NGO JOBS

Organization: Sight Savers International
Country: Bangladesh
Closing date: 10 Feb 2014

Sightsavers is looking for external evaluators to conduct End of Project Evaluation of a project entitled “Vision Bangladesh” implemented with joint support from Sightsavers, BRAC and National Eye Care. The project has partnership with four hospital partners (Voluntary Association for Rural Development (VARD), Bangladesh National Society for the Blind (BNSB) Moulvibazar, NAYAN and JASPUS) and government district upazila hospitals under Sylhet division over the period of January 2011 to December 2013. Expression of Interest to undertake the evaluation is requested.

The specific purpose of this project is “Elimination of the backlog of cataract blindness from Sylhet Division by the year 2013” and the specific objectives are:

1.To increase demand for eye care services particularly for cataract in the community.
2.To increase accessibility to quality eye care services, especially cataract, particularly for the poor.
3.To deploy/employ appropriate and competent HR in all eye care facilities in district and upazila level.
4.To manage programme efficiently and effectively.

We are now looking for external evaluators to conduct a strategic evaluation of this project. The evaluator/evaluation team should include personnel with a professional background and extensive knowledge of public health policy (preferably eye health at national and global levels), health systems strengthening particularly human resources development, primary health care reforms and strategy analysis. S/he should have demonstrable skills in analysing capacity needs and gaps of different cadres’ eye health. The team should also have skills and knowledge in project/programme analysis, be able to undertake and draw links between health interventions and the wider development discourse as well as have experience in conducting large scale evaluations, preferably in the South Asian context. It is also expected that the whole team will have familiarity with development assistance evaluation.

Purpose of the Evaluation
The purpose of the evaluation is to assess the projects’ achievements, challenges, capture the lessons learned and way forward for Sightsavers and partners in context of relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, sustainability, scalability/replication, and coherenece/coordination.

Thus, the evaluation will review the achievement of the project against objectives and outputs as detailed out in the project document, as well as assess the long-term effects made by the project on eye health. The key issues to be addressed are service delivery, institutional and overall programmatic development at the partners’ level, contribution to health system strengthening and contribution made at the beneficiary level as well as financial management of the project.

This will ultimately provide an analysis on how scalable and replicable it is in national context.

Please see the terms of reference for the full details of this assignment. Expressions of interest will be reviewed according to the assessment criteria

Closing date: 10 February 2014

The successful applicant will be contacted by 28 February 2014 and should be ready to start work on the evaluation by March 2014.

How to apply:

For full terms of reference and to express interest in this assignment please visit http://www.sightsavers.org/about_us/vacancies/20873.html

Organization: World Vision
Country: Haiti
Closing date: 24 Oct 2013

This is your opportunity to use your world-class leadership skills to play a key role in effectively improving the lives and futures of children and their families in Haiti.

World Vision (WV) is a global network of over 44,000 people in nearly 100 countries committed to enhancing the well-being of children everywhere by empowering families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.

The National Director will strategically lead, develop and direct the implementation of all aspects of World Vision Ministry as an effective member of the World Vision Partnership to ensure high ministry quality and high impact in the field. This person will represent WV in Haiti to all donors, project partners, other WV Partnership offices and divisions, local government, church representatives and non-governmental organizations serving according to given Power of Attorney.

We are looking for a visionary leader who can combine strong business disciplines with inspirational leadership skills in line with our values and ethos. As a Humanitarian organisation, we believe that every child is a precious gift to the entire world and that their well-being concerns us all. We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Strategy, Operating Plan and Long- and Short-Term Targets: Ensure there is a documented office strategy, Ministry strategies and operating plans, and the latter have been derived from the office strategy and has clear, measurable short-term and long-term targets

• Leadership and Management of the office: Lead processes to develop national office governance from advisory status to governing board

• Compliance and Country Legal environment: Ensure the office complies to local legal requirements and standards

• Financial Management and Financial and Operational Audit Compliance: Ensure efficient and effective organisational practices, that result in successful financial and operational audit scores

• National Resource Development: Explore opportunities and facilitate National Resource Development plan.

SKILLS REQUIRED INCLUDE:

• 5-10 years of experience in leadership roles internationally, especially in developing countries.

• Significant experience in senior management of relief and development programs, with considerable overseas experience.

• Good understanding of Advocacy principles and International Development work.

• Some experience in overseeing large government grants; their acquisition and donor engagement.

• Fluency in French and English is required.

