Executive Director Job Vacancy at Africa 2000 Network- Uganda

Job Title: Executive Director

Organization: Africa 2000 Network- Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Board of Directors

About A2N:

The Africa 2000 Network Uganda is a local Non-Government Organization (NGO) registered with the National Board for Registration of Non-Government Organizations and duly registered with the Ministry of Justice as a Company Limited with Guarantee without share capital. A2N- Uganda has been operating as an NGO since 2002 and has a national mandate to reach out to small and medium farmers in rural and semi-urban areas of Uganda to improve farming practices, increase productivity and production at household level to foster food and nutritional security and organizing farmers for market oriented farming to boost household incomes.

Job Summary:

The Executive Director (ED) shall provide the overall management of the A2N-Uganda and shall be responsible for the implementation of all the A2N-Uganda’s policies, programs and activities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

-Implement the Strategic Plan for A2N-Uganda.
-Review and design appropriate structures of the A2N-Uganda and ensure their appropriate implementation, including the recruitment into the service of the A2N-Uganda, staff in accordance with the provisions of the Human Resources Manual.
-Provide overall management and control of the A2N-Uganda’s operations in a form that will ensure discipline, productivity and responsiveness to the overall function of the A2N-Uganda.
-Provide overall responsibility over the A2N-Uganda’s finances and present budgets and programs to the A2N-Uganda’s Board of Directors for consideration and approval.
-Be responsible for the overall A2N-Uganda policy development, provide such policy initiatives and programs to the Board of Directors of the A2N-Uganda for consideration and approval and be responsible for the overall implementation of policies and programs approved by the A2N-Uganda Board.
-Be responsible for the whole capacity development process including institutional and human resource development of the A2N-Uganda.
-Develop strategies and plans for mobilizing national and international financial resources for the implementation of Programs of the A2N-Uganda.
-Develop work plans and set performance targets for the implementation of the A2N-Uganda policies and programs and be responsible for the monitoring and evaluation of that implementation.
-Be overly responsible for the M & E and necessary advice in the implementation of the A2N-Uganda’s function with all its stakeholders.
-Promote and facilitate the development and implementation of Information and Communications Technology System (ICT)
-Ensure smooth communication between staff and the A2N-Uganda Board of Directors.
-Promote a positive organisational culture and image of the A2N-Uganda.
-Organize Board meetings in liaison with the Chairperson
-Represent the A2N-Uganda at the appropriate national and international forums.
-Coordinate the activities of the A2N-Uganda with other NGOs and relevant government agencies and development partners.
-Carry out any other such responsibilities which the Board of Directors of the A2N-Uganda may assign him/her from time to time.
-Contract and Reporting Requirements.
-The ED will be appointed on a time-based contract for a term of four years, renewable upon satisfactory performance. The contract will also be subjected to review after the first year.
-The ED will report to the Chairperson of the A2N-Uganda Board of Directors and will be required to present quarterly progress reports to the Board of Directors of the A2N-Uganda.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The candidates should possess Masters’ Degree in any of the following disciplines: Agricultural Sciences, Business Administration or Economics.
-Other qualifications should be in the fields of: Agricultural Economics, Development Studies, Project Management, NGO Management, Organizational Development, or any other relevant field.
-Demonstrated leadership/managerial skills and should have worked in a senior administrative/management position for at least ten (10) years in a reputable organization.
-Posses transformational leadership skills
-Must have experience of working in the NGO world.
-Must have strong administrative and organizational skills.
-High ethical standards and be of outstanding integrity
-Result and team oriented individual with good communication and interpersonal skills.
-Innovativeness, flexibility and ability to work under pressure.
-Good knowledge of computer management, internet connectivity and IT applications in general.

How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications clearly marked “Application for the Position of Executive Director A2N-Uganda”

NB:
-Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
-Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
-Three professional referees are required. Independent referee checks will be carried out.
-An application letter including a detailed CV and copies of academic certificates and testimonials should be addressed to:

The Ag Executive Director
Africa 2000 Network-Uganda
Plot 70 Bukoto Street, Kamwokya
P. O. Box 21990, Kampala. Uganda                                                          

Deadline:  28th October 2013

Anesthetic Officer Job Vacancy at AMREF in Uganda

Job Title: Anesthetic Officer

Organization: AMREF
Reports to: Clinical Officer
Duty Station: Wakiso, Uganda

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. For more information visit our website www.amref.org

Job Summary:

The Anesthetic Officer will provide professional anesthesia services and ensure an efficient, effective and safe procedure

