Project Coordinator Careers at Plan International in Uganda

Job Title:   Project Coordinator

Employer: Plan International

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 16th Jan  2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively facilitate planning, review and feedback sessions with management structures and other stakeholders, including caregivers, community health worker, volunteers, etc.
• The incumbent will organize and actively participate in ECCD program /project research, assessments or evaluations undertaken in the operation areas as may be deemed necessary.
• Regularly collect and analyze data to identify, document and disseminate key learning /best practices through photos, video clips, interviews, and most significant change stories from parenting program and ECCD Centers
• Routinely share project information to contribute to quality sponsorship communications, such as the Program Area Updates (PAU), Development Education & Communication (DEC) among others.
• Ensure the project interventions and activities are closely aligned and contributing to the Plan Uganda country programs, including promoting and supporting integration with Plan’s sponsorship commitments and Child Centered Community Development Standards, child protection, gender among others
• Identify and establish a supportive relationship with community volunteers, champions or leaders from within target communities to foster the awareness and sensitization on the importance of ECCD.
• Build community capacity through empowerment Village Savings and Loan activities for household Village Savings & Loan Association (VSLA).
• Proactively encourage and facilitate the inclusion of the most marginalized households and children within the GS CLAC project and maintain information on sponsored families/children participating in the project
• Organize and provide supportive supervision and mentorship, and on-the-job training to trained CHWs/positive deviant volunteers and ECCD caregivers during home visits and PD hearth sessions.
• Actively participate in community and district level forums to ensure visibility of ECCD and its integration into meeting agendas. Use these forums to sensitize key community and district stakeholders on ECCD.
• Engage the community in mobilizing and leveraging resources to enhance desirable ECCD outcomes specifically through support and facilitation of community contributions to create a conducive environment to positive ECCD outcomes.
• Organize and directly facilitate trainings, on job mentoring sessions and other capacity building initiatives for ECCD caregivers, PD volunteers and other Stakeholders targeted in the program;
• Ensure Plan’s Child Protection Policy and Guidelines are adhered to in project implementation

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate for the Plan International Project Coordinator vacancy should hold a degree in Project management, Social Sciences, Social Work, Education, Nutrition, Public Health or any Health-related discipline. Possession of a Post-graduate training in Public Health or Project Management or certificate / diploma in ECCD is an added advantage
• At least three years’ experience with ability to work in rural community set up in Kamuli District—including community mobilization, demand creation for services, and direct engagement with community members.
• General technical knowledge of issues related to maternal and child health and nutrition and ECCD is highly desired.
• Proven ability to facilitate trainings and other events.
• Working knowledge of Child centred pedagogy and child friendly school environment.
• Awareness of current issues in the field of development, Education for All (EFA), Nutrition and ECCD.
• Use of participatory approaches and rights based programming.
• Possess the ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to ride a motorcycle with valid riding permit.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills in English.
• Ability to travel to the field up to 60 percent of the time.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the Ministry of Health's community health service provision in maternal and child health and nutrition, nutritional counselling and health talks, child immunizations, treatment of childhood illnesses, etc
• Excellent budget management and documentation skills (e.g. photography, case studies, reporting writing, filming maintaining database).

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their electronic copies (of not more than 2MB) of letters of application, together with updated CVs which should include the contact telephone numbers, copies of relevant certificates, names and contact details of three references plus salary history should be included and sent to:
Country Human Resources Manager
Plan Uganda
Email to: uganda.recruitment@plan-international.org

NB: Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please consider your application unsuccessful in case you do not hear from us by 30th March, 2015.

NGO Careers at RTI International - Chief of Party - Uganda Improving Youth Livelihoods in Agriculture

Job Title:   Chief of Party - Uganda Improving Youth Livelihoods in Agriculture

Job ID: 15799

Employer: RTI International

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 19th Jan 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Offer overall technical and administrative leadership to the project implementation team, including development of strategies, budgets, work plans, monitoring and evaluation plans and reporting
• Provide supervision to the project full time personnel, consultants and subcontractors
• Interact with USAID Mission and provide regular updates on project progress or issues that arise
• Act as the primary liaison to USAID, local and national governmental authorities, local NGOs, community organizations, and other donor organizations
• Manage the work of Organizational Capacity Building, M&E, and Grants Management teams
• Provide mentoring and professional development support to project staff, with emphasis on building capacity of national staff
• Steer the development of program strategies, planning and implementation of program activities while ensuring cohesion among the program components

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The Chief of Party should hold a Master’s Degree in Agriculture, Economic Development or related field.
• At least ten years’ relevant experience in the technical areas of: agriculture, youth development, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and/or youth employability
• Past experience working with education and training institutions, private sector and NGOs to provide work readiness and technical training for the agriculture sector
• Significant experience with either the facilitated approach to donor programs and/or youth participatory engagement,  peer-to-peer learning, and youth engagement strategies
• Significant experience working in developing countries (Sub-saharan or Uganda specific experience desirable)
• Past experience with USAID or other international donors preferred
• Fluency in oral and written English

How to Apply:
All candidates who wish to join RTI International’s USAID Project should Apply Online by clicking on blue link besides post.

Apply Now -> Find RT Jobs -> Advanced Search -> Choose Uganda (Country)

Child Protection Counselor Job Vacancy at InterAid Uganda

Job Title: Child Protection Counselor

Organization: InterAid Uganda
Duty Station: Uganda

About InterAid:
InterAid Uganda is a national humanitarian NGO engaging in humanitarian and development work in both the urban and rural communities in Uganda. In partnership with UNHCR and OPM, InterAid is in the process of establishing a multi- sectoral programme in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement.

Job Summary: The Child Protection Counselor will be responsible for implementing activities in the program me and in the refugee communities to strengthen child protection, and promote Protection integration in coordination with other stakeholders.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=The ideal candidate should possess a good bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Social Sciences or related field.
=A minimum of three years’ experience in child protection work, related counselling experience, and community work.
=Extensive knowledge of the Southern Sudanese languages (Arabic, Nuer, Acholi) and ability to work with people of different background is an added advantage.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their cover letters and updated resumes with three professional references and attach copies (NOT ORIGINALS) of certificates, testimonials to: To Executive Director, InterAid Uganda, Kabaka-Anjagala Rand, P.O. Box 737, Kampala, Uganda

Email: info@interaiduganda.org, interaid@yahoo.com

NB: Local residents from Kiryandongo District are encouraged to apply for these posts. Interviews shall be conducted at Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement and only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Deadline: Friday 11th April, 2014

Senior Programme Officer (SPO) at Network for Water and Sanitation (NETWAS) Uganda in Kampala, Uganda

Job Title:   Senior Programme Officer (SPO)

