NGO JOBS

Organization: Mango Fund
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 30 Jun 2014

Mango Fund seeks to promote economic wellbeing and personal flourishing by supporting the growth of SMEs and their value chains within emerging markets. Our specific focus is on those businesses that leverage technology to perform value addition activities within their base countries. Our hypothesis is twofold: 1) local value addition keeps capital within local economies, and 2) the development of more advanced technical capabilities facilitates entry to more robust global markets.

Key responsibilities of role:

• Senior Leadership – Help set overall strategy and manage operation in East Africa
• Networking/Partnership Development – Form relationships and partnerships with organizations that focus on women entrepreneurs
• Deal Sourcing – Identify women entrepreneurs appropriate for investment
• Due Diligence – Evaluate potential investments and develop investment proposals
• Portfolio Management –Monitor entrepreneurs’ progress and hold them accountable to their commitments; Work with the rest of the Mango team to manage internal administration of the portfolio.
• Consulting/Technical Assistance – Support entrepreneurs to help ensure their success; Systems development, financial management, strategy consulting, etc.

Objectives for the first year:

1. Prove that there are strong women entrepreneurs in Uganda ready for growth investment
2. Establish a strong network to enable Mango to connect to new women-owned businesses
3. Make 5-10 successful investments in women’s businesses

Details about the position:

• Compensation and Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package for high level senior leadership role.
• Sponsor International Candidates: Yes
• Preferred Start Date: January 2014

Profile of candidate:

• Demonstrated leadership and initiative
• Passion to serve women entrepreneurs in East Africa
• 4-6 years of experience in a related field, 2 of which in East Africa or very similar context
• Skill set appropriate for investment fund management and small business consulting in East Africa, including strong analytical and critical reasoning skills.
• Education: preferred MBA or otherwise related graduate degree
• Willing to commit three years to living and working in Kampala, Uganda

How to apply:

Please send the following as a single PDF document to employment@mangofund.org: cover letter, CV, and a work sample that demonstrates your capability as related to this role. Please title the PDF document “Application – Partner, Women Entrepreneurs Initiative – [Last name of applicant].” All applications due by June 30, 2014.

Organization: Oxfam Novib
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 11 May 2014

Oxfam is an international confederation of 17 affiliates networked together in more than 90 countries to end poverty. Oxfam is committed to ridding the world of poverty and injustice. We have a conviction that people are capable of building a livelihood without poverty on their own, once given the chance to do so. Which is why we support local projects in developing countries, why we lobby governments and companies to take into account the interests of the poorest people, and why we campaign to involve citizens in our work. Oxfam’s country strategy for Uganda concentrates on the Greater North i.e West Nile, Acholi Lango, Teso and Karamoja Sub regions. This focus is informed by our country analysis which highlights the income inequity and non-income poverty especially in the North. Four key program areas work in synergy to specifically target poverty and social exclusion in the North: Saving Lives Now and In the Future (SLNIF), Economic Rights, Pastoralist Rights and Social Rights programmes. We implement these four programmes by working with local NGO partners and civil society organizations and engaging with private sector and governments. . To deliver on this strategy and strengthen program delivery, we are seeking to recruit a dynamic, innovative, committed, qualified and experienced person as our Humanitarian Program Manager (HPM). The ideal candidate should have job-specific technical skills, dynamism, and commitment to the cause of overcoming poverty and suffering. You need to be of unquestionable integrity and committed to Oxfam’s values. Humanitarian Program Manager (HPM) Reporting to the Country Director and based in Kampala (family posting) Specific responsibilities:

Oxfam Humanitarian Lead Role • Provide leadership and co-ordination of the entire Oxfam response (e.g. strategy, fundraising, information management), in co-ordination with the country leadership/management team. • Provide leadership to the overall Oxfam humanitarian preparedness in-country, including co-ordinating the development, testing and regular updating of the Oxfam contingency plan in-country and ensuring timely decision-making by the country leadership team at the onset of an emergency. • Provide leadership in Oxfam resilience programming agenda and ensure staff and partners are designing programmes and enhance resilience for communities and community organisations. • Co-ordinate Oxfam’s ongoing monitoring of the humanitarian situation and of (interim) results of humanitarian interventions and represent Oxfam internally and externally regarding humanitarian matters. • Act as the security focal point for Oxfam in country and assist the Country Director to update and maintain and security management plans. • Monitor the security situation in country, prepare and disseminate security situation reports (SITREPS) regularly and as will have been determined by the Oxfam Country Director. • Provide security briefing and relevant advice to Oxfam staff, visitors and partners in line with the approved Oxfam security plans and protocols.

Response Delivery and Preparedness • In the event of an Oxfam humanitarian response, manage effectively, Oxfam’s humanitarian response delivery and, in co-ordination with the Country Director, to provide direction to strategic and rapid decision-making about strategy, resources and staff deployment in a complex, stressful and changing environment. To ensure effective programme management, and financial and information management. • Co-ordinate Oxfam’s ongoing monitoring of the humanitarian situation to ensure up-to-date knowledge and understanding of developments in-country which have (potentially) an effect on the humanitarian situation, as well as of interim results of ongoing humanitarian interventions. • Develop, review and implement Oxfam’s humanitarian preparedness and resilience strategy and investment plan in-country in collaboration with Oxfam staff, and Oxfam partners. • Co-ordinate the appraisal and monitoring of Oxfam’s and partners’ response capacity and co-ordinate capacity building activities for all parties involved in order to achieve the objectives set in the preparedness and resilience strategy. • Develop Oxfam’s humanitarian profile and programme in-country and to identify opportunities for fundraising with funding agencies. To lead acquisition with (potential) donors of humanitarian response and preparedness in close co-ordination with the Country Funding Manager and the Saving Lives Now and In The Future program Team. • Represent Oxfam Internally and externally regarding humanitarian matters, to generate exposure of Oxfam’s humanitarian profile and good practices; to increase Oxfam’s awareness of current humanitarian trends and ensure sound internal and external co-ordination during preparedness and response. • Collect proactively all necessary information relevant for Oxfam humanitarian policy messaging and share this with the relevant Oxfam leads. Qualifications and experience • At least 10 years experience in management and participatory strategy development, preferably in Africa. Knowledge of, and recent working experience in the region is a prerequisite; • Experience with managing emergency response delivery and preparedness programming including in Emergency Food Security/Vulnerable Livelihoods, Climate Change and Water Sanitation and Hygiene promotion; • Proven analytical skills and strategic thinking, including the ability to think beyond the programme context and to act within a regional and continental perspective; • Experience in representing an organisation at the level of local partners, local administration, ministries and donors at senior level; • Project management and financial management skills to monitor the (operational) budget; • A thorough knowledge and understanding of humanitarian standards and principles. Work experience or additional training on gender, accountability, disaster management, food security and/or pastoralism would be an advantage; • Experience and ability to work with and support local civil society organizations; • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to report, motivate, influence, and negotiate; • Excellent people management competencies • Experience in working in emergency contexts including on both preventive and responsive emergency interventions; • Hands on experience in security and risk management both in operations and in programmes. • Excellent communication skills, written and spoken, in English; • Willingness to travel to the field frequently and used to working and travelling in remote areas.

