Program Development Supported Volunteer

Visions in Action (VIA) is an international NGO based in Washington DC which works in relief and development in Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa, Liberia and Mexico.

Over 700 volunteers have been placed in the areas of education, human rights, communications, public health, HIV/AIDS, micro-enterprise, social work and community development.

Location: Uganda - Kampala

Responsibilities:

- Improve the current international volunteer program in Uganda
- Update the Uganda Booklet and NGO Guide
- Organize the March and September volunteer placements and orientations
- Support Kampala volunteers on an ongoing basis
- Pay bills and track finances in Kampala
- Liaise with government ministries, NGO Board and Dept. of Immigration
- Attend meetings with donors and humanitarian organizations in Kampala
- Research needs in HIV/AIDS and education, and work with Visions staff to design interventions to meet these needs
- Assist in writing program proposals for various donors
- Procure equipment and materials as needed to support the offices in Gulu and Kitgum
- Report regularly to the Country Director based in Gulu

Qualifications:

- Previous international development volunteer or work experience, preferably in Africa
- University degree required
- Prior experience working on development programs
- Knowledge of teaching methodology in an African development context
- Familiarity with HIV/AIDS interventions in Africa
- Experience supervising and/or training others preferred
- Fluent in English; excellent proposal writing skills required
- Willingness to work in a difficult and insecure environment
- Ability to work independently on a shoestring budget

How to apply

Send cover letter and CV to: jobs@visionsinaction.org with the position title in the subject line.

Short listed candidates will be asked to complete a Visions in Action application including references.

Closing date: 16 Mar 2009