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

-Planning and budgeting for anesthetic activities in the wellness center.
-Participate in the performance of pre-anesthetic care by assessing staff notes, laboratory work and patient histories
-Identify pre-existing medical conditions and communicate to surgeons.
-Prepare, set up maintain and check the anesthetic equipment and instruments to ensure that they are clean, safe and in good working order.
-Prepare SMC clients for anesthesia.
-Administer anesthesia according to national and local anesthetic guidelines and procedures, ensuring a high standard of patient care.
-Participate in the management of the anesthetic procedure by monitoring appropriate physical, physiochemical and biochemical indicators such as blood pressure.
-Ensure prompt interventions in emergency situations.
-Requisitioning and accounting for anesthetic materials and sundries.
-Charged with emergency preparedness of the wellness centre.
-Carryout post operative follow up of SMC clients for AEs

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The applicant must be a trained clinical officer or registered Nurse/midwife.
-The applicant must hold a diploma in anesthesia or its equivalent from a recognized institution
-The applicant must be registered with the allied health professional’s council.

How to Apply:
All candidates should send an updated CV including three professional referees and cover letter to the: Human Resources Manager, AMREF Uganda by e-mail 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 19th October 2013

Projects Coordinator Job Vacancy at Trust for Africa’s Orphans Uganda (TAOU)

Job Title: Projects Coordinator

Organisation: Trust for Africa’s Orphans Uganda (TAOU)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About TAOU:

A charitable organization working with communities supporting orphans and vulnerable children and women in Uganda seeks to recruit a suitable person for the position of Projects Coordinator.

Job Summary: The Project coordinator will be responsible for the management and implementation of the organisation’s programmes in Uganda.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

-Ensure high quality and timely projects implementation.
-Write monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual monitoring reports relating to the progress of the projects, income and expenditure, successes and the challenges of the projects.
-Ensure reports are submitted in a timely manner, meeting reporting requirements.
-Manage the coordination of the projects monitoring and evaluation.
-Present regular progress reports to appropriate meetings.
-Develop and maintain effective links with other NGOs, CBOs, local Government, agencies etc.
-Assess programme effectiveness and identify opportunities for new projects.
-Develop new project proposals and forward to our international patterns for approval.
-Stay current with programme, understand the needs and respond to queries for information.
-Participate in and assess the impact of advocacy and capacity building.
-Carry out a baseline study at the beginning of each project.
-Manage communication with the media.
-Responsible for the management and implementation of the Monitoring & Evaluation system for all the projects.
-Develop suitable materials/strategies and carry out fundraising so as to increase funding sources for projects to benefit more poor families.
-Provide effective leadership to programme staff and other relevant personnel.
-Provide support to project managers and extension workers by frequent visits to the field.
-Prepare monthly work plan and budget.
-Oversee the compliance and implementation of annual budget within the common purpose of the programme.
-Ensure proper keeping of records and accountability relating to activities, progress, income and expenditure for the projects, inventory for all project input received and expenditure of the same
-Implement the accountability process as designed and ensure training to competence of the staff.
-Monitor and report accurately on the position of date, and future financial status on a monthly basis to relevant stakeholders for timely decision making.
-Submit timely and clear accountability to relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The candidate must be a holder of a degree in any of the following fields -Economics, Agriculture, Veterinary, Sociology, Development or a related field.
-The candidate must be computer literate and well conversant with the following packages – MS Access, excel, PowerPoint, Word and Internet applications plus other packages such as statistical analysis.
-Ability to speak Luo would be an added advantage. Experience:
-The ideal candidate should possess eight years senior field experience with credibility to provide direction, support and oversight in managing projects.
-Should understand the critical success factors in community development and have designed and managed projects that created real impact.
-Must have strong skills in training of trainers, projects writing and communication (writing and verbal) and able to think outside the development box.
-Must have experience in cross cutting issues of gender, disability, HIV/AIDS, land advocacy, agro-business and climate change.
-Must have had experience in planning, development and implementation of new projects in the fields indicated.
-Ability to write proposals and seek funding from local and international donors
-Ability to deliver on key deliverables with minimum reminders and on time.
-Excellent ability to analyse information.
-An inclusive, supportive and participatory approach to working with others.
-A self motivated approach to delivering programmes.
-Must have very good communication skills with all sectors of the community and agencies.
-Time management in the delivery of project programmes is essential.

Key to this Job:

The candidate must provide the contact details of two immediately previous employers.
Evidence of management of current or other projects.

Salary: Attractive, depending on qualification and skills.

How to Apply:
All applicants should forward their application letters with detailed CVs, photocopies of testimonials, three professional references including their telephone contacts by post, email or hand deliver to the address below: The Board Secretary, TAOU Board of Directors, P O. Box, 4523, Kampala, Uganda Plot No. 14, Kenneth Dale Close, Kamwokya. Tel. 0200 906-099 Email: taouganda@yahoo.co.uk

Deadline: Friday, 18th October, 2013