How to apply:

More information and application procedure Are you interested in this position? Send your application in writing, including a motivation letter and curriculum vitae to Country Human Resources Manager at oxfamuganda-jobs@oxfamnovn.nl; no later than May 11, 2014. A competitive, fair and comprehensive pay and benefits package that is justifiable to our donors. We offer a gross salary within Oxfam C1 salary scale. All the benefits and rewards provided under Oxfam policy apply. Ugandan nationals are especially encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and interviews will conduct 15th -16th May 2014.

Organization: Belgian Technical Cooperation
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 21 Feb 2014

PUBLIC CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES OF AN INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT TO DESIGN AND TRAIN ON ACTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING (ATL) METHODOLOGIES TO IMPROVE STUDENT-CENTERED TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT PRACTICES

The consultant should have relevant education background and expertise in educational innovation in developing countries, with the following capacities:

• Capable to foresee long-term sustainability issues and to propose adapted strategies
• Capable to analyse the trainees’ current ATL practices and their training needs
• Capable to design, organize and conduct comprehensive “ATL Methodologies” training courses, focused on learners’ centred & experiential methodologies, adapted to local context and needs, and in the framework of existing national Teachers/Instructors Training Curricula
• Capable to work in close collaboration with Ugandan national experts (from MoES and Colleges)
• Have an understanding of the East African education system would be an asset
• Have good intercultural communication skills
• Have Good written and spoken English

How to apply:

See attachment

Organization: UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 26 Jan 2014

Position: Physical Site Planner, P3 grade
Position Location: Adjumani/Pakelle, Uganda
Supervisor: Direct Supervision by the Emergency Response Team Leader and overall supervision of the Head of Office Adjumani/Pakelle
Duration: 3 months

Operational context:
In excess of 30,000 South Sudanese refugees have fled from Jonglei and Unity States, into Uganda since the 15th. of December 2013. New refugees continue to arrive in Adjumani, Arua, Kiryandongo and Koboko districts, using multiple border points. OCHA sitrep no.9 indicates 3,000 to 4,000 daily arrivals. UNHCR and its main government counterpart, the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), have activated the Contingency Plan for South Sudan. New arrivals assemble at designated collection points from which they are transported to existing transit and reception centers for further assistance. The very high number of arrivals is of great concern. It is expected that the total number of new South Sudanese refugees may rise to 60,000 by the end of March 2014. Limited assistance has been available so far, with significant gaps in shelter, water and sanitation facilities, as well as medical supplies at the already overcrowded sites. Given the scale of the emergency, in a country that is already dealing with a major refugee influx from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on its eastern front, urgent coordinated humanitarian response is required in order to meet basic needs.In Uganda, all new arrivals are accommodated and provided with immediate assistance in existing transit, reception and settlement facilities; however these are already seriously overcrowded. Based on the outcome of the current joint Government-UNHCR-Inter-Agency needs assessment, and in close cooperation with the relevant Ugandan authorities and other partners, UNHCR will develop new fully-serviced transit and reception facilities so as to decongest the existing ones and reduce public health and safety risks.
UNHCR will also expedite the relocation of new arrivals from the transit/reception centres to receiving settlements. Critical investment will be made in existing and new receiving settlements, in particular in the areas of site planning, infrastructure rehabilitation/expansion/development, including for access roads, plot demarcation and shelter.

Responsibilities:

1) Provide specialized shelter and settlement support to ensure technical integrity while providing emergency assistance to population of concern.
2) Advise Team leader / Field Coordinator on all matters related to shelter and settlement
3) Oversee Site Planning issues in the Arua and Adjumani/Pakelle for refugees’ influx from South Sudan.
4) In close coordination with the UNHCR Kampala , OPM, relevant IPs/OPs and local authorities, review settlement sites and facilities with specific attention to the following:

• Physical planning for Arua and Adjumani/Pakelle influx, with regard to the location of the different villages, nature of settlement of refugees thus far, Organization of households at village level and their proximity to Basic services like safe water facilities, health, education, and community facilities like registration centers, youth centers, reception centers, etc.
• Reviewing the road networks, placement of partner accommodation, offices and other existing infrastructures in the relevant settlements.
• Reviewing the existing refugee shelter and sanitation facilities at the field level clearly pointing out gaps.
• Reviewing the existing site plan recently developed for the Basecamp area in the Arua and Adjumani/Pakelle.
• Updating the available maps of the above listed settlements with relevant mapping features with reference to the existing maps and settlement boundaries. This would also involve Mapping the occupied space in the clusters/settlements as well as the available contingency space;
• Advising on better ways of visualization of the operations/programmes, including better ways of managing/updating the objects and attributes for the infrastructure, services, programmes and refugee statistics.
5) Develop site plans, technical drawings for shelter with due consideration for the overall needs and resources of the population of concern, their cultural preferences and the concerns of the local communities.
6) Develop the shelter strategies to meet the ongoing needs of refugees, taking into account the preferences of the beneficiaries, local construction practices and available materials. Plan and supervise the maintenance and upgrading of family shelters in order to improve standards
7) Work in close collaboration with all relevant stakeholders including, local authorities, relevant partners and affected communities on issues related to ensure sustainability of the shelter and settlement programme. Oversee all matters related to construction activities within the settlement among different sectors (such as water, sanitation, health, education facilities, etc);
8) Provide support to relevant sectors in the market analysis of locally available construction materials and skills, promoting the use of local capacity as appropriate.
9) Ensure regular monitoring and evaluation of site planning and shelter activities, providing inputs for situation reports and reporting back to the country office and headquarters on progress and standards.

Education
• University degree in architecture or Civil Engineering.

Experience
• At least 8 years relevant experience in the related field, including collaboration with different humanitarian organizations (Field experience in responding to emergencies working with relevant governmental technical departments and various organizations in identifying, designing, delimiting, clearing and developing land allocated to establish site camps.
• Good knowledge of site surveying (including topography, hydrology, geology, land use physical planning, environment, engineering, etc.) and extensive experience in undertaking related topography assessments/ feasibility studies for site identification and environmental impact studies whilst using surveying tools (including GPS equipment, GIS software).
• Prior experience in settlement site planning including layout of shelter plots, roads, communal infrastructures and basic services.
• Prior experience in designing and implementing shelter strategies.
• Knowledge of UNHCR standards and criteria for site selection, including consideration of cross sectorial issues related to protection, WASH, environment, land property issues etc.
• Previous experience in tender processes (including development of all relevant technical documentation) to ensure settlement development.
• Experience of site construction management (including supervision, monitoring, quality control, evaluation etc.)

Other requirements
• Capacity to work with multi sectorial teams Cultural sensitivity to the specific needs of the persons of concern.
• Willingness and ability to work in hardship environments.
• Computer literacy in MS Office and other relevant software to produce digital maps, site plans, layout and technical drawings.
• Excellent knowledge of English
• Knowledge of another UN language would be an asset

How to apply:

Please send your CV and cover letter by e-mail to HQSL00@unhcr.org (please note this address has two zeroes not two o's). Applications must be received no later than 26 of January 2014. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Organization: GVEP International
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 26 Jan 2014

Job Title: Country Manager UgandaReports to: Africa Regional DirectorBased in: Kampala, UgandaExpected start date: 1 March 2014

Purpose
GVEP International is implementing all aspects of this programme, which will support the growth of a sustained market for renewable energy, focusing on “e-MSMEs” (energy-focused micro, small and medium sized enterprises) in East Africa, as a means to drive economic prosperity in a way which is inclusive of people living in poverty.
The offered position is an open ended contract to manage the permanent GVEP office in Uganda with 11 staff and oversee all project activities in the country, such as the Capital Access for Renewable Energy Enterprises (CARE2) project funded by Sida, and the Energy SME (ESME) Project funded by the Russian Federation through the World Bank.
The Country Manager for Uganda shall provide and oversee GVEP’s services to support enterprises in these projects. The person in this role will be responsible for managing the team in the Uganda Office, and will report directly to the Africa Regional Manager, and the several Project and Programme Managers for the respective programmes. For some projects, the Country Manager may also act as the Project Manager.

