Project Coordinator, Gender Response Equality and Child Health Job Vacancy in Uganda

Job Title: Project Coordinator, Gender Response Equality and Child Health
(GREAT)

Duty Station: Gulu
The Project Coordinator, GREAT will work under the direct control and supervision of the Partnership Manager, Integrated Programmes in the North.

Job Purpose:
The job holder will contribute to Save the Children's capacity to implement the Gender Response Equality and Transformation project as a means of improving Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health/ HIV/AIDS
Interventions at School/ Community Levels through Community Based Organizations and School Management Committees.


Job requirement

Academic back ground, Experience and Person Specifications;
• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in a Health related field, Demography or Social Science, Development Studies or related field or equivalent accrued working experience, with skills and experience in Adolescent sexual Reproductive Health or HIV/AIDS programming :
• Experience in gender programming and previous experience in adolescent programming is an advantage.
• Postgraduate training in Reproductive Health, Gender related field, Population Studies or Management is an added advantage
•Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS, related programming in Uganda (preferably with an International NGO).
• Understanding and Working Knowledge of how Gender Norms influences health practices and/or Interventions at Schools or community level is a must.
• Experience and knowledge of working in Northern Uganda is a plus.
• Understand and willingness to learn about models of taking health interventions to scale
• Experience of working with local partners and training others in Reproductive Health or other Health service delivery,
• Knowledge of Sexual Gender Based Violence programming is desirable.
• Experience in project monitoring, training and mentoring (excellent analytical skills].
• Ability to work as part of a multi-cultural team and engage with an international team of technical advisors from the USA.
• Be able to provide technical support to community groups implementing interventions for adolescents 10-14 years old that explore health practices from a gender norms perspective.
• Experience of working with District Local Government in Health, Education, HIV/AIDS or Child Protection program delivery
• Effective interpersonal skills - oral and written communication skills, -ability to communicate via email with US based technical advisors as well as the use to Skype and other communication technologies.
• Ability to speak local language (Luo) and directly interact with target group will be an added advantage
• People management skills - team building initiatives, with experienced; supervising staff
• Diplomacy and Confidentiality, Planning and. organizing skills
• Computer literacy skills: Microsoft office especially word, spreadsheet (Excel), Access


How to apply

Application information;
Applications with detailed CVs indicating 3 independent referees, and copies, of academic testimonials/ certificates should be submitted to;

The Head of Human Resources and Administration
Save the Children in Uganda
Plot 68/70, Kiira Road,
P.0. Box 12018,
Or on email: recruitment@sciug.org
Closing Date: 07th March 2011

Save the children is an equal opportunity employer, female staff are encouraged to apply.