develop an advocacy strategy for the Network.
• Coordinate the implementation of UCRNN’s advocacy strategy
• Establish/maintain partnerships and engage with relevant actors at national and international level to advance the network’s agenda.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The applicant should hold a A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, SWSA, Development Studies, Mass Communication, Law and other human rights related fields . A post graduate qualification in any of the above fields is preferred.
• At least three years experience in an advocacy related position within the NGO sector.
• Middle to senior level managerial experience of not less than 2 years
• Experience in working in multi-actor contexts including coalitions and networks
How to Apply:
All candidates should send a detailed CV and cover letter to the provided email address . You must state on the subject like clearly Ref: Application For Post Of (Your Preferred Vacancy)
Addressed to;
The Team Leader
Uganda child helpline
P.o. box 10293 Kampala, Uganda
Counselors Jobs at Uganda Child Rights NGO Network
Job Title: Counselors
Employer: Uganda Child Rights NGO Network
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 26th August, 2013
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Professionally respond to cases reported through online chat, texts, emails and social media like Facebook and “speak-out boxes” are resolved.
• Provide support and/or information on line and face to face clients.
• Receiving, assessing and responding to the psychosocial needs of children.
• Managing the toll-free telephone counseling facility.
• Ensuring proper referral for children and other clients in need of help.
• Documenting and making reports for all cases handled.
• Updating the Child Helpline database.
• Keep confidential records of call records and details of case profiles
• To work with other actors to link children to other necessary support services and ensuring that they access such services.
• Ensure timely and appropriate reporting/escalating of cases that need further intervention to the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The applicant should hold a Degree in either Guidance and Counseling, Community Psychology, Education, Sociology, Social Work and Social Administration, Adult and Community Education or Community Based Rehabilitation.
• Knowledge and interest in Child Protection issues
• Good knowledge of basic computer applications
• Good report writing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Must have worked consistently as a professional counsellor for a minimum of one year.
• Knowledge and involvement in client support through the telephone is an added advantage
• Should have a strong desire to help others and be able to inspire respect, trust and confidence.
• Good command of English and any of the local language (s)
• Ability to remain calm in a crises situation
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Able to deal effectively with feelings, remain impartial and non-judgmental
• Good time management and ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrated maturity (i.e. good interpersonal skills, reliable and resolves conflicts amicably)
• Intrinsic motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision
How to Apply:
All candidates should send a detailed CV and cover letter to the provided email address. . You must state on the subject like clearly Ref: Application For Post Of (Your Preferred Vacancy)
Addressed to;
The Team Leader
Uganda child helpline
P.o. box 10293 Kampala, Uganda
Employer: Uganda Child Rights NGO Network
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 26th August, 2013
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Professionally respond to cases reported through online chat, texts, emails and social media like Facebook and “speak-out boxes” are resolved.
• Provide support and/or information on line and face to face clients.
• Receiving, assessing and responding to the psychosocial needs of children.
• Managing the toll-free telephone counseling facility.
• Ensuring proper referral for children and other clients in need of help.
• Documenting and making reports for all cases handled.
• Updating the Child Helpline database.
• Keep confidential records of call records and details of case profiles
• To work with other actors to link children to other necessary support services and ensuring that they access such services.
• Ensure timely and appropriate reporting/escalating of cases that need further intervention to the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The applicant should hold a Degree in either Guidance and Counseling, Community Psychology, Education, Sociology, Social Work and Social Administration, Adult and Community Education or Community Based Rehabilitation.
• Knowledge and interest in Child Protection issues
• Good knowledge of basic computer applications
• Good report writing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Must have worked consistently as a professional counsellor for a minimum of one year.
• Knowledge and involvement in client support through the telephone is an added advantage
• Should have a strong desire to help others and be able to inspire respect, trust and confidence.
