Jobs at Bank of Baroda in Uganda

Job Title: Banking Assistants (clerical Cadre)

Job Responsibilities:

* Entering/ feeding/ posting of duly passed vouchers in computer/ledgers/registers/bank’s books etc.
* Data entry of various instruments/information in computer/system.
* Scrolling vouchers/receiving pay-in-slips, cheques, drafts & other instruments as per the authority delegated to you by the management and issuing acknowledgement therefore.
* Tallying of scroll sheets with respective heads/accounts.
* Work in cash department and perform all function relating to receiving/paying/Remittance/counting/tallying of cash.
* Receiving cash from the customers/depositors, properly accounting for them in banks books/accounts and issuing proper acknowledgement/receipt to customers.
* Paying duly authorized cash vouchers/cheques after getting it passed by proper authorities.
* Updating passbooks, balancing of books, reconciling the accounts/various accounting heads etc. Proper maintenance and upkeep of bank’s records.
* Typing of letters, spread sheets, doing other job work on computers.
* Marketing of New and existing products and services with a view to ensure mobilizing Business for the Bank

Above list is just illustrative and not exhaustive , therefore, the job role/functions shall include any other clerical duties assigned by the Bank Management / Departmental Head from time to time as per Bank’s requirements.

* Must be able to read, write and speak English.
* Should be obedient, honest, loyal to the institution and should have integrity of highest order.
* Courteous to customers, staff and superiors.
* Having satisfactory conduct and track record.
* Preferably should have valid Driving Permit of 3 years, with preference of driving experience of 3 years. (applicable only for the post of Driver-cum-Office Assistant)

Qualification: Graduate preferably with minimum Second Class degree. Degree in Commerce / Accounting & Finance will be an added advantage.

Requirements: Computer knowledge and proficiency in computer operation shall be accorded preference in selection.

Experience: Experience in banking / financial institutions will be given due weightage in selection process.

Age: Preferably up to 28 years.
Remuneration: Bank offers an attractive pay package with good career prospects.


HOW TO APPLY:
Typed applications with full C.V., names of two referees with photocopies of academic/professional/experience certificates, proof of age, copy of driving permit etc. should be sent to the Manager (HRM), Bank of Baroda (Uganda) Limited, 18, Kampala Road, P.O. Box 7197, Kampala.

CLOSING DATE: Applications complete in all respect should reach to above address on or before 10th December, 2011 by 3.00 p.m.

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Jobs at District Local Government- Law Enforcement Assistant

Job Title: Law Enforcement Assistant
Ref No: DSC/01/ LDLG/2011

Age Limit: 45

Qualifications:
A diploma in Law

Key Duties of the Post/ key result areas
• Making sure that rules and regulations are adhered to by the public
• Supporting the tax/ revenue department by arresting tax defaulters
• Carrying out operations as authorized by the T.C
• Investigating and prosecuting the criminals



How to Apply:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the above position existing in Lwengo District

Application Forms PSC (form 3) are obtainable from the office of the public service commission, Kampala, District Service Commissions country wide, chief Administrative officer’s office and town clerks offices
Filled forms (3) copies must be accompanied by 3 passport size photographs plus certified copies of relevant certificates/ passlips/ transcripts to reach the secretary District Service Commission, P.O.Box 136 Lwengo

Deadline: 19th December 2011

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Jobs in Uganda Local Government- Town engineer

Job Title: Town engineer
Ref No: DSC/ 10/LDLG/2011
Age Limit: 45 years

Qualifications:
• Should hold an honors degree in civil engineering from a recognized university or institution
• Post graduate diploma in civil works from a recognized university/ institution
• Should be registered engineer with Uganda engineers Registration Board (UERB)

Key duties of the Post/ Key Result Area
• Designing plans for the urban Council
• Constructing and maintaining roads and other civil works
• Verifying and approving plans for civil works


How to Apply:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the above position existing in Lwengo District

Application Forms PSC (form 3) are obtainable from the office of the public service commission, Kampala, District Service Commissions country wide, chief Administrative officer’s office and town clerks offices
Filled forms (3) copies must be accompanied by 3 passport size photographs plus certified copies of relevant certificates/ passlips/ transcripts to reach the secretary District Service Commission, P.O.Box 136 Lwengo

Deadline: 19th December 2011

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Office Attendants Jobs at Lwengo District Local Government

Job Title: Office Attendant
Ref. No: DSC/05/LDLG/2011
Age limit: 45

Qualifications:
O’ Level Certificate

Key Duties of the post:
• Cleaning office premises and ensuring that the offices are properly locked
• Collecting and delivering items, documents, mail, parcels and other items as instructed
• Preparing and serving office tea

How to Apply:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the above position existing in Lwengo District

Application Forms PSC (form 3) are obtainable from the office of the public service commission, Kampala, District Service Commissions country wide, chief Administrative officer’s office and town clerks offices
Filled forms (3) copies must be accompanied by 3 passport size photographs plus certified copies of relevant certificates/ passlips/ transcripts to reach the secretary District Service Commission, P.O.Box 136 Lwengo

Deadline: 19th December 2011

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Chief of Party Jobs at ACDI/VOCA in Uganda

Job Title: Chief of Party, Uganda
Closing Date: Thursday, 29 December 2011

Since 1963 and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services , enterprise development , community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 93 projects in 40 countries and revenues of $124 million.

