Job Title: Advocacy and Campaigning Officer
Oxfarm is an international consideration of 17 affiliates networked together in more than 90 countries to end poverty .
Responsibilities
To Support development and implementation of advocacy strategies , campaigns and processes in conjuction with program staff and partiners at local and national levels
To provide process –oriented support , advice and capacity building to programs staff and partiners in advocacy .
To lead on policy research /analysis and production policy briefs as tools in advocacy
To link with stakeholders on advocacy at local and national levels
Requirements;
A 3- year good bachelors degree in the relevant field .
Minimum 5 years of demonstrable experience working in Uganda either delivering humanitarian / development programs or in delivering effective advocacy and campaigning .
Good understanding of the Uganda context is essential
Demonstrated experience of operating in a conflict environment and sensitively managing complex relationships .
Strong understanding of and proven commitment to gender and diversity issues
Good understanding of humanitarian principles and international humanitarian law.
How to apply
If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for , please submit your application and CV in English detailing your experience for the post and include daytime telephone contacts clearly stating the position applied for at Kampalajob@oxfarm.org.uk;
Deadline : 03 /09 /2013
Tuesday 3 September 2013
Travel Assistant Job Vacancy at United States Embassy in Kampala
Job Title: Travel Assistant; FP-7 FSN-7
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The applicant should hold a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, management or finance is required.
• The applicant should possess six years working experience. Specifically: five years of progressively responsible administrative management experience in public health field or a health-related international development organization; and an additional one year of experience at the managerial level that includes direct supervision of staff.
• Language required: Level IV (fluency – speaking/reading/writing in English) is required.
• Good knowledge of Agency and applicable inter agency management operations, to include financial management, human resources, procurement and contracting (including grants, contracts and/or cooperative agreement audit and accounting requirements), travel, IT, and other administrative procedures, regulations, and requirements is required.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of leadership and management strategies and models is also required.
• The ability to assess problems and develop realistic solutions (how to plan for and administer available resources of funds, personnel and equipment in the best interest of PEPFAR program objectives) is required.
• Excellent inter-personal skills in order to coordinate with USG and implementing/cooperating partners to ensure mutual cooperation are required.
• Ability to plan budget expenditures to meet PEPFAR-program needs is required.
• Ability to coordinate and negotiate effectively with host government, ICASS providers and inter-agency partners is required. Intermediate user level of word processing, spreadsheets and databases is required.
• A facility to work with higher mathematical calculations for purposed of reporting is required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• The job holder assists travelers making travel arrangements to include making recommendations, consistent with all travel regulations and post guidance, about travel routes, lodging options, per diem allowances, mixed transport options, etc.
• Advises USG direct hire staff about their travel related entitlements and ensures that their travel authorizations conform to the regulations.
• Coordinates with the Travel Agent/Contractor and Customs & Shipping staff to ensure that travel related permissions/formalities (visas, medical, time, etc) are adhered to.
• Works with Travel Agent/Contractor to ensure that tickets are issued for properly approved travel authorizations.
• Maintains recordkeeping to support validation and research needs, with a focus on softcopy recordkeeping wherever possible.
• Working with relevant Management Section staff, maintains appropriate contacts with travel vendors.
• Coordinates with relevant staff to ensure that the travel needs of Mission visitors (including 100s of VIPs per year) are appropriately serviced.
• A full copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available on the web link provided
How to Apply:
All those interested in working with the US mission in Kampala should send their applications and strictly adhere to the following:
A current resume or curriculum vitae.
Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
Any other documentation (e.g. essays, transcripts/certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
Submit Application To:
Human Resources Office
By email at KampalaHR@state.gov.
NB: Only electronic submissions will be accepted and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please clearly indicate the position applied for in the subject area of the email submission.
Please use standard file types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) and please send all documents in one file attachment.
Telephone: 0414-306001/259-791/5
Application Deadline: 8th September 2013
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The applicant should hold a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, management or finance is required.
• The applicant should possess six years working experience. Specifically: five years of progressively responsible administrative management experience in public health field or a health-related international development organization; and an additional one year of experience at the managerial level that includes direct supervision of staff.
