Project Officer at ChildFund International in Agago District in Uganda

Job Title:Project Officer

About this job

For over seventy years globally, ChildFund provides help to deprived, excluded and vulnerable children to have the capacity to improve their lives and opportunity to become young adults, parents and leaders who bring lasting and positive change to their communities. We promote societies whose individuals and institutions participate in valuing, protecting and advancing the worth and rights of children. ChildFund Uganda, in partnership with AusAid and ChildFund Australia, is implementing a 3 years’ Household Economic Empowerment Project in four sub-counties in Kitgum and Agago Districts in Acholi Sub-region, Northern Uganda.
In order to serve our clients, ChildFund International, Uganda seeks to employ suitably qualified, self-motivated and hardworking candidates for the following position:
Job Title: Project Officer
Reports to: Regional Programme Manager – Northern Uganda
Duty Station: Agago District
Job Summary
To lead in the implementation of the Economic Empowerment
Project activities in Agago district and ensure quality project delivery
KEY RESULT AREAS:

1. Planning and Strategies.
2. Support to Local Partners and Area Programme
3. Representing ChildFund in relevant fora and seminars
4. Project Monitoring and Evaluation
5. Reporting.
6. Collaborating and Networking
7. Accountability and Budgetary Control
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES

• University degree in Agriculture, Developmental Studies, Social Administration, social sciences, Community Based Rehabilitation, Adult and Community Education or any other
related field.
• Additional training in Project Planning & Management, and Community Economic development is an added advantage
• A minimum of two (2) years post qualification experience in a similar position in a development organization.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with rural communities and engagement with Local partners including Local Governments
• Proven experience implementing Livelihoods and Economic strengthening projects with proven approaches such as VSL methodology, farming as a business, etc.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Demonstrable aptitude for teamwork.
• High level of interpersonal and Communication skills
• High level of people management skills.
• High level of integrity.
• Excellent reporting and representation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally.
• Ability to take fast decisions.
• A Strong work ethics and confidentiality
• Ability to ride a motorcycle and work in remote areas
 

 How to apply:

If you meet the above requirements and are interested, please submit your Applications including detailed Curriculum Vitae, academic and professional papers and names of 3 work related
Referees with their Email/ daytime telephone contacts to:
The National Director
ChildFund International
P.O BOX 3342 KAMPALA
Email: hr@uganda.childfund.org
OR Hand delivers to ChildFund National Office located on Plot
71/72 Namirembe Road P.O. Box 3341, Kampala
NOTE: While we appreciate every response to this advert, only
short listed candidates will be contacted. ChildFund is an equal opportunity employer.
Application Deadline: 14th July, 2014

Inspectorate Officer Job Vacancies at Inspectorate of Government (IG) in Uganda

Job Title: Inspectorate Officer - 15 posts

Employer: Inspectorate of Government (IG)

Duty Station: Arua, Gulu, Soroti Jinja, Moyo, Lira, Moroto, Mbale, Tororo, Masaka, Hoima, Mbarara, Fort Portal, Kabale and Mukono, Uganda

Application Deadline: 25th July 2014

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out investigations into any act, omission, decisions, and abuse of office, by public officers and generate reports in line with the existing legal framework.
• Conduct site visits and interviews, and make periodic reports.
• Receive/register, summarize and classify complaints and conduct investigations on cases of impropriety of leaders and make recommendations for dealing with such graft.
• Interview complainants and keep a record of statements/details/exhibits from the parties and witnesses and make recommendations for dealing with such cases.
• Prosecute cases, summon witnesses and introduce them to court prosecutors handover exhibits to prosecutors, testify in court and follow up court cases.
• Conduct research on matters impacting on the IG mandate and make reports to the Senior and Principal Inspectorate Officers in line with Departmental Instructions.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicants should hold Honour’s degree in Commerce, Accounting and Auditing, Law (LLB), Procurement, BA (SS), Business Administration.
• Relevant Post Graduate qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Past investigative and management experience and skills in a large organization.
• Possess the ability to analyze reports and other forms of data, with sound judgment and planning skills.
• Strong research, report writing, communication and networking skills/people skills.
• High level of integrity.
• Computer literacy skills

Age: 24-35 years of age.

How to Apply:
All qualified candidates who meet the specifications above should pick application forms, download here, and apply to:
The Secretary, Appointments Board Inspectorate of Government 5th Floor, Jubilee Insurance Centre Parliament Avenue P. O. Box 1682,
KAMPALA
E-mail: secig@igg.go.ug

NB: The applications MUST be hand delivered and registered. Please enclose detailed CV, copies of academic certificates, transcripts and testimonials, daytime telephone numbers, postal and e-mail addresses. In addition, include telephone numbers of three competent referees, who should not be relatives.

Political Programme Officer Job Vacancy at Danish Embassy in Kampala (DANIDA) in Uganda

Job Title: Programme Officer - Political

Employer: Danish Embassy in Kampala (DANIDA)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Deadline: 31st July 2014

Duties and Responsibilities:

•Significantly contribute to the Embassy's overall political analysis and reporting about the political development in Uganda and the wider region.
•Actively represent Denmark and pursue Danish interests in relevant dialogue fora with the Government of Uganda, other development partners and civil society.
•Offer Danish Embassy colleagues with strategic advice to facilitate  effective policy dialogue within their respective areas and participate in management of development programmes in the area of governance and human rights based approach.
•Active participation and contribution to overall donor coordination and harmonization.
•Contribute to the Embassy's external communication and public diplomacy.
•Responsible for the day-to-day programme administration; timely follow up on budgets, disbursement planning, financial reporting and audits.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

•The applicant should hold a good master's degree in a development related discipline (Political science, development economics, and public administration and management).
•At least eight years’ relevant post graduate professional experience from working in an international organization, government or with civil society.
•Broad working knowledge and interest in the area of Ugandan domestic politics, regional politics and security as well as development aid
•Past experience working with government institutions at senior level
•Significant experience working with development partners and civil society
•Past exposure and experience applying the principles of the Human Rights Based Approach.
•Prior experience from management of development programmes, incl. financial management, aid effectiveness donor coordination and harmonization
•Willingness and ability to work for the priorities and interests of the Danish Government
•Excellent analytical and writing skills
•Good operational and general day-to-day programme administration skills
•Well-developed communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing.
•Strong social skills, not least flexibility, responsibility and integrity
•Work independently but enjoys cooperating with others in a team structure
•Shows initiative and has the ability and stamina to achieve results
•Possesses the ability to handle complex situations under pressure

How to Apply:
If interested in working in the Danish Embassy in Kampala (Danida) in the above portfolio, please send your CV and cover letter with three work related references to this E-mail address:  kmtambrecruitment@um.dk. Please mark your application: " DK-Programme Officer." E-mails must not exceed 2 MB.

NB: While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.