• Good command of English and any of the local language (s)
• Ability to remain calm in a crises situation
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Able to deal effectively with feelings, remain impartial and non-judgmental
• Good time management and ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrated maturity (i.e. good interpersonal skills, reliable and resolves conflicts amicably)
• Intrinsic motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision
How to Apply:
All candidates should send a detailed CV and cover letter to the provided email address. . You must state on the subject like clearly Ref: Application For Post Of (Your Preferred Vacancy)
Addressed to;
The Team Leader
Uganda child helpline
P.o. box 10293 Kampala, Uganda
Monday, August 19, 2013
Associate Director, Health and HIV/AIDS Jobs at World Vision Uganda
Job Title: Associate Director, Health and HIV/AIDS
Employer: World Vision Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala
Application Deadline: 30th Aug 2013
Responsibilities
Leadership:
• Provide leadership in Health and HIV/AIDS programs and projects.
• Provide technical support to program and project staff on integration and implementation of Health and HIV&AIDS interventions
• Coordinate preparation of Health and HIV&AIDS Strategic Planning and innovative visioning for WV and overall programming
• Mentoring of Health and HIV&AIDS staff to ensure succession planning
Strategy:
• Review and update the Health and HIV&AIDS strategy
• Ensure integration of Health and HIV&AIDS into all programs
Resource Acquisition:
• Resource mobilization through concept papers/proposal writing for fund raising and market them with SOs and other donors
• Coordinate development and submission of Health and HIV&AIDS finance and progress reports to SOs and other donors in regard to National Office based projects
• Participate in responding to Request for Proposals for large scale grant proposals
Research and Learning:
• Coordinate and access research, evaluation and promote learning through the best available external practices and resources in Health and HIV&AIDS
• Networking with other organizations to implement and document best practices to promote learning
• Work with other sector specialist within and outside WVU to implement a Health and HIV&AIDS learning system to document, assess, share and replicate
• Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly activities reports
• Develop/adapt training curriculum/manuals on Health and HIV&AIDS
Monitoring and Evaluation
• Provide technical support in organizing Health and HIV&AIDS baseline surveys and evaluations e.g. TOR, Questionnaire
• Ensure adherence to and integration of WVI Health and HIV&AIDS standards and practices
• Provide technical guidance in the development of Health and HIV&AIDS M&E framework/system
• Liaise with other organizations and WV National Offices to collaborate in standard setting, materials development, and learning activities
• Documentation of lessons learnt and promising practices
• Coordinate Health and HIV&AIDS program/project monitoring and evaluation
Capacity Building:
• Train WVU staff to be able to integrate Health and HIV&AIDS into other development programs
• Develop/support TOT/TOF training networks in Health and HIV&AIDS
• Assist in capacity building of CBOs, Church/FBOs, Community Care Coalitions and other community groups
• Encourage community participation to ensure Community Ownership of Health and HIV&AIDS interventions
• Provide technical guidance to HR on key staff health related issues especially implementation of workplace health welfare interventions.
Partnership & Networking:
• Coordinate all National level engagements with key donors and Line ministries especially MOH and necessitate formal memorandums of understanding and manager relationships.
• Participate and represent WVU in key donor engagements and technical working forums at National and Regional level
• Visit other organizations/World Vision programs to learn best practices and share lessons learnt with staff
Knowledge and skills:
• A Bachelors Degree in Nursing or Nutrition or Human Medicine. A Masters Degree in Public Health is preferred
• 10 years practical experience in Public health including HIV/AIDS with a reputable organization
• At least three years experience in program planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Health and HIV&AIDS programs
• Training facilitation and coordination skills
• Proposal/concept papers development for fund raising
• Research, monitoring and evaluation skills
• Needs assessment and report writing skills
• Superior communication skills – ability to coordinate people at all levels – government partners, donors, communities and staff with diplomacy, tact and collaboration.
• Good budget management skills
• Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates may submit their application and complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to: wvujobs@wvi.org.
NB: Please address the application to the People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and do indicate the post title in the email subject line. (Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply)
We do appreciate your interest in working with us. However, only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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