Program Manager

Program ManagerAgency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED)
Closing date: 31 Jan 2010
Location: Uganda - Gulu

Department: Program
Position: Program Manager
Contract duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension)
Location: Gulu, Northern Uganda
Starting Date: February 2010

I. Background on ACTED


ACTED (Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development) is a non-governmental organization created in 1993. Independent, private and not-for-profit, ACTED respects a strict political and religious impartiality and operates according to non-discrimination and transparency principles. ACTED’s vocation is to support vulnerable populations worldwide and to accompany them in the construction of a better future.

The programmes implemented by ACTED in Africa, Asia, Middle East and Latin America/Caribbean, aim at addressing the needs of the populations affected by wars, natural catastrophes and/or economical and social crises.
Our interventions seek to cover the multiple aspects of humanitarian and development crises through a multidisciplinary approach which is both global and local, and adapted to each context.

II. Country Profile

Capital Office : Kampala
National Staff : 74 (may 2009)
International Staff : 9 (may 2009)
Areas : 2 (Gulu, Kapenguria)
On-going programmes : 8
Budget : 2,3M€ (2008)

More than three years after the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (CHA) with the Lord's Resistance Army first signalled a return to security and stability in the conflict-stricken north, there has been a dramatic improvement in the situation. 85% of the camp population across the Acholi Region has now returned to their original homes. As Northern Uganda moves out of the early recovery phase, the emphasis is now shifting to laying the foundation for lasting economic development.
Access to social infrastructure has improved with ongoing rehabilitation or construction of schools, health centres and water points as well as roads. However, some areas are still lacking the basic services to make return fully sustainable. The economy of Northern Uganda is heavily based on agriculture, with a production system largely based on subsistence farming. However, farmers in the Acholi sub-region, where approximately 85% of the population are employed in agriculture, have shown a strong willingness to expand or improve production and have identified increased access to capital, more modern tools and equipment and better storage facilities as three key means to this end. Increased cash availability in the region is therefore crucial to realise this agricultural potential and improve food security. However, agriculture is not the only sector showing economic viability. The experience of the first LEARN Uganda project (01/02/2009 – 31/01/2010) funded by the Royal Norwegian Embassy showed that service-oriented income generation activities, such as restaurants and bakeries can show quick, significant and sustainable profits once initial start up costs are covered. Injections of cash into such projects can therefore create sustainable returns to support the livelihoods of groups of people including women, young people and Extremely Vulnerable Individuals (EVIs).

While cash influxes help to kick start economic recovery and development, long term development requires high rates of investment that are usually built on high rates of savings. Therefore there is a strongly arguable need to encourage the development of a savings culture where cash is regularly set aside for future investment. The strengthening of local financial services, namely Savings and Credit Cooperatives (SACCOs), to support small savers as they scale up their savings and investment practices and the introduction of a Village Savings and Loan Associations methodology could help to address all of these issues.

III. Position Profile

ACTED is currently looking for an experienced Program Manager to take care of its Livelihoods and Economic Recovery for Northern Uganda Project II (LEARN Uganda II) which is an extension of a similar project implemented 1st February 2009 to 31st January 2010. The position is based in Gulu town but will also operate in Amuru and Oyam districts and require frequent travels to the field. Specific duties include:

- To set up, plan, supervise and monitor the project to ensure the successful implementation of all project activities, the generation of planned outputs and attainment of key project objectives.

- To manage a team of grant officers (working with income generating activity groups), site supervisors (working with community groups on cash-for-work infrastructure projects), community based facilitators (who work with IGA groups and community groups at the sub-county level) and a Savings and Credit Cooperative (SACCO) Advisor (providing monitoring and capacity building to these financial institutions).

- Carry out regular field visits to all project sites to verify project progress, technically asses activities, the efficiency of resources used and importantly to ensure compliance to all ACTED policies and procedures.

- To budget and monitor project expenditures to ensure they are in line with ACTED and donor requirements;

- To coordinate with ACTED’s logistics department on the procurement and delivery of tools, materials etc.

- To coordinate and attend monthly meetings with the 2 other LEARN Uganda implementing partners (Food for Hungry and Action Against Hunger) to share experiences and lessons learned.

- To liaise with all internal and external counterparts to the projects, i.e. the Royal Norwegian Embassy, local government officials, and with NGO and UN representatives on a regular basis; This includes regular attendance of various humanitarian cluster and district coordination meetings.

- To coordinate regularly with ACTED’s Appraisal Monitoring and Evaluation Unit (AMEU) to assess project activities and implement lessons learned during the implementation of the project.

- To ensure that all project reporting (internal and external) is completed on time and is of a high standard.

IV. Qualifications:

- University degree (Masters Degree) preferably in development studies, business administration and entrepreneurship, microfinance/microcredit, program management, or the equivalent combination of education and experience in a related area;

- At least 4 years progressively responsible experience in managing and implementing projects in a recovery or development context, i.e. income generating activities, microfinance/microcredit and agricultural and non-agricultural livelihoods,

- Knowledge of participatory approaches and tools;

- Proven ability to coordinate and manage a team of national staff

- Familiarity with the aid system, and ability to understand donor and governmental requirements;

- Excellent planning, organizational and supervisory skills;

- Proven ability to problem solve and work independently and under pressure both in the field and in the office;

- Being a strong team player and adept at creating a strong team spirit;

- Highly motivated and with a desire to work with local communities;

- Ability to work with culturally diverse groups of people;

- Excellent spoken and written English; knowledge of Luo an added advantage.

V. Conditions:

- Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay bonus (Between 1600€ to 1750€ net per months)

- Additional monthly living allowance

- Free food and lodging provided at the organisation’s guesthouse/or housing allowance (depending on contract length and country of assignment)

- Transportation costs covered, including additional return ticket + luggage allowance

- Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement package
How to apply
Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to jobs@acted.org
Ref : PM/UG/RW

ACTED
Att: Human Resources Department
33, rue Godot de Mauroy
75009 Paris
FRANCE

Fax. + 33 (0) 1 42 65 33 46
For more information, visit us at http://www.acted.org

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REGIONAL CENTRE FOR QUALITY OF HEALTH CARE

JOB OPPORTUNITY: REGIONAL CENTRE FOR QUALITY OF HEALTH CARE


Preamble:
Regional Centre for Quality of Health Care (RCQHC) established in 1999, is a unit under Makerere University School of Public Health (MUSPH). The mission of RCQHC is to provide leadership in building regional capacity to improve the quality of health care in Africa through, networking, strategic partnerships, education and training. RCQHC currently operates in 15 coun­tries of .east and central Africa region.
RCQHC invites applications from suitably qualified can­didates from countries in the region for the post of Director-RCQHC.


Title: Director, Regional Centre for Quality of Health Care
Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reporting to: Dean, School of Public Health, Makerere University
Tenure: Two year contract which may be renewed upon satisfactory performance following an appraisal


General Responsibilities:


The Director will provide high level leadership in strate­gic direction, vision and policy leadership within the Regional Centre for Quality of Health Care (RCQHC) at Makerere University College of Health Sciences, School of Public Health in Kampala, Uganda. S/he will oversee the development, implementation and dissemination of proven strategies, innovations and best practices to strengthen quality of care in health. The Director serves as the leader of the Center's management/technical team that includes the Deputy Director Operations, Technical Advisors and administrative staff. The Director will play the role of technical team leader and will be the key representative of the Centre cultivating strategic

partnerships with agencies and organizations external to the Centre in order to foster the Center's regional pro­grams and international networks, collaboration and funding efforts.