Organisation: Network for Water and Sanitation (NETWAS) Uganda
Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About NETWAS:
Network for Water and Sanitation (NETWAS) Uganda is a non government organization that registered in Uganda in 1996 to provide Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services in the sector. NETWAS (U) is affiliated to NETWAS International, which is part of the International Training Network (ITN) for Water and Waste management, which supports the development of WASH activities in developing countries.
NETWAS (U) works through partnerships at local, national and international levels to contribute to WASH development in the sector by building capacity of local partners and other stakeholders in knowledge management, training, action research and management of WASH facilities in the urban and rural areas. This has been achieved through Donor support, consultancy work and fostering synergies with existing partnerships.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

-Contribute to the strategic leadership and direction of the organization, including staff supervision.
-Initiate sustainable resource acquisition mechanisms to support institutional growth.
-Build staff/ partners capacity in writing quality concept notes, funding proposals, and ensure compliance to government and donor requirements.
-Plan, manage and guide the implementation of fundraising action plans to realise the targets.
-Have direct supervisory responsibility over the programme Officers of NETWAS (U), including Programme monitoring.
-Assist in the preparation of annual workplans / budgets including quarterly/annual reports.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The applicant should posses a Masters degree in any of the following: Development studies, Business administration or Organization Development. A bachelor’s degree in any of these fields; Social Sciences, Water Resources Management or Environmental health. A post graduate qualification in Resource mobilization and experience in programme management would be an added advantage.
-Should have worked in a senior management position, with at least six years experience in writing funding proposals and strategic planning.
-He/she should be conversant with the latest funding requirements of government and development partners/donors in the WASH sector, with good knowledge of WASH/global development issues and policy concerns in Uganda.
-Experience in implementing development projects would be an added advantage.
-Experienced in budget monitoring & reporting, resource mobilisation and with demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision, self motivated, a team builder, with excellent communication/negotiation skills and able to accomplish tasks on tight deadlines.
-Experience in working with a non-Government Organization, Government and development partners/institutions for at least five years.

How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates and three competent referees, one of whom MUST be from your current or previous employer should be addressed to: The Chairperson NETWAS COUNCIL, P.O. Box 40223, Kampala, Uganda or drop it at Plot 2220 Portbell Road, Aqua Complex, Kitintale, First Floor, Kampala, Uganda.

Deadline: 12th December 2013 by 5pm

Careers at AMREF in Luwero, Uganda-Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager

Organization: AMREF
Project: CDC 1020 (Scaling up of HIV/AIDS Project) -SCHAP
Reports to: Programme Manager CDC 1020 Project
Duty Station: Luwero, Uganda

About AMREF:
AMREF is the largest indigenous health development non-governmental organization based in Africa. Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health. AMREF is headquartered in Nairobi, and has programmes in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Southern Sudan, South Africa and West Africa. Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners. For more information visit our website www.amref.org

Job Summary:
The Project Manager SCHAP will provide onsite supervision to static, outreaches in the wellness centres in the districts where the project scope covers. The job holder will offer mentoring and coaching to health providers at the aforementioned areas in their jurisdiction. The project manager will also take lead in the implementation of the CDC 10120 project in Luwero and other neighbouring districts of operation. The primary focus will be to increase control measures against sexually transmitted HIV. He/she will also be required to take lead in the design, monitoring and evaluation, documentation of key findings, partnership formation and advocacy aspects of the project and will manage project staff and other health workers as assigned.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

-Ensure AMREF’s projects in the assigned districts are aligned to project proposal and corresponding country programme operations.
-Work collaboratively with district local governments to ensure training of relevant stakeholders on strategies to reduce sexually transmitted diseases, manage VCT and couple disclosure, promote referrals and quality data collection (CBHMIS) in partnership with the M&E manager
-Work with partners especially ACP and CDC to identify, design and implement community based programs
-Ensure linkage of the Health Management Information System (HMIS) with the Ministry of Health systems and ensure solid records management
-Contribute to formulating strategies to increase SMC and reduce HIV transmission
-Ensure data is collected and analysed to facilitate planning and reporting.
-Liaise with the District Health Teams (DHOs) to promote, review / develop , track and use health indicators in health system planning and identify best practices to scale-up activities
-Work with stakeholders to address prevention strategies in SMC and capacity building needs and deliver interventions to the local stakeholders in the project area.
-Monitor performance indicators and progress against milestones.
-Coordinate the development and implementation of project activities in line with AMREF’s mission, values and principles.
-Work collaboratively with staff, partners and beneficiaries to ensure work portfolio is integrated in the assigned districts and with country programme and project experiences documented and shared to help influence and advocate better at local, national and international levels.
-Supervise and mentor subordinates
-Improve on AMREF’s visibility / credibility in the area of operation among communities, donors, government structures and ensure proper management and quality reporting on budgets and program activities.
-Contribute to change management and strategic growth of the Uganda Country program by suggesting developments and issues of interest about the project.
-Represent AMREF at local forums in line with project goals and AMREF’s mission as local level and give feedback to all key partners
-Manage usage of all resources available ensuring both value for money, quality and cost effectiveness.
-Establish and maintain regular M&E systems with stakeholders.
-Provide support supervision in all designated areas of operation
-Perform other duties as assigned by superiors.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The applicant must have a Degree in Health, social sciences or relevant area.
-Possession of a post graduate degree in project management.
-A minimum of three to five (5) years’ experience in HIV / AIDS interventions as national level and behavioural change prevention programs preferably in the NGO field.
-Conversant with the MOH reporting guidelines and use of national SMC services
-Computer literacy skills
-Experience in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and External Quality Assessment (EQA)
-Good understanding of best documentation practices and evidence in regards to project experiences to support program development and evidence-based advocacy.
-Practical experience in working at wellness centres; including participating in outreach centres and SMS is highly advantageous
-Excellent track record in managing finances in an NGO
-Knowledge of SMC control policies

How to Apply:
All candidates should send an updated CV including three professional referees and cover letter to the: Human Resources Manager, AMREF Uganda by e-mail to jobs.amrefuganda@amref.org .Emails should not exceed 2MB.

