Job Title: Disaster Risk Reduction Officer
Employer: Australian Red Cross
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 12th Aug 2013
Help Uganda Red Cross develop monitoring and evaluation tools that can assess the impact of its
disaster risk reduction activities and identify areas for improvement.
As the frequency and impact of disasters such as landslides and flooding increase in Uganda, so does the demand on Uganda Red Cross’ disaster response operations.
To reduce vulnerability and build community resilience to disasters Uganda Red Cross implements a range of activities, from tree planting to promotion of energy saving technology to education. It is seeking the support of an Australian volunteer to develop a Disaster Risk Reduction strategy and gather documented evidence of how its activities have increased community resilience.
The volunteer will help to review existing documentation including program plans and strategies and develop recommendations for strengthening the disaster risk reduction program. They will provide technical support in the development of monitoring and evaluation tools to assess the impact of the program, document findings of good practice and share this with relevant stakeholders.
This is a volunteer assignment under the Australian Volunteers for International Development (AVID) program, an Australian Government, AusAID initiative. Airfares, living allowances, accommodation, insurance and other support is provided through the program.
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Sunday 11 August 2013
Principal Magistrate Grade 1 Jobs in Uganda at Judicial Service Commission
Job Title: Principal Magistrate Grade 1
Employer: Judicial Service Commission
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 19th August, 2013.
Department : Courts of Judicature
Reference : ADM/140/202/01
No. Of Vacancies : One (01)
Salary : Uganda Government
Scale: U2
Qualifications And Experience:
• Should have worked in the Courts of Judicature for at least 3 years as a Senior Magistrate or 6 years as a Magistrate Grade One.
Duties and Responsibility:
• Adjudicates Civil and Criminal cases under his/her jurisdiction.
• Writes and delivers judgments.
• Supervises staff directly under him/her.
• Any other duties assigned by the immediate Supervisor.
How to Apply:
Applications should be submitted, in triplicate,
to either JSC or PSF 3 and submitted to;
The Secretary,
Judicial Service Commission,
Farmers House,
P. O Box 7679,
Kampala
Applications should bear the title of the post applied for as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy.
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an LLB degree from a recognized
University/Institution plus a post graduate diploma in Legal practice from the Law Development Center, Kampala- Uganda or its equivalent.
Any relevant advanced/ post graduate qualification(s) will be of added advantage.
Applicants should attach their up to date Curriculum Vitae (CV) accompanied by 10 recent passport size photographs of their face and a copy of the latest written Declaration Form of Income, Assets and Liabilities to the Inspectorate of Government, IGG (where applicable).
Employer: Judicial Service Commission
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 19th August, 2013.
Department : Courts of Judicature
Reference : ADM/140/202/01
No. Of Vacancies : One (01)
Salary : Uganda Government
Scale: U2
Qualifications And Experience:
• Should have worked in the Courts of Judicature for at least 3 years as a Senior Magistrate or 6 years as a Magistrate Grade One.
Duties and Responsibility:
• Adjudicates Civil and Criminal cases under his/her jurisdiction.
• Writes and delivers judgments.
• Supervises staff directly under him/her.
• Any other duties assigned by the immediate Supervisor.
How to Apply:
Applications should be submitted, in triplicate,
to either JSC or PSF 3 and submitted to;
The Secretary,
Judicial Service Commission,
Farmers House,
P. O Box 7679,
Kampala
Applications should bear the title of the post applied for as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy.
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an LLB degree from a recognized
University/Institution plus a post graduate diploma in Legal practice from the Law Development Center, Kampala- Uganda or its equivalent.
Any relevant advanced/ post graduate qualification(s) will be of added advantage.
Applicants should attach their up to date Curriculum Vitae (CV) accompanied by 10 recent passport size photographs of their face and a copy of the latest written Declaration Form of Income, Assets and Liabilities to the Inspectorate of Government, IGG (where applicable).
Agriculture and Livelihoods Technical Advisor Jobs at Samaritan's Purse in Uganda
Job Title: Agriculture and Livelihoods Technical Advisor (1658)
Employer: Samaritan's Purse
Duty Station: Kampala ,Uganda
Application Deadline: 12th Aug 2013
The advisor will specifically focus on training and capacity building of SP Veterinary & Agricultural field staff in monitoring, reporting, and compliance with donor regulations.
This position will be based in Uganda, but will support our offices globally. Travel may be up to 30-40% of the time to support both field and disaster relief activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Support Vet/Agriculture/Livelihoods disaster relief efforts. Will include traveling to the field as necessary for temporary assigned field responsibility, project assessment, and consulting with field offices on specific technical issues.
• Stay current with global livestock, agriculture & livelihoods programming trends and regulation changes as it pertains to implementation in the field.
• Assist with visits to field projects and provide assessments/reports of current efforts. Work with field staff to integrate the spiritual aspects into each Vet/Agriculture intervention. Provide technical backstopping for vet/agriculture projects as needed. Consult with field offices on specific technical issues related to veterinary and agriculture programming, baseline surveys, monitoring and assessments.
• Build the capacity of vet/agriculture staff in the field.
• Write and/or review vet/agriculture portions of grant proposals. Work closely with Regional Directors (RDs), Country Directors (CDs) and Program Development Department (PDD) staff in project development. Actively pursue grant/funding opportunities in current fields and write and/or review vet/agriculture portions of grant proposals. Meet with regional and country donor communities, peer organizations and national partners to cultivate relationships at the technical level. At the country level, assist the CDs and country program managers in managing these relationships and training SP staff toward cooperation with vet/agriculture staff of other agencies.
