Project Assistant Job Vacancies at Raising The Village in Uganda

 Job Title: Project Assistant Job Vacancies (4 Positions) At Raising The Village Full Time

JOB DETAILS:

Department/Group: Programs

Reporting to: Project Officer

Years of Experience: 2+ Years

Travel Required: Up to 90%

About Raising The Village

We are Raising The Village (RTV) – an international development organization and a registered charity – on a mission to end ultra-poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa. Raising

The Village is a fast-growing organization on an accelerated growth path. We have 120+ national staff in Uganda and a team of 8 people in North America working together to lift communities out of ultra-poverty in last-mile villages. We operate at the intersection of direct implementation and advanced data analytics to inform progress, decision-making, and impact. Our programs are focused on removing scarcity barriers, increasing and diversifying incomes, and ensuring sustained outcomes through 24-month partnership with last-mile villages and local governments. We work in the thematic areas of agriculture, WASH, Financial Inclusion through a gender transformative and community-driven development approach.

To date we have supported more than 665,000 people through our innovative holistic approach and are on track to expand to reaching one million people annually in the region by 2027.

We have achieved this tremendous growth with the support of our incredible partners from all around the globe who believe in our model and impact. Find out more about our programs and impact at: www.raisingthevillage.org.

Responsibilities:

Project Implementation

• Conduct project design review meetings with respective partner villages and provide feedback as required to update project designs and budgets prior to implementation;

• Coordinate and co-facilitate training activities including but not limited to financial literacy and behavior and mindset change, water and health sanitation, village savings and loans associations, agriculture, livestock care and management and health outreaches, etc.

• Responsible to implement RTV’s project methodologies with the purpose of increasing household income and reducing extreme poverty as per project designs;

• Develop and submit list of required goods and services for project implementation to the procurement and logistics officer;

• Responsible to verify goods/inputs prior to distribution;

• Conduct project follow-up and provide support and guidance to community groups and individual households to ensure project compliance and continuation;

• Identify potential risks and issues and provide mitigation measures and recommendations for improvements;

• Conduct regular meetings with leadership and community members on performance, participation, and perceptions of RTV based projects.

Reporting and Administration:

• Develop and manage workplans;

• Complete field reporting on a weekly basis and provide support with information sharing for donor reporting and proposal writing as might be required;

• Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings as well as cluster team meetings to highlight issues and success and outline next steps;

• Complete weekly financial request, submissions and accountabilities to the Senior Project Officer;

• Take photographs and share for data repository.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Providing feedback and recommendations to the Project Officer and Senior Project Officer, and the program team to improve RTV’s way of work;

• Provide suggestions to management on potential activities that need to be redone, reviewed or introduced to ensure sustainability of RTV projects, methodologies and improvement in the lives of community members.

Note: Other requirements as might be required by their direct supervisor and/or management.

Required Qualifications:

Technical and Administrative Skills:

• Strong training &facilitation skills;

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written English;

• Fluent in local languages where RTV works;

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs i.e. Word and Excel

• Understanding of Community Based Development Principles

• Organizes work effectively while remaining aware of changing priorities and deadlines;

• Able to work independently to accomplish tasks, but also as part of a team to achieve mutual goals and objectives;

• Able to think outside of the box to provide plausible solutions to issues and challenges;

• Strong work ethic, flexible, and able to build relationships with various stakeholders most notably colleagues, and community members;

• Able to keep a positive attitude in a fast-paced and challenging environment;

• Energetic and physically able to hike high terrain;

• Able to travel approximately 90% of time;

• Ability to ride a motorbike would be a strong advantage.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Social Work, Humanities, Community Development, or related field of study

• Minimum of two (2) year of relevant work experience at the village level

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified? Use the link below to apply;

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeq-dzsBCSwe7tspXo209qG9kJRL5WZVg-gP-86T7gtBZ_Afw/viewform?pli=1

Project Manager Jobs in Uganda at Amref Health Africa

Job Title: Project Manager

Employer: Amref Health Africa

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 27 Jan 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that Amref Health Africa's projects in the districts of operation have a clear strategy and operational guidelines that are aligned to Uganda Country programme;
• Coordinate the development and implementation of high quality projects that are consistent with Amref Health Africa's core mission, values and principles;
• Spend time in the field to ensure that the assigned portfolio of work is integrated within the districts and within the country programme and that project experiences are consistently documented, widely shared and utilized for evidence-based advocacy at the local and national level;
• Improve the visibility/credibility of Amref Health Africa in the districts of operation, among communities, donors and government structures and to ensure prudent management of and quality reporting on activities and budgets;
• Liaise and network with relevant Amref Health Africa partners and collaborators to improve Amref Health Africa's visibility, coordination of activities and promotion of shared advocacy agenda;
• Represent Amref Health Africa at fora at local level that are relevant to the Foundation's work at the local level and provide relevant feed to and from relevant partners;
• Organize and participate in steering committee meetings and other relevant for a Quality Assurance — Continuous quality improvement on the project; and
• Contribute to development of concept papers and proposals. Accountability & Human Resource Management Manage the usage of all resource savailable to the assigned that complies with the policies.
Monitoring and evaluation
• Manage the planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting activities of the various projects in the district;
• Contribute to the change management and strategic growth of the Uganda country programme by keeping the Country Director informed of developments and issues of interest to Amref Health Africa;
• Collect and analyze data to facilitate quality planning and the development of indicators to measure project impact; and
• Establish and maintain regular systems of project monitoring and evaluation in close collaboration with projects' staff and other relevant stakeholders.
Capacity and team building of professional growth;
• Supervise all staff at the field stations of Operation
• Mentorship and coaching of staff.
Reporting Ensureprudent management of and quality reporting on activities and budges.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• A degree in Social Sciences, Health, related field. Post graduate training in Public this desirable; and
• Additional training TB Malaria and HIV AIDS are desirable.
• At least 5 years' experience in HIVAIDS and Reproductive Health, preferably in an NGO environment; and
• Experience in managing community health development
• Health strategy development, resource e mobilization and proposal writing; Interpersonal and
• Strong team leader and player;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent networking and organizational skills;
• Strong project and people management skills;
• Willingness and ability to work in Luwero on full-time basis and to travel to all projects areas fora minimum of 75% of his/ her time; • Excellent listening skills combined with an eye for details and the ability to see the bigger picture;
• A clear thinker with strong conceptual and analytical skills and the capacity to weigh options and to make informed strategic choices;
• A personal commitment to Amref Health Africa's values;
• A high degree of integrity and credible work ethics; and
• Result-oriented and able to balance conflicting priorities and to produce high quality results under tight deadlines.

How to Apply:

Please send an updated CV including three work related referees and cover letter addressed to the Human Resources Manager, Amref Health Africa in Uganda through jobs.amrefugandae  arring. Emails should not exceed 2MB. The closing date for submitting applications is Tuesday January 27, 2015 at 5 pm. Those who earlier applied for the position of Deputy Country Director may not need to re-apply. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Qualified Women are highly encouraged to apply

Project Manager at Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation-Uganda

Job Title: Project Manager

Employer: Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation-Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 24th Jan 2015

Job Description:

Role:
Develop and monitor the implementation of M&E management systems and guidelines for measuring and tracking project performance and impact, and promote the utilization of data for evidence-based programming and intervention at organizational, district and health facility levels in alignment with the project goals, objectives and M&E departmental mission.