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

Deadline: Friday 12th November 2013

Project Officer / Social Mobilizer Careers at AMREF in Luwero, Uganda

Job Title: Project Officer / Social Mobilizer (2 Career Jobs)

Organization: AMREF
Project: CDC 1020 (Scaling up of HIV/AIDS Project) -SCHAP
Reports to: Project Manager CDC 1020 Project
Duty Station: Luwero, Uganda

About AMREF:
AMREF is the largest indigenous health development non-governmental organization based in Africa. Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health. AMREF is headquartered in Nairobi, and has programmes in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Southern Sudan, South Africa and West Africa. Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners. For more information visit our website www.amref.org

Job Summary:
The Project Officer SCHAP will provide onsite supervision to static, outreaches in the wellness centres in the districts where the project scope covers. The job holder will focus on increasing control measures against sexually transmitted diseases including HIV / AIDS by promoting education and access to services for the beneficiaries. The project officer will promote stakeholder involvement in the development and operation of project work plans to improve HIV prevention uptake and linkages to services, scaling up Safe Male Circumcision (SMC) and promoting out-reach HCT including door-to-door for beneficiaries.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

-Initiate work in the designated areas by visiting, motivating, reaching and registering clients for SMC services
-Mobilise and increase community demand for SMC services whilst strengthening static SMC activities in wellness centres.
-Promote participatory and supportive management of the AMREF team to ensure innovation and professional growth.
-Motivate and encourage leaders and motivate them to seek SMC services
-Liaise with District health officials in accessing health facility infrastructural needs and plan for the provision of those within the project work plan and budget
-Increase participation in STI, ANC, PMTCT and other health area activities using structures and civil society  partnerships
-Develop appropriate IEC and other behavioural change communication materials in coordination with ACP, DHTs ensuring appropriate translation into local languages, distribution and utilisation.
-Scale up BCC project strategies
-Compare success stories and lessons learned in each program implementation phase.
-Conduct baseline survey to help in data collection and draw indicators of project interventions
-Liaise with the District Health Teams (DHOs) to promote, review / develop , track and use health indicators in SMC planning and identify best practices to scale-up activities
-Train health workers in SMC and build capacities to deliver interventions
-Prepare monthly and quarterly reports
-Perform other duties as assigned by superiors.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The applicant must possess a bachelor’s degree in social sciences, art and development studies or relevant area.
-Possession of a post graduate degree in public health.
-A minimum of three to five (5) years’ experience in HIV / AIDS interventions as national level and behavioural change prevention programs preferably in the NGO field.
-Conversant with the MOH reporting guidelines and use of national SMC services
-Computer literacy skills
-Experience in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and External Quality Assessment (EQA)
-Good understanding of best documentation practices and evidence in regards to project experiences to support program development and evidence-based advocacy.
-Practical experience in working at wellness centres; including participating in outreach centres and SMS is highly advantageous
-Good understanding of social mobilisation
-Excellent track record in managing finances in an NGO
-Experience in conducting training at the community level for health workers.
-Knowledge of SMC control policies
-Experience in implementing activities in HIV/AIDS, co-infection, STI, PMTCT and ANC.
-Excellent oratory skills in local language is an added advantage.

How to Apply:
All candidates should send an updated CV including three professional referees and cover letter to the: Human Resources Manager, AMREF Uganda by e-mail to jobs.amrefuganda@amref.org .Emails should not exceed 2MB.

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

Deadline: Friday 12th November 2013

Project Manager Job Vacancy at AMREF in Kampala, Uganda

Job Title: Project Manager Clinical & Diagnostics

Organization: AMREF
Reports to: Deputy Country Director
Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About AMREF:
AMREF is the largest indigenous health development non-governmental organization based in Africa. Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health. AMREF is headquartered in Nairobi, and has programmes in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Southern Sudan, South Africa and West Africa. Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners. For more information visit our website www.amref.org

Job Summary:
The Project Manager will ensure implementation of the clinical & diagnostics programme in Uganda in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the Clinical and Diagnostics Programme Technical leadership at AMREF headquarters. He/she will also be required to take lead in the design, monitoring and evaluation, documentation of key findings, partnership formation and advocacy aspects of the project including specialist outreach services, reconstructive surgery, safe motherhood and urology projects, community-based disease surveillance and the laboratory external quality assessment scheme. The Project manager will manage project staff  to help him/her achieve the following job objectives.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

-Represent AMREF in key forums to ensure the AMREF clinical and Diagnostics Programme plays a major role in strengthening Uganda’s health system
-Manage partnerships and network with relevant stakeholders i.e. MoH, regional and district authorities and the technical leadership at headquarters.
-Periodically coordinate with MOH and development partners to promote access to specialised medical services in hard-to-reach areas.
-Advocate for better integration of obstetric fistula prevention and repair interventions into national safe motherhood activities.
-Lead the coordination and provision of surgical correction and rehabilitation of deformities such as cleft lip and palate
-Supervise and motivate staff under jurisdiction to optimise their performance
-Work hand in hand with the local authorities to promote linkages between levels of care and the formal health system including disease prevention, detection and response programmes.
-Develop and implement quality management and monitoring systems into health care services at all levels in partnership with the Ministry of Heath (MoH) and its partners
-Play a role in procuring timely and quality medical supplies for outreach services and other projects.
-Compile and submit reports when desired
-Participate in operational studies related to project monitoring and evaluation to ensure data is captured and analysed to inform project progress.
-Identify training needs for health workers and other project stakeholders and make deliberate efforts to address their capacity gaps
-Take lead in developing, testing and documenting pilot models, tools and approaches for health systems strengthening activities to promote better access to quality health care
-Conduct regular project and staff appraisals and incorporate recommendations into project work
-Perform other duties as assigned by superiors.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The applicant must possess a bachelor’s degree in medicine and surgery or a related field.
-Possession of a master’s degree in public heath or health services management.
-A minimum of three to five (5) years’ experience in clinical and diagnostic programs preferably in the NGO field.
-Conversant with the MOH reporting guidelines and use of national SMC services
-Computer literacy skills
-Experience in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and External Quality Assessment (EQA)
-Good understanding of best documentation practices and evidence in regards to project experiences to support program development and evidence-based advocacy.
-The applicant should possess extensive experience in local government health systems
-Excellent track record in managing finances in an NGO

How to Apply:
All candidates should send an updated CV including three professional referees and cover letter to the: Human Resources Manager, AMREF Uganda by e-mail to jobs.amrefuganda@amref.org .Emails should not exceed 2MB.

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

Deadline: Friday 12th November 2013

Jobs at Save the Children- Senior Officer Child Rights Governance

Job Title: Senior Officer Child Rights Governance

Organisation: Save the Children
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to:  The Area Manager, Central

About Save the Children:
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program presence in over 120 countries world over. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate lasting changes in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale. In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic areas of Child Protection, Child Right Governance, Education, Health, Nutrition, Livelihoods & Food Security and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts. Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern and Central regions of Uganda. Save the children boosts a staff capacity of over 200 in Uganda presently. We save children’s lives and fight for their rights to make them fulfill their potential. In 2012, we reached more than 100 million children around the world.

Job Summary:

The Senior Officer Child Rights Governance takes overall responsibility for the technical implementation of the local level CRG thematic programme in the region; and participates in national level activities including supporting synergy between and linking up local and national level activities. The Senior Officer may be called upon as and when necessary to support the emergency team in cases of humanitarian crisis.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences, social work and social administration, development studies, law, or any relevant field with specific experience or training on the Child Rights Governance and Child Rights Programming. Post Graduate training in Project Management and Community Development is an added advantage.
-A minimum of three years implementing programmes with strong linkage to the CRC, child rights governance and child rights programming preferably with International NGOs.
-Experience of working with local partners and District Local Government in Child Rights Governance, Health, Nutrition, Education, HIV/AIDS or Child Protection is an added advantage.
-Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.
-Possess the ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.
-Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.
-Computer literacy skills
-Excellent documentation skills are a must.
-Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.
-Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
-Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.
-Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
-Excellent time management and planning capacity.
-Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.