The Role
To deliver these results and more, GVEP International has a strong team of qualified, experienced and motivated staff in place. The Country Manager will provide oversight and guidance of activities and budgets, and will represent GVEP in Uganda and strive to create new business in the country.

Key activities and deliverables of the role will be:
i) manage the local office in Kampala on a day-to-day basis to ensure that its deliverables are met on time and on budget; co-ordinate available resources between different projects and oversee staff’s workplans;
ii) ensuring proper coordination on all project matters among project staff including Business Development Services Coordinators and Mentors; harmonise GVEP’s activities and projects in Uganda to ensure optimal use of shared resources and realisation of synergies within and beyond those programmes.
iii) provide advice and direction for the implementation of GVEP’s advisory services and project activities in Uganda;
iv) maintain good relations of GVEP with relevant government agencies, the Sida country office and beneficiary enterprises;
v) plan and manage the country budget, including the office and individual project budgets, in compliance with the GVEP operations manual, financial management and budgeting procedures;
vi) ensuring that all required reports for the projects involving activities in Uganda, both technical and financial, are delivered to a high standard and on time to the Programme Managers and the GVEP management;

Key responsibilities include:
• Coordinate and oversee activities under the various projects and programmes in Uganda;
• Coordinate and liaise with relevant government bodies and the Private Sector Foundation on the implementation of projects in Uganda;
• Coordinate and oversee the collection of data for monitoring and evaluation purposes, including enterprise sales data, loan disbursement and repayment data, and completed business development activities; and coordinate these activities with the M&E Manager.
• Team management
• Budget management
• New business development
• Other duties may be assigned by the Programme Director or the Africa Regional Director as and when required.

Requirements:
• Educated to post graduate level in a relevant subject such as economics, energy or environmental studies;
• At least 3 years of direct work experience with international donor programmes, with strong project management skills and a track-record of delivering programme results, ideally in East Africa.
• Experience working with rural or small businesses, and an understanding of technology and distribution challenges of solar companies and other Energy SMEs, preferably in Uganda or East Africa;
• Experience working with Financial Institutions (commercial banks, microfinance) will be an added advantage as well as with Governments and Government agencies.
• Extensive experience creating and refining business plans, technical reports, writing narrative and financial reports;
• High level of inter-personal and presentation skills and an ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with colleagues, SMEs, governments and other stakeholders;
• A can-do and collaborative mind set – comfort with the ambiguities and demands of a rapidly evolving environment.
• A passion for bringing in new business
• Developed leadership skills and strong ability to manage a team, develop work plans, monitor progress and provide targeted feedback;
• Fluent in oral and written English.

How to apply:

The position will require occasional travel within East Africa. To apply please send your CV plus a cover letter (in English) outlining how your knowledge, skills and experience match the job specification to recruitment@gvepinternational.org to reach us by latest 26th January, 2014.

The full JD can be accessed from the GVEP International website: http://www.gvepinternational.org/en/business/jobs.

GVEP International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.

Organization: Ligingi Community Learning Centre
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 28 Jan 2014

The LCLC is implementing two strategic objectives to promote 1) community self-reliance and 2) learning to empower the Ligingi community to become self-sufficient. In mid 2012, the LCLC established an Early Childhood Centre (ECCD) which has since reached over 300 children aged 3 – 8 years. The school is community-owned and managed by three volunteer teachers and a Parent Teacher Association (PTA). Due to its success, parents have asked for a primary section to commence in January 2014.

The Head Teacher and Instructor will work hand in hand with the community to establish the primary school (up to class 3) and strengthen the ECCD section. She will develop course materials, train local teachers, teach ECCD and primary children and provide financial and administrative functions to enable the school run profitably and in line with Government of Uganda policies. The teacher will be the mouthpiece of the school with the community and stakeholders and will report to LCLC Directors in Melbourne, Australia.

For more detailed job description see the attached PD. For more information about the LCLC visit: www.ligingi.com or https://www.facebook.com/Ligingi.

How to apply:

Send your cover letter and resume to dennis.obel@ligingi.com . Applications will be reviewed continuously as the need to fill this position is urgent.

Organization: Freedom House
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 29 Nov 2013

POSITION SUMMARYFreedom House is recruiting a Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated five-year program to support civil society, the judiciary, and the media in Uganda. The Uganda COP will be responsible for leading all areas of program management including strategic design and implementation, financial management, staff supervision, office management, communications, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. Furthermore, the COP will be responsible for donor relations, advocacy, and fundraising. The position will be based in Kampala, Uganda and will report to the Regional Director for Africa Programs in Washington, DC.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS• Master’s degree in political science, international development, law, or related field; • At least 10 years of experience in development working with rule of law or human rights structures, the media, civil society and communities;• Demonstrated expertise in rule of law, human rights and democracy in developing countries, the role of intermediary support organizations, advocacy and citizen engagement, and CSO financial and organizational sustainability;• Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with local partners, media, government officials, bilateral donors, as well as in-country and foreign experts;• Excellent managerial and operational experience, preferably in managing large donor projects involving coordination with multiple implementing partners or institutions in Uganda or East Africa; • Experience working as a Chief of Party or equivalent leadership position;• Demonstrated ability to mobilize communities and encourage the inclusion of marginalized groups;• Demonstrated experience in developing activity work plans, budgets, managing program implementation, and short-term technical assistance;• Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations, and other donor approaches to civil society development; • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a diverse team of employees, including expatriate and local staff;• Experience in mentoring, coaching, and organizational skills transfer;• Experience developing project proposals for USAID, Department of State, European human rights institutions and private donor organizations;
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing; • Ability to use productivity software such as MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint; and Microsoft Excel.

SOME ESSENTIAL DUTIES• Provide overall strategic leadership and oversight of programs to support civil society and human rights in Uganda;• Responsible for the quality, cost, and timeliness of performance of all work performed under the program;• Monitor and evaluate processes, and write program reports to ensure completion of program objectives;• Ensure compliance with USG rules and regulations;• Assume responsibility for the daily operations of the office, which includes but is not limited to: financial management, general office administration, public relations, and staff management; • Network and liaise with consultants, members of governments, civil society organizations, international and regional bodies, and private funders;• Proactively seek out new funding opportunities and represent Freedom House before funding organizations;• Develop advocacy initiatives to support human rights in Uganda;• Required to travel extensively to project sites within Uganda and occasionally within the region;• Other related duties as assigned.