Job specifications:

• A Masters in Demograph or Social Science or its equivalent with proven training in Monitoring and Evaluation preferably at post graduate diploma level.
• At least 3 years of experience in Log Frame Approach and other strategic planning approaches in planning, monitoring and evaluation; application of participatory, qualitative and quantitative M&E methods, with a reputable international NGO, and direct experience with local government and donor representatives
• Have key personal competencies in team work and communication skills, networking and partnership skills.
• Must be dynamic, persuasive and convincing, selfmotivated and able to demonstrate high initiative.

How to Apply:

If you have the relevant qualifications and experience, please send your application to the address below not later than 4:00 p.m., Friday 23rd January 2015. Provide a detailed CV demonstrating possession of the job requirements, current position, names and addresses of three referees, copies of professional/Academic documents, email address, and day time telephone contact. You must have at atmost a credit 6 in Math and English.

Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation-Uganda
Mulago Hospital- Block 5 Mulago Hospital
P.O. Box 72052, Clock Tower, Kampala – Uganda
Tel: +256 -0417119100, Fax : +256 -0417119166,
Email: applications@baylor-Uganda.org

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

For more information, please contact on the email address below: THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER, BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE CHILDREN’S FOUNDATIONUGANDA, BLOCK 5 MULAGO HOSPITAL, P.O. BOX 72052 CLOCK TOWER, KAMPALA Tel: +256-417-119200/100 EMAIL: applications@baylor-Uganda.org

Careers in Uganda - Project Manager at Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA)

Job Title: Project Manager

Employer: Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 15th Jan 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the assigned project(s) to meet the project objectives within budget and allotted time frame.
• Provide strong leadership of the assigned project(s), working to ensure both short / long-term positive impacts and outcomes for the beneficiaries, local authorities (where applicable) and local staff.
• Actively facilitate regular staff meetings to ensure awareness of project objectives, and opportunity for feedback.
• Provide staff coaching and technical supervision to develop ownership / responsibility for activities.
• Develop and maintain appropriate, regular, transparent and supportive communication structures with the assigned HIJRA team, CPM and other relevant stakeholders with the objective of ensuring good cooperation and partnerships.
• Undertake and support in budgeting and planning as well as procurement activities, financial management, monitoring and technical and financial reporting in accordance with donors’ requirements and in line with the joint HIJRA strategy, in collaboration with partners and local stakeholders and in constant coordination with the Country Program Manager.
• Ensure the proper management of the start-up phase of the project and all subsequent stages, including logistical and procedural aspects;
• Technically support in various human resource functions such as resourcing, performance management, capacity building, leave management and welfare.
• Build and maintain relevant relationships and develop networks with the major governmental institutions, local authorities and other actors that play a key- role within the projects’ intervention areas.
• Ensure the development and maintenance of good relationships with partners, the local staff, donors, beneficiaries and local authorities;
• Observe the main internal management procedures, monitoring and evaluation in accordance with quality management system of HIJRA and UNHCR and other donors regulations and standards;
• Ensure compliance with all HIJRA policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in coordination meetings and other working groups or meetings as required, representing HIJRA and provide feedback to the staff and field on relevant issues.
• Ensuring periodic field reports are produced, edited and sent to partners as may be agreed upon.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The UNHCR Project Manager should hold a Bachelors’ degree and a post graduate in a relevant field.
• Three or more years of working experience in a relevant field.
• Possess the ability to speak more than one indigenous and foreign language would be desirable.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds; high degree of sensitivity toward others
• Good management, leadership and supervisory skills
• Possess the ability to understand and review both administrative & financial related issues
• Personal commitment and drive for results, and adaptability in the workplace;
• Very well organized and able to work under pressure
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills, in English
• Treat information with the confidentiality it deserves
• Ability to coordinate various projects

How to Apply:

All qualified Ugandan nationals are encouraged to send an application plus updated CV to: vacancies.ug@hijra.or.ke. Please clearly indicate the position tile in the subject line of the E-mail.

NB: Due to the urgent need to fill this position, short listing will be done as we receive applications. The earlier you apply the better!

Project Administrator Jobs at Medical Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI) in Uganda

Job Title: Project Administrator

Employer: Medical Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI) Uganda

Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda

Application Deadline: 1st Aug 2014

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Project Administration – to support both the implementation and on-going development of the UMIC:

• Oversee the allocation and management of the UMIC’s resources, e.g. Human resources, offices, computational facility and liaise with MRC and UVRI staff as appropriate (e.g. regarding accommodation, transportation etc.)
• Overseeing and coordinating the UMIC’s administrative and operations staff, dealing with staffing personnel issues
• Ensuring efficient and effective operation of all facilities, logistics and support services at the UMIC
• Manage budget(s) liaising with funding partners and the UMIC Steering Committee and producing reports as required.
• Develop, review and coordinate internal organisation and work arrangements to support and ensure the delivery of the project. Drive the agenda and organize the business of the UMIC Steering Committee and its sub-committees (Capacity Building & Research Training and Infrastructure Development) ensuring issues are discussed and decisions taken in a timely manner, taking all minutes and distributing them .
• Perform administrative and operational related decisions made by and directions from the UMIC Steering Committee and its sub-committees.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining awareness of external initiatives, considering their potential impact on the set up of the project and co-ordinating with external projects and funding partners
• Establish and manage relationships with relevant contractors and stakeholders, receive visitors and show them around the UMIC. Provide a point of contact for questions and feedback regarding the project and operations.
• Build and maintain strong working relationship with the MRC/UVRI and MRC central administration on behalf of the project. Provide high-level administrative support to the project.
• Work closely with leadership of the UMIC to ensure smooth and fair interaction between the different teams to ensure equitable utilisation of resources.
• Support the UMIC Steering Committee with future resource planning for UMIC.
• Assist with developing the UMIC in conjunction with the UMIC Steering Committee.
• Assisting projects/programmes with their administrative/logistical/resources planning for the UMIC.
• Ensure adherence at all times to the UMIC’s standing financial instructions and SOP’s.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly UMIC financial returns.
• Ensure data regarding petty cash, IT and electrical issues and spare parts are accurately complied and reported. Performing analytical review of the monthly expenditure to identify and investigate any significant variations from pre-determined monthly consumption.
• Overseeing management of the UMIC stores.
• Working closely with the UMIC Steering Committee and MRC/UVRI on staffing requirements at the UMIC.
• Responsible for planning and when appropriate conducting new employee orientation.
• Overseeing, and where appropriate, leading staff training initiatives at the UMIC.
• Ensuring fair allocation of space, resources, accommodation for different projects and programmes working at the UMIC.
• Overseeing management of the visitors and organisation of their work, travel and accommodation arrangements.
• Attend and take minutes of Admin leadership group meetings in Entebbe and UMIC Steering Committee meetings (either in-person or via teleconferencing).
• Undertake all work following the relevant safety rules and regulations as laid down in the MRC safety manual.

2. Communication - support:

• Actively communicate to the network of stakeholders [internal and external] associated with the Project; this will include using advanced communication skills together with regular use of presentation skills including the use of PowerPoint and Audio visual aid e.g. Video conferencing equipment.
• Responsible for active involvement and engagement of sponsors, key stakeholders and pan public sector agencies. Ensure collaborative working.
• Establish appropriate working links with senior stakeholders and manage the communication/administrative officers.
• In charge of interaction with individuals and groups.
• Ensure that processes exist for effective communication with staff, irrespective of working patterns, that staff involvement in decision making is positively encouraged and that staff are fully engaged in changes affecting them.
• The Project Administrator will be required to support the IT systems lead and Programme stakeholders in order to plan, execute and monitor the implementation of the project.