How to Apply:
All those desiring to work with this international NGO, Save the Children, should send their application letters with detailed CV indicating three professional referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors should be submitted to: The Director of Human Resources & Administration, Save the Children Plot 68/70, Kira Road P. O. Box 12018, Kampala, Uganda Or on email: uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org

NB: Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications that are submitted online.
Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity. We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself. We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. All successful applicants will therefore be required to complete a Police Check and must sign onto our Child Safeguarding Policy and organizational Code of Conduct.

Deadline: 6th December 2013

Jobs at Save the Children- Senior Officer Child Rights Governance

Job Title: Senior Officer Child Rights Governance

Organisation: Save the Children
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to:  The Area Manager, Central

About Save the Children:
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program presence in over 120 countries world over. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate lasting changes in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale. In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic areas of Child Protection, Child Right Governance, Education, Health, Nutrition, Livelihoods & Food Security and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts. Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern and Central regions of Uganda. Save the children boosts a staff capacity of over 200 in Uganda presently. We save children’s lives and fight for their rights to make them fulfill their potential. In 2012, we reached more than 100 million children around the world.

Job Summary:

The Senior Officer Child Rights Governance takes overall responsibility for the technical implementation of the local level CRG thematic programme in the region; and participates in national level activities including supporting synergy between and linking up local and national level activities. The Senior Officer may be called upon as and when necessary to support the emergency team in cases of humanitarian crisis.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences, social work and social administration, development studies, law, or any relevant field with specific experience or training on the Child Rights Governance and Child Rights Programming. Post Graduate training in Project Management and Community Development is an added advantage.
-A minimum of three years implementing programmes with strong linkage to the CRC, child rights governance and child rights programming preferably with International NGOs.
-Experience of working with local partners and District Local Government in Child Rights Governance, Health, Nutrition, Education, HIV/AIDS or Child Protection is an added advantage.
-Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.
-Possess the ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.
-Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.
-Computer literacy skills
-Excellent documentation skills are a must.
-Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.
-Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
-Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.
-Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
-Excellent time management and planning capacity.
-Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.

How to Apply:
All those desiring to work with this international NGO, Save the Children, should send their application letters with detailed CV indicating three professional referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors should be submitted to: The Director of Human Resources & Administration, Save the Children Plot 68/70, Kira Road P. O. Box 12018, Kampala, Uganda Or on email: uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org

NB: Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications that are submitted online.
Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity. We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself. We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. All successful applicants will therefore be required to complete a Police Check and must sign onto our Child Safeguarding Policy and organizational Code of Conduct.

Deadline: 6th December 2013

Jobs at Save the Children- Senior Officer Child Rights Governance

Job Title: Senior Officer Child Rights Governance

Organisation: Save the Children
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to:  The Area Manager, Central

About Save the Children:
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program presence in over 120 countries world over. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate lasting changes in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale. In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic areas of Child Protection, Child Right Governance, Education, Health, Nutrition, Livelihoods & Food Security and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts. Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern and Central regions of Uganda. Save the children boosts a staff capacity of over 200 in Uganda presently. We save children’s lives and fight for their rights to make them fulfill their potential. In 2012, we reached more than 100 million children around the world.

Job Summary:

The Senior Officer Child Rights Governance takes overall responsibility for the technical implementation of the local level CRG thematic programme in the region; and participates in national level activities including supporting synergy between and linking up local and national level activities. The Senior Officer may be called upon as and when necessary to support the emergency team in cases of humanitarian crisis.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences, social work and social administration, development studies, law, or any relevant field with specific experience or training on the Child Rights Governance and Child Rights Programming. Post Graduate training in Project Management and Community Development is an added advantage.
-A minimum of three years implementing programmes with strong linkage to the CRC, child rights governance and child rights programming preferably with International NGOs.
-Experience of working with local partners and District Local Government in Child Rights Governance, Health, Nutrition, Education, HIV/AIDS or Child Protection is an added advantage.
-Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.
-Possess the ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.
-Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.
-Computer literacy skills
-Excellent documentation skills are a must.
-Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.
-Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
-Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.
-Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
-Excellent time management and planning capacity.
-Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.

How to Apply:
All those desiring to work with this international NGO, Save the Children, should send their application letters with detailed CV indicating three professional referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors should be submitted to: The Director of Human Resources & Administration, Save the Children Plot 68/70, Kira Road P. O. Box 12018, Kampala, Uganda Or on email: uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org

NB: Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications that are submitted online.
Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity. We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself. We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. All successful applicants will therefore be required to complete a Police Check and must sign onto our Child Safeguarding Policy and organizational Code of Conduct.

Deadline: 6th December 2013

Jobs at SNV World in Kampala, Uganda-Deputy Country Controller

Job Title: Deputy Country Controller

Organization: SNV World
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About SNV:
SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation. Founded in the Netherlands nearly 50 years ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in 38 of the poorest countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors work with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organisations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development. By sharing our specialist expertise in Agriculture, Renewable Energy, and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene, we contribute to solving some of the leading problems facing the world today – helping to find local solutions to global challenges and sowing the seeds of lasting change. In the renewable energy sector, SNV aims to accelerate access to energy in mostly rural, off-grid areas with solutions varying from biogas and improved cooking stoves to solar PV for lighting.

Job Summary:

The Deputy Country Controller will provide support to the Country Controller and other members of the management team in the Financial Management and Administration of the Uganda Country Program.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Financial Management, Planning & Control:

-Ensuring compliance with internal and external procedures and guidelines concerning financial administration of projects
-Ensuring compliance with SNV corporate and generally accepted accounting policies and procedures
-Contributing to ongoing efficiency improvement in projects.
-Support budget holders in ensuring compliance to budget procedures and donor / corporate regulations
-Ensuring control, monitoring and execution of all financial related activities in country, including logistics, purchasing, and ICT within the country

2. Financial Accounting & Administration:

-Monitor, analyse and report on fund depletion on a regular basis
-Manage liquidity within the country and liaisons with SNV and donors regarding fund availability
-Ensure appropriate accounting at the country level
-Ensure that the organisation is compliant on its tax and legal requirements.
-Manage fixed assets, logistics, purchasing, and other finance-related activities
-Manage and periodically review insurance policies

3. Resource Mobilization:

-Coordinate risk assessments and contracts, formulate budgets, establish fees and manage the flow of funds for all business development initiatives
-Support the Review process of donor contracts before signing
-Provide reliable revenue forecasting in SNV systems
-Support project administrators with contract management.