How to apply:

Qualified and Interested applicants:We invite qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter with salary history and desired salary (only candidates who send salary requirements will be considered for the position) to: FHproposals@freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention: FH Proposals, referencing 2013-001 COP Uganda. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.EOE M/F/D/V

Organization: Freedom House
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 29 Nov 2013

Freedom House promotes the spread of freedom and democracy around the world through research, advocacy, and programs that support frontline activists. We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World, Freedom of the Press, Freedom on the Net, and Nations in Transit. With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we support the right of every individual to be free.

POSITION SUMMARY

Freedom House is recruiting a Media Specialist for an anticipated five-year program to support civil society, the judiciary, and the media in Uganda. The Media Specialist will be responsible for design and implementation of activities to advance flow of information in Uganda. The position will be based in Kampala and will report to the Chief of Party.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in journalism, mass media, or in a related social science discipline;
• A minimum of three years’ experience in media advocacy and engagement on rule of law and human rights matters;
• Two years of technical experience in dealing with multiple stakeholders including the media, judiciary, CSOs, and adjudication institutions in a developing country;
• Must have demonstrated experience in media in Uganda;
• Expertise in communications, investigative journalism, and/or advocacy;
• Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with local partners, government officials, media houses, as well as in-country and foreign experts;
• Demonstrated ability to mobilize communities and encourage the inclusion of marginalized groups;
• Demonstrated experience in developing activity work plans, budgets, implementing programmatic activities, and providing short-term technical assistance;
• Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations, and other donor approaches to civil society development;
• Strong knowledge of human rights principles and mechanisms, and democracy promotion;
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to use productivity software such as MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint; and Microsoft Excel.

SOME ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provide technical direction and oversight of programmatic activities to advance the free flow of information in Uganda with a focus on media professionalization, strengthening institutions that regulate the media, and the promotion and protections of individual rights to access of information;
• Provide direction and assistance to promote sustainability and build capacity of local organizations and media houses at both the national and sub-national levels;
• In collaboration with partner organizations, foster network building and other initiatives that strengthen media associations;
• Design and implement trainings to build the skills of journalists in human rights, rule of law, investigative journalism, and protection;
• Monitor and evaluate processes, and write program reports to ensure completion of program objectives;
• Support the COP to ensure programmatic compliance with USG rules and regulations;
• In collaboration with the COP, develop advocacy initiatives to support freedom of expression and access to information in Uganda;
• Assist the COP with fundraising, which includes developing concept notes, proposals, budgets, etc.;
• Required to travel extensively to project sites within Uganda and occasionally within the region;
• Other related duties as assigned.

How to apply:

Qualified and Interested applicants

We invite qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter with salary history and desired salary (only candidates who send salary requirements will be considered for the position) to: FHproposals@freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention: FH Proposals, referencing 2013-004 Media Specialist Uganda. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.EOE M/F/D/V

Organization: Freedom House
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 29 Nov 2013

Freedom House promotes the spread of freedom and democracy around the world through research, advocacy, and programs that support frontline activists. We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World, Freedom of the Press, Freedom on the Net, and Nations in Transit. With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we support the right of every individual to be free.

POSITION SUMMARY

Freedom House is recruiting a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) / Technical Advisor on the Judiciary for an anticipated five-year program to support civil society, the judiciary, and the media in Uganda. The DCOP will work closely with the COP in overseeing the implementation of all programmatic activities. S/he will be responsible for the technical direction and oversight of the judicial strengthening component and related parts of the advocacy component. This position will be based in Kampala, Uganda and will report to the Chief of Party.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in political science, international development, law, or related field;
• Demonstrated experience working with the Judiciary and legal systems in Uganda;
• At least five years of work experience in human rights, rule of law, democracy, or governance with a particular focus on entrenching multiparty democracy;
• At least three years’ experience in providing technical assistance and capacity building (technical, organizational, and financial management) support to government institutions and/or CSOs;
• Demonstrated expertise in developing domestic, regional, or international advocacy campaigns to advance rule of law / human rights;
• Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with local partners, government officials, bilateral donors, as well as in-country and foreign experts;
• Demonstrated ability to mobilize communities and encourage the inclusion of marginalized groups;
• Demonstrated experience in developing activity work plans, budgets, implementing programmatic activities, and providing short-term technical assistance;
• Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations, and other donor approaches to civil society development;
• Experience developing project proposals for USAID, Department of State, European human rights institutions and private donor organizations;
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to use productivity software such as MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint; and Microsoft Excel.

SOME ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provide overall technical direction and oversight of programmatic activities to support judicial independence and integrity in Uganda;
• Support the COP in the implementation of programmatic activities aimed at fostering advocacy and advancing the flow of information in Uganda;
• Network and liaise with consultants, members of the government, civil society organizations, international and regional bodies, and private funders;
• Monitor and evaluate processes, and write program reports to ensure completion of program objectives;
• Support the COP to ensure programmatic compliance with USG rules and regulations;
• In the COP’s absence, assume responsibility for the daily operations of the office, which include but is not limited to: financial management, general office administration, public relations, and staff management;
• In collaboration with the COP, develop advocacy initiatives to support human rights in Uganda;
• Assist the COP with fundraising, which includes developing concept notes, proposals, budgets, etc.
• Required to travel extensively to project sites within Uganda and occasionally within the region;
• Other related duties as assigned.

How to apply:

Qualified and Interested applicants

We invite qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter with salary history and desired salary (only candidates who send salary requirements will be considered for the position) to: FHproposals@freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention: FH Proposals, referencing 2013-002 DCOP Uganda. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
EOE M/F/D/V

Organization: Freedom House
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 29 Nov 2013

Freedom House promotes the spread of freedom and democracy around the world through research, advocacy, and programs that support frontline activists. We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World, Freedom of the Press, Freedom on the Net, and Nations in Transit. With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we support the right of every individual to be free.

POSITION SUMMARY

Freedom House is recruiting an Advocacy Specialist for an anticipated five-year program to support civil society, the judiciary, and the media in Uganda. The Advocacy Specialist will be responsible for the provision and oversight of technical direction and assistance in support of improved technical, financial, and human resource capacity of targeted civil society organizations (CSOs). This position will be based in Kampala, Uganda and will report to the Chief of Party.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in law, political science, social policy, or in a related social science discipline;
• Three years’ experience in media advocacy and engagement on rule of law and human rights matters;
• Two years of technical experience in dealing with multiple stakeholders including the media, judiciary, CSOs, and adjudication institutions in a developing country;
• Experience working in Uganda;
• Expertise in communications, campaign development, and/or citizen mobilization;
• Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with local partners, government officials, bilateral donors, as well as in-country and foreign experts;
• Demonstrated ability to mobilize communities and encourage the inclusion of marginalized groups;
• Demonstrated experience in developing activity work plans, budgets, implementing programmatic activities, and providing short-term technical assistance;
• Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations, and other donor approaches to civil society development;
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to use productivity software such as MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint; and Microsoft Excel.

SOME ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provide technical direction and oversight of programmatic activities to foster constructive advocacy for the promotion of human rights and equal access to justice in Uganda;
• Provide technical assistance to partner organizations to design, develop, and implement civic campaigns to uphold human rights and the rule of law;
• In coordination with partner organizations, support the design and implementation of improved monitoring and reporting structures on human rights violations;
• Monitor and evaluate processes, and write program reports to ensure completion of program objectives;
• Support the COP to ensure programmatic compliance with USG rules and regulations;
• In collaboration with the COP, develop advocacy initiatives to support freedom of expression and access to information in Uganda;
• Assist the COP with fundraising, which includes developing concept notes, proposals, budgets, etc.;
• Required to travel extensively to project sites within Uganda and occasionally within the region;
• Other related duties as assigned.