3. Supporting the UMIC leadership to manage change within short times frame:

• Highlight to the UMIC Steering Committee any decisions that need to be taken and that involve a number of complicated situations where pre-determined solutions are not necessarily available, and ensure solutions and decisions of the UMIC Steering Committee are implemented in a timely manner.
• Where appropriate, identify, develop and implement appropriate education, training and development programmes to support implementation and integration of the project to sustain long term success.
• Maintain an understanding of best practice nationally and internationally to support the strategic development of the project. Ensure that this is shared as appropriate.

4. Management of resources – manage all resources associated with the Programme (human, physical and financial):

• Scope and define technical staff requirements and oversee recruitment and training of new staff.
• Significantly contribute to the definition of requirements for new staff positions and drive the process forwards.
• Contribute to the definition of appropriate work structures and processes.
• Co-ordinate equipment specification, purchase, installation and testing.
• Ensure appropriate arrangements are in place for managing regulatory issues
• Manage budgets for science and infrastructure components of the project as defined by the UMIC Steering Committee.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject
• Possession of a Master’s degree in a relevant subject
• Extensive background in the Life Sciences coupled with the ability to quickly assimilate relevant scientific and technical details
• Past programme/Project Management qualification, e.g. PPM, MSP, Prince
• Possess the ability to communicate effectively to different organisations and audiences; including formal presentations e.g. Board Level
• Demonstrate an ability to provide, receive and record communications, electronically, orally and written
• Ability to overcome barriers associated with conveying complex technical information to a non-technical audience
• Ability to organise, plan and prioritise a diverse range of complex projects to meet
• statutory and other deadlines typically involving other disciplines/organisations
• Ability to work closely with a variety of stake holders and commercial suppliers form professional working relationships.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members and other staff
• Can demonstrate initiative, creativity, flexibility and a personal ethos of continuous improvement and problem solving
• Show an ability to gain and understand of other professionals ‘problem solving’ requirements
• Ability to focus, concentrate and accurately complete tasks within given timeframes while dealing with unscheduled interruptions e.g. changing priorities
• Ability to manage implementation of the projects and implementation across organisations
• Possess the ability to translate strategy into action
• Demonstrate additional specialist knowledge and expertise e.g. advanced presentation and facilitation skill, and a management qualification e.g. Cert. in Management
• Arrange meetings with appropriate attendees and direct the organisation of travel arrangements
• Possess the ability to keep the project on track from an administrative standpoint; reassess priorities appropriately and alter deadlines and work as appropriate
• Previous work experience required:
• Significant broad range of experience at senior administrative level evidenced by a broad portfolio of work across public or private sector
• Excellent track record of supporting significant projects that involve a wide variety of international stake-holders
• Prior experience of managing significant budgets
• Past experience of working with commercial suppliers and external agencies

How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications including copies of academic qualifications, curriculum vitae and names plus telephone contact details of three (3) referees should either be addressed to:
The Human Resources Manager,
MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS, Uganda Virus Research Institute,
P. O Box 49
Entebbe, Uganda
or send by email: recruitment@mrcuganda.org

NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews

Project Officer at ChildFund International in Agago District in Uganda

Job Title:Project Officer

About this job

For over seventy years globally, ChildFund provides help to deprived, excluded and vulnerable children to have the capacity to improve their lives and opportunity to become young adults, parents and leaders who bring lasting and positive change to their communities. We promote societies whose individuals and institutions participate in valuing, protecting and advancing the worth and rights of children. ChildFund Uganda, in partnership with AusAid and ChildFund Australia, is implementing a 3 years’ Household Economic Empowerment Project in four sub-counties in Kitgum and Agago Districts in Acholi Sub-region, Northern Uganda.
In order to serve our clients, ChildFund International, Uganda seeks to employ suitably qualified, self-motivated and hardworking candidates for the following position:
Job Title: Project Officer
Reports to: Regional Programme Manager – Northern Uganda
Duty Station: Agago District
Job Summary
To lead in the implementation of the Economic Empowerment
Project activities in Agago district and ensure quality project delivery
KEY RESULT AREAS:

1. Planning and Strategies.
2. Support to Local Partners and Area Programme
3. Representing ChildFund in relevant fora and seminars
4. Project Monitoring and Evaluation
5. Reporting.
6. Collaborating and Networking
7. Accountability and Budgetary Control
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES

• University degree in Agriculture, Developmental Studies, Social Administration, social sciences, Community Based Rehabilitation, Adult and Community Education or any other
related field.
• Additional training in Project Planning & Management, and Community Economic development is an added advantage
• A minimum of two (2) years post qualification experience in a similar position in a development organization.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with rural communities and engagement with Local partners including Local Governments
• Proven experience implementing Livelihoods and Economic strengthening projects with proven approaches such as VSL methodology, farming as a business, etc.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Demonstrable aptitude for teamwork.
• High level of interpersonal and Communication skills
• High level of people management skills.
• High level of integrity.
• Excellent reporting and representation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally.
• Ability to take fast decisions.
• A Strong work ethics and confidentiality
• Ability to ride a motorcycle and work in remote areas
 

 How to apply:

If you meet the above requirements and are interested, please submit your Applications including detailed Curriculum Vitae, academic and professional papers and names of 3 work related
Referees with their Email/ daytime telephone contacts to:
The National Director
ChildFund International
P.O BOX 3342 KAMPALA
Email: hr@uganda.childfund.org
OR Hand delivers to ChildFund National Office located on Plot
71/72 Namirembe Road P.O. Box 3341, Kampala
NOTE: While we appreciate every response to this advert, only
short listed candidates will be contacted. ChildFund is an equal opportunity employer.
Application Deadline: 14th July, 2014

Political Programme Officer Job Vacancy at Danish Embassy in Kampala (DANIDA) in Uganda

Job Title: Programme Officer - Political

Employer: Danish Embassy in Kampala (DANIDA)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Deadline: 31st July 2014

Duties and Responsibilities:

•Significantly contribute to the Embassy's overall political analysis and reporting about the political development in Uganda and the wider region.
•Actively represent Denmark and pursue Danish interests in relevant dialogue fora with the Government of Uganda, other development partners and civil society.
•Offer Danish Embassy colleagues with strategic advice to facilitate  effective policy dialogue within their respective areas and participate in management of development programmes in the area of governance and human rights based approach.
•Active participation and contribution to overall donor coordination and harmonization.
•Contribute to the Embassy's external communication and public diplomacy.
•Responsible for the day-to-day programme administration; timely follow up on budgets, disbursement planning, financial reporting and audits.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

•The applicant should hold a good master's degree in a development related discipline (Political science, development economics, and public administration and management).
•At least eight years’ relevant post graduate professional experience from working in an international organization, government or with civil society.
•Broad working knowledge and interest in the area of Ugandan domestic politics, regional politics and security as well as development aid
•Past experience working with government institutions at senior level
•Significant experience working with development partners and civil society
•Past exposure and experience applying the principles of the Human Rights Based Approach.
•Prior experience from management of development programmes, incl. financial management, aid effectiveness donor coordination and harmonization
•Willingness and ability to work for the priorities and interests of the Danish Government
•Excellent analytical and writing skills
•Good operational and general day-to-day programme administration skills
•Well-developed communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing.
•Strong social skills, not least flexibility, responsibility and integrity
•Work independently but enjoys cooperating with others in a team structure
•Shows initiative and has the ability and stamina to achieve results
•Possesses the ability to handle complex situations under pressure

How to Apply:
If interested in working in the Danish Embassy in Kampala (Danida) in the above portfolio, please send your CV and cover letter with three work related references to this E-mail address:  kmtambrecruitment@um.dk. Please mark your application: " DK-Programme Officer." E-mails must not exceed 2 MB.

