Country Director Jobs at Living Water International in Kampala

Job Title:Country Director

Location: Kampala, , Uganda
Category: Management


Job Description:
Living  Water  International  exists  to demonstrate  the love   of God  by helping communities  acquire desperately needed  clean  water  and to experience  living water

Job Requirements:
Responsibilities
•    Provide  Strategic  direction ; Implement  the Country  Strategy  according  to LWI  strategic  processes  and  operating  standards . Maintain  an annual  operating  plan against  which  all  program  activities  are measured  and ensure  alignment  to  LWI  regional  and global  strategy .
•    Develop  Funding  Initiatives ;  Promote the needs  of the  country  specific  funding requirements  and maintain  good   relationships  with  in-country   representatives  of funders . Establish collaborative relationships including with local churches to determine project needs.
•    Provide  Spiritual Leadership;  Ensure the office  has  high  quality  Christian  ethos  and operations  plan  that is appropriate  for the country context  . Model a high  standard of personal  Christian  leadership , ministry
•    Relationships/Networks;  Establish  collaborative   relationships  to facilitate  the efficient  operations  and the  implementation of effective  ministry  for  LWI.
Requirements
•    Bachelor’s  degree  in international  development  or  equivalent (advanced  degree is  preferred)
•    10  years  experience  in a  senior  management  position , demonstrated  ability  to deal decisively  with complex  situations .
•    Commitment to Children ethos of development is very important.
•    Proficiency in English and excellent presentation and writing skills.
•    Willing and able to travel  internally  and regionally  up to  35  per   cent of the  time  and have  no criminal  record .
How to apply
Suitably  qualified candidates  must  submit a cover  letter  and a CV  (no more than  5 pages )  with  details  of qualifications  and work  experience  including  3 traceable references . All  offers  of employment  are made  contingent  upon the  successful  completion  of all applicable  background  checks.
Applications  should be  submitted  to  Cheryl  Batwell  , HR
Business  Partiner  , Africa  via;
lwafricarecruitment@gmail.com
Deadline:  06 /09 /2013

Advocacy Specialist Jobs at Compassion International in Kampala

Job Title:Advocacy Specialist

Location: Kampala, , Uganda
Category: Management



Job Description:
Compassion  International  is an  evangelical  Christian  Child  Development  NGO  that for over sixty  years
Job Requirements:
Duties
•    Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is  a  consistent witness  for Jesus Christ , maintains  a courteous , Christ-like  attitude in dealing  with  people  within  and  outside  of Compassion’s  ministry  in prayer
•    Builds  and maintains  supportive  relationships and partnerships with  church  leaders.
•    Designs  and implements  a strategy  with national  church  leaders  and local  pastors  in  prospective  regions .
Abilities Required
•    University degree  in Management /Leadership  or  Child  Development .
•    Demonstrates  strategic  planning  & management  capabilities  for calculated  and purposeful future endeavors .
•    Understands  global  mission  and child  ministry  movements , and is  able to  develop  and implement  strategic  plans  for preparing the ground for   future  ministry  growth/expansion.
•    Demonstrates ability  to build  relationships by  connecting  with others  and being  approachable
•    Possesses  interpersonal skills  such as  self awareness, self  management  and social  awareness .

How to apply
A  cover  letter , recommendation from  your previous  employer  if applicable  , detailed curriculum vitae, 3 professional  references  , reference letter  from your current  Pastor  , copies  of academic  qualification  documents .
Applications  should reach the  undersigned   latest by Friday .
Write to;
The  Sr.  Human  Resources  Specialist ,
Compassion  International  , P. O. Box  8936 Kampala-Uganda
Deadline: 30 /08 /2013

Grants Officer Jobs at The Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation –Uganda in Kampala

Job Title:Grants Officer

Location: Kampala, , Uganda
Category: Management

Job Description:
The Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation –Uganda   is headquartered at Mulago Hospital.

Job Requirements:
Role Definition
•Monitor  the  implementation  of Baylor  Uganda  sub grants  with particular  focus on the development  of a sound  financial and
•Grants management system that ensures timely disbursement of funds, full accountability  and value  for  money of sub grants.

Specifications
•    The  job  holder  should have  a Bachelor’s  degree  in Commerce, Accounting  or  Finance  with  Knowledge  of any  Finance  and  accounting  packages .
•    At  least  2 years  of experience  in managing  district  grants  programs/projects with a reputable  international  NGO, and direct experience  with  government  and  donor  representatives
•    Have  Key personal  competencies  in Team  and communication skills  ,
•    Must be  dynamic  Persuasive &  convincing  , self-motivated  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.  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 daytime telephone contact . You must have at least a credit 6 in MATH  and  ENGLISH. Knowledge of the local language is an added advantage . Only shortlisted candidates
Will be  contacted  for interviews.
The Human Resource Manager,
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation-Uganda
Block 5 Mulago Hospital, P. O. Box 72052, Clock Tower, Kampala
Deadline:  02 /09 /2013