4. Financial Reporting:

-Prepare appropriate financial reports to internal/external stakeholders on funds depletion
-Provide accurate and timely financial data to donors according to contract conditions
-Ensure proper financial and administrative closing of projects in line with the guidelines

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The applicant should hold a Masters degree in accounting, financial management or related fields;
-Professional accounting qualifications and membership to ICPAU /ACCA;
-Additional qualifications in information systems especially use of ERP.
-At least five years relevant work experience in a similar position;
-Fluency in written and spoken English;
-Computer literacy skills i.e. proficient with MS Word, Excel and financial applications.
-A self-motivated achiever with excellent leadership, teamwork, coaching, communication, analytical and organisational skills. .
-Strong work ethics, high level of confidentiality and Integrity

NB:  This position is open to Ugandan Nationals only.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should apply in writing and include an updated Curriculum Vita with a reliable telephone number and e-mail address and names and contacts of a minimum of 3 referees. Applications should be addressed to: SNV Netherlands Development Organisation, Kampala, Uganda and sent via email to pomach@snvworld.org For more information, please visit our website at www.snvworld.org. Evidence of third-party mediation will lead to automatic disqualification.

Deadline: 8th November, 2013

Careers at Raising Voices in Kampala, Uganda-Learning Coordinator

Job Title: Learning Coordinator

Organization: Raising Voices
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Raising Voices:

Raising Voices is based in Kampala, Uganda and works to prevent violence against women and children. We do this through three main program areas: practice, learning and influencing.

Job Summary:

The job holder will lead the Learning area of work which includes leadership and coordination of all monitoring and evaluation projects underway at Raising Voices.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

-Play a leading role in the development of the learning strategy for Raising Voices including documentation, monitoring and evaluation framework and plan.
-Oversee, support and coordinate all learning activities.
-Provide day-to-day support to Raising Voices staff and partners to implement the learning strategy.
-Manage the design, quality, development, and completion of all assessments, analytical reports, and evaluations.
-Develop strategies for improving the quality of monitoring and staff capacity to use results to strengthen programs.
-Produce quality publications, papers and reports.
-Liaise with donors and donor representatives around the monitoring and evaluation activities at Raising Voices.
-Maintain constructive and respectful relationships with all partners and stakeholders.
-Actively participate in all Raising Voices organizational processes.
-Represent Raising Voices in national, regional and international processes and events.
-Foster and sustain a positive, innovative, results-oriented work environment.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The applicant should possess at least 7 years relevant work experience with at least 3 years in management.
-Hold a post graduate degree desirable but relevant experience more important.
-Proficient understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and ability to analyze and synthesize data.
-Excellent writing skills.
-Good understanding and experience of donor reporting requirements including DFID.
-Experience working in the Global South (Africa preferred).
-Proven commitment to violence prevention and community mobilization.
-Persuasive public speaker and credible facilitator of learning processes.
-Experience in/familiarity with Raising Voices methodologies a plus.
-Ability and willingness to travel at least 20% of time away from Kampala.
-Excellent computer skills.

Salary Terms: Competitive and commensurate with skills and experience.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified applicants should send a thoughtful cover letter, a CV, and a one page writing sample that articulates your understanding of how documentation, monitoring and evaluation can strengthen programming and move the field of violence prevention forward to jobs@raisingvoices.org.

Deadline: 15th November 2013.

Note: No phone calls please. Do not send copies of transcripts/certificates

Job Vacancies at World Vision Uganda-Community Development & Child Sponsorship Facilitator

Job Title:Community Development & Child Sponsorship Facilitator (2 Vacancies)

Organisation: World Vision Uganda
Reports to:Programme Manager
Duty Station:Tororo and Oyam, Uganda

About WVU:
World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 40 districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”

Job Summary:
The  Community Development & Child Sponsorship Facilitator will offer technical support and coordination of sponsorship management/ operations in a Programme/ADP/ Cluster in a manner that meets child sponsorship standards and contributes to the wellbeing of children

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Programming/operations & Technical Support:

-Provide technical support and leadership in the implementation of partnership initiatives    such as STEP, Quickstep, and DI to the programme/ ADP and cluster team.
-Guide the programme/ cluster in implementing sponsorship operations and use of emerging information to influence short and long-term programmatic interventions on wellbeing of children.
-Support sponsorship quality improvements by regularly consolidating and reporting programme/cluster (ADPs) sponsorship performance at the cluster level, informing team and management on performance.
-Guide and monitor child monitoring and discuss with the programme/ cluster team child monitoring data necessary for informing  short and long term interventions children’s wellbeing.
-Provide technical support in the development, implementation and monitoring of Sponsorship operations and management in the programme/ cluster.
-Facilitate capacity building among all programme/ cluster and sponsorship staff with a special emphasis on developing and implementing effective sponsorship management, monitoring and reporting system.
-Support development of sponsorship monitoring and reporting mechanisms at programme/ cluster level.
-Contribute to organisational learning by supporting the documentation of critical lessons learned.

2. Management of Service Operations Indicators:

-Monitor and lead the programme/ cluster team to meet all the sponsorship KPI requirements in a timely, efficient and effective manner.
-Storage of child data/information and SO communications (queries, GN, mails, child monitoring information in both hard and soft/ SD systems.
-Analyse variance reports, Child Status Reports, Project reports and guide the programme/ cluster team in utilising information for effective and efficient sponsorship operations.
-Follow-up and ensure the to-do list items resolved critical management actions are performed.
-Coordinate periodic mailings like APR and Christmas Cards by ensuring systems are set during these periods and performance standards met.

3. Budget RC management in line with NO and Partnership Sponsorship Standards:

-Guide the programme/ cluster team in drawing and implementing RC monitoring plan.
-Guide in carrying out and documenting RC Census and enter child monitoring data in the systems and share it with the NO.
-Provide child status information from monitoring to the programme/ cluster/ ADP team for planning purposes.

4. Communication and Sponsor Relations in the Cluster:

-Coordinate communication between sponsors and RC in the programme/ cluster
-Communicate with Support Office in compliance with various sponsorship standards.
-Develop, monitor, and implement the established checks and controls for sponsor information in line with the child sponsorship standards.
-Ensure sponsor visits are well coordinated and managed according to protocol and expected standards.

5. Child Protection and Wellbeing:

-Monitor the wellbeing and child abuse cases and report any accordance in line with child protection policy and guidelines.
-Work with local leaders to protection children from child violations and abuses on child protection.
-Sensitization of children including all RC on child protection.
-Sensitize children, guardians/parents and other stakeholders about children’s rights and responsibilities with a view to identify child violations.
-Report cases of child abuse in the programme area.
-Report cases of child incidents for follow up.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The applicant should hold a  degree in Database Systems, Information Systems or Information Technology or equivalent
-Critical thinking/questioning, self drive and innovative
-Proven IT knowledge, skill and experience in database management for 2 years or more
-A team player and team builder.
-Ability to give attention to details.
-Knowledge and/or willingness to abide by the WV child protection policy.
-Ability and willingness to work for longer hours, when the situation so demands.
-Must have good interpersonal communication skills and ability to work under minimum supervision
-Mature Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates must send their applications with complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to: wvujobs@wvi.org.  Please address the application to the People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and do indicate the post title in the email subject line.
NB: Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Deadline: 1st November, 2013.