NB: While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

Sub-Grants Officer Job Vacancy at PATH in Kampala, Uganda

Job Title:  Sub-Grants Officer

Organisation: PATH
Project: United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Advocacy for Better Health
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About PATH:
PATH is an international organization that drives transformative innovation to save lives and improve health, especially among women and children. We accelerate innovation across five platforms—vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, devices, and system and service innovations—that harness our entrepreneurial insight, scientific and public health expertise, and passion for health equity. By mobilizing partners around the world, we take innovation to scale, working alongside countries primarily in Africa and Asia to tackle their greatest health needs. Together, we deliver measurable results that disrupt the cycle of poor health. Learn more at www.path.org.

About USAID Project:
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has funded Advocacy for Better Health program in Uganda. The goal of this program is to contribute to improvements in the quality, availability and accessibility of health services by increasing citizens’ knowledge and voice, increasing community participation in health service delivery planning and improvements; and fostering cooperation among civil society actors on issues of common benefit in order to strengthen the sector over the long term. The key program objectives are to: Ensure that communities in selected districts can identify and articulate their needs and demand quality services; Ensure that the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) develop effective advocacy initiatives, and are able to represent the communities’ demands for better quality services; to build the technical and operational capacity of the CSOs to qualify them as potential direct recipients of future USAID funding.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

=Manage sub-granting mechanisms to ensure adherence to donor requirements related to eligibility for PATH partners, budget presentation, and other proposal requirements.
=Make sure that there is timely agreement/contract development/review/approval, both at the level of PATH and partners, ensuring adherence to both internal PATH and donor requirements.
=Guarantee that implementing partners comply with terms and conditions and procedures established in the contracting and granting documents
=Actively participate in any pre-award assessments.
=Intuitively review the sub-grant proposals, budgets and budget notes.
=Ensure that all grant and project reports are discussed with the team and passed to the donor within the required time schedule.
=Offer ongoing financial management capacity building to sub-grantees.
=Actively facilitate the disbursements of funds to sub-grantees in accordance with grant terms.
=Review and audit sub-grantees´ reports, ensure sub-grantees’ reporting timeliness.
=Review grantees’ expenditure to ensure that it is incurred in compliance with grant terms and USAID regulations.
=Maintain a detailed grant status schedule and organize grant files including all correspondences relating to grants.
=Work collaboratively with the finance team to design and manage a system to monitor financial and Grants management needs, and train and oversee relevant staff to use the system.
=Offer capacity building as needed to partners and subcontractors in budget      development, financial reporting and grants monitoring.
=Manage all aspects of agreement compliance issues including branding and marking, procurement, property administration, and grant amendment processes.
=Provide capacity building and prepare training and resource materials related to grant finance accountability that can be used by staff, sub-grantees and stakeholders.
=Quickly respond to queries in relation to grants management.
=Perform grant close-outs.
=Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=The candidate should possess a Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or other relevant field
=A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in grants management of large, donor-funded projects
=Past exposure and experience in capacity building of sub grantee organizations, experience in the appraisal of and evaluation of proposals and monitoring a grant portfolio;
=Demonstrated experience and skills in developing and managing budgets;
=Computer literacy skills i.e. proficient in relevant computer applications and databases; strong management, analytical, oral and written communication skills; and capacity building support;
=Excellent track record of successfully managing grants for donor-funded programs;
=Excellent management, representational, and communication skills, written and oral proficiency in English, and verbal communication skills in one or more local languages;
=Possess the ability to travel up to 40% of the time.
=The applicants must also be legally authorized to work in Uganda

How to Apply:
All applicants must have legal authorization to work in Uganda to be considered and confirm this in their cover letter. Application materials must be submitted in English. Please submit a cover letter with your resume describing your interest in this position and how you meet the requirements.  All suitably qualified candidates should visit the web link below for details on How to Apply and fill their profiles to express interest in the vacancy

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Jobs at AMREF in Gulu and Lamwo, Uganda-Project Assistant Fistula Repair Project (Mc Arthur Foundation)

Job Title: Project Assistant Fistula Repair Project (Mc Arthur Foundation)

Organization: AMREF
Funding Source: Mc Arthur Foundation
Reports to: Finance Manager
Duty Station: Gulu and Lamwo, Uganda
Ref: AMREF/UCO/794/2014

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.

Job Summary: The Project Assistant will assist the Project Officer in the project implementation, planning and documentation of the Project and following up on the specialist outreaches in activities related to prevention and obstetric fistula repairs in the designated areas of Uganda and in line with the AMREF Strategy.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

=Rigorously engaging the Districts and Hospitals at activity level during routine repairs of WF using outreach and static models.
=Facilitate linkages to rehabilitation programs and reintegration of repaired women into their societies.
=Work closely with the district teams, support VHTs to mobilize communities, identify and refer women with WF to repair facilities and camps.
=Technically support post-operative follow up of women by health workers in the districts.
=Support in organizing national and district level meetings for the project launch and start up activities with different stakeholders.
=Technically support in facilitating district teams and health facilities in preparation of annual operational plans
=Support in research, data collection, analysis and reporting including conducting quarterly monitoring visits to the project sites.
=Work with the district health teams to conduct advocacy and community sensitization activities within the project areas.
=Offer support in organizing support supervision visits by the project team and other partners.
=Assist in obtaining IRB and NCST clearance for studies.
=Support in running radio announcements/programs upcoming VVF repair camps.
=Support in collecting and compiling reports from the surgeons.
=Actively support in the development of the project work plans.
=Support in engaging MOH for clinical services, FTWG and other stakeholders to develop and follow up on action plans for fistula repairs.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=The ideal candidate must hold a Diploma in Nursing, Midwifery or Clinical Medicine or any related in-service trainings.
=Past experience in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and External Quality Assessment (EQA).
=Well versed in MOH reporting guidelines and national outreach service operations in Uganda.
=Extensive knowledge of local government health systems.
=Past exposure and experience and a good understanding of best practices documentation of project experiences to and evidence- based advocacy.
=Computer literacy skills
=Excellent track record in managing financial resources in an NGO setting.
=A minimum of five years’ experience in clinical programs and specialist outreach services.
=Three or more years’ working experience with an SRH/Maternal Health system or programme.
=Fluent in the local languages in the regions including Acholi, Luo etc will be an added advantage.
=Possess the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
=Highly flexible in handling work assignments and ability to perform under pressure.
=Commitment to quality and thoroughness.
=Integrity and confidentiality.
=Empathy.
=Commitment to quality and thoroughness.
=Non-judgmental approach in human relations.

