Belgian Development Agency Jobs in Uganda

Job Title: Project Officer

Responsibilities

The Project Officer will cooperate closely with the Project Coordinator and the Technical Adviser

Will assist with all issues related to the management of the project.

The Project Officer will report to Director Health Services (Planning & Development) I Project Coordinator.



Tasks:

Support the Project Coordinator and Technical Adviser in planning and implementation of the project interventions at various levels (MOH HQ, implementation regions Rwenzori and West-Nile);
Support the planning and budgeting process;
Support the procurement process (in collaboration with the Project Accountant) – advise and assist preparing tender dossiers, monitor the implementation of contracts and liaise with BTC representation administrative staff.

Be an active secretary to the project Secretariat and provide administrative assistance to the Steering Committee and Central and Regional project Implementation Committees (preparation of meetings, minutes and follow-up actions)
Provide administrative assistance to the office of the Director

Health Services (Planning & Development)

Perform any other duties assigned by the project Coordinator or Technical Advisor from time to time

Location: S/he will reside in Kampala and will work in the MoH.

Duration of the contract: 4 years (maximum end-of-project period)

Probable starting date: as soon as possible
Requirement:

Degree in public administration (P.A.), Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration (SWASA) or Bachelor of Arts

Post-Graduate Diploma in project management is an added advantage



Experience

At least 5 years proven experience in administrative management.

Specific experience in project management is an added advantage

Other

Good knowledge of computer tools
Able to initiate new ideas, discuss and question them
Knowledge and understanding of the Ugandan health sector is an added advantage
Good communication and interpersonal skills (negotiation, moderation, representation, presentation of results)
Excellent in oral and writing skills in English

Salary: - USD/month
Experience: 5
How to apply:

Applications should be delivered not later than 10.00 am on 22/11/2011,
Application letters (mention the vacancy) should be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates, testimonials and at least two competent references on of whom should be from your current or previous employer, and should be addressed to:

The Head Procurements Disposal Unit Attention:

Project Coordinator,

Ministry of Health,

Headquarters Building Plot 6, Lourdel Road,

Nakasero P. O. Box 7272, Kampala-Uganda.