How to apply:

Qualified and Interested applicants

We invite qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter with salary history and desired salary (only candidates who send salary requirements will be considered for the position) to: FHproposals@freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention: FH Proposals, referencing 2013-003 Advocacy Specialist Uganda. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.EOE M/F/D/V

Organization: Mercy Corps
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 16 Nov 2013

Scope of Work

Manually Drilled Boreholes Feasibility, Training and Business Development

Mercy Corps Uganda

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Mercy Corps implements high-quality, analytical work in the world’s toughest places. Within Uganda, Mercy Corps works principally in post-conflict or transitional areas, including the Karamoja and Acholi sub-regions, to integrate targeted assistance for the immediate needs of critically vulnerable populations with a larger strategic focus on market facilitation that promotes long-term systemic change. By addressing a number of interrelated needs within a wide range of activities, Mercy Corps applies a broad but integrated approach to address challenges to product and service availability, access and utilization.

Poor access to water creates a range of inconveniences that conspire to undermine smallholder farmer household productivity. As part of a recent market analysis conducted in the rural Pader District of northern Uganda, Mercy Corps interviewed households and found that 91 percent stand in line to collect water for domestic use an average of 65 minutes every day. In Pader, women and female children are overwhelmingly responsible for water collection collecting six, 20-liter jerry cans of water daily and transporting them over 250km annually. Women in Pader reported frequent borehole breakdowns and long distances required to travel for collection. They also reported poor water point sanitation, suspecting it as the cause of community-wide disease – not surprising in an area where water-borne illness is a leading cause of death.

Manually-drilled boreholes (MDB) employ centuries-old, low-cost technology to avail access to water at a fraction of the cost of traditional boreholes. MDB shift water access to the point of use, dramatically lightening time, energy and labor loads associated with water collection at the community level. Basic water service at the point of consumption eases women’s workload burden and improves the well-being of their entire families. MDB improves health outcomes for families by reducing water-borne illness and improving hygiene. They also avail access to water at the farm level, enabling labor-saving and cost-effective irrigation that moves the smallholder farmer from reliance on rain-fed irrigation to opportunities for improved, productivity-enhancing irrigation methods, which are most appropriate for women-managed vegetable gardening during the dry season.

MDB are also a widely recognized solution to the rural water problem, championed by organizations and governments around the world. Skilled drillers are essential for the dissemination and use of MDB technology.

Many MDB dissemination strategies hinge on training small-scale businesses through donor funds. There may be an opportunity to test a new model of dissemination. To do so, a better business model for MDB is clearly needed – one that incorporates standardization, embedded training for drillers and widespread branding in its for-profit operational structure. A franchise system held by a large hardware supplier, for example, may create a scalable, water-focused retail business that could push a range of complementary water products through established retail and driller channels – enabling scalability not only across northern Uganda and Uganda as a whole, but regionally.

Mercy Corps is looking to test MDB feasibility and to support new business models for low-cost, scaled MDB and associated water technology access in East Acholi. We’re seeking a qualified MDB specialist to support MDB feasibility testing, MDB training and some business development support.

OBJECTIVE OF THIS ASSIGNMENT

To train selected businesses on MDB viability, technology, quality control and business development within East Acholi.

SPECIFIC TASKS/DELIVERABLES OF THIS ASSIGNMENT

• Chart the viability of MDB within greater East Acholi using desk research and drilling maps. A basic map of the region estimating and highlighting degrees of MDB feasibility will be produced.
• Plot the viability of MDB within greater Pajule, doing so alongside four pre-selected businesses, all with some drilling experience, and so concurrently building their capacity to understand geological requirements and drilling needs. It is expected that a map of drilling potential and yields will be produced for greater Pajule other surrounding areas with feasibility. It is also expected that several test boreholes will be drilled. Driller interest will also be measured and weighed during this time, with recommendations on best business partners provided.
• Develop training package, including:
  • Provide overview of training, including schedules and training plans and materials.
  • List all tools and materials required for drilling, with estimated costs. Should be provided in a list in advance, ensuring that procurement can be completed prior to the training. Note, the participants will be required to pay for their own equipment as part of training fee.
  • Deliver applied and practical training of selected businesses in all aspects of siting, drilling, and borehole completion for MDB technology and installation of appropriate pumps.
  • Deliver applied and practical training of selected businesses in service delivery for MDB, including cost estimating, contract writing, marketing and basic business acumen.
  • Monitor and rate selected businesses on skill level, business acumen and quality control capacity, completed in two phases: first, following the initial training and second, six weeks after the initial training has concluded. Provide a plan for ongoing and post-training monitoring, subject to support and approval from Mercy Corps.
  • Support participating businesses to kick-start their businesses in the following ways:
    • Helping businesses to understand materials and equipment needed for them to commence commercial drilling activity;
    • Linking businesses to suppliers and fabricators of the key materials and equipment in the drilling business;
    • Working closely with MC and businesses to develop business plans, strategies and other documentation;
    • Provide MC with training progress reports, evaluations of drilling teams and selected businesses and a post-training/monitoring report.
    • Develop with MC an overview of the ongoing and future support required to support the growth and development of trained MDB businesses.

ROLE OF MERCY CORPS

Mercy Corps responsibilities in this study include the following:

1. Provision of the necessary documents for review.
2. Provision of necessary supplies, agreed to at contracting phase.
3. Support consultant/company and the trained businesses to develop business models and strategies that can best reach and scale within East Acholi.
4. Avail Economic Development Team members in the planning and execution of activities.
5. Provide inputs and comments to assessment, report, work plan and recommendations, namely from the Economic and Market Development Manager and Economic Development Team.

TIMELINE
This work is expected to transpire in September, October and November 2013.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Extensive experience delivering MDB training and building MDB businesses.
• Experience testing and plotting MDB feasibility.
• Business development experience.
• Proven ability to work independently, delivering high-quality end products.

How to apply:

APPLY VIA URL:
http://mercycorps.silkroad.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.dspjo...

Organization: PEAS
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 14 Oct 2013

Background

PEAS (www.peas.org.uk) is a dynamic charity with a mission ‘to unlock the potential of Africa by expanding access to affordable quality secondary education’. To do this, we build and manage the fastest growing network of sustainably financed secondary schools in Africa. PEAS is supported by major corporate, government and private funders and our innovative financial model is pioneering in the field of Public Private Partnerships in development education.

The Deputy Country Director for Programmes (DCDP) is a new role which will provide strategic leadership to the PEAS programmes in Uganda (Education, Child Protection, School Inspections and Monitoring & Evaluation). This role will drive the continual improvement of education provided across the PEAS network of schools and will ensure that PEAS schools are the best free/low-fee schools in Uganda.

PEAS is looking for an exceptional candidate with a strong-track record of driving educational outcomes in order to position PEAS as a recognized global forerunner in low-cost high quality education.