How to Apply:
If you would like to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa, please quote reference number xxxx and send a copy of your updated CV, together with a cover note/application letter, which should include evidence of competence against key criteria, remuneration requirements and contact details of three recent work-related referees, addressed to the Country Director, AMREF Uganda by email 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 April 2014

Project Officer Fistula Repair Project (Mc Arthur Foundation) in Gulu and Lamwo, Uganda

Job Title: Project Officer Fistula Repair Project (Mc Arthur Foundation)

Organization: AMREF
Funding Source: Mc Arthur Foundation
Reports to: Senior Programme Officer
Duty Station: Gulu and Lamwo, Uganda
Ref: AMREF/UCO/793/2014

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.

Job Summary: The Project Officer Fistula Repair Project will steer the technical implementation planning and documentation of the Project following up on specialist outreach activities related to prevention and obstetric fistula repairs in the designated areas of Uganda and in line with the AMREF Strategy. The job holder will directly manage project staff as will be assigned.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

=Ensure effective implementation of the Project following up on the specialist outreaches in activities related to prevention and repair obstetric fistula.
=Promote stakeholders involvement in the development and operationalizaton of the project work plans.
=Play a leading role in the monitoring and evaluation of the project ensuring that all relevant data is captured and analyzed.
=Make certain partnership formation and advocacy aspects of the Fistula Repair Project/VVF.
=Guarantee that all facilities where AMREF has operational WF projects are well equipped and that the repair teams are qualified to do obstetric fistula repairs in line with the AMREF Strategy.
=Represent AMREF in key fora and relevant government and partner networks to ensure that the project plays a major role in the health system strengthening agenda in Uganda.
=Actively coordinate on a daily basis with the Ministry of Health and other Development partners in promoting access to specialized medical services in hard-to-reach settings.
=Advocate for integration of obstetric fistula prevention and repair interventions into national safe motherhood activities, thereby contributing to reduction in maternal morbidity, mortality and disability in Uganda.
=Follow up on the provision of surgical correction and rehabilitation for those with deformities, such as cleft lip and palate, in collaboration with surgical centers of excellence in the selected districts in Uganda.
=Work with national and local authorities to promote linkages between community levels of care and the formal health system, including disease prevention, detection and response programmes.
=Develop and implement systems of quality management of the project.
=Participate in the timely procurement of quality medical supplies for outreach services.
=Compile and submit timely activity reports for all projects.
=Participate in developing project concepts, proposals and budgets for the project.
=Actively participate in developing, testing and documenting pilot models, tools, and approaches for health systems strengthening activities to promote better access to quality health care.
=Identify training needs for health workers and other project stakeholders, developing and facilitating capacity building programmes, including refresher training at peripheral levels, to improve access to quality care.
=Participate in consultancies and evaluations relating to the project in designated areas.
=Participate in operational studies related to project implementation leading to standards of best practice.
=Participate in regular and periodic appraisals of projects and project staff and incorporating recommendations into project work.
=Actively engage MOH for clinical services, FTWG and other stakeholders to develop action plans for fistula repairs.
=Obtain IRB and NCST clearance for project studies together with the Communications team engage in running radio announcements/programs for upcoming VVF repair camps.
=Support in the development of find conducting operational research, disseminating and analyzing results, and publishing scientific papers.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=The applicant should possess a Bachelors' degree in Nursing, Midwifery or Clinical Medicine or any other related field
=A minimum of five years’ experience in clinical programs and specialist outreach services.
=Three years’ working experience with an SRH/Maternal Health system or programme.
=Extensive exposure and experience in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and External Quality Assessment (EQA).
=Highly proficient in MOH reporting guidelines and national outreach service operations in Uganda.
=Extensive knowledge of local government health systems.
=Significant exposure and experience and a good understanding of best practices documentation of project experiences to and evidence: based advocacy
=Computer literacy skills
=Excellent track record in managing financial resources in an NGO setting.
=Fluent in the local languages in the regions including Acholi, Luo etc will be an added advantage.
=Possess the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
=Flexible in handling work assignments and ability to perform under pressure.
=Commitment to quality and thoroughness.
=High degree of Integrity and confidentiality.

Empathy.
=Commitment to quality and thoroughness.
=Non-judgmental approach in human relations.

How to Apply:
If you would like to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa, please quote reference number xxxx and send a copy of your updated CV, together with a cover note/application letter, which should include evidence of competence against key criteria, remuneration requirements and contact details of three recent work-related referees, addressed to the Country Director, AMREF Uganda by email 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 April 2014

Jobs at Trocaire in Kampala, Uganda- Programme Officer

Job Title: Programme Officer

Organisation: Trocaire
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Trócaire:
Trócaire is an Irish development organisation that works through local partners to implement programmes in the organisation’s priority areas of Building Sustainable Livelihoods, Governance & Human Rights and Gender. Trócaire’s programmes in Uganda are managed by a small country team based in the office in Kampala with regular travel to Northern Uganda.

Job Summary: The Programme Officer must ensure that the project partners of the assigned part of the partner and programme portfolio deliver effective and efficient services to vulnerable children, in line with TdH Netherlands (TdH) strategy, policies and procedures.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

=Contribution to the development and implementation of country/ thematic annual and strategic plans
=In charge of the analysis of project proposals and project partners - context analysis, budgets, etc.
=Technically advise whether or not to give the proposal further consideration and discuss the analysis with the Country Manager in preparation for final decision making.
=Prepare the necessary documentation for approval of new and on-going partnerships and project proposals according to the TdH guidelines and formats.
=Technically support and monitor the programmes and project partners through regular communications and programme visits.
=Support the marketing communication department with information and materials for marketing and communication, e.g. for the newsletters.
=Ensure that all scheduled partner and project reports such as progress reports are delivered timely and that they are of good quality, analyse the received information and compile the necessary reports.
=Inform relevant persons/organisations/institutions on support given to project partners, project activities and expected results.
=Maintain the database and regularly update project documentation/ files for reference by all concerned.
=Work on and maintain a good working relationship with project partners.
=Enhance mutual understanding, cooperation and respect for respective responsibilities without compromising on supervisory responsibilities.
=Responsible for Capacity building of partners for assigned part of partner and programme portfolio.
=Perform any other functions, responsibilities or portfolio which may be assigned by the Trocaire management

Qualification, Skills and Experience:

=The applicant should possess a relevant bachelor’s degree
=At least three years of experience in a similar position in a similar organisation
=Extensive knowledge of development cooperation, sociology, child rights, health
=Extensive knowledge of and experience in project planning, project cycle management and logical framework
=Past experience with Child Rights based programming
=Extensive experience with financial management
=Prior working knowledge of the political, religious and social structures of the respective country/ region and the relevant languages
=Excellent writing skills in English, an additional language is an asset

How to Apply:
All suitable candidates should send your CV with an application letter with at least two professional references to Trocaire via E-mail to: east.africa@tdh.nl. Please include “Programme Officer” in the subject of your email application.