Renewable Energy Advisor Vacancy at SNV World in Kampala, Uganda

Job Title: Renewable Energy Advisor

Organization: SNV World
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About SNV:
SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation. Founded in the Netherlands nearly 50 years ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in 38 of the poorest countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors work with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organisations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development. By sharing our specialist expertise in Agriculture, Renewable Energy, and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene, we contribute to solving some of the leading problems facing the world today – helping to find local solutions to global challenges and sowing the seeds of lasting change. In the renewable energy sector, SNV aims to accelerate access to energy in mostly rural, off-grid areas with solutions varying from biogas and improved cooking stoves to solar PV for lighting.

Job Summary:
SNV Uganda has been working in the Renewable Energy Sector for the last 4 years, providing technical support to the Uganda Domestic Biogas Programme. We are now expanding our work to solar and improved cooking stoves under the Integrated Renewable Energy Services (IRES) project to be implemented in Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania and Ethiopia. This 2 year project aims to design, develop and validate innovative Improved Cooking Solutions (ICS) and pico-solar PV business models and distribution channels based on market intelligence assessments in the four countries. The project will include Inclusive Business development with major companies, aimed at tangible impact at scale. SNV Uganda is recruiting a Renewable Energy Advisor to support the Renewable Energy team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

-Project management: Oversee the implementation of the 3 RE projects; Leading and coaching a team of SNV advisors and local capacity builders; as well as project financial management and reporting to donors.
-Advisory services: Provide technical support to service providers in; market intelligence, last mile distribution channels, inclusive business models, access to finance, developing carbon revenue components and support advocacy initiatives aimed at creating an enabling legal and policy environment.
-Business development: design competitive project proposals and develop new partnerships.
-Knowledge development: Contribute to knowledge development at national and international level.
-External representation: represent SNV in meetings with government, public and private investors and other (inter)national development partners.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The applicant should hold a Masters degree’ or equivalent in relevant field.
-At least 10 years work experience in Renewable energy and related fields, of which 5 at a senior level in a diverse and complex international environment.
-At least three years’ experience in micro and medium size enterprise development.
-Proven experience with project planning, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and financial management.
-Proven experience with business development, programme design, proposal writing, international donor and private investor relationship management
-Proven experience in capacity building, facilitation of multi-stakeholder processes, change processes and gender mainstreaming.
-A self-motivated achiever with excellent leadership, teamwork, coaching, communication, networking and organisational skills.
-Out of the box thinker for innovative business ideas.
-Proficiency  in MS word & excel at advanced level.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should apply by sending: a motivation letter; an updated Curriculum Vitae, Names and contact details of three professional referees, Concrete examples of proven experiences as indicated above will be an added value. Applications should be sent via email to pomach@snvworld.org. For more information, please visit our website at www.snvworld.org. Evidence of third-party mediation will lead to automatic disqualification.

Deadline: 8th November, 2013

Careers at World Vision Uganda-Agriculture Officer in Kotido Uganda

Job Title:Agriculture Officer

Organisation: World Vision Uganda
Project:Second Northern Uganda Social Action Fund Project (NUSAF2)
Reports to:Project Coordinator
Duty Station:Kotido, Uganda

About WVU:
World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 40 districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”

Job Summary: The Agriculture Officer will provide technical support to field staff implementing NUSAF 2 projects in Abim and Kotido District in the areas of Agricultural Production and Sustainable Environmental Management. Work closely with the District Production and Environmental offices to ensure that projects designed by WV have been and are technically feasible for implementation including ensuring that the right types of inputs that are suitable for Karamoja region have been procured and delivered on timely manner.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

-Provide guidance during the process of project selection and drafting of project design documents and budgets.
-Ensure all agricultural production and sustainable environmental projects are feasible i.e. are technically sound, have right number of participants and inputs.
-Work closely with FAO, district production and forestry departments to ensure appropriate seeds, cuttings and seedlings are procured and delivered to projects sites on timely manner.
-Conduct training of staff on sustainable agriculture and environmental management practices in liaison with district production, forestry and environment departments.
-In liaison with the field teams and district technical staff, develop work norms and standards for implementation of all agricultural production and environmental management projects.
-Conduct regular field visit to sub-project sites to check implementation progress and conduct on-spot training of PTLs, CMs, PMCs and project participants.
-In liaison with the Field Teams prepare monthly and quarterly progress reports which reflect activities accomplished in the agricultural production and environmental management areas.
-Represent WV team in district food security and livelihood meetings and forums in Kotido and Abim Districts.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The applicant should hold a Bachelor degree in Agriculture or related
-Three or more years experience of relief and development work.
-Experience of assessment, planning and implementation of agricultural development programmes.
-Relevant teamwork experience and good interpersonal skills.
-Ability to work sensitively with people from a variety of social back­ground.
-Self motivated with excellent time management skills.
-Mature Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates must send their applications with complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to: wvujobs@wvi.org.  Please address the application to the People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and do indicate the post title in the email subject line.
NB: Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Deadline: 1st November, 2013.

East Africa Coordinator Vacancy at Young Peacebuilders Initiative in Kampala

Job title: East Africa Coordinator

Young Peacebuilders Initiative:

What YPI Does;
YPI develops collective impact initiatives nurturing peacebuilding passion and skill in large numbers of children/youth in contexts impacted by or at high risk of armed conflict and having very large child/youth populations. These partnerships also research the peacebuilding impact of their efforts. In this way YPI helps prevent and end cycles of violence. YPI began operation in 2012 and now has partnerships operating in Rwanda and Burundi.
YPI Objectives
GROWING YPI Working Partnerships in High-Risk Contexts: We will support local leaders and trained facilitators to expand and sustain working partnerships between religious groups, organizations, governments, departments of education and others to equip large numbers of children with peacebuilding passion and skills.
BUILDING A Toolbox of YPI Training Resources: Through these working partnerships we will develop a variety of peacebuilding and citizenship training tools for children of different ages.
EQUIPPING Local Universities to Measure and Increase Impact Through YPI Research: YPI aims to produce world-class longitudinal research verifying the effectiveness of child/youth peacebuilding in multiple high-risk contexts and promote research widely through a partnership of highly reputable academics and institutions.
EMPOWERING Others to Develop YP Working Partnerships in New Contexts: Documenting experiences and research to help others expand this transformative process in new contexts.
Breakthrough Partners Mission and Vision
YPI operates as part of Breakthrough Partners. Breakthrough Partners exists to maximize the power of collaborative leaders to bring impoverished communities to self-sustainability, who in turn lead other communities, thereby transforming entire societies and nations to the glory of God!

Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Job category: NGO/Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
Min. years of experience: 5 years
Required languages: English
Required IT skills: MS Office (in general)Strategic Management
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Salary level: To be discussed

Position Summary;

Supported by the YPI Director, the YPI East Africa Coordinator is responsible for managing, supporting and expanding YPI work in East Africa while maintaining the vision, mission, values and overall strategy of YPI. The YPI East Africa Coordinator is responsible for the timely advancement of YPI Africa objectives within budget, including, ensuring measurement of YPI Africa impact with the support of an international YPI Academic Advisory Team.

Position Objectives;

The YPI East Africa Coordinator will achieve the following objectives, and take on the following responsibilities, with support and guidance from the YPI Director.

1.Manage, strengthen, expand and build sustainability into YPI partnerships in Rwanda and Burundi.
2.Launch a YPI partnership in at least one new East African context within 24 months.
3.Focusing on building local YPI capacity, grow sustainable funding for expanding YPI Africa.

Responsibilities;

•Maintain regular written and oral reporting to YPI Director on key issues.

Explore New Contexts for YPI Partnerships;

•Discover who is doing what, where and with whom, related to engaging young peacebuilders.
•Identify key stakeholders from different sectors of society who believe in the YPI vision and will become champions to help make it a reality. Include NGO, FBO, CBO, religious, government and education leaders, and leaders at federal, state, and local levels.
•Able to communicate with a respected university about the need to develop a YPI Research Institute that will support YPI research and measure YPI success.

Support the Formation of New YPI Partnerships;

•Identify a small group of leaders who will gather a broader group of cross sector stakeholders and walk them through a YPI formation process.
•Help them clarify and commit to the YPI vision in their context.
•Help them identify obstacles to achieving that vision.
•Help them agree on opportunities to overcome obstacles and develop a strategy and prioritized action plan for achieving the YPI vision in their context.
•Help them develop a committed YPI leadership team.
•Help identify, resource and support a committed and qualified YPI Facilitator in each YPI context.

Strengthen, Expand and Build Sustainability into Operating YPI Partnerships

•Ensure leadership teams of each YPI in Africa put their prioritized strategy and plan into action with a process for continuous progression.
•Ensure each YPI in Africa develops mechanisms for consistent quality communication.
•Strengthen, coach and encourage each YPI leadership team in Africa by helping them identify and obtain what is necessary to achieve their YPI objectives.
•Help continually develop the skills of each YPI Facilitator in Africa.
•Help develop and manage YPI Research Institutes in each African context in partnership with the context’s YPI leadership team, and YPI Director and YPI Academic Advisor Team.
•Advise on child/youth peacebuilding projects, principles and practices that increase likelihood of success.

Grow Sustainable Funding For Expanding YPI Africa;

•Identify, cultivate relationships with, pursue and acquire funding from new donors to support YPI’s work in Africa.
•Nurture sustainability of each YPI in East Africa by helping direct them toward potential funding opportunities.
•Manage YPI East Africa grants and budgets, ensuring timely reporting and contract and donor guideline compliance.

Minimum Qualifications;

•Bachelors degree in related field
•Proven ability to build collaborative partnerships and negotiate multiple relationships with various partners
•Demonstrated budgeting, proposal writing, grants acquisition and management skills
•At least five (5) years of experience in peace-building, development and/or related fields, including democracy and governance issues such as civil society strengthening
•Dynamic entrepreneurial leader with creative problem-solving skills, particularly in challenging situations
•Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, as well as the ability to build and conduct effective professional working relationships at all levels, both internally and externally
•Demonstrated financial management and program administration experience
•Strong oral and written communications skills
•Cultural sensitivity and adaptability
•Experience working in conflict-affected contexts
•Some research experience, preferably designing and implementing qualitative social research with children

More Information;

On YPI: www.YoungPeacebuilders.net and www.facebook.com/youngpeacebuildersinitiative
On Dr McGill: www.breakthroughpartners.org/who-we-are/leadership/michael-mcgill.aspx
On the YPI exploration, formation and operation process:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IE5cYlGuBRRy-8i3SMjHNM00yrrWpDFv4sVN...

How to apply:
Send CVs and application letters to stationsconsulting@gmail.com

Closing date: November 7, 2013 - 5pm

Programme Officer Job Vacancy at National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU)

Job Title: Programme Officer

Employer: National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Job Description

The National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU) is an umbrella organization for all disability categories in Uganda. NUDIPU is implementing a project code named “WE CAN MANAGE” PWDs’ Savings and Credit Project targeting Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and their Caretakers. NUDIPU is seeking to recruit one (1) dynamic and visionary person to the position of Programme Assistant to spearhead the project in Manafwa district.

The Programme Assistant shall be based at Manafwa and will be responsible for the direct implementation of the project. He/she will be reporting to the Programme Officer who will supervise him/her in collaboration with the respective District Union Chairperson.

Specific requirements/competences:

•Familiarity with lobbying, advocacy, partnership building and gender mainstreaming approaches.

•Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of basic Microsoft packages.

•Ability to support the Project to reach out to the target group to access secure savings and loans in accordance with laid procedures.

•Proven ability to develop, motivate and lead WCM groups to self-reliance through provision of quality and timely technical guidance and support.

•Practical experience in project related work and use of facts based implementation strategies, monitoring and evaluation.

•Knowledge in use of publicity, promotional and information dissemination mechanisms.

•Familiarity with resource mobilization strategies and skills in resource utilization in accordance with the planned activities and accepted procedures.

•Ability to communicate (oral and written) effectively for a variety of audience: staff, donors, government and other partners including community members.

•Ability to build the capacity of others. Competence to provide technical assistance to counterparts as well as designing and conducting training programs including allocation of operational zones/areas to subordinates.

•Good reporting skills and ability to share the reports with the relevant stakeholders as well as maintaining an updated record keeping system.

•Good networking and advocacy skills to promote the Project activities and NUDIPU activities effectively.

Qualifications required:

•A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Development studies, Adult Education, Community Development, Community Psychology, Economics, Education or any other related disciplines. Experience in working with disability based organisations and/or rural communities as well as knowledge of the local language will be of added advantage. Persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

How to Apply:
All interested candidates should submit their applications, copies of academic transcripts and detailed CV including day-time telephone contacts of at least 3 referees specifically addressed to the "Executive Director",EITHER by post to: NUDIPU, PO. Box 8567, Kampala. OR: Physically at; NUDIPU on Plot 530, Bukoto-Kisaasi Road, Tel: 0414 540179. Candidates should clearly mark the application envelopes by indicating the position applied for and district.

