Associate-Monitoring and Evaluation Director Job Vacancy at ABT Associates in Uganda

Job Title:Associate/Monitoring and Evaluation Director, Uganda

Abt Associates;
 -is a mission-driven, global leader in research and program implementation in the fields of health, social and environmental policy, and international development. Known for its rigorous approach to solving complex challenges, Abt Associates was ranked as one of the top 20 global research firms in 2012 and also named one of the top 40 international development innovators. The company has multiple offices in the U.S. and program offices in nearly 40 countries.
The International Health Division is committed to the improvement of health and healthcare delivery around the world. Serving both the public and private sectors, our efforts include health policy research and evaluation, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. Our impact is felt in policies that ensure healthcare access for women, children, and individuals with special needs, in strengthening health infrastructures, and HIV/AIDS solutions.
Minimum Qualifications:
MA/MBA (7 - 10) years of experience OR PhD (4 - 6) years of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Responsibilities:
Abt Associates is preparing the upcoming USAID-funded Private Health Support program in Uganda and seeks a Monitoring and Evaluation Director. The program will support the professional development of private health providers/private for profit (PHP/PFP) providers, selected private sector run company clinics, private health sector regulatory entities and commercial pharmaceuticals firms. To achieve this goal, it will focus on the expanded availability of health services by private service providers, increased affordability of private health services and products, and improved quality of private health sector facilities and services.
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Director, reporting directly to the Chief of Party, is the M&E Team Leader for an International Health Division project, and is responsible for creating systems to measure and document program process, output and impact data results by routinely and systematically collecting, analyzing and presenting program data for project staff, partners, and donors.
Specific responsibilities include:
Supporting daily oversight of the project research and M&E agenda by collecting and entering the data from current studies and pilot sites. Contributing to development of project indicators and reporting procedures. Collaborating with the other project members to plan, budget, schedule, and implement training activities for data collection and management in the pilot sites. Supporting the M&E team with drafting research analysis, M&E, and other project reports.
Skills Prerequisites:
Master's or Ph.D. in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, or other relevant field. 8 years of relevant professional experience in designing and implementing M&E activities and special studies for complex health systems strengthening and/or service delivery programs. Experience with M&E work in HIV/AIDS, malaria, family planning, and/or maternal, newborn and child health desired Demonstrated expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research methods; firm command of M&E issues with respect to improvements in service delivery. Demonstrable analytical skills to measure the health impact of the project's activities. Experience with capacity building. Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills, initiative, good judgment, and problem-solving abilities. Computer literacy (MS Word, Statistical Software) Experience working with the private health sector
How to apply:
Please apply online at: https://jobs-abtassociates.icims.com/jobs/7557/associate---monitoring-an..
Deadline:09 March 2013

Women Protection and Empowerment Coordinator Job Vacancy at International Rescue Committee in Uganda

Job Title:Women's Protection and Empowerment Coordinator-International Rescue Committee
Naguru, Kampala, Uganda
Scope of Work:
 The WPE Technical Coordinator is based in Kampala and travels regularly to the Acholi and Karamoja regions to support the WPE teams at field level. S/he is responsible for delivering high quality programs through strategy development, program design, implementation and evaluation of all GBV-related activities within IRC Uganda. S/he also provides technical advisory and writing support on business development opportunities. Primary duties will include strengthening the WPE sector and providing technical oversight of WPE programming across three regions of implementation; northern Uganda, Karamoja and Kampala. This position is part of the Senior Management team of IRC Uganda.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development of a WPE sector strategy that articulates the vision in line with the country strategy and lays out the 'master' program design.
Lead the design, drafting and implementation process of projects, including annual work plans, performance monitoring plans and log frames to inform ongoing implementation and new program design.
Provide ongoing technical advice, direct support and guidance to the WPE teams to effectively monitor implementation of program activities.
Ensure budget management by regularly monitoring expenditures and making adjustments as necessary.
Identify new funding opportunities and play a leadership role in developing high quality proposals and budgets that are consistent with the overall WPE country sector strategy for submission to donors. This includes close collaboration with the other IRC sectors including Health, Children and Youth - Protection and Development, Economic Recovery and Development as well as Governance and Peace Building to innovative and effective inclusion of WPE components in the integrated programs IRC delivers.
Assist in identifying and exploring opportunities for the professional development of program staff, including capacity building training, exchanges, formal performance reviews and ongoing coaching.
Liaise with donor representatives and national authorities in Uganda to keep them abreast of the project and developments. Minimum Requirements:
Post-graduate degree in social work, social sciences, public health, community health, or related field
At least three years experience working in the field of gender-based violence, protection, gender in Africa
Demonstrated experience in human resource management, capacity building and mentoring
Proven skills in program management including budget management, donor reporting and monitoring.
Program development experience including donor / governmental liaison and proposal writing preferred
Organized and detail-oriented with multi-tasking abilities with ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner
Excellent leadership and problem solving skills
Excellent communication skills in English, both oral and written; Acholi or Ngakarimojong an advantage.
Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time to northern Uganda and Karamoja Ugandan nationals are encouraged to apply. International allowances are not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Ugandan NGO Sector.
How to apply:
Send CV and cover letter clearly indicating the position applied for to: The Human Resource and Administration Manager, International Rescue Committee, P.O. Box 24672 Kampala; OR Email: UA-IRCJobs@Rescue.org or apply through the IRC website.
Deadline:22 January 2013.

Senior Treasurer Job Vacancy at Serere District Service Commission in Uganda

Job Title: Senior Treasurer -Serere District Service Commission.
Qualifications;
• Either; An Honors Bachelors Degree in either Commerce (Accounting option) or Business Administration (Accounting option ) or Business Studies
• (Accounting option) or Finance and Accounting plus a Post graduate
• Diploma in Financial Management or Business Administration from a recognized Institution.
Experience;
• At least 3 years of relevant working experience as Treasurer/Accountant or Finance Officer in public or a reputable organization.
Duties;
• Maintaining control of main and subsidiary accounts;
• Surpervising and controlling revenue collection and expenditure;
• Verifying financial documents and payments to avoid forgeries and fraud.
How to apply;
The Secretary ,
Serere District Service Commission.
P. O. Box 93 , Serere.
Deadline: 15th February 2013.