Deadline: 21st April, 2014

Jobs at World Vision Uganda- Project Officer Abim WASH and Agriculture Project

Job Title: Project Officer Abim WASH and Agriculture Project

Organisation: World Vision Uganda
Duty Station: Abim, 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 Project Officer for the WASH Project will offer technical support and co-ordination of project management/ operations in a manner that meets project set food security & WASH standards and contributes effectively to the wellbeing of children in line with World Vision Uganda’s mission.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

=Co-ordinate and supervise the distribution of improved and drought resistant varieties to two Sub-counties of Abim district and support establishment of Farmer Field Schools.
=Conduct accurate accountability of the seed varieties distributed to the wet and dry zones of district and offer decision-making support to the project in Abim
=Carry out Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM) in specific areas of seed utilization, crop agronomic performances as well as pest and disease incidences.
=Training and equipping selected model farmers in the entire districts of Karamoja with knowledge on sustainable agriculture and other agronomic commensurate with their agro-ecological set-up.
=Train and mentor farmers and farmer groups on value chain selection and analysis and principles of improved farming practices, applicable to the small pastoralist farmer’s holdings nature of Karamoja.
=Represent World Vision Uganda (WVU) at stakeholder meetings and fora such as the Food Security and Agricultural Livelihood meeting, WASH sectoral and working group meetings
=Oversee and monitor the technical aspects of drilling works ensuring quality implementation of water supply and sanitation projects in line with the standards addressing the particular response.
=Co-ordinate the Project’s agricultural extension staffs at sub-counties on matters that concern Project activities such as improved seed distribution, trainings of farmers and farmer groups on improved farming practices, increment of acreage under production by targeted farmers and farming groups.
=Supervise Community Development Assistants (CDAs) and Community Facilitators based at sub-county levels on value chain analysis of suitable projects for elevation of food security and nutritional status of local communities.
=Support the Project Manager in a number of project issues and implementation targets and often manage the project activities in the absence of the Project Management.
=Organize and liaise with partner agencies such as UN-FAO, UN-WFP, District Agricultural and Production departments, other NGOs and line government departments on matters pertaining to WASH, Food security and Livelihood interventions in Abim District.
=Work in collaboration with the district Water department district extension staffs mobilize communities to initiate CLTS/ PHAST approaches and conduct follow up in the identified villages.
=Gather/ collect WASH related information vital for project intervention
=Perform any other duties that may be assigned by Management.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=The Project Officer for the World Vision Project should hold a bachelor’s degree  of Science Degree in Food Security, Agriculture, Agribusiness Management, Agricultural Economics or Rural Development
=At least three (3) years or more experience in agricultural, rural development, extension, WASH, or agricultural related livelihoods. Previous experience with implementing agriculture or livelihood projects among communities recovering from war is an added advantage.
=Significant experience of community mobilization and facilitation.
=Relevant teamwork experience and good interpersonal skills. Ability to work sensitively with people from a variety of social backgrounds.
=Strong comprehension of WASH service delivery approaches like CLTS and PHAST
=Strong and evident working experience or Farmer Field School methodology
=Be a Self starter, resilient team player able to meet tight deadlines
=Excellent IT skills in packages like MS Office is desirable
=Possess the ability to work with minimal supervision
=All candidates must be mature and committed Christians, able to demonstrate an active involvement with their faith and also able to appreciate and 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: 7th March 2014

Jobs at World Vision Uganda-Community Development Facilitator

Job Title: Community Development Facilitator (Area Development Programme) - Several Career Opportunities

Organisation: World Vision Uganda (WVU)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to:  Programme Manager

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 Facilitator (Area Development Programme) will guide and facilitate programme development, monitoring and implementation in an Area Development Programme (ADP) in line with programme plans of World Vision Uganda.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Guide ADP Programme Planning and Development:
=Actively support and guide ADP scheduled assessments, evaluations, Transformation Development Indicator measurements and designs.
=Actively facilitate development of the Area Development Programme (ADP) design document and Annual Operations Plan/ Detailed Implementation Plan.
=Gather and analyze community perspectives, and prepare annual work plans and cash flows.
=Write concept papers and proposals for non-sponsorship fundraising.
=Monitoring of progress and achievements of programmes in the ADP.
=Monitoring and track progress of programme implementation.

2. Implementation of ADP programmes and interventions in line with approved designs and AOPs/ DIPs.

3. Mobilise and Organize communities to participate in and own programme interventions:
=Organize ADP level forum assess progress of implementation of planned activities.
=Monitor progress of programme/project interventions against plans within the ADP.
=Organize review, reflection and learning forums for ADP staff, community, local organizations and government.
=Documentation and sharing of programme learnings.

4. Build ADP level partnerships, networks and coalitions with civil society organizations and local government institutions:
=Facilitate networking with government institutions and other development partners within the ADP in planning and implementation of development programmes.
=Identify and nurture local partnerships with grassroots civil society organizations, Churches and sub county government.
=Support the growth of strong grassroots movements on specific advocacy issues.

5. Management of Sponsorship Performance:
=Actively support and facilitate sponsorship staff and sponsorship service operations in the ADP.
=Monitor performance of sponsorship performance in line with child sponsorship standards

6. Child Protection:
=Facilitate the operations and functioning of ADP child protection committee.
=Ensure adherence and compliance to the ADP child protection policy, guidelines and protocols.

7. Proper and efficient management and use of ADP finance and assets:
=Manage ADP financial and asset resources in line with policy guidelines.

8. Reporting:
=Produce timely and quality bi-annual and annual reports.
=Perform any other duties that may be assigned by Management.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=The Community Development Facilitator should ideally possess a University degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Education or any relevant field.
=A minimum of three years’ experience facilitating community development with direct experience in any of the key sectors of WVU programming (Education, Health, Food security and Child protection)
=Excellent writing and reporting skills
=Good networking and influencing skills
=Excellent track record of demonstrating high integrity, reliability and dependable
=Possess the ability to work with minimal supervision.
=All candidates must be mature and committed Christians, able to demonstrate an active involvement with their faith and also able to appreciate and 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: 7th March 2014

Project Coordinator at The Agency For Accelerated Regional Development (AFARD) in Nebbi Uganda

Job Title: Project Coordinator

Organisation: The Agency For Accelerated Regional Development (AFARD)
Funding Source:  KHN
Duty Station: Nebbi, Uganda
Reports to: Executive Director

About AFARD:
The Agency For Accelerated Regional Development (AFARD) is a non-governmental organization operating in Yumbe, Arua, and Moyo districts in West Nile, Uganda. AFARD envisions a “prosperous, healthy and informed people of West Nile.” With funding support from KNH, AFARD is implementing Payera Community Development Project that will transition into a 5-year Erussi Community Development Project (ECDP) with the goal: “People’s Institutions in Erussi/Ndhew Sub-Counties are economically, socially and politically empowered to protect the rights of children and ensure their basic needs are met.’’

Job Summary: The Project Coordinator will primarily be responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, learning and accounting for the effective management of ECDP using participatory, human/children’s rights-driven and results-based approaches.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

=Offers technical guidance in project planning and budgeting in line with ECDP plan, KHN and AFARD donor guidelines
=Actively participate in resource mobilization drives and campaigns.
=Oversee, monitor, mentor junior project staff and coordinates their performance appraisal and skills development.
=Mediates in conflict resolutions.
=Intuitively manage project resources including staff, finances and assets in accordance with AFARD’s financial and asset policy.
=Build collaborative relationships with other key stakeholders and authorities
=Promote linkages and learning among people’s institutions.
=Compiles periodic project operational plans, budgets, briefs and reports
=Monitor and evaluates implementation processes against set targets and recommend measures to achieve results in a cost effectiveness manner.
=Develop capacity building plans for staff and partners
=Documents and shares best practices with management and other stakeholders.
=Cooperates with other AFARD programme team and stakeholders.
=Takes lead in the advocacy for people’s institution development
=Work in close collaboration with the Executive Director to know latest donors developments and updates on the contractors and suppliers

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=The applicant should possess a bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies and / or Business Administration
=The Project Coordinator should have at least three years’ experience at a senior management level in project planning and management
=Possess the ability to work as a team
=The applicant should hold a valid driving license
=Excellent negotiation skills
=Good networking and relationship building skills
=Good report writing skills
=Excellent English communication skills.
=Knowledge of the local language (Alur) is desired.
=Ready to reside in the project area.