• Ability to work and travel extensively in country, as well as internationally (approximately 20-25% of working time).

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in management or social sciences (advanced degree is preferred).

If you believe you have the skills and leadership experience to fulfil this vital and challenging role that will enhance the lives of vulnerable children in Haiti, we'd love to hear from you.

How to apply:

Find out more and apply online before the closing date. For more information about World Vision, visit www.wvi.org.

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: 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: CBM
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 06 Sep 2013

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE LOW VISION THERAPY NETWORK WEBSITEI. BackgroundThe Low vision therapy network is a CBM funded project with an objective to strengthen the capacity of an existing country wide network of four of the most important service deliverers, in order to reduce the barriers experienced by people with visual impairment to access appropriate medical/rehabilitation services, education and equal opportunities in the labour market. The service providers are; Friends Church Sabatia Eye Hospital, PCEA Kikuyu Eye Unit, Kwale District Eye Centre and Service for the Poor in Adaptive Rehabilitation Kinship (SPARK). The project consists of low vision units within these four existing CBM eye care partners that have been clustered to form a multi-year low vision program. This program is managed by a lead partner Friends Church Sabatia Eye Hospital (SEH). The cluster seeks to engage an experienced web designer who shall design the cluster’s web site as per the assignment here under though not limited to:II. Services requestedThe Service Provider will be assigned the following tasks: • Design a website taking into account the futures listed in section III• Develop the website upon validation of the designIII. Features of the websiteThe website should be designed and developed within two weeks, from the date the contract is awarded.• Defining the cluster’s identity• Out lay of the programs and projects run by the cluster.• Online referencing and links to the partners web site• Have tools to allow publications such newsletters, reports hosted• Online fundraising / donation• High contrast view and an accessible font • A user friendly CMS system to facilitate future management of the websiteVi. Knowledge Skills and Qualifications1. Hands on experience in Web Design2. Skilled in web design for NGOs3. At least Degree in Information technology4. Evidence based Work on similar previous assignments

V. Ownership and intellectual property Upon completion of the task and payment of agreed fees as agreed by the low vision therapy network and the Service Provider , low vision therapy network shall acquire and retain ownership of all assignment deliverables in their tangible form (both hard and soft copies) and the right to use them as deemed fit. The deliverables may thus not be published or used without the express permission of the low vision therapy network.

VI. Required1. Provide detailed profile stating similar undertaking with other organizations.2. Provide a sample of web sites designed in the past.3. Detailed budget for the assignment. 4. Low vision therapy network will provide all necessary content and institutional logos required to design the website.5. Low vision therapy network will approve all design templates to be used on the website

VII. Expression of interest Interested consultants or firms are requested to submit an Expression of Interest detailing their interpretation of the TOR to visiontherapynetwork@gmail.com on or before 6th September 2013.

How to apply:

VI. Required1. Provide detailed profile stating similar undertaking with other organizations.2. Provide a sample of web sites designed in the past.3. Detailed budget for the assignment. 4. Low vision therapy network will provide all necessary content and institutional logos required to design the website.5. Low vision therapy network will approve all design templates to be used on the website

VII. Expression of interest Interested consultants or firms are requested to submit an Expression of Interest detailing their interpretation of the TOR to visiontherapynetwork@gmail.com on or before 6th September 2013.

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Jordan
Closing date: 16 Sep 2013

Purpose of the Position

You will contribute to the Coordination and constantly improving the implementation of VISION in the MENA Region. By acting as the regional VISION technical focal point, you will provide user development and support, monitor reports on progress of VISION implementation, identify areas where special support may be required, resolve user questions either directly or by elevating issues to Tier 3 business owners. You will develop/produce management reports, participate in strategic planning discussions, participate in process reviews & VISION oversight assessments and contribute to the organizational Business Effectiveness and Efficiency initiative.

Key Expected Results

1. Act as technical focal point for VISION in the Region. Provide competent user support by responding to and resolving business and system process related queries from Country Offices. When issues cannot be addressed at the country office or regional levels, escalate them to HQ based Business Process Owners and follow up with concerned parties to ensure smooth functioning at the CO level. Register calls in and monitor open calls in Service Manager as appropriate.

2. Work closely with the Regional Chief of Operations in planning and operationalizing VISION and business process training throughout the region. Support continuing end-user VISION training and communication at the CO level. Provide emergency short term support in VISION as and when necessary.

3. Develop/produce analytical and management reports to monitor utilization of VISION and participate in process reviews and VISION oversight assessments within the Region.