• Language required: Level IV (fluency – speaking/reading/writing in English) is required.
• Good knowledge of Agency and applicable inter agency management operations, to include financial management, human resources, procurement and contracting (including grants, contracts and/or cooperative agreement audit and accounting requirements), travel, IT, and other administrative procedures, regulations, and requirements is required.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of leadership and management strategies and models is also required.
• The ability to assess problems and develop realistic solutions (how to plan for and administer available resources of funds, personnel and equipment in the best interest of PEPFAR program objectives) is required.
• Excellent inter-personal skills in order to coordinate with USG and implementing/cooperating partners to ensure mutual cooperation are required.
• Ability to plan budget expenditures to meet PEPFAR-program needs is required.
• Ability to coordinate and negotiate effectively with host government, ICASS providers and inter-agency partners is required. Intermediate user level of word processing, spreadsheets and databases is required.
• A facility to work with higher mathematical calculations for purposed of reporting is required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• The job holder assists travelers making travel arrangements to include making recommendations, consistent with all travel regulations and post guidance, about travel routes, lodging options, per diem allowances, mixed transport options, etc.
• Advises USG direct hire staff about their travel related entitlements and ensures that their travel authorizations conform to the regulations.
• Coordinates with the Travel Agent/Contractor and Customs & Shipping staff to ensure that travel related permissions/formalities (visas, medical, time, etc) are adhered to.
• Works with Travel Agent/Contractor to ensure that tickets are issued for properly approved travel authorizations.
• Maintains recordkeeping to support validation and research needs, with a focus on softcopy recordkeeping wherever possible.
• Working with relevant Management Section staff, maintains appropriate contacts with travel vendors.
• Coordinates with relevant staff to ensure that the travel needs of Mission visitors (including 100s of VIPs per year) are appropriately serviced.
• A full copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available on the web link provided
How to Apply:
All those interested in working with the US mission in Kampala should send their applications and strictly adhere to the following:
A current resume or curriculum vitae.
Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
Any other documentation (e.g. essays, transcripts/certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
Submit Application To:
Human Resources Office
By email at KampalaHR@state.gov.
NB: Only electronic submissions will be accepted and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please clearly indicate the position applied for in the subject area of the email submission.
Please use standard file types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) and please send all documents in one file attachment.
Telephone: 0414-306001/259-791/5
Application Deadline: 8th September 2013
Administrative Assistant Job Vacancy at French Agency for Development (AFD) in Kampala
Job Title: Administrative Assistant
French Agency for Development (AFD), Kampala Office , seeks a qualified Ugandan to fill the position
Responsibilities
Handle administrative requirements (secretarial and logistical support),
Manage accounting records of the office and headquarters,
And provide daily assistance in a variety of tasks (Organization of official visits and events , booking of temporary accommodations , etc),
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
At least three years of experience in administration and/or accounting .
Ability to work independently .
Strong interpersonal skills .
Computer literacy Microsoft (Word, Excel , etc.)
Excellent English written and oral communication skills
French speaking is compulsory .
How to apply
If your profile matches the above description , send your CV and application letter to;
French Agency for Development
C/O French Embassy
16, Lumumba Avenue , Kampala
Deadline: 17 /09 /2013
French Agency for Development (AFD), Kampala Office , seeks a qualified Ugandan to fill the position
Responsibilities
Handle administrative requirements (secretarial and logistical support),
Manage accounting records of the office and headquarters,
And provide daily assistance in a variety of tasks (Organization of official visits and events , booking of temporary accommodations , etc),
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
At least three years of experience in administration and/or accounting .
Ability to work independently .
Strong interpersonal skills .
Computer literacy Microsoft (Word, Excel , etc.)
Excellent English written and oral communication skills
French speaking is compulsory .
How to apply
If your profile matches the above description , send your CV and application letter to;
French Agency for Development
C/O French Embassy
16, Lumumba Avenue , Kampala
Deadline: 17 /09 /2013
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