How to Apply:
All qualified candidates should send their applications with updated CVs, 1-page statement of achievements, copies of relevant academic documents, contacts of 2 referees, and day time phone numbers, by e-mail to afard@afard.net, hand delivery or post office addressed to The Executive Director, P.O. Box 80, Nebbi. Uganda.

Deadline: 14th March, 2014

Careers at Ministry of Health (MoH) in Kampala, Uganda-Coordinator HIV/AIDS Prevention

Job Title: Coordinator HIV/AIDS Prevention

Organisation: Ministry of Health (MoH)
Funding Source: United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Program Manager ACP

About CDC MoH Project:
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has received funds to support a five-year Cooperative Agreement; (CoAg) with the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Cooperative Agreement will support HIV prevention, care and treatment, policy development, strategic information and the current National Laboratory Strategic Plan. The MOH intends to use some of the resources under this assistance to support several technical positions in support of the AIDS Control Program (ACP), Central Public National-TB and Leprosy Program (NTLP) and other Cross-cutting Health Systems Strengthening efforts at MoH to execute the central function of policy formulation and monitoring implementation.

Job Summary:The Coordinator HIV/AIDS Prevention will take lead in the strategic direction in the development and implementation of the national interventions for prevention of HIV&AIDS for the CDC MoH Project.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

=Managing the development, review and ensuring compliance to policies, plans, strategies, guidelines and standards for HIV&AIDS prevention
=Providing technical assistance and leadership in business i and operational planning and budgeting for HIV&AIDS prevention activities
=Coordinating and providing technical support to a broad portfolio of implementing partners, districts and facilities that provide for HIV&AIDS prevention services.
=Promoting and enhancing Public Private Partnerships and j collaborative linkages between the local Governments, Non-government Organizations and communities,
=Providing technical support to research Initiatives for HIV&AIDS prevention
=Coordinating capacity building and development activities targeting districts, facilities, and other health workers at various levels.
=Monitoring and evaluation of program implementation.
=Managing staff performance and ensuring achievement of set targets
=Supervising the development of periodic reports and submission to relevant authorities

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=The Coordinator must possess an MBChB or BDS or BSc Nursing Degree or any other relevant Health related Degree from a recognized University or Institution.
=Possession of a Master’s Degree in Public Health or Health Promotion and Education or equivalent also required
=A minimum of six years’ working experience in managing HIV & AIDS programs at a national or regional or district level.
=Familiarity with the current national and global for HIV&AIDS policies and practices.
=Demonstrated leadership and supervision, team work, networking, communication & writing skills
=Computer literacy skills i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Internet
=Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning and understanding of the strategic direction of MoH and of PEPFAR programme

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are required to send their applications in triplicate on Public Service Form 3 (PSF 3) (Revised 2008), Download Here.  All complete applications should be delivered in person to the address below;
The Secretary
Health Service Commission,
Plot 1, Pilkington Road,
Workers House, Third Floor, Kampala, Uganda

Deadline:  26th February, 2014

Program Manager Vacancy at WellShare International in Arua, Uganda

Job Title: Program Manager

Organisation: WellShare International
Duty Station: Arua, Uganda
Project: Scaling up HIV/AIDS Prevention Services in Arua District under the Civil Society Fund

About Us:
WellShare International is an international U.S.-based non-governmental organization headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota whose mission is to improve the health of women, children and their communities around the world. WellShare International is currently recruiting staff for an anticipated Family Planning/HIV Integration Project in Arua District. WellShare is recruiting for the following position:

Job Summary:  The Program Manager will offer oversight of all WellShare programmatic, administrative, and financial operations in Arua District. Oversees a team of programmatic and  operations staff to ensure successful program implementation with appropriate inputs and outputs, and to reach intermediary and end-of-project goals as described

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

=Maintains financial responsibility for WellShare operations in Arua District, including budget monitoring, sub-grant management, and compliance.
=Takes lead of the planning and development of program activities among program staff, technical staff, and project partners.
=Acts as the technical and managerial lead of the project provides technical support and input to assure implementation of high quality M&E, BCC, Training, community mobilization, referral and coordination activities.
=Offers support to program staff, technical staff, and interns/volunteers in implementation of program activities as needed and appropriate; builds capacity for implementation where gaps exist at regional level.
=Supervises 5 direct-reports, participates in staff recruitment and performance appraisals, and serves as a supervisor, mentor and career development resource for staff/interns/volunteers.
=Supervises  project M&E efforts to accurately assess progress, to incorporate lessons learned effectively into programming, and to adjust and improve strategies as needed to reach and surpass project targets; supports district staff to execute high-quality M&E activities
=Ensures timely collection and collation and high-quality reporting of program achievements and data by Program staff and partners.
=Steers the development of annual and quarterly project work plans in country, including coordinating partner and stakeholder input;
=Develops district-level work plans to guide on the- ground implementation; monitors work plan progress to assure timely completion of activities and that project reach targets.
=Be responsible for drafting high quality programmatic, administrative and financial reports at the program level; submits project reports to senior management according to internal and external guidelines and deadlines; manages partner and sub-grantee reporting.
=Collaborates with district and donor representatives and technical staff in-district and with donor and MOH at national level (Kampala) as needed.
=Identifies areas for field staff professional development, and proactively creates opportunities for such growth within the workplace.
=Ensures that personnel files are maintained at the field office level and works with UgandaCountry Director to ensure HR policies and procedures are understood, followed and communicated to staff
=Creates a positive work environment that encourages communication, team-work and shared lessons learned; identifies and addresses problems with prompt resolution.
=Assures WellShare/Uganda remains in compliance at regional level with all donor contracts and Government of Uganda law.
=Maintains regular, open communications with line manager via email, phone (at minimum weekly calls), and face-to-face meetings. Acts as a member of the Country Management Team (CMT).
=Actively pursues in-country fundraising opportunities, including the cultivation of relationships with potential donors (monetary, in-kind) at district and regional level.
=Supports senior management to develop WellShare’s organizational capacity in-country.
=Demonstrates transparency and accountability in all areas of work.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The Program Manager must meet a level of qualification and exhibit a mix of skills and capabilities, including:
=At least four years’ experience coordinating HIV/AIDS prevention care and support, behavior change communication and/or reproductive health projects, preferably in West Nile Region.
=Possess a good masters’ degree in Public Health, Social/Community Development, or related field.
=Strong technical knowledge/experience in HIV/AIDS prevention and care and FP/RH; with Most At Risk Populations (MARPS) and/or youth preferred.
=Experience in training, institutional capacity building, partnering, and support to CBOs.
=Good understanding and experience in the application of best practices to community based health programs, preferably as related to community mobilization, sensitization, behavior change communication and local partner capacity building.
=Significant experience coordinating USAID and/or Civil Society Fund-funded projects at community level.
=Possess the ability to produce high-quality written documents, including reports to line
=managers, senior management, donors, partners, and project stakeholders.
=Prior experience budgeting and planning; applied knowledge of field-level accounting and budget monitoring.
=Significant experience coordinating programs with rigorous M&E requirements;
=Possess the ability to develop field-level M&E plans;
=Good understanding of key M&E concepts, tools, and best practices.
=Prior experience supervising diverse teams of 5 or more people.
=Demonstrated leadership skills;
=Possess the ability to motivate others and create a team environment.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates that desire to work in Wellshare International should send a cover letter, resume, salary history and desired salary expectations, and the names and contacts of 3 references by email (preferred) to: jobsug@wellshareinternational.org with the position name in the title of the email.