Key Responsibilities of the role:

PEAS Uganda Education Strategy

• Lead the development of the PEAS Uganda Education Strategy in line with the PEAS Education Philosophy and values
• Oversee the implementation of the PEAS Uganda Education Strategy to ensure the continual drive for improving the quality of education across all PEAS Uganda schools
• Use internally and externally generated data (e.g. PEAS M&E data, exam results, PEAS School Inspection results etc) to review and develop the PEAS Uganda Education Strategy
• Contribute to the design of PEAS-global programmes, education tools and education policies

Driving Education Quality and Accessibility

• Line manage PEAS Regional Program Managers holding them to account for supervising schools and supporting them to meet ambitious School Improvement Plan targets
• Line manage key central office education and programmes staff (Education Quality, School Inspections, Child Protection and Participation and M,E&R) to ensure that they are providing necessary tools, guidance and technical expertise to regional staff
• Oversee the implementation of tangential programmes across the school network which support the PEAS objectives to improve the quality and accessibility of secondary education
• Ensure that PEAS admissions policies are effectively implemented across the network so that education quality is secured through quality interventions not student selection and that PEAS schools expand access to education to marginalised children
• Build the capacity of the PEAS-Uganda programmes team through needs assessment, training and identification of additional capacity for recruitment and consultants

Child Protection

• Oversee the development and implementation of a Child Protection Strategy for PEAS Uganda
• Ensure that all Child Protection issues are reported and resolved effectively according to PEAS Child Protection policy and procedures
• Ensure that all recommendations arising from PEAS internal Child Protection audits are implemented

Programme monitoring, evaluation and reporting and research

• Working closely with PEAS UK M,E&R to oversee the implementation of the PEAS-Uganda M,E&R framework
• Ensure that PEAS-Uganda programmes departments use of M,E&R data to make evidence-based interventions to improve educational outcomes
• Facilitate the implementation of any required external evaluations of PEAS-Uganda
• Produce high quality quarterly and annual reports for PEAS and donors within agreed reporting schedules

Compliance

• Assume responsibility for implementing programme activities defined by specific grants (e.g. DfID Girls Education Challenge Grant)
• Ensure that PEAS programmes departments are held to account for and supported to achieve contractual deliverables
• Coordinate specific donor reports (for institutional grants) with Finance & Grants Manager and the GEC Coordinator
• Review compliance issues on grants and contracts

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience and qualifications

• Educated to degree level in an education, international development or related field (masters desirable)
• Minimum of 5 years management experience in a development or humanitarian INGO (including representation at a senior management level)
• In depth understanding of national and international development issues, in particular as they relate to education and children in Uganda
• Strong track record of improving educational outcomes in low-resource settings
• Experience overseeing the implementation of programmes funded by institutional or bi-lateral donors (e.g. DfID, World Bank etc)
• Strong track record in grant reporting and financial management
• Experience managing, supporting and developing a high-performing team.
• Experience of developing and implementing Child Protection plans and of managing Child Protection risks

Skills, knowledge and personal attributes

• Knowledge of key issues in development education, public private partnerships in education, educational leadership and Teaching & Learning
• Ability to think and plan strategically
• Ability to use internally and externally generated data to make evidence-based decisions
• Ability to advocate and represent authoritatively
• Committed to building own capacity and capacity of others
• Collaborative and participatory management style (listens and seeks to understand different perspectives)
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent MS Office skills, particularly MS Work and Excel
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English language
• Committed to the PEAS values
• Passionate about improving the life chances of all children through educational opportunity

How to apply:

Application Process

Applicants are advised to submit a cover letter (paying particular attention to the Person Specification), curriculum vitae, a brief writing sample (unedited by others), and contact information for two references to recruitment@peas.org.uk

Please include all portions of your application in one attached document (PDF preferred), and use Deputy Country Director - Programmes as the subject of your email.

Please state your salary expectations in your cover letter.

Only complete applications will be reviewed, and only qualified candidates will be shortlisted and contacted by email.

Closing date for applications: 14th October 2013 at 17.00 (5pm GMT)

PEAS is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its recruitment practices and, in order to build the strongest possible workforce, actively seeks a diverse applicant pool.‘PEAS has a strict child protection policy. All staff are expected to abide by this.’

Organization: World Vision
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 13 Sep 2013

World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 40 districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.We are now seeking for qualified persons willing to share in our vision to join the team in the following role:
Position: Senior Finance and Administration Officer
Reports to: Senior Programme Manager

Purpose of the position

To design, monitor and support the implementation of Financial and Administrative Systems and Controls of the Clusters and ADPs and play the "First Level" auditor's role as part of their routine work to ensure compliance in accordance with World Vision Policies and Procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the Cluster teams in the development of proposals in accordance with donor requirements, WV Finance Manual, policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Assist the relevant program staff in developing shared project design document, budgets, implementation plans and help determine any necessary arrangements with partners including cost sharing.
• Ensure budget and cash-flow management by monitoring expenditure that should be within the budget limits, identify variances and provide explanations for management decision making. In addition, review cluster cost structure to ensure project costs are within organization benchmarks.
• Review and follow up audit recommendations and other Internal Controls in the clusters and ADP in line with the Financial Manual, Policies and procedures.
• Analyze the cluster financial information and extract reports that should be easily interpreted to all stakeholders for timely decision making.
• Provide support and advice on the recruitment of all cluster and ADP accounting staff, allocate assignments, monitor performance, mentor, coach and build their capacity, in line with the World Vision Mission.
• Manage the bank account functions for the cluster and ensure timely and accurate bank reconciliations every month.
• Coordinate the procurement functions of the cluster including the development of annual cluster procurement plans and facilitating their consolidation into the WVU annual procurement plans. Also participate on the Procurement Committee as Secretary and provide financial technical advice to the members.
• Ensure existence of systems and policies which provide appropriate levels of security and control of project assets, financial resources and operations.
• Engage with partners and play an active role with relevant program staff in the development of MOU’s, conduct joint monitoring visits to the partners’ programs as well as vendor/beneficiary verifications in addition to resolving issues that may arise.
• Coordinate and manage logistics/administration support to all operations teams
• Manage and safe guard assets of the projects including the projects’ vehicle fleet

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required

• A university degree majoring in Accounting and or a full professional qualification in ACCA, CPA or CIMA or equivalent.
• A minimum of three years’ post qualification experience.
• Extensive Computer knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Vision Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SUN Accounting and Access is required.
• Must have proven knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Internal Control Procedures.
• Written and Oral Communication skills are essential, and the incumbent must be a team builder, who is able to work successfully in a multicultural environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the capacity to analyze and prioritize needs.
• A high level of integrity is required.
• In sympathy with the Christian values

How to apply:

Qualified candidates may submit their application and complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to wvujobs@wvi.org . Please address the application to the People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and do indicate the post title in the email subject line.

Deadline for receiving applications is: Friday, 13th September, 2013.

(Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply)

We do appreciate your interest in working with us. However, only short listed candidates will be contacted.