• Drive Vet/Agriculture program tracking and standardization by developing quality control and monitoring systems for all vet/agriculture projects and write technical manuals. Develop and maintain database of vet/agriculture projects and statistics. Engage in sharing best practices (through providing training or resources) with staff while maintaining excellence in the Vet/Agriculture sector.
• Attend daily morning devotions and participate in prayer support for the ministry, its donors and volunteers.
• Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public.
• Assess, manage, and report critical physical, emotional, or spiritual concerns of supervised staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.
• Master's degree or higher in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, Animal Science, Agriculture or similar field.
• One year of college-level Biblical studies strongly preferred.
• 5-10 years related experience living and working in developing countries; demonstrated success in cross-cultural situations.
• Expert knowledge and skills in Veterinary and Agriculture/Livelihood technologies as well as experience and expertise in community relations, mobilization, and sector training.
• High level of both written and verbal communication skills is critical to supporting staff in the field; must be able to write and/or provide constructive feedback on grant proposals.
• Willingness to live and work in very basic conditions for up to several weeks at a time.
• The desire and ability to mentor Vet/Agriculture field staff; build their technical and program management capabilities as well as encourage them spiritually.
• Experience in the grant/award process, a working knowledge of donor agency requirements and a working knowledge of logical frameworks and standard indicators is a plus.
• Must be attentive to detail.
24 month contract with the potential for renewal.
This position can accommodate a family.
Mission Statement: Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Distinct Objectives: The work of Samaritan’s Purse is marked by five distinct objectives, grounded in Scripture and biblical principles: Proclaim the Gospel - Exalt Christ and share the Gospel while working in His Name around the world Serve with Excellence - Exceed the world’s standard while serving the purposes of God’s kingdom Respond with Compassionate Action - Expedite our response to needs as the Lord reveals opportunities to minister Demonstrate Biblical Integrity - Exhibit character and integrity personally, at home and work Walk in Bold Faith - Expect God to do the impossible-- “God Room”
Apply Now
Employer: Samaritan's Purse
Duty Station: Kampala ,Uganda
Application Deadline: 12th Aug 2013
The advisor will specifically focus on training and capacity building of SP Veterinary & Agricultural field staff in monitoring, reporting, and compliance with donor regulations.
This position will be based in Uganda, but will support our offices globally. Travel may be up to 30-40% of the time to support both field and disaster relief activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Support Vet/Agriculture/Livelihoods disaster relief efforts. Will include traveling to the field as necessary for temporary assigned field responsibility, project assessment, and consulting with field offices on specific technical issues.
• Stay current with global livestock, agriculture & livelihoods programming trends and regulation changes as it pertains to implementation in the field.
• Assist with visits to field projects and provide assessments/reports of current efforts. Work with field staff to integrate the spiritual aspects into each Vet/Agriculture intervention. Provide technical backstopping for vet/agriculture projects as needed. Consult with field offices on specific technical issues related to veterinary and agriculture programming, baseline surveys, monitoring and assessments.
• Build the capacity of vet/agriculture staff in the field.
• Write and/or review vet/agriculture portions of grant proposals. Work closely with Regional Directors (RDs), Country Directors (CDs) and Program Development Department (PDD) staff in project development. Actively pursue grant/funding opportunities in current fields and write and/or review vet/agriculture portions of grant proposals. Meet with regional and country donor communities, peer organizations and national partners to cultivate relationships at the technical level. At the country level, assist the CDs and country program managers in managing these relationships and training SP staff toward cooperation with vet/agriculture staff of other agencies.
• Drive Vet/Agriculture program tracking and standardization by developing quality control and monitoring systems for all vet/agriculture projects and write technical manuals. Develop and maintain database of vet/agriculture projects and statistics. Engage in sharing best practices (through providing training or resources) with staff while maintaining excellence in the Vet/Agriculture sector.
• Attend daily morning devotions and participate in prayer support for the ministry, its donors and volunteers.
• Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public.
• Assess, manage, and report critical physical, emotional, or spiritual concerns of supervised staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.
• Master's degree or higher in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, Animal Science, Agriculture or similar field.
• One year of college-level Biblical studies strongly preferred.
• 5-10 years related experience living and working in developing countries; demonstrated success in cross-cultural situations.
• Expert knowledge and skills in Veterinary and Agriculture/Livelihood technologies as well as experience and expertise in community relations, mobilization, and sector training.
• High level of both written and verbal communication skills is critical to supporting staff in the field; must be able to write and/or provide constructive feedback on grant proposals.
• Willingness to live and work in very basic conditions for up to several weeks at a time.
• The desire and ability to mentor Vet/Agriculture field staff; build their technical and program management capabilities as well as encourage them spiritually.
• Experience in the grant/award process, a working knowledge of donor agency requirements and a working knowledge of logical frameworks and standard indicators is a plus.
• Must be attentive to detail.
24 month contract with the potential for renewal.
This position can accommodate a family.
Mission Statement: Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Distinct Objectives: The work of Samaritan’s Purse is marked by five distinct objectives, grounded in Scripture and biblical principles: Proclaim the Gospel - Exalt Christ and share the Gospel while working in His Name around the world Serve with Excellence - Exceed the world’s standard while serving the purposes of God’s kingdom Respond with Compassionate Action - Expedite our response to needs as the Lord reveals opportunities to minister Demonstrate Biblical Integrity - Exhibit character and integrity personally, at home and work Walk in Bold Faith - Expect God to do the impossible-- “God Room”
Apply Now
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