NB: Please do not send certificates. Failure to submit complete applications will result in disqualification. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.  This is a local-hire position open to Ugandan Nationals Only.

Deadline: 17th February, 2014.

Community and Social Mobilization Officer Jobs at RTI International in Kampala

Job Title: Community and Social Mobilization Officer

Organisation: RTI International
Project Name: USAID Uganda School Health and Reading Program
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Deputy Chief of Party

About RTI:
RTI International is recruiting for the USAID Uganda School Health and Reading Program, a five-year, USAID program that aims to improve early grade reading outcomes for children in primary grades and develop sustainable health education systems that support national HIV/AIDS prevention efforts.

Job Summary: The Community and Social Mobilization Officer will work with the districts in the designated areas to create and engage with programme activities, mobilize, motivate and encourage community leaders to influence their communities and help raise public awareness on the importance of early grade reading and health education with special focus on the learning in local languages in the relevant districts. S/he will support the implementation of training activities of the program in line with the stated goals and objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

=Develop and field-test social mobilization materials and provide feedback.
=Offer support and liaise with the local Language Boards to help the schools in the use of local language.
=Monitor social change and new social information relevant to the project.
=Develop a Community Profile and obtain data necessary
=Perform any other duties as assigned by the Deputy Chief of Party.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=The Community and Social Mobilization Officer should possess a  master’s degree with three years’ experience in education, development studies, or related field; or Bachelors with six years’ experience in a relevant field.
=Fluency in English and excellent writing skills and speaking fluency in at least one local language.
=Evidence of relevant project experiences
=Possess the ability to regularly and flexibly travel to districts and designated project Units.
=The applicant must possess a high degree of motivation.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates who desire to work for the RTI USAID Project should submit their updated CVs including three work related referees and cover letter to: The Human Resource Manager by e-mail to hrapplications@shrp.rti.org. Emails should not exceed 2MB.
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 19th February 2014

Project Officer Job Vacancy at Lutheran World Federation in Kampala

Job Title: Project Officer – Community Services

Organisation: Lutheran World Federation (LWF)
Project: South Sudan Emergency Response
Funding Source: Act Alliance and other Funding agencies
Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About LWF:
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Uganda Program is part of the Lutheran World Federation Department for World Service (LWF-DWS), an international humanitarian and development agency. LWF Uganda works to reduce people’s vulnerability, supporting them to realize their potential, to build on their assets, and to respond to their own problems and needs. LWF Uganda currently has five areas of operation in Pader, Kitgum, Rwamwanja, Koboko, Adjumani, Katakwi, Sembabule. Following the massive influx of refugees into the west Nile districts of Adjumani, Koboko and Arua

Job Summary: The Project Officer – Community Services will be primarily responsible for monitoring and supporting all community-based activities, including all stages of the mapping exercise and oversight and coordination of the Community Facilitators. The job holder will work closely with other unit staff to improve the proper operations and management of Community Services in the camp.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=The applicant must possess a good University Degree in human rights, social sciences, social work or related field;
=At least three years’ humanitarian experience in community services in a humanitarian setting;
=Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with local staff and other stakeholders
=Possess the ability to work under pressure, with minimal supervision, and in a culturally diverse team

How to Apply:
All candidates that so desire to work with the Lutheran World Federation in the aforementioned capacity should embark on delivering their applications with detailed CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3 referees, one of whom must be your supervisor in your current/former employment  to the address below:
The Administrator/Human Resource Manager, Lutheran World Federation, Plot 1401, Ggaba, Road next to Quality Hill P. O. Box 5827 Kampala, Uganda
For E-mail applications: Send motivation letter and curriculum vitae electronically to: recruitment@lwf.or.ug

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Deadline:February 17, 2014

Project Assistant Job Vacancy at International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Kampala, Uganda

Job Title: Project Assistant –Labour Migration

Organisation: International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Job Ref: VN 03/02/014
Reports to: Programme Coordinator

About IOM:
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), established in 1951, is the leading international intergovernmental organization dealing with migration.  Its objective is to ensure the orderly migration of persons in need of migration assistance throughout the world.

IOM Uganda has been registered and operational since 1988, when the field mission was established. Throughout the past 20 years, IOM Uganda has processed movements and facilitated information gathering and support towards refugees, internally displaced persons, demobilized child soldiers, trafficked women and other migrants and their specific needs, both on individual and large scale population movement. In addition to operational matters and research, IOM has an important role in enhancing and building national capacity in migration management.

Job Summary: The Project Assistant will support the labour migration unit in implementing three IOM projects entitled: “Contributing to Improved Labour Market Information through the UN Joint Programme on Population” , “Strengthening Labour Migration Management and Productivity in Uganda” and “Mainstreaming Migration into Development” which have the following major objectives, respectively;
To contribute to the design of better and more coherent labour policies that will address employment issues in Uganda, particularly those related to youth by developing a Labour Market Needs Assessment Report and a Labour Force Survey Report.
To enhance Ugandan socioeconomic development through strengthened labour migration policies, practices, productivity and protection in Uganda
To ensure that migration is mainstreamed into Uganda’s second National Development Plan

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

=Conduct administrative tasks and provide logistic secretarial support to the implementation of the three project’s activities in a timely manner.
=Make all necessary administrative arrangements and facilities for conducting workshops, training sessions, roundtables and meetings
=Draft correspondence and ensure follow-up
=Support the project officer in the recruitment of national consultants
=Assist the project officer in coordinating work of consultants and IOM staff to ensure that the project goals and objectives are reached
=Offer programming support in the monitoring and implementation of activities and take follow-up actions (consultants, logistic support, admin/finance, etc.).
=In consultation with the project officer, contribute to the preparation of interim and final reports (technical and administrative/ financial) and other reports on project activities by providing information, preparing tables and drafting selected sections.
=Perform any other duty within the incumbent’s capabilities as may be assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

=The Project Assistant for the United Nations IOM must have completed  a secondary school diploma in relevant field of study
=Possession of four of more years’ relevant experience working on labour issues in general
=Possess the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders
=Prior experience working with government on labour issues
=Good understanding of migration, particularly labour migration issues particularly within the East African context.
=Proficiency in Spoken and written English
=Knowledge of Ugandan local languages will be considered an advantage
=High degree of Accountability:
=Strong Client Orientation and Inclination:
=Continuous Learning:
=Creativity and Initiative:
=Excellent communication skills
=Good Leadership and Negotiation skills:
=Performance Management skills
=Planning and Organizing skills
=Excellent Professionalism
=High teamwork
=Technological Awareness
=Resource Mobilization

How to Apply:
All those interested in working with the United Nations’ International Organisation for Migration (IOM) should send a cover letter and CV with detailed relevant work experience to IOM HR department via E-mail to hruganda@iom.int clearly indicating the job reference number, VN 03/02/014.

Deadline: 24th February 2014.