Specific duties:


* Ensure that the mission and overall mandate of the Centre are well articulated
* Provide overall technical and managerial leadership and ensure RCQHC's compliance with existing finan­cial control and administrative systems and proce­dures in accordance with Makerere University
' Pro-actively provide leadership in the marketing of the activities at the centre to the current and poten­tial donors, regional government ministries and regional professional organizations through identifi­cation of current Quality of Care trends, developing concept papers and technical presentations that will appeal to a variety of donors.
* Manage the overall external relationship between the Centre and all its partners and collaborating agencies, including adherence to USAID policies, government regulations and professional accounting and administrative standards
* Provide inspirational leadership to ensure staff at the Centre are continuously motivated to enhance pro­ductivity and improved organizational performance.
* Lead the technical staff in developing concept notes for technical assistance, designing and implementa­tion of training programs, and writing of program technical reports that demonstrate the Centre's expertise in quality of health care programming.
* Ensure budget accounting transactions and reporting are within budgetary allocations or allotments.
* Provide leadership in mobilization of sufficient finan­cial and other resources from diverse sources to ensure the Center's operational base is sustainable through creative strategies for diversified funding.

Required Qualifications and Experience:
The Director must have a minimum of ten years of progressively senior level experience in administer­ing and managing health programs and an advanced degree(s) in public health or health care administra­tion or a similar field.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:
The Director should be a technical specialist in the area of quality improvement in health with a suc­cessful track record and significant knowledge of and broad experience in:
mentation and management
* Experience in working with regional governments, and other international donor agencies
* Resource mobilization/proposal writing.
* Experience in management of large Donor funded programs/grants and their accountability
* Demonstrated proficiency in program implementa­tion through work plans, and annual reports
* Exemplary leadership qualities
* Excellent communication skills
* Good working knowledge of computers
* The Director must be willing to travel extensively within the region (up to 30%). S/he must be an out­standing manager who can engender trust at all lev­els within and outside the Centre and motivate oth­ers through strong, honest leadership.
* The Director should be able to recognize and build on the diversity of talent of staff from diverse back­grounds for achievement of the organizational goals.
» S/he should provide exemplary leadership and strategic focus to the work of the Center and be responsive to the interests of a range of stakehold-

* S/he should maintain a high level of technical expert­ise within-the organization to effectively shape pro­gramming direction.

Challenges of the position:
The main challenges of this position are:
• Maintaining the Center's focus while responding to changing Quality of Care needs in the ECSA region and changing funding priorities.
• Maintaining the high level of expertise and a clear sense of priorities (both personally and for the organization) needed in the area of Quality of Care is essential.
- » As the senior professional in the organization, the Director will be called upon to mode! the enthusi-
vative international organization.
• Ability to mentor and support technical staff to pro­duce high quality programming.


How to apply:
Qualified and interested candidates should send applica­tions with detailed CV's, names and addresses of three referees and copies of academic/professional qualifica­tions to:
The Director Human Resources R O. Box 7062 KAMPALA
Applications may also be hand delivered to Employment Division, Room 406, Top Floor, Main Building.
Closing date for receiving applications is 30th October, 2009. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Those who will not have heard from us by 30th November, 2009 should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Director - Human Resources

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Senior Finance Manager, Civil Society

Management Systems International (MSI)

Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance.

Today, it has over 100 projects under management worldwide and its technical expertise has been expanded to include implementation of a range of analytical and field projects in democracy and governance, economic growth, organizational capacity building, education, and natural resource management.

At the beginning of 2008, MSI joined Coffey International, Ltd., a global multi-disciplinary professional services organization with offices in 20 countries around the world.

MSI became a part of Coffey International Development (Coffey ID), one of seven divisions which comprise the Coffey Group.

Together, we aspire to create extraordinary outcomes for our clients, our staff and the communities in which we work. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com

Closing date: 06 Nov 2009
Location: Uganda


Project/Proposal Summary:
MSI seeks a seasoned Sr. Finance Manager for a three-year technical assistance project in Uganda. The goal of the project is to provide assistance to the Civil Society Fund (CSF) of Uganda in the role of the Technical Management Agent. The purpose of the CSF is to bring together multiple donor funds and disperse grants to civil society organizations that are fully aligned with national plans and decision taking processes and enable an effective, scaled up and comprehensive response to HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria.

Position Summary:
The Sr. Finance Manager will provide the overall financial management for the project and maintain accountability to headquarters office in the United States and to USAID/Uganda.

Responsibilities:
- Manage all financial and administrative aspects of the project, including accounting, procurement, sub-grants and sub-contracts, human resources, information technology and logistics;
- Select, supervise and mentor a team of finance and administrative professionals;
- Support the Chief of Party in budget planning and monitoring;
- Maintain timely and accurate financial information;
- Work closely with MSI partner and sub-contracting organizations, ensuring compliance and building capacity as needed;
- Maintain responsibility for all financial reporting to MSI HQ and USAID, in coordination with the Chief of Party;
- Support Chief of Party in internal management of the project including budget and performance monitoring and evaluation.

Qualifications:
- Demonstrated capacity in managing a large-scale, multi-year, USAID-funded program;
- In depth knowledge of USAID rules and regulations, particularly as related to finance, contracts, procurement and reporting;
- Experience managing multiple funding sources and bank accounts on the same project desired;
- Degree in finance, accounting or related field from an accredited university preferred;
- Familiarity with performance-based financing and budgeting is strongly preferred;
- Experience working in East Africa, previous experience in Uganda and strong knowledge of East Africa health, education, and other social sector services financing issues are preferred;
- Knowledge of Bantu or other language(s) spoken in Uganda is a plus;
- Willingness to travel within Uganda.

How to apply

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

To apply, please visit our website: http://www.msiworldwide.com.

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TechnoServe Career opportunities

TechnoServe is an international non-profit economic development organization whose mission is to help entrepreneurial men and women in poor areas of the developing world to build businesses that create income, opportunity and economic growth for their families, their communities and their countries. Our approach is based on hiring high-performing people who share our vision of private sector solutions that create longterm transformation in people's lives. For more information, please visit our website: www.technoserve.org



Business Advisor - Cotton Program

TechnoServe implements a cotton program in Eastern Uganda and plans are underway to launch similar work in Northern Uganda. The program was launched in 2008 and continues to grow on the back of a strong strategy and a growing demand for good quality cotton. TechnoServe's activities are aimed at helping smallholder cotton farmers earn more income through becoming competitive participants in the cotton value chain. Specifically, farmers are helped to commercialize relevant staple crops in rotation with cotton, access markets with higher potential, improve their technical and business skills and overall become business savvy. At the same time, we provide technical assistance in the areas of marketing, business planning, operational support and capital raising for SMEs. Our goal is to help these businesses expand their product range, find new markets, expand and become profitable, thereby generating broad based economic development.

We also promote business development services among various actors to ensure sustainability of our interventions..



Position Summary: Reporting to the Senior Business Advisor, the roles of the Business Advisor are to:

_ Facilitate small holder farmers' training on technical and business skills/practices

_ Facilitate the development of business plans for supported famer organizations and SMEs

_ Establish productive relationship with micro-finance institutions

_ Promote farmer driven innovation and adoption of good agronomical practices.

_ Introduce simple business practices, including record keeping at farm level

_ Develop profitable and sustainable markets for staple/rotational crops

_ Support efforts to increased community awareness on IPM, soil fertility and crop rotation strategies

_ Support farmer business groups to strengthen their management and governance structures

This position is field based with occasional travels to Kampala.



Qualification and Experience: The candidate must possess a university degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness or a related field of study with 4+ years experience in private sector agribusiness management/marketing/finance, SME development and/or smallholder farmer organizations at grass roots level. The candidate should have knowledge and experience of the cotton sector in Uganda in particular regarding farm production practices, cotton supply chain and staple crops. Applying candidates must have proven experience supporting businesses improve their competitiveness, improving supply chain efficiency and strengthening market linkages. The role requires a self-motivated individual with strong communication, leadership and project management skills.



Business Advisor - Women Mean Business

The goal of the Women Mean Business program is to increase women's entrepreneurial and business management skills thereby improving their businesses' profitability and growth. The program builds the capacity of women entrepreneurs by creating mentorship and coaching linkages with other entrepreneurs, enhancing financial linkages with commercial banks and providing business development services through unlocking a range of service providers and consultants, and getting these to partner with the women entrepreneurs.

Position Summary: Reporting to the Senior Business Advisor, the roles of the Business Advisor are to:

_ Carry out recruitment activities and to register eligible women entrepreneurs for the program

_ Carry out diagnostics on registered businesses to identify the needs of the entrepreneurs.

_ Promote creative training and mentorship models that are relevant in addressing our client's needs

_ Recruit mentors, consultants and coaches for the program

_ Review and develop training curricula to suit the dynamic needs of the women entrepreneurs

_ Maintain and update databases for client information

_ Organize trainings and business clinics to address the needs of the entrepreneurs

_ Visit entrepreneurs and offer technical support as well as advise on any additional support needed

_ Review business performance and to advise on areas of improvement

This position is based in Kampala with frequent field travels.



Qualification and Experience: The Business Advisor (BA) will be a selfdriven person with high energy level and able to work under no supervision.

She/he will possess a degree in Business related course preferably entrepreneurship and small business management and a minimum two years of relevant experience. Great interpersonal skills is a key requirement as well as ability to fluently communicate in English, and Luganda. Excellent computer skills, especially in Excel, Word and PowerPoint, are a major requirement.

The successful candidates for both positions will be those who are passionate about helping the poor; believe in hard work, and are capable of effectively being a part of a diverse team.



If you are interested and you meet the requirements, apply by EMAIL ONLY to the Country Director at: jobs@technoserve.org.ug with the position title placed in the subject line and on the application letter.



Send ONLY your application letter and resume with names and telephone contacts of three professional referees. All applications must be received by close of business Tuesday 13th October 2009.



Note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

TechnoServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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HIV Program Coordinator

The American Refugee Committee International (ARC) works for the survival, health, and well-being of refugees, displaced persons, and those at risk, and seeks to enable them to rebuild productive lives of dignity and purpose, striving always to respect the values of those served.

ARC is an international nonprofit, nonsectarian organization that has provided multisectoral humanitarian assistance and training to millions of beneficiaries for 30 years.

Closing date: 13 Oct 2009

Location: Uganda - Gulu
DATE: August 13, 2009
HQ DEPARTMENT or COUNTRY PROGRAM: Uganda
RESPONSIBLE TO: Senior GBV/HIV Program Coordinator

STATUS (Full time, Part time, Temporary): Full Time SUPERVISORY CAPACITY: HIV Program Staff – approximately 18 national staff

DEPARTMENT/COUNTRY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION/MISSION

Our Vision
-A Uganda where challenges to living life with dignity and self-sufficiency are overcome and people are enabled to live healthy and productive lives.Our Mission
- We will build individual and collective capacity to overcome the obstacles of displacement and develop sustainable livelihoods while supporting access to services when people can not meet their basic needs.

The American Refugee Committee is implementing a 3-year PEPFAR-funded HIV program in Gulu, Amuru and Pader districts in North Uganda.

The HIV team consists of approximately 18 staff operating in several sub-counties in the 3 districts with activities for response and prevention to HIV as well as capacity building with local organisations.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The HIV Program Coordinator is the focal manager of a sizable multi-year program and will oversee and ensure high quality program implementation.

She/he will be responsible for overall quality, effectiveness and timeliness of the program outputs and outcomes while ensuring strategic priorities are pursued.

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Management, Development, Monitoring and Evaluation- Supervise and ensure the timely execution of all HIV program activities:

• Work with ARC’s existing partners and organise the selection of additional partners
• Develop and supervise the execution of capacity-building strategies for all partners
• Develop and execute, in collaboration with partners, an effective BCC strategy
• Monitor quality of services in the mobile VCT services and set up additional sites when needed
• Oversee development of a home-based care partners network, and the implementation of common approaches and best practices within that network
• Oversee quality training of TBAs and Midwives on PMTCT referral and development of a referral network
• Oversee quality training of health workers on STI/OI treatment and referral
• Progressively hand over all project activities to partners

- Develop and manage a technically sound program work plan, consistent with the goals and objectives of the program

- Working with the Deputy HIV Program Coordinator, coordinate with ARC’s operational departments (logistics, administration/HR, and finance) to ensure adequate operational support to the project
- Working with the Deputy HIV Program Coordinator, collect and analyze relevant data for internal monthly project reports; prepare quarterly and annual donor reports
- Working with the Deputy HIV Program Coordinator, develop data collection tools and organise assessments; ensure use of comprehensive M&E tools
- With the HQ Health Technical Advisors, provide technical oversight, accountability and ensure timely implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all relevant HIV activities at the field level- Provide ongoing leadership, training, and guidance to staff and volunteers to ensure HIV programming meets best practice standards
- Lead the HIV team through a process for sector strategy planning
- Participate in country-wide strategy planning process
- Apply technical knowledge to ensure use of appropriate project strategies
- Ensure that the project timeline is respected and that output targets are achieved
- Prioritize operational security and ensure that program staff observe proper security precautions- Other areas of responsibility as assigned by the Sr. GBV/HIV Program Coordinator

Financial Management

- Manage multi-grant budgets in order to maintain program expenditure within budget parameters
- Develop and utilise financial planning tools such as spending plans, procurement plans, work plans based on activities and budgets
- Develop budget estimates and anticipated costs based on programmatic priorities and activities
- Provide monitoring to ensure all financial procedures associated with the program adhere to the ARC financial procedures and meet donor requirements
- Ensure that all internal and external financial reporting requirements are high quality and met on time

Human Resource Management
- Recruit project staff, as needed
- Train, monitor, and provide intensive supervision of program managers
- Facilitate and lead trainings and discussion groups with staff and community members
- Develop staff capacity building plans in coordination with staff
- Provide leadership and support to ensure staff well-being
- Provide objective feedback to staff during performance evaluations as per staff performance objectives Coordination & Advocacy
- Attend program working group meetings
- Liaise with external partners, notably District government officials, donors, community leaders, other NGOs and other stakeholders
- Represent ARC in relevant functions at district and national level, attend NGO and donor meetings- Maintain an open dialogue with all relevant sectoral and inter-agency actors operating within the sites of operation; maintaining constructive relationships with key local government officials
- Provide internal advocacy to address gaps regarding resources and internal structures, in order to accomplish the planned activities.

- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with all stakeholders
- Ensure that information from the coordination meetings is shared, as appropriate 60%

EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED - 4-5 years experience managing HIV programming including thorough familiarity with the following technical areas:

HIV Counseling and Testing
Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission
Behavior Change Communication
Home-based Care- Experience with capacity-building initiatives for national NGOs and CBOs- Experience planning/collaborating with government institutions an advantage

- Experience administering a USAID grant an advantage
- Ability to build positive relationships with donors, government officials and other stakeholders
- Past work experience in developing countries; experience in Uganda or East Africa preferred
- Willingness to make a multi-year commitment strongly preferred
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural work setting, post-conflict/transitional environment with limited resources and infrastructure
- MPH or similar graduate degree or experience
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Strong experience managing staff
- Budget management experience
- Proven report writing skills- Strong computer skills; word processing and excel spreadsheets
- Fluency in English

KEY BEHAVIORS & ABILITIES

- Creative- Collaborative
- Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
- Ability to make good decisions, has good judgment
How to applyPlease apply online at http://www.arcrelief.org

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Sales Manager – Radio HF & VHF

A leading company in Kampala, Uganda seeks to recruit a Sales Manager – Radio HF & VHF

Job Description

Candidate shall have experience in HF and VHP Radio Sales and also a profound knowledge of the products and their features.

• Should have excellent sales skills combined with the necessary technical knowledge of the above mentioned products
• Should have an excellent knowledge in HF and VHP technology, especially functionality and features
• Should have ability to handle time bound projects and be a good team leader.
• Should have excellent communication skills and should be versatile with computer office programs
• Preparation of revenue & capital budgets, monitoring the same.
• Is responsible for profit/loss of the radio department
• Good written and oral communication skills in English
• Experience: 6-8 years in the similar industry

Functional Areas: Sales, installation, commissioning and maintenance.Education: Business Administration and or Higher Diploma in electrical and electronics engineering

Location: Kampala, Uganda.Contact: newjobs1001 @ gmail.com

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OIC and the Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria sign MoU

Source: The Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC)

Date: 24 May 2009

The Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the sidelines of the 36th Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) of the OIC Member States, which kicked off on Saturday, May 23rd 2009, in the Syrian capital Damascus.

The sealed MoU stipulates cooperation to assist the OIC Member States in combating these diseases.

The Global Fund undertakes work in 46 OIC Member States through a number of programs and projects.

The MoU seeks to enhance cooperation in all Member States, especially in countries facing AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.

It also foresees that the OIC mobilizes additional donors from the OIC Member States to support the Global Fund's programs.

In an address before the CFM meeting,
the Global Fund's Executive Director,
Professor Michel Kazatchikin, stated that one third of AIDS cases in the world are found in the OIC Member States.

He explained that he takes part in the meeting to appeal to the OIC Member States to provide greater support for Aids-fighting programs.

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Medical and Nutritional Coordinator

Action Against Hunger / Action Contre la Faim (ACF) is an international network committed to saving the lives of malnourished children and their families while ensuring access to safe water and sustainable solutions to hunger.

Closing date: 01 Jun 2009
Location: Uganda

Action Against Hunger / Action Contre la Faim (ACF) is an international network committed to saving the lives of malnourished children and their families while ensuring access to safe water and sustainable solutions to hunger.Action Against Hunger has pursued its vision of a world without hunger for nearly three decades, combating hunger in emergency situations of conflict, natural disaster, and chronic food insecurity.As part of the ACF International Network, our 6,000 staff work in over 40 countries carrying out innovative, life-saving programs in nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, public health, and advocacy.

Our programs reach some 5 million people each year, restoring dignity, self-sufficiency, and independence to vulnerable populations throughout the world.
This post is a part of the Coordination Team, and aims to coordinate the ACF nutritional programs in Uganda.
It implies: technical follow up and support of the nutrition teams in the bases, evaluation of the programs evolution, determination of the program strategy with the CD, coordination with the medical and nutrition authorities, external technical representation, conduction of the qualitative programs analysis, reporting.

Objective

1: General management of the nutrition activities

Supervises the technical work of the nutrition teams in the field (treatment, capacity building, prevention, surveillance) and provide adequate formal constructive feedback.

Ensures the technical support to the teams for the extension of the integrated treatment programs in Karamoja and the implementation of the program devoted to moderate malnutrition in the same region.

Ensures technical support for the capacity building team in Northern Uganda.

Ensures technical support for the teams for the implementation of the national surveillance and capacity building programs and the HIV approach.

Ensures that the technical protocols, manuals, guidelines and forms used in the field are on line with ACF validated technical tools.

Provides technical support to the field teams and technical updates when available.

Analyzes the program activities and results before the internationally validated indicators (Sphere standards and ACF standards) and propose some improvements and modifications if need be, in collaboration with the HQ Nutrition advisor.

Ensures a consistent response and approach to the nutrition program and to the nutritional needs, thus creates credibility of ACF actions.

Supervises the evolution of the programs and re-orients programs if needed, in discussion with the CD, the PC and the HQ Nutrition advisor.

Is available for solving any problem arising on the field.

Ensures frequent visits to the field, with visits to the nutrition activities at community level for each field visit, and provides formal visit feedback.
Three weeks every two months should at least be spent in the field. Field visits should not be shorter than a full week.

Organizes the evaluation / exploration missions, and keep aware of the evolution of the medical and nutritional situation in the most affected areas of Uganda.

According the needs identified, proposes actions in respect with the Ugandan mission and ACFIN nutrition department strategy.Objective

2: Coordination

Identifies and participates to the nutrition and health meetings with partners (NGOs, MoH, DDHS, UNICEF, WFP, donors …) at Kampala and district(s) level.

Participates in the regular ACF coordination meetings at Kampala level.

Follows up the nutrition program budget with the administration department.

Ensures coordination of and validates the logistics orders from the nutrition department and ensures regular communication with the logistics department.

Validates the final versions of Protocols and MoU’s with authorities, partners and other organizations (DDHS, MS, UNICEF, WFP), and ensure their consistency between all the bases.

Coordinates with the health and nutrition authorities at district(s) and Kampala level
Coordinates with the other nutritional NGOs, UNICEF and WFP
Ensures that Program Managers coordinate on a regular basis with all relevant partners at local level and participate to monthly technical coordination forum.

Collect data from formal or informal meeting with other partners to get information on the nutrition needs in other areas of the country, and propose actions (assessments, surveys, program implementation) accordingly

Coordinates regularly with the HQ Nutrition advisor for nutrition strategy and protocols evolution, and communicate on the nutrition/health situation.

Objective

3: Human Resources

In collaboration with the HR department, ensures the support to the field teams for all matters concerning human resources for the nutrition department.

Ensures that all nutrition personnel is evaluated at least twice a year.
Evaluation of program managers is conducted by the CMN while field teams are evaluated by program managers.
As much as possible, the PC or the head of base should be integrated in the evaluation process of the program managers.

Ensures that the Program managers follow the appropriate human resources procedures and rules for recruitments or any other HR activity.

Analyze and validate the organogramme of the nutrition department in collaboration with the HR department and the PC.Objective

4: Supply Pipeline

Oversees the partnership with the organizations in charge of the supplies (drugs from UNICEF, AVSI, …/ food from WFP), ensure timely renewal of the MoU’s with these partners and timely orders of products.

Ensure regular communication with the logistics department for international and regional orders, and timely logistics orders submitted to the logistics department.

Orders should be combined for all of nutrition department and prepared for three months.Objective

5: Reporting

Is responsible for the elaboration, in partnership with the HQ Nutrition advisor and the CD, of the nutrition program donor reports (proposal, quarterly, final reports), with respect of the formats and deadlines.

Prepares monthly activity reports (compilation of the activities on the base(s) and activity report) with a qualitative look at the programs (sent to bases and to the HQ).
Internal reports should include the activity progress report in respect with the mission format.

Finalizes the monthly activities reports presented to the medical authorities (DDHS).
Validates all documents and reports before dissemination to partners, including supplies orders, surveillance reports, etc.

Prepares punctual qualitative study (surveys, focus groups, etc) and validates the reports.
Writes short field visit Terms of Reference and reports, the latter including clear detailed recommendations for the improvement of the programs or problems solving.Objective

6: Communication

Communicates regularly with the nutrition teams for follow up, troubleshooting and technical and strategic advice. At least each Program manager should be called on phone once a week for update / discussion.

Communicates with the logistics and administration departments in order to have a good follow up of respective departments (supply requests, stocks, pharmacy, etc. and budget and expense follow ups) and solve problems as they arise.

Communicates with other technical department in ACF (food security, watsan) for the information collection and coherence of intervention. Other technical departments should be systematically consulted for any proposal writing for information sharing and analysis of the field situation.

Communicates externally with the other organizations and authorities on a regular basis, and ensures that Program managers communicate regularly with partners at local level.
Communicates regularly with the technical responsible in the HQ (phone call twice a month)

Objective

7: Representation

Represents ACF programs in nutrition/health coordination meetings in Kampala and on the field.
The CMN should be known by all the main actors at both national and local level (MoH, UNICEF, WFP, NGO’s) even when there is no direct partnership with them.
The definition of the main actors to communicate with can be done with the CD, the PC and the HQ Nutrition advisor.

Represents ACF nutrition programs when and if necessary vis-a-vis donors.
Such representation will be discussed with the PC and the CD whenever necessary.

Participates with the CD and the PC in the representation vis-à-vis donors and partners in the objective of raising funds fro new programs at national level (HiV, national surveillance and capacity building).

Objective

8: Others
Responsible for any medical evacuation of the expatriates with CD
In charge of the medical protocol and care for the expatriates (medical reference in Kampala and the bases)

Ensures the good keeping of emergency medical boxes in all ACF guest houses (delegation to Program managers for field bases)

Qualifications:

Minimum three years experience of emergency nutrition programs at program manager level
Experience in coordination of humanitarian programs.

Minimum Bachelor in medical sciences or nursing, Masters Degree considered.

Significant experience in humanitarian and recovery project management.

Excellent human resource management skills.

Advanced knowledge of donors’ guidelines/procedures in humanitarian and recovery settings.

Experienced in working with private funding and foundations.

Excellent organizational, leadership and motivation/training skills.

Must be disciplined and able to work autonomously and arrive at decisions and conclusions with minimal guidance.

The person must be able to set own deadlines and meet them consistently.

Fluent in English (professional English required).

How to applyPlease apply online through our website:

http://www.actionagainsthunger.org/get-involved/jobs/field/medical-and-nutritional-coordinator-uganda

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Financial Service Director

ARD plans, designs, implements, and evaluates projects, and conducts research in six service areas: agriculture; democracy & governance; environment & natural resources; land tenure & property rights; and water resources & infrastructure, especially water supply, sanitation, and environmental health.

We have established an excellent reputation for our ability to manage large, complex development projects, providing the right mix of logistic, program management, and technical assistance.
Founded in 1977, we have conducted hundreds of domestic and international projects and comprehensive, crosscutting development programs.

Closing date: 11 Jul 2009
Location: Uganda

ARD, Inc. (http://www.ardinc.com) is accepting expressions of interest from qualified Senior Financial Service Director (FSD) candidates for the Livelihoods and Enterprises for Agricultural Development project in Uganda.

The FSD is responsible for all finance and investment mobilization under LEAD.

Responsibilities:

The FSD will respond to critical bottlenecks in Value Chain development related to finance. Activities will include the following:
- Liaise with banks that carry the Development Credit Authority (DCA) line or develop DCA facility with local banks;
- Work closely with USAID to design an instrument for utilizing DCA;
- Leverage trade finance and warehouse receipts program participants;
- Determine feasibility for infrastructure and trade financing support:
for selected Savings and Credit Cooperative Orgs (SACCOS), loan guarantees to local Micro Deposit Taking Institutions and commercial banks;
- Establish working relationships with appropriate financial institutions, commercial banks, microfinance organizations, SACCOs;
- Oversee and review microfinance efforts;
- Implement/test financial products developed in previous programs but not yet field tested;
- Develop new financial products as appropriate;
- Work with the Senior SAF (Grants) Director to mobilize funds for grantees;
- Identify and oversee Short Term Technical Assistance required to support these efforts;Candidates must meet the following qualifications:
- Masters degree or equivalent in Finance, Agricultural Finance or Agricultural Economics;
- 8-10 years hands on experience in commercial finance and banking, DCA lines, micro-credit, investment mobilization, structured finance (warehouse receipts), and/or trade finance;
- Value Chain finance experience or understanding of agricultural lending in a Value Chain context at minimum;
- Experience in technical and managerial leadership;
- Experience in Uganda or region desirable.

How to applyPlease e-mail full current, curriculum vitae (CV) in reverse chronological format, to ckeyser@ardinc.com or fax to C. Keyser at 802-658-4247.

Please refer to “Uganda- Financial Service Director CV” in subject line. Candidates meeting the qualifications detailed above will be contacted.
No phone calls, please.
ARD, Inc. is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations- in the U.S and overseas.
We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace.
We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. ARD, Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

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HIV/AIDS Counselor Supported Volunteer

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

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.

VIA has worked in Uganda continuously since 1991.

Closing date: 01 Jul 2009Location: Uganda

VIA is currently implementing a three-year project in Northern Uganda with the goal of decreasing HIV/AIDS rates among war-affected youth.

Services include the opening of four Voluntary Counseling & Testing (VCT) Centers in two districts, Gulu and Kitgum, designed to counsel and test 26,000 youth per year for HIV, provide medical referrals, and conduct peer support groups.

VIA is building the staff capacity of three local NGOs to operate these centers, conducting a widespread information and education campaign on HIV testing to reach youth in towns and IDP (internally displaced person) camps, and conducting workshops on abstinence, anti-discrimination, and HIV+ care and support.

Building on its successful volunteer model, VIA trains local Ugandan youth as peer HIV counselors to implement counseling and testing services at stationary and mobile VCT clinics, including visits to the IDP camps.

HIV/AIDS Counselor – Supported Volunteer should expect to develop specific job responsibilities with project staff according to their areas of expertise:

Responsibilities:

Assist in the management of HIV counseling and testing at stationary and mobile VCT clinics, assure quality control, and evaluate and mentor HIV counselor in conjunction with VCT Centre Managers and HIV Program ManagerBuild staff capacity, develop partnerships with hospitals and medical referral agencies.

Coordinate VCT certification training, design and implementation of CME's and refresher courses.

Facilitate IDP camp peer support groups for HIV+ youth; build capacity of peer counselors to conduct these groups.

Qualifications:

At least one year of experience in HIV voluntary counseling and testing at a recognized clinic; must be a formally trained and certified VCT counselor.

Knowledge of public health information, education, and communications methodology in an African development context.

Experience supervising and/or training others preferred.

University degree required.

Fluent in English; excellent communication skills required.

Willingness to work in a difficult and insecure environment.

How to apply

Please send CV and cover letter to the attention of Suzanne Bach, US Program Manager, at sbach@visionsinaction.org.

Short-listed applicants will be asked to complete VIA’s Supported Volunteer Application.

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Gender Based Violence Coordinator

Location: Uganda

Scope:

The Kitgum-based GBV Coordinator is responsible for strategy development, program design, implementation, standardization, and evaluation of all GBV-related activities within the IRC Uganda country program.
Primary duties will include strengthening the GBV sector and providing technical oversight of GBV programming across two regions of implementation; northern Uganda and Karamoja.
The primary focus is on program quality, with program progress being monitored and evaluated against quantifiable benchmarks.

Responsibilities:Program Quality
– provide technical support to field sites to ensure that GBV programs are of a satisfactory quality and implemented in accordance with national and international standards; ensure that appropriate systems and tools are in place in each site to collect and monitor relevant data and ensure that information is used to modify programmatic responses; support the development of long-term behavior change strategies for prevention of GBV, in addition to maintaining appropriate response systems; lead the development of a GBV sector strategy that articulates the vision in line with the country strategy and lays out the ‘master’ program design (from which proposals are developed); ensure integration with relevant program sectors and ensure all program sectors know how to contribute to reducing the vulnerability of women and girls to GBV.

Program Development – ensure that new proposals promote continued high quality programming by responding to identified needs, taking account of recognized best practices and minimum standards and improving on lessons learned from earlier programs, both IRC Uganda’s and other’s; provide support for the mainstreaming of GBV principles and issues within all of IRC’s programming; take the lead in designing and conducting needs assessment tools and lead or assist in new/potential site evaluations as needed.

Capacity Building

– Oversee capacity building of IRC Uganda and local partner GBV program staff to design, implement and monitor high quality programming through ongoing informal mentoring and training, formal training sessions and evaluations.

Coordination and Representation

– Ensure that IRC’s contribution to the GBV sector in Uganda is recognized and valued by all stakeholders through proactive participation in regular and ad hoc representation and coordination activities; maintain effective relationships with key programmatic counterparts, including donor representatives, sub cluster leads/members, and district officials.

This position reports to the Deputy Director for Programs This position is based in Kitgum and will involve regular travel to Karamoja and Kampala.

Requirements:

- Post-graduate degree in social work, social sciences, public health, community health, or related field
- At least three years experience working in the field of gender-based violence, protection, gender or human rights in conflict-affected areas, ideally in Africa
- Demonstrated experience in capacity building and mentoring
Proven skills in program management, donor liaison and training
- Program development, monitoring, and evaluation experience
- Organized and detail-oriented with multi-tasking abilities
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Specific Security Situation/Housing :
The security situation in Kitgum is relatively stable.
The IRC maintains a Security Officer in Kitgum and restrictions may be imposed as and when necessary.
All international staff based in Kitgum reside in shared IRC guesthouses.

How to apply

Please apply at http://www.ircjobs.orgIRC leading the way from harm to home.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Closing date: 18 Jul 2009

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Head of Sub-Office Program Manager for Uganda

The Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund Deutschland e.V. (ASB) is a non-denominational Non-Governmental Organization, nationally active in social welfare, rescue services and emergency relief. Internationally, ASB provides humanitarian and development aid.

ASB was founded in 1888 in Berlin and developed in the past 130 years with currently 20.000 employees and 1.2 Mio members to one of the biggest welfare organizations in Germany.

Location: Uganda - Katakwi

Foreign Aid Department of the Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund Deutschland e.V. is seeking aHead of Sub-office Program Manager for Uganda

Location: Katakwi

Starting Date: 15th April 2009 Contract duration: 12 months (with option of extension)

Objective of the position:The Head of Sub-office in Katakwi is responsible for representing the organisation at the District level and overseeing all programs and operations in his area.
S/he reports directly to ASB Country Director and supervises the International and National Project staff in the sub-office.

Tasks and Responsibilities:
Overseeing the day to day management of ASB’s sub office in Katakwi.
Supervise the project coordinators in the implementation of their programs (Food Security and Livelihood, Protection) funded by UNHCR, UNICEF, German Ministry of Foreign Affairs, EC and FAO in Teso
Oversee preparation of required technical, management and support reports by program staff, and ensure quality checks prior to timely submission to Kampala Office.

Monitor budget expenditures in area of operation and ensure they are allocated according to ASB and donor regulations;
Ensure donors requirements in terms of narrative and financial accountability and reporting are met at the field level
Support ASB management in drafting new strategies and project proposals
Manage and Supervise local staff employed in the Sub-Office to harmonise programmes and support departments

Maintain donor relations at local level with a view to secure funding for identified projects
Represent ASB towards the local government and authorities, national and international organisations and donors at local level

Report to the ASB Country Director in Kampala on a regular basis;

Implement other tasks upon request from ASB management

Requirements:
Higher-level University degree in an appropriate field (Social Science, Law, Development Studies, International relations, Agriculture etc)
Minimum of 3 years overseas experience working as program manager (in favour in livelihood, Food Security) and leading a team
Experience in working in humanitarian settings and in post conflict recovery situation
Excellent org. skills with demonstrated ability to manage large amounts of information and prioritize work

Budget development, and strong budget management experience
Experienced in leading staff and building team spirit
Excellent written and oral communication skills and proposal development experience
Good working knowledge of computer software: MS Word, Excel & email applications required;

Willingness to travel to field locations with a higher security risk and less comfort
Fluent in English
Knowledge of German would be an assetPersonal skills and qualities:
Strong social/communication skills: representative, motivating and diplomatic
Multi-tasking
Strong, creative and respected negotiator
Flexiblilty and adaptability
Cultural sensitivty
Independent worker with team spirit
Desire to learn
Committed to the aims and values of ASB

How to apply
Kindly send applications with a motivation letter and CV only by email to application-ahi@asb.de
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 20 Mar 2009

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Voluntary Counseling & Testing 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 - Gulu & Kitgum

Responsibilities:

- Participate in HIV counseling and testing at stationary and mobile VCT clinics, assure quality control, and evaluate and mentor new HIV counselor trainees
- Build staff capacity, develop partnerships with hospitals and medical referral agencies.
- Coordinate VCT certification training for local youth to become peer HIV counselors; participate in design and implementation of refresher courses.
- Facilitate IDP camp peer support groups for HIV+ youth; build capacity of peer counselors to conduct these groups.

Qualifications:

- At least one year of experience in HIV voluntary counseling and testing at a recognized clinic; must be a formally trained and certified VCT counselor.
- Knowledge of public health information, education, and communications methodology in an African development context.
- Experience supervising and/or training others preferred.
- University degree required. - Fluent in English; excellent communication skills required.
- Willingness to work in a difficult and insecure environment.

How to apply

Send cover letter and CV to: jobs@visionsinaction.org with HIV/AIDS Counselor in the subject line.

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

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IT 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 - Gulu & Kitgum

Responsibilities:

Information and technology management and support. commun

Qualifications:

At least one year of experience in information and technology; experience supervising and/or training others preferred; University degree required, preferably a BA in accounting or finance; fluent in English, excellent communication skills required; willingness to travel and work in a difficult and insecure environment

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

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Finance 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 - Gulu & Kitgum

Responsibilities:

Financial management, communication with staff and U.S. office regarding financial reports in various currencies; tracking budgets and expenditures, cost control and reduction; integrating and adjusting internal financial systems for optimal efficiency; preparing accounts and submitting regular monthly finance reports to director and donors; data entry, filing, bank reconciliation; training staff on Quickbooks Non-Profit

Qualifications:

At least one year of experience in accounting and finance management; experience producing financial statements and working with external auditors; knowledge of Quickbooks Non-Profit, double-entry, accrual method of accounting; experience supervising and/or training others preferred; University degree required, preferably a BA in accounting or finance; fluent in English, excellent communication skills required; willingness to travel and work in a difficult and insecure environment

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

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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

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Administrative and Finance Assistant

UNDP-UNEP Poverty and Environment Initiative is a joint programme to provide financial and technical support to countries to build capacity for mainstreaming poverty -environment linkages into national development planning processes.

Location: Uganda - Kampala

The Programme Administrative and Financial Assistant will support the implementation of the PEI Uganda Joint Programme working in close collaboration with the Programme Manager (PM) and the International Technical Advisor (ITA).

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Programme Technical Committee and the direct supervision of the Programme Manager, the Programme Administrative and Financial Assistant shall undertake the following tasks:

Prepare payment requests/quarterly advances for programme implementation in collaboration with PM and ITA;
- Support the recruitment processes, payment and reporting from consultants working under the PEI;
- Prepare and maintain accounts in accordance to set procedures (UNDP etc.), including preparation of audited accounts, monitoring actual expenditure and forecasting programme completion costs to advise programme management accordingly;
- Ensure timely and correct management and reporting of funds to Implementing Agency/UNDP Uganda and the UNDP-UNEP PEI Africa;
- Provide counterparts and stakeholders with information related to the programme;
- Assist in the production programme outreach material;
- Coordinate minutes and reports from meetings;
- Support budget planning and revisions;
- Spearhead the logistic organising of workshops, trainings, seminars etc.
- Undertake procurement of office supplies and stationary;
- Take part in the overall management of the programme and track activity implementation and support the timely delivery of prioritised activities;
- Assist in administration of personnel matters;
- Set up a filing system for the programme and ensure accurate records of programme activities and inventory of programme support equipment;
- Actively facilitate communication to and with PEI partners;
- Attend to routine office queries and mail distribution/submission.

Reporting

The Administrative and Financial Assistant will be part of the Secretariat stationed in NEMA and will report to Programme Manager.

Profile and qualifications

Required is a person who has knowledge of Uganda civil service administration and UN experience is desirable.
- Bachelor degree in administration, accounting or related field;
- Progressively responsible experience in budget administration and financial reporting;
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work under pressure and to establish and maintain effective work relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;
- Strong team working skills.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to express ideas clearly, logically and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Fluent spoken and written English.
- Computer literacy in full Microsoft Office and office technology equipment.

Duration

The initial duration of the assignment is 12 months (renewable), starting April 2009.
The Joint Programme is expected to run until December 2011.

How to apply
Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit a CV and letter of motivation via email to martha.gitonga@undp.org by 27th February 2009

Reference Code: RW_7P7BZA-95

Closing date: 27 Feb 2009

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National Program Manager Service Contract (NOC)

UNDP-UNEP Poverty and Environment Initiative is a joint programme to provide financial and technical support to countries to build capacity for mainstreaming poverty -environment linkages into national development planning processes

Location: Uganda - Kampala

Duties and ResponsibilitiesUnder the supervision of the Programme Technical Committee chaired by the Executive Director of NEMA and the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, and in collaboration with the International Technical Advisor, UNDP Uganda and the UNDP-UNEP PEI Africa Team in Nairobi , the Programme Manager shall undertake the following tasks:

1) Program management and implementation in collaboration with the International Technical Advisor
- Ensure timely implementation of the PEI workplan;
- Review the PEI workplan for its relevance and suggest changes to the MFPED, NEMA, UNDP Uganda and PEI Africa Team, Technical and Steering Committee as appropriate;
- In collaboration with relevant Implementing Partners, develop Terms of Reference for the needed consultancies for approval by the Technical Committee and support the identification of consultants and other stakeholders to work with;
- Facilitate international missions and the work of consultants by helping them to access information and make the right contacts;
- Play the lead role in coordinating expert inputs that are provided by international and national consultants for Programme implementation, in coordinating technical inputs for major Programme events in developing partnerships with relevant parties as well as in building information/knowledge networks;
- Actively liaise with and support other Government partners implementing PEI activities;
- Provide technical inputs to improve the integration of environmental in the existing development planning processes in the country;
- Contribute to papers, briefs, and various reports related to the Programme;
- Assist in preparing different technical assignments as per PEI workplan e.g. facilitate the collection and analysis of existing studies and information on poverty and environment;
- Coordinate the preparation of meetings and workshops, including identification of speakers, hiring of venue;
- Coordinate the preparation of consolidated quarterly requests for advance;
- Ensure that monitoring and evaluation of Programme activities take place, including organisation of reporting meetings;
- Ensure programme reporting requirements are met and quarterly, annual and financial and substantive reporting is rigorous and timely;
- Produce quarterly progress and annual reports to be submitted to the Steering Committee, UNDP Uganda and UNDP-UNEP Africa focused on capturing results, learning lessons and documenting best practices in order to improve programme performances.
- Undertake day-to-day supervision of the Administrative and Financial Assistant;
- Perform other duties related to the programme that may be requested;- Keep in close contact with UNDP Uganda and the UNDP-UNEP PEI Africa focal point in Nairobi to ensure that the UNDP-UNEP PEI is kept up-to-date on programme progress and problems encountered.

2) Maintain links with the UNCT, development partners and international poverty and environment community in collaboration with Technical Advisor
- Facilitate linkages between PEI Uganda and PEI programmes in other countries to identify opportunities for lesson learning between countries;
- Ensure that the PEI Uganda participates in activities of the global UNDP-UNEP Poverty Environment Initiative and contributes to the knowledge network of the UNDP-UNEP Poverty Environment Facility;
- Ensure that PEI Uganda is informed by international best practice and identify opportunities for PEI Uganda Management Team to participate in internal fora on poverty and environment;
- Represent PEI Uganda Joint Programme to other donors with a view to mobilizing additional funds.

Reporting

The Programme Manager will be part of the Secretariat stationed in NEMA reporting through the Head of Planning Department to the Programme Technical Committee chaired by NEMA and the Ministry of Finance which in turn reports to the Programme Steering Committee co-chaired by the Government of Uganda and the UN.

The Programme Manager will be supported by and work in close collaboration with UNDP Uganda and UNDP-UNEP PEI Africa Team in Nairobi.

Profile and qualifications

Required is a national expert with strong experience concerning natural resource management and development in Uganda.
- At least a Masters degree with specialisation in development, agriculture, or natural resource economics, planning or environmental policy;
- Minimum of 5 years working experience in the area of development, including poverty reduction, including experience in national or sectoral development planning processes or environmental policy and management;
- Knowledge and working experience in Uganda related to environment and development issues and processes;
- Strong background in planning and budgeting; knowledge of UNDP programme management systems is an advantage;
- Strong team working skills and willingness to travel;
- Excellent communication skills with ability to express ideas clearly, logically and effectively, both orally and in writing.- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English;
- Computer literacy and ability to use Word Processing and office technology quipment.

Duration

The initial duration of the assignment is 12 months (renewable), starting April 2009.

The Joint Programme is expected to run until December 2011.

How to apply

Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit a CV and letter of motivation via email to mtha.gitonga@undp.org

by 27th February 2009.

Reference Code: RW_7P7BSA-79

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Behaviour Change Communication Specialist

Health NGO

Location: Uganda - Kampala

Malaria Consortium is an international organization working in Africa and Asia as well as globally on communicable disease control.

The Malaria Consortium manages a considerable portfolio of large scale communicable disease projects in a number of countries in across Africa and Asia.

Malaria Consortium recognises the vital importance of behaviour change in our work.

We are seeking an ambitious and dynamic individual to manage and further develop the BCC elements of programmes and to provide the strategic lead for the organisation’s BCC work.

The post holder should be able to represent the organisation in national and international fora and contribute to international debate and development of BCC as an exciting, dynamic and invaluable tool to facilitate better health.

Main Tasks

1. Support the implementation of current Malaria Consortium communicable disease control projects in Africa by providing high quality technical inputs on information – education – communication and behaviour change methodologies and approaches
2. Provide timely technical assistance to country offices in designing and implementing communication and behaviour change strategies on malaria and other communicable diseases
3. Utilise research methodologies in conducting needs assessments and carry out KAP studies and use the results to develop high-quality evidence-based interventions that will produce measurable changes in the behaviour of target populations. Interventions will utilise multiple communication channels adapted and tested for country context and cultural appropriateness
4. Monitor and evaluate activities on the basis of applied communication research with frequent visit to project sites
5. Develop training materials, education tools and materials (print and multi –media communication materials) and test new models/approaches which can be adapted to the local contexts, with special attention to low-literacy populations
6. Document best practices and lessons learnt from current Malaria Consortium communicable disease projects in Africa in the sphere of behaviour change and apply lessons to ongoing programme design
7. Develop training materials and activities to build capacity of MC staff and partners in participatory and behaviour change communication approaches at regional and national levels, in support of programme
8. Develop partnerships with various civil society organisations at the national, sub-regional and regional level with the aim of establishing and scaling up a coordinated communication programme on communicable diseases
9. Contribute to the development of programme reports and other documents such as abstracts and articles for publication
10. Prepare reports to suit different audiences and publish articles on the basis of research findings
11. Represent Malaria Consortium at regional and international meetings on behavioural change communication
12. Contribute to resource mobilisation and new project development for Malaria Consortium including providing communication and behaviour change technical input in the design process of new communicable disease control projects
13. Coordinate with MC Head Office in standardising internal communications including branding and publicity materials and support public and media relation activities of MC at the regional level

Skills/Experience

- Minimum of Masters degree in health communication, public health, or relevant discipline
- Proven track record of developing successful behaviour change communications campaigns, preferably using social marketing approaches in the African context
- Understanding of behaviour change and other communication methodologies and approaches
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Marketing and advertising/media planning/strategies, production and creative experience desirable
- Background and experience in public health and communications
- At least eight years of relevant work experience
- Experience working with Ministries of Health and international organisations an advantage

This position requires up to 40% regional and international travel

How to applyInterested individuals should submit an up-to-date CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the job as described above to:

applications@malariaconsortium.org
by Sunday 1st March 2009.
Reference Code: RW_7P6DW7-96

Closing date: 01 Mar 2009

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International Technical Advisor

UNDP-UNEP Poverty and Environment Initiative is a joint programme to provide financial and technical support to countries to build capacity for mainstreaming poverty -environment linkages into national development planning processes

Location: Uganda - Kampala

(ALD 4, 300 Series)

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Programme Technical Committee chaired by the Executive Director of NEMA and the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, and in collaboration with the International Technical Advisor, UNDP Uganda and the UNDP-UNEP PEI Africa Team in Nairobi , the International Technical Advisor shall undertake the following tasks:

1) Programme management in collaboration with the National Programme ManagerCo-ordinate implementation of programme activities e.g.:

a.Provide advice on identifying emerging issues and improving the annual workplan;

b. Supervise the consultancies and review and assess products/services provided by subcontractors, consultants and experts counterparts and notify/advise NEMA, MFPED, UNDP Uganda and PEI Africa on quality, and recommend appropriate actions to undertake for improvement of programme outputs;

c. Provide substantive support to programme activities aiming at integration of sustainable natural resources management into national and sectoral policy, plans and budgets, as per the workplan;

d. Lead the identification of capacity building needs and development of capacity building programmes related to sustainable natural resources management and their integration into development planning;

- Assist in preparation of quarterly, annual and financial reports, with a special view to capturing lessons learned and best practices for improving programme performance,

- Assist in monitoring and evaluation of programme activities;

- Keep NEMA/MFPED/UNDP Uganda/UNDP-UNEP PEI informed of any development in relation to the implementation of PEI programme, as well as the issues on poverty and environment in Uganda;

- Provide comments in writing on the substantive aspects of the quarterly and annual workplans and budgets before approval by NEMA/MFPED, UNDP Uganda and the UNDP-UNEP PEI Africa.

2) Advisory support to implementation of programme activitiesProvide technical advice to GoU on international experience in the mainstreaming of poverty environment issues into national development policy-making, planning and budgeting processes, including:

- Advice on processes and mechanisms which can facilitate and support the integration of poverty-focused environmental priorities into the national and sector development planning and budgetary processes;

- Provide technical inputs to improve the integration of environment in the existing development planning systems in the country;

- Provide advice in assessing capacity gaps relating to environmentally sustainable management of natural resources and provide guidance in organizing such capacity building activities by developing Capacity development proposals to ensure sustained integration of environment into development processes.

- On request advise and provide guidance to the ED NEMA and the Director Budget, MFPED on issues related to the programme and in their role of supervising and monitoring of environmental mainstreaming activities.

3) Maintain links with the UNCT, donor partners and international poverty and environment community
- Facilitate linkages between PEI Uganda and PEI programmes in other countries to identify opportunities for lesson learning between countries;

- Ensure that the PEI Uganda participates in activities of the global UNDP-UNEP Poverty Environment Initiative and contributes to the knowledge network of the UNDP-UNEP Poverty Environment Facility;

- Ensure that the PEI Uganda is informed by international best practice and identify opportunities for the PEI Uganda Team to participate in internal fora on poverty and environment;

- Present the PEI Uganda Joint Programme to other donors with a view to mobilizing additional funds;- Facilitate improved coordination of various UNDP and UNEP activities related to environment, natural resources and climate change in Uganda including active participation in the Development Partner Group on Environment and Climate Change.

- Provide technical support to the UNRC on environmental mainstreaming, including to ensure PEI is integrated with related UNDP country programme activities, including those relating to climate changes.

Reporting

The International Technical Advisor will be part of the Secretariat stationed in NEMA reporting through the Head of Planning Department to the Programme Technical Committee chaired by NEMA and the Ministry of Finance which in turn reports to the Programme Steering Committee co-chaired by the Government of Uganda and the UN.

The Advisor will be supported by and work in close collaboration with UNDP Uganda and UNDP-UNEP PEI Africa Team in Nairobi.

Profile and qualifications

Required is an expert with strong experience in development processes, environmental mainstreaming and experience of sub-Saharan Africa (ideally in Eastern Africa).

- At least a Master degree in a development related field (e.g. development, agricultural or natural resource economics) and/or environmental policy and management with strong knowledge of linkages between environment and poverty reduction;

- Minimum of 5 years professional experience in development and environment policy related field, including experience in national development planning process,
- Knowledge and working experience in Sub-Saharan Africa and ideally East Africa;
- Strong background in planning and budgeting; knowledge of UNDP programme management systems is an advantage;
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work under pressure and to establish and maintain effective work relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;
- Strong team working skills and willingness to travel;
- Excellent communication skills with ability to express ideas clearly, logically and effectively, both orally and in writing;
- Fluent spoken and written English;
- Computer literacy and ability to use Word Processing and office technology equipment.

Duration

The initial duration of the assignment is 12 months (renewable), with a proposed start date of April 2009.

The Joint Programme is expected to run until December 2011.

How to applyQualified candidates are encouraged to submit a CV and letter of motivation to by 27th February 2009.

Aplications are to be sent to martha.gitonga@undp.org.

Closing date: 27 Feb 2009
Reference Code: RW_7P5FLD-75

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