This position is open to Ugandan Nationals ONLY

Organization: International Organization for Migration
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 12 Sep 2013

OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES

VN 22/09/013

Position title Senior Project Assistant (Reintegration)
Duty Station Moroto
Duration Six months, with possibility of extension
Grade General Service
Starting Date As soon as possible

Working under the overall supervision of the chief of mission, under the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator and in close coordination with the Project Officer, the incumbent will conduct the following functions:

Functions

1) Lead in coordinating and supervising the daily activities of Moroto-based CRTU staff;
2) Develop and maintain operational relationships with relevant stakeholders in Karamoja, including local government, international organizations, non-governmental organizations and local partners;
3) Train and oversee CRTU staff and designated local implementing partners’ caseworkers in counter trafficking and case management based on IOM guidelines;
4) Assist in the establishment of a counter trafficking referral network among relevant counter trafficking stakeholders in Karamoja;
5) Work directly with beneficiaries and their families orientation, family-tracing, emergency transitional assistance, public information dissemination, protection, and other forms of direct assistance (viz. shelter, food, medical treatment);
6) Work with designated staff and local implementing partner(s) to ensure beneficiaries are regularly counseled for health/hygiene needs and psychosocial support;
7) Perform risk assessments, including but not limited to family assessment, in cooperation with implementing partners in order to ensure a safe and sustainable return;
8) Actively solicit the engagement and support of cultural leaders and traditional authorities;
9) Work with CRTU staff to identify challenges early, and assist in resolving them;
10) Provide regular reports on CRTU activities, including descriptions of challenges, solutions and action points;
11) Organize the activities of the Moroto office, delegating staff duties, assignment of assets, monitoring and maintaining stocks;
12) Work in close coordination with support services in IOM Kampala to ensure office functionality is optimized, and ensuring that support services are coordinated between field and IOM Kampala is conducted in a timely and efficient manner;
13) Working closely with Admin/Finance and logistics units to ensure close fiscal and budget monitoring guaranteeing financial probity and cost effective use of IOM assets and resources, preparing payments, receipt vouchers and funding requests as required;
14) Working closely with Admin/Finance and under the direct supervision of the Project Officer to ensure close fiscal and budget monitoring of all the CRTU Karamoja based implementing partners’ financial accountability guaranteeing financial probity and cost effective use of IOM assets and resources, including direct verification of vouchers, receipts and request for payment;
15) Track and verify Karamoja-based implementing partners’ narrative and financial reports;
16) In coordination with the security and logistics officer, maintain proper records of security of the Moroto office and regularly report all security matters concerning the staff in the sub office to the Chief of Mission;
17) Fulfill agreed reporting requirements on office management issues to IOM Kampala;
18) Undertake any other duties as instructed by the supervisors.

Desirable qualifications:

• University degree in relevant area and strong field experience in Northern Uganda would be an advantage;
• Relevant community development experience in Northern Uganda;
• Strong familiarity with the Acholi and Karamoja sub-regions and willingness to work in Karamoja;
• Seven years’ experience with international aid and development;
• High level of proficiency in MS Office applications;
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure within tight deadlines;
• Resourceful and strong ability to cope with physical hardship and willingness to work extra hours in field posting with limited direct support;
• Solid team spirit and willingness to work with people of linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds; and

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV detailing previous relevant work experience to IOM HR department to hruganda@iom.int clearly indicating the job reference number

Posting Date: 06.09.2013
Closing Date: 12.09.2013

Organization: International Organization for Migration
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 19 Sep 2013

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Project assistant- Labor migration, and the overall supervision of the Programme Coordinator, the incumbent will work on implementing two IOM projects entitled: “Contributing to Improved Labour Market Information through the UN Joint Programme on Population” and “Strengthening Labour Migration Management and Productivity in Uganda” by:

1. Assisting in the coordination and supervision of the implementation of the two project’s activities with relevant government officials, IOM staff and consultants.
2. Assisting in drawing up comprehensive implementation plans for project activities.
3. Assisting in managing, directing, mentoring and supervising IOM staff and national consultants associated with both projects.
4. Participating in workshops, training sessions and roundtables with government officials and other partners.
5. Assisting in the development of methodology for the creation of several reports related to labour market and labour migration as well as the collection of relevant data.
6. Editing reports to meet the highest possible technical and editorial standards.
7. Assisting in preparing interim and final donor reports.
8. Assisting in representing IOM on labour migration and labour market information issues.
9. Assisting the Project Development unit to develop new projects related to labour migration and migration and development.
10. Any other duty within the incumbent’s capabilities as may be assigned.

Desired qualifications

1. Master’s degree in migration studies, economics, international relations, or related fields.
2. Top-notch English writing skills and an appreciation for the economy of words.
3. Strong academic and/or writing experience in one or more of the following areas: international migration, labour migration, labour markets, labour economics, regional economic integration, international relations with a focus on East Africa integration.
4. Demonstrable ability to take initiative and work independently while also working with and learning from others. All prospective candidates must have a strong work ethic and proven ability to meet strict deadlines.
5. Commitment to quality and high attention to detail.
6. Self-confidence and ability to speak in public.
7. Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
8. Work experience on migration and/ or labour issues a distinct advantage.

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV detailing previous relevant work experience to IOM HR department at: hruganda@iom.int.

Posting Date: 06.09.2013
Closing Date: 19.09.2013

Organization: World Vision
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 13 Sep 2013

World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 40 districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”

We are now seeking for qualified persons willing to share in our vision to join the team in the following role:

Position: Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (2 positions)
Reports to: Senior Programme Manager
Duty stations: Rakai and Kibaale

Purpose of the position

To provide technical leadership for program design, operations research, impact documentation and overall monitoring and evaluation, of programs and projects in a Cluster.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee capacity building of programs implementation staff and partners on WV Design, Monitoring and Evaluation framework (LEAP), development programming approach, and any other partnership initiatives, as per the Cluster Capacity Building Plan
• Coordinate the development of Cluster consolidated performance monitoring plan and provide technical assistance in the implementation of the Cluster PMP in alignment with the programs designs.
• Assist the Cluster team with preparation and analysis of performance data for semi-annual and annual program reporting to determine program progress by the programs, partners and WVU.
• Develop and maintain a functional Cluster M&E database aligned to the different programs designs; and aligned to the NO Strategy; and partners information management systems e.g., HMIS, EMIS; and WV knowledge management systems e.g. HORIZON
• Collaborate with programs teams and partners, the NO DME team, etc, identify/share programmatic success stories, lessons learned, best practices and locally appropriate innovations to increase learning; and document them for dissemination internally and externally.
• Provide technical leadership and spearhead implementation of organization’s strategic initiatives to improve quality of DME for programs in the region, e.g., Outcome monitoring, impact evaluations, GIS Solutions, LQAS methodology, CWBT measurement and reporting etc.
• Carryout out data quality assessments, pre-operation audits for programs, and oversee the implementation of the Operations Audit management actions related to recommendations on DME findings.
• Develop and maintain a system for improving and rating of compliance of sponsorship service operations with the selected sponsorship service operations standards.
• Coordinate implementation program DME process: assessments, re-designs, baselines, annual planning, program management reports, and evaluations, special research studies; and provide quality reviews of DME products (assessment plans & Reports, Design TORs, Program Designs documents, management reports; evaluation reports, etc) prior to National Office approval

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a Social Sciences, Social Works and Social Administration, Development Studies or related development disciplines Or Statistics, Quantitative economics and related disciplines. Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years relevant with international organizations in research, monitoring and evaluation of, and reporting on complex (development) programs.
• Knowledge of and experience with a range of M&E tools and techniques, including ability to develop strategic plans and comprehensive effective systems for data collection, analysis and dissemination.
• Demonstrated commitment to M&E sustainability and building central and local capacity by providing technical assistance, training and supervision.
• Excellent command of MS Excel, and working knowledge of at least two statistical data management packages/softwares (quantitative & qualitative) e.g., SPSS, Nvivo/Nudist, Epi Info, STATA
• Must be able to work in a team and be prepared to lead and train subordinates
• Ability to work with inter-disciplinary teams and a wide range of program/project activities.
• Strong writing and communication skills
• In sympathy with christian values.