4. Monitor VISION capacity and performance at CO level using multiple self-declaration, observation and information gathering tools/approaches. Analyze data to assess and identify user capacity weaknesses at CO level and propose regional and global solutions to remediate. Track SOD`s and other performance indicators.

5. In accordance with Global Help Desk Service level Agreement (SLA), manage VISION user support within the MENA Region.

6. Participate in strategic planning discussions at Regional and Global level and contribute as required to pilot initiatives, including the Business Effectiveness and Efficiency initiative.

7. Contribute to the design and development of Global learning and on-line support materials; identify and recommend potential improvements to training materials and delivery approaches.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

• Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Development, Business Administration, Information Technology or directly related technical field(s).* Valid professional certification (CA; CPA; etc.) from an accredited chartered accountancy institution is considered an asset.

• A first level university degree in a relevant technical field (as identified above), in conjunction with seven years of relevant work experience in related technical fields (as identified below), may be taken in lieu of an advanced university degree.

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience, with prior hands-on experience in SAP/ERP administration. Awareness of rules, regulations and security policies with respect to system access i.e. Segregation of Duties (SoD), is highly desirable.Familiarity with ERP/SAP interfaces, especially towards the management of various user roles and authorizations is highly desirable. Previous hands-on experience in providing technical and business customer support and services related to an ERP system is desirable. Knowledge of UNICEF rules and regulations, and procedures is an asset.

• Fluency in English (excellent writing & communication skills) is required. Knowledge of Arabic or French (written & oral) is considered an asset.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

• Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.
• Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.
• Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Adjusts team or department's approach to embrace changing circumstances.
• Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources.
• Demonstrates, applies and shares expert technical knowledge across the organization.
• Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives.
• Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.
• Sets clearly defined objectives and plans activities for self, own team or department.
• Ability to coordinate, interpret, prioritize, monitor and follow-up on multiple user access-related ERP requests.

Remarks

This post has funds available for a one-year contract.

How to apply:

If you want a challenging career while improving the lives of children around the world UNICEF, the leading children's rights organization, would like to hear from you. Visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to register in our new e-Recruitment system and apply to this vacancy,quoting E-VN-2013-001590. Applications must be received by Midnight EST on 16 September 2013. IMPORTANT: As part of your applicant online profile on UNICEF's e-Recruitment site, please make sure your select “Release Profile” under Candidate Profile/Overview & Release. Please note that only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted. In the selection of its staff, UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities. Well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Organization: World Vision
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 09 Aug 2013

Position: Monitoring & Evaluation SpecialistReports to: Chief of PartyProject: Advocacy for Better HealthDuty station: Kampala

Purpose of the position: To provide coordination and leadership for strategic information, dissemination, and monitoring and evaluation of the project.

Key ResponsibilitiesSetting up the system: Develop the overall framework for project M&E in accordance to the project and document M&E plan.• Conduct readiness assessment regarding M&E. • Identify the requirement for collecting baseline data, prepare terms-of-reference for and arrange the conduct of a baseline survey, as required.• Clarify M&E responsibilities of different project personnel.• Contribute to the development of the annual work plan, ensuring alignment with project strategy, agreement on annual targets and inclusion of M&E activates in the work plan. • Clarify process for monitoring and evaluations on sub-grantees.• Prepare detailed M&E budget.• Prepare calendar of M&E activities.• Identify other M&E staff that the project needs to contract. Guide recruitment.

Implementation of M&E: Oversee and execute M&E activities included in the Annual Work Plan, with particular focus on results and impacts as well as in lesson learning.• Based on the annual work plan and in particular the programs budgets, design the framework for the physical and process monitoring of project activities.• Promote a results-based approach to monitoring and evaluation, emphasizing results and impacts.• Assist in the development of project reports. Guide staff and executing partners in preparing their progress reports in accordance with approved reporting formats and ensure their timely submission. This includes quarterly progress reports, annual project reports, inception reports, and ad-hoc technical reports.• Prepare consolidation progress reports for project management including identification of problems, causes of potential bottlenecks in the project implementation, and providing specific recommendations.• Check that monitoring data are discussed in the appropriate forum and in a timely fashion in terms of implications of future action. If necessary create such discussion forums to fill any gaps.• Undertake regular visits to the field to support implementation of M&E and to identify where adaptations might be needed.• Foster participatory planning and monitoring by training and involving primary stakeholder groups in the M&E of activities.• Facilitate, act as resource person, and join if required any external supervision and evaluation missions.• Monitor the follow up of evaluation recommendations• Identify the need and draw up the ToRs for specific project studies. Recruit, guide and supervise consultants or organizations that are contracted to implement special surveys and studies required for evaluating project effects and impacts.• Organize (and provide) refresher training in M&E for project and implementing partner staff, local organizations and primary stakeholders with view of developing local M&E capacity.