Chief of Party, Uganda ACDI/VOCA is currently seeking a Chief of Party for an anticipated P.L. 480 Title II Multi-Year Assistance Program (MYAP) in Karamoja, Uganda. This multi-year, non-emergency program will be integrated with USAID strategies to address the underlying causes of chronic food insecurity . The program's ultimate goal is "to reduce food insecurity among chronically food insecure households." The program will focus on strengthening livelihoods and improving nutrition among children under five, incorporating disaster risk reduction and response mechanisms and conflict sensitive approaches. As Chief of Party (COP), his/her responsibilities will be to assume responsibility for overall program management of the MYAP program and act as Country Representative. The COP will provide leadership, oversight, and support to all aspects of the program. The COP will promote strong relationships with the USAID Mission, the government of Uganda, sub-recipient partners and other donor and non-governmental organizations.

Responsibilities:

* Under the general supervision of the Senior Vice President, Food Security , assume responsibility for overall program management of the MYAP program. The COP will provide leadership, oversight, and support to all aspects of the program including, but not limited to, monetization and commodity management, improving livelihoods of beneficiaries, and promoting improved health and nutrition. The COP will promote strong relationships with the USAID Mission, the government of Burkina Faso and other donor and nongovernmental organizations.
* Financial management: Oversee financial accounting of monetization proceeds with accounting staff; work with headquarters staff on development of budgets, pipeline analyses and estimated income projections from monetization. Work in tandem with Commodity Operations Manager to develop fee schedules and appropriate payments related to the umbrella monetization with other Cooperating Sponsors.
* Monitoring and evaluation: Oversee and ensure timeliness of monitoring and evaluation activities. Develop necessary reports for donor and ACDI/VOCA management; manage final evaluation process.
* Reporting: Report to the Senior Vice President, Food Security on technical and administrative aspects of the project as well as all issues related to industry partners. Coordinate activities and prepare annual results report, resource requests, quarterly reports and pipeline analyses; coordinate with HQ on development of profiles, success stories, etc.

Qualifications:
* Minimum of 5 years overseas managing large, multi-year USAID funded projects with multiple implementing partners
* Advanced degree in relevant field preferred or equivalent experience
* Minimum 10 years relevant food security/livelihoods experience; experience working with agro-pastoralist or pastoralist populations is preferred
* Prior experience with USAID projects, procedures, policies and reporting requirements is required; prior experience with Title II projects is highly preferred
* Familiarity with commodity management best practices under P.L. 480 preferred
* Effective record of building relationships with governmental organizations as well as private and community organization s is required
* Strong familiarity with USAID rules and regulations required
* Advanced degree in management, international development, or a pertinent field is highly desirable
* Fluency in English required


How to apply:

Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E5556A361D43515B7E59192F77561F620C627B4D. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.


Closing Date: Thursday, 29 December 2011

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Jobs at ACDI/VOCA in Uganda- Deputy Chief of Party

Job Title:Deputy Chief of Party, Uganda
Closing Date: Thursday, 29 December 2011

Since 1963 and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services , enterprise development , community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 93 projects in 40 countries and revenues of $124 million.

Deputy Chief of Party/Operations Manager, Uganda ACDI/VOCA is currently seeking a DCOP/Operations Manager for an anticipated P.L. 480 Title II Multi-Year Assistance Program (MYAP) in Karamoja, Uganda. This multi-year, non-emergency program will be integrated with USAID strategies to address the underlying causes of chronic food insecurity . The program's ultimate goal is "to reduce food insecurity among chronically food insecure households." The program will focus on strengthening livelihoods and improving nutrition among children under five, incorporating disaster risk reduction and response mechanisms and conflict sensitive approaches. The DCOP/Operations Manager responsibilities and qualifications for this program include but are not limited to the following:

Responsibilities:

* The DCOP/Operations Manager will be the senior MYAP representative in the office with overall responsibility for operations, and will support the COP in all aspects of program management and in the absence of the COP, assume overall responsibility for the program.
* Directly oversee the Ag/Livelihoods Director, the Health and Nutrition Director and the office operations in Karamoja. By overseeing activities across strategic objectives, