Jobs in Uganda at Visions in Action

Job Title: Program Development Officer (Supported Volunteer)

Org: Visions in Action

Visions in Action is an international NGO based in Washington DC, working in relief and development in Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa, and Liberia in the areas of education, food security, and HIV/AIDS. During the past 22 years over 700 volunteers and staff have served for periods of 6-12 months in the areas of food security, education, human rights, communications, public health, microenterprise, social work and community development.

Closing date: 11 Mar 2011

Location: Uganda - Gulu

Position: Program Development Officer (Supported Volunteer)
Location: Gulu, Uganda
Duration: Initial six month contract (renewable)
Start: March 1st, 2011

Background: Visions in Action is an international NGO based in Washington DC, working in relief and development in Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa, and Liberia in the areas of education, food security, and HIV/AIDS. During the past 22 years over 700 volunteers and staff have served for periods of 6-12 months in the areas of food security, education, human rights, communications, public health, microenterprise, social work and community development.

Responsibilities:
•Lead in grant writing, research, & maintaining relations with donors and NGOs; produce frequent concept papers and proposals in conjunction with U.S. office and submit to donors in Uganda
•Assist Head of Office in the identification and research of new funding opportunities and organizational partnerships; develop new program ideas in the areas of HIV/AIDS, public health, water & sanitation, and education
•Liaise with local stakeholders and coordinate relationships with local NGO partners, local authorities, and contractors.
•Rent out extra rooms in the compound to tenants as needed
•Assist Head of Office in ensuring financial systems are working correctly, including regular monthly reports to VIA HQ
•Assist with the book distribution project as needed
•Ensure that project implementation complies with donor standards

Qualifications:
•Masters Degree in International Relations, Communications, or other relevant field
•Experience working and/or living internationally
•Familiarity with program management including budgeting, financial reporting, procurement, and logistics
•Willing to live and work in a remote and insecure environment
•Willing to work independently and simultaneously function as part of a team
•Experience managing local and international staff with diplomacy and tact
•Must be entrepreneurial, a good networker, and a great writer

Terms and Conditions:
Supported Volunteers (SV) receive accommodation in the VIA compound in Gulu, and a small monthly stipend (US$250). Uganda SV’s are responsible for their own airfare, visas, health insurance and pre-departure medical costs.

How to apply
Email cover letter, CV, and three references to jobs@visionsinaction.org. Please write “Program Development Support Officer SV” in the subject of your email.