Lessons learned: Design and implement a system to identify, analyze, document and disseminate lessons learned.• Consolidate a culture of lessons learning involving all project staff and allocate specific responsibilities.• Ensure that ToR for consultants recruited by the project also incorporate mechanisms to capture and share lessons learned through their inputs to the project, and to ensure that the results are reflected in the reporting system described above.• Document, package and disseminate lessons not less frequently than once every 12 months.• Facilitate exchange of experiences by supporting and coordinating participation in any existing network projects sharing common characteristics• Identify and participate in additional networks, for example scientific or policy-based networks that may also yield lessons that can benefit project implementation.

Knowledge and skills• Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies or any relevant discipline (public health, health sciences, or the social sciences, etc.). A masters degree is an added advantage.• A minimum of five years’ experience in the M&E of U.S government funded programs or other donors.• Considerable experience and demonstrated practical skills in monitoring and evaluation of voice and accountability programs; • Demonstrated ability and skills in analysis and report writing – a written sample will need to be submitted.• Excellent knowledge of monitoring and evaluation principles and practices is essential; • Knowledge and significant experience in the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks and systems required for community development programs are essential.• Experience in design and implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation systems in advocacy, community mobilization, or policy/accountability projects.• Demonstrated knowledge of management information systems.• Five years + field based work experience, conducting M&E on large, multi-regional public-health programs and working with management to integrate research findings into project direction. • In sympathy with christian values Special skills• Research skills — surveys, focus groups, knowledge, practice and coverage studies — data analysis, and how to make effective presentations. • Knowledge of LQAS, 30-cluster sampling survey methodology preferred.• Statistical software such as SPSS, EPI INFO, and other statistical tools preferred.

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: 9th August, 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

Position is open to Uganda Nationals only

Organization: World Vision
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 09 Aug 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.World Vision Uganda seeks qualified persons to provide technical support for a proposed USAID/ Uganda Advocacy for Better Health Program. This position is contingent on World Vision Uganda being awarded the cooperative agreement.

Position: Chief of PartyReports to: Program Development DirectorProject: Advocacy for Better HealthDuty station: Kampala

Project summary: - The goal of the Advocacy for Better Health program is to contribute to improvement in quality, availability and accessibility of health services. The purpose of the program is to increase the citizens’ voice for quality service delivery. The key objectives for this program shall be 1) to ensure that communities in the selected districts can identify and articulate their needs, and are able to demand for quality services; 2) to ensure that the Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) develop effective advocacy initiatives, and are able to represent the communities’ demands for better quality services; and 3) to build the technical and operational capacity of the CSOs to qualify them as potential direct recipients of future USAID funding. This third objective will the primary focus of this position.

Purpose of the position: Overall responsibility for the management of all project activities and staff. S/he will have principal responsibility for representation for the projects to the United States Government (USG) and will serve as representative of the project for the activities and all long-term and short-term personnel under this grant.

Key Responsibilities• Direct and oversee World Vision's work in an assigned program, ensuring that all program goals are met through proper design, staffing, and implementation.• Organize and direct the work of local staff and short-term advisors. Provide supervision, training and performance appraisals.• Establish and maintain effective project reporting, evaluation, and communication systems. Submit timely accurate and professional program reports that meet donor requirements to appropriate World Vision Partnership staff.• Establish leadership and personal credibility and implement and maintain clearly understood chain of authority and accountability.• Develop and maintain an adequate human resource plan consistent with WV policies, donor requirements (such as A-110, A-122, A-133, 22 CFR 211, etc.) and local laws. Ensure proper technical capacity of staff to manage complex government funded projects.• Manage grant/project budget within approved spending levels and ensure accurate and timely financial repots to donors and WVUS IPG headquarters staff.• Ensure grant/project expenses are reasonable, allocable, prudent and spent in accordance with donor rules and regulations to ensure clean A-133 audits.• Oversee property and equipment acquisition, disposition, and management in compliance with WV internal and donor requirements.• Liaise with host government officials, local communities, and other stakeholders as appropriate.• Evaluate program effectiveness and determine corrective action needed to improve goal achievement by participating and conducting agricultural assistance surveys and rapid appraisal design.• Carry out additional responsibilities and projects as assigned, including administrative and planning functions.