How to apply:

How to apply: Qualified candidates may submit their application and complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to wvujobs@wvi.org. Please address the application to the People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and do indicate the post title in the email subject line.

Deadline for receiving applications is: Friday, 13th September, 2013.

(Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply)

We do appreciate your interest in working with us. However, only short listed candidates will be contacted.

This position is open to Ugandan Nationals ONLY

Organization: World Vision
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 13 Sep 2013

World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 40 districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”

We are now seeking for qualified persons willing to share in our vision to join the team in the following role:-Position: Mhealth SpecialistReports to: AIM Health Project Manager and Associate Director – Health and HIV/AIDSDuty Station: National Office

Purpose of the position

To provide leadership in all Mhealth interventions for World Vision Uganda and ensure that roll out of programs using Mhealth technology are compliant to the ICT laws and regulations of the country and are compatible to the global IT standards of World Vision.

Key responsibilities

Project Management

• Take the lead in the roll out of Mhealth projects in World Vision Uganda by ensuring that the projects are using the most appropriate innovative and cost effective technologies.
• Provide necessary technical guidance to project implementing staff during the course of the project
• Manage, supervise and build capacity of staff on Mobile Health technologies for health programming
• Ensure that all Mhealth and other related deliverables are achieved according to the detailed implementation plan.

Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation

• Works with the Program office in the preparation of quality project reports and ensure they are submitted on time to support offices and donors.
• Work with health staff and program development team in the roll out of baseline surveys and evaluation of project
• Oversee the rollout of the Mhealth data collection process at the community and health facility level

Documentation, Research and Learning

• Generate relevant reports from Mhealth systems and ensure that Mhealth stakeholder have access to information.
• Documentation of best practices and success stories in the application of Mhealth interventions.
• Identify innovative trends and new technologies that can be applied or used in WV health programming.
• Contribute to the testing, appraisal, eventual promotion and adoption of innovative ICT4D applications within WVU and among WVU partner organizations;

Capacity Building

• Provide or create avenues for learning for other WV staff to learn and apply Mhealth in programming by conducting Mhealth trainings and exhibitions.
• Coach and mentor staff on Mhealth technologies and applications

Partnership Development

• Liaise with development agencies and partners on collaborative work related to Mhealth and other initiatives to position World Vision as a strategic partner in Mhealth landscape

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• A university degree in IT or related field with further training in computer programming and IT project management approaches.
• 2-3 years of relevant professional experience in the Mhealth domain as well as exposure to the full project cycle (i.e., programming, project processing to project administration); International NGO experience or in communications industry will be an advantage.
• Experience and keen interest in Mhealth in the contexts of Uganda/East Africa.
• Proficient in the use of a range of innovative technologies. These may include mobile or PC-based ICTs, phone (SMS) and SMS to web technologies and broadcasting. Eager to discover and explore Mhealth application appropriate to WVU working contexts.
• Experience in the integration of new technologies in development programs like health, education, water and sanitation with an intention of improving the well being of children.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Good organizational, inter-personal and communication skills in a multi-cultural working environment; international experience is an asset.
• In sympathy with the Christian values

How to apply:

Qualified candidates may submit their application and complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to wvujobs@wvi.org . Please address the application to the People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and do indicate the post title in the email subject line.

Deadline for receiving applications is: Friday, 13th September, 2013.

(Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply)

We do appreciate your interest in working with us. However, only short listed candidates will be contacted.

This position is open to Ugandan Nationals ONLY

Organization: World Vision
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 13 Sep 2013

Position: Reporting and Documentation Specialist
Reports to: Programs Manager and AIM Health Project Manager
Duty Station: Kabale

Purpose of the position:

To provide technical support for AIMHealth Project reporting and documentation development, data collection & analysis, Monitoring & Evaluation, research, reporting, and project visibility aligned to the Results Based M&E framework as well as support to the program teams on program development

Key responsibilities

• Develop/ rollout and manage AIM Health Project M&E database aligned to the Results Bases M&E Framework.
• Provide technical support to national office and field program staff and partners on integration of the strategy standard indicators into ongoing or new programs/projects and during program development, research and needs assessments
• Develop/adapt and coordinate administration of monitoring tools to track project performance based on the results based monitoring and evaluation framework
• Compile progress and annual program reports for management purposes in line with the detail strategy implementation plan and Donor Guidelines.
• Train and build M&E capacity of project and program staff, beneficiaries and other stakeholders according to World Vision Uganda Strategy, DME framework and Donor Guidelines.
• Plan for and implement project planning and review meetings in line with the project detailed implementation plan/National Annual Operating Plan
• Build and foster relationships with Government of Uganda counterparts, non-governmental organizations, academic and research institution, and work with them to advance M&E methodology, in close coordination with the Project Manager
• Document best practices and success stories of AIMH Project

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required

• Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences, Social Works and Social Administration, Development Studies or related development disciplines Or Statistics, Quantitative economics and related disciplines. Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years relevant experience with international organizations in research, monitoring and evaluation of, and reporting on complex (development) programs.
• Knowledge of and experience with a range of M&E tools and techniques, including ability to develop strategic plans and comprehensive effective systems for data collection, analysis and dissemination.
• Excellent command of MS Excel, and working knowledge of at least two statistical data management packages/softwares (quantitative & qualitative) e.g., SPSS, Nvivo/Nudist, Epi Info, STATA
• Ability to work with inter-disciplinary teams and a wide range of program/project activities.
• Strong writing and communication skills
• In sympathy with the Christian values

How to apply:

How to apply: Qualified candidates may submit their application and complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to wvujobs@wvi.org . Please address the application to the People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and do indicate the post title in the email subject line.

Deadline for receiving applications is: Friday, 13th September, 2013.

(Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply)

We do appreciate your interest in working with us. However, only short listed candidates will be contacted.

This position is open to Ugandan Nationals ONLY

Organization: WaterAid
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 13 Sep 2013

WaterAid works through supporting local organizations and government authorities to design low cost sustainable projects using appropriate and affordable technologies that can be managed by the community itself. WaterAid also seeks to influence the policy change through government and other key international organizations to secure and protect the right of poor people to safe, affordable water and sanitation services.

The post holder is responsible for developing, leading, and directing the programming function that ensures planned integrated WASH interventions (water supply, sanitation promotion and construction) in the urban and small town settings have maximum impact and efficiency. You are expected to work with national and local government levels, private sector and NGO in the development of innovative water supply hardware delivery, water resources management and delivery of innovative sanitary designs alongside their promotion.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management and successful implementation of our WASH service delivery. This includes managing the implementation of quality WASH activities and related budgets, coordinating WASH activities with other sectors of health and education.

How to apply:

Please visit: www.wateraid.org/jobs