Application Deadline: 1st Nov  2013

Careers at VSO International-Graphic Design and Print Specialist

Job Title: Graphic Design and Print Specialist

Organization: VSO International
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About VSO:

Under Uganda’s National Development Plan (2010-2015), the Ministry of Education and Sports (MOES) strives to improve the quality of education. VSO is working with the MOES as it seeks to increase literacy and health seeking behaviour. The Graphic design and print specialist will support the overall programme as the project team will be developing learning and reading materials requiring graphic design and printing. The placement will also entail building the capacity of the team working at the printing centre to use and maintain equipment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

-The volunteer will be based at the National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) and will support the overall project and team as they generate materials for use in education settings. This will involve:
-Assisting with the establishment of a printing centre at the National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) to support the development and production of reading and instruction materials for early grade teaching
-Supporting the design of early grade reading and instructional materials
-Building the capacity of NCDC to use, maintain and work efficiently with printing equipment
-Participating in project review meetings
-Participating in project monitoring and evaluation.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The candidate should possess a Degree or Diploma in ICT with specific skills in graphic design, printing, systems networking, trouble shooting and ideally some ability in equipment maintenance;
-Good experience of printing materials in bulk or for commercial purposes;
-Excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to work with minimal supervision;
-Strong ability to work in a team, with excellent communication skills.

Job Terms and Conditions:

You’ll be based in Kampala at the National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) part of the Ministry of Education and Sports. You’ll be required to use a motorcycle during this placement; full training is given by VSO. We’ll ask you to commit to at least 24 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll provide you with extensive training before your placement, and our financial package includes a local living allowance, return flights and accommodation. When you return to your home country, we'll support you to resettle.
Please use the following reference on your application:U0665/0002/0001

How to Apply:
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Director of Programmes Vacancy at Africa 2000 Network- Uganda

Job Title: Director of Programmes

Organization: Africa 2000 Network- Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Executive Director

About A2N:

The Africa 2000 Network Uganda is a local Non-Government Organization (NGO) registered with the National Board for Registration of Non-Government Organizations and duly registered with the Ministry of Justice as a Company Limited with Guarantee without share capital. A2N- Uganda has been operating as an NGO since 2002 and has a national mandate to reach out to small and medium farmers in rural and semi-urban areas of Uganda to improve farming practices, increase productivity and production at household level to foster food and nutritional security and organizing farmers for market oriented farming to boost household incomes.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

-Offer technical guidance to the field team leaders in planning, budgeting, monitoring, evaluation and reporting periodically and motivate them to deliver excellent results.
-Review progress reports, budgets and work plan from the regional offices, and prepare integrated and/or consolidated reports for timely submission to various stakeholders and partners.
-Participate in A2N-Uganda budgeting processes and Budget supervision.
-Receive and review M&E reports from the M&E Regional offices and put information together in management and impact reports to be shared internally and with other stakeholders.
-Travel widely in the operation areas to undertake quality and value for money assurance of regional projects.
-Monitor, evaluate and assess services delivery and staff performance periodically and recommend to management strategic measures to address the identified capacity needs of staff and effective services delivery requirements.
-Develop technical and organizational manuals, handbooks and other publications and guide staff (in regional and head offices) on their utilization and/or implementation.
-Represent A2N-uganda in assigned partner networks and stakeholder’ meetings, workshops and other for a whenever required.
-Explore funding and other opportunities and engage in resource mobilization, fundraising initiatives and project proposals development for the organization at all levels (National and Regional).
-Nurture lasting partnerships with donors, beneficiaries, central and local governments and other development actors and spearhead advocacy initiatives for A2N-Uganda and/or with other partners.
-Develop materials for A2N-uganda promotion, visibility and public relations.
-Any other tasks as shall be assigned by the Executive Director.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The candidates should hold a Masters Degree in any of the field related to his/her first degree in either agriculture or Agribusiness, Natural Resource Management, Development Studies, Management, Administration, Project Planning and Management
-Experience - In Public and Donor funded development projects management and accounting
-At least 5 years experience in NGO sector or related field in a senior management position.
-Proven management and leadership skills with ability to lead and ensure product of results.
-Sound and objective judgment and ability to plan and organize own work and others efficiently.
-Adequate understand of the Civil Society sector in Uganda and how they work
-Good listener, outgoing personality, friendly, open with high degree of integrity and self motivation.
-Good understanding of programming, project cycle management, strategic planning, advocacy, monitoring and evaluation.
-Excellent analytical, planning and organizational skills
-Work under pressure and deliver quality results.
-Fundraising skills and experience in negotiating funding for medium and large scale projects.
-Excellent report and proposal writing skills.
-Ability to coach, mentor and pass on skills to others
-Capacity to travel extensively within the country
-Good photography, video and other audio visual operation skills (an added advantage).
-Age: 30-45Years

How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications clearly marked “Application for the Position of Director of Programmes A2N-Uganda”

NB:
-Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
-Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
-Three professional referees are required. Independent referee checks will be carried out.
-An application letter including a detailed CV and copies of academic certificates and testimonials should be addressed to:

The Ag Executive Director
Africa 2000 Network-Uganda
Plot 70 Bukoto Street, Kamwokya
P. O. Box 21990, Kampala. Uganda                                                          

Deadline:  28th October 2013

Programme M & E Officer Vacancy at AMREF in Kampala, Uganda

Job Title: Programme M & E Officer

Organization: AMREF
Reports to: Country M & E Officer
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About AMREF:
AMREF is the largest indigenous health development non-governmental organization based in Africa. Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health. AMREF is headquartered in Nairobi, and has programmes in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Southern Sudan, South Africa and West Africa. Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners. For more information visit our website www.amref.org

Job Summary:
The Programme M&E Officer will be responsible for strengthening and improving monitoring and evaluation systems within the districts to ensure that the project implementation is in line with National Strategic Plans, Policies and Guidelines. He/She will coordinate and manage the M&E related Country interventions and personnel for SRH/
MCH projects in Uganda country Programs. He/She will also provide technical assistance to projects staff and partners in developing performance indicators and design data collection tools.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

-Initiate the development/review of key SRH/MCH M&E documents that include the M&E Plan, PMP and Implementation schedules among others.
-Offer support and review the project plans, agree on performance indicators, methods of information collection and storage, monitoring time frames and roles/ responsibilities for SRH/MCH Country Programs.
-Assess projects staff, local government staff, community Health Workers and VHTs’ capacity needs to appropriately use the activity report tools/forms and other performance related monitors for SRH/MCH projects in Uganda country programs.
-Take lead in database development and maintaining the projects information management system for the projects area and update the APD for all SRH/MCH country projects.
-Establish a Monitoring mechanism to provide timely feedback on projects progress at all levels and all times.
-Build capacity of projects staff and key implementing partners through on job training support

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The applicant should hold a Degree or training in Environmental health, bio-statistical analysis and data management.
-Professional training in M&E with at least four years experience in designing and implementing participatory M&E systems.
-Experience in operations research an added advantage.

How to Apply:
All candidates should send an updated CV including three professional referees and cover letter to the: Human Resources Manager, AMREF Uganda by e-mail to jobs.amrefuganda@amref.org .Emails should not exceed 2MB.

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

Deadline: Friday 18th October 2013