Knowledge and skills• A Masters’ degree or higher in a relevant field (management, social sciences, public health, etc.).• Minimum of 5 years of experience in development working with local governments, civil society and communities.• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of decentralization in the Uganda context, Uganda’s sociopolitical economy, advocacy, health and education sectors.• Demonstrated team player with visionary leadership.• Excellent managerial and operational experience, preferably in managing large donor projects involving coordination with multiple program partners or institutions in Uganda or the region.• Past experience of working with USG supported projects and knowledge of financial rules and regulations at a senior level.• Experience in developing program work-plans, budgets, managing implementation, staff and short-term technical assistance.• Excellent managerial and operational experience, preferably in managing large donor projects involving coordination with multiple program partners or institutions in Uganda or the region.• Past experience of working with USG supported projects and knowledge of financial rules and regulations at a senior level.• Experience in integrating teams of professionals around common goals and motivating through visionary leadership.• Demonstrated ability to deliver results and meet all donor deliverables.• In sympathy with christian values..

The applicant must demonstrate strong experience in sub-grantee management, including building the capacity of local organizations and subgrantees in U.S. government (USG)- supported grants. Coaching, advising, and enforcement are essential functions of this position.

As the nature of this project is advocacy and accountability, the most competitive candidates will have experience in advocacy and accountability programs.

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: 9th August, 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: 09 Aug 2013

JOB OPPORTUNITY

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.World Vision Uganda seeks qualified persons to provide technical support for a proposed USAID/ Uganda Advocacy for Better Health Program. This position is contingent on World Vision Uganda being awarded the cooperative agreement.

Position: Deputy Chief of PartyReports to: Chief of PartyProject: Advocacy for Better HealthDuty Station: Kampala

Purpose of the position: Responsible for the management of the project, including financial accountability, staffing, and work planning and providing technical leadership to the project, transform the quality and delivery of advocacy interventions and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Management of the central office and provide oversight to the field-based sites, in terms of staffing, facilities, procurement, reporting, and finances.• Ensure that project operations and sub-grantee management activities are fully compliance with USAID regulations and integrated with host-country• Direct and oversee World Vision's work in an assigned program, ensuring that all program goals are met through proper design, staffing, and implementation.• Organize and direct the work of local staff and short-term advisors. Provide supervision, training and performance appraisals.• Establish and maintain effective project reporting, evaluation, and communication systems. Submit timely accurate and professional program reports that meet donor requirements to appropriate World Vision Partnership staff.• Establish leadership and personal credibility and implement and maintain clearly understood chain of authority and accountability.• Ensure proper technical capacity of staff to manage complex government funded projects.• Manage grant/project budget within approved spending levels and ensure accurate and timely financial repots to donors and WVUS IPG headquarters staff.• Ensure grant/project expenses are reasonable, allocable, prudent and spent in accordance with donor rules and regulations to ensure clean A-133 audits.

Knowledge and skills:• A bachelors’ degree or higher in a relevant field (management, social sciences, public health, etc.). A Masters Degree is an added advantage.• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing donor-funded development programs with demonstrated capacity to create and/or maintain complex systems and procedures involving multiple implementation sites, multiple partners and diverse beneficiaries.• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of advocacy, decentralization in the Uganda context, Uganda’s socio-political economy, health and education sectors.• Demonstrated track record of leading, designing and delivering influencing, campaigning and advocacy programs.• Demonstrated ability to be a motivator and leader of change, drawing on excellent communication skills to drive transformation. • Developed abilities to motivate and persuade at high levels (for organizational change);• Experience in developing effective communication and advocacy strategies.• Excellent judgment, conceptual and analytical thinking ability.• Proven experience of capacity strengthening & advisory work, as well as facilitation, mentoring & coaching skills.• Proven experience in partnership building and networking at various levels.• Ability to address rights (women, children, youth and other vulnerable groups) in the design/delivery of influencing work.• In sympathy with christian values.

The applicant must demonstrate strong experience in sub-grantee management, including building the capacity of local organizations and subgrantees in U.S. government (USG)- supported grants. Coaching, advising, and enforcement are essential functions of this position.

As the nature of this project is advocacy and accountability, the most competitive candidates will have experience in monitoring and evaluation of advocacy and accountability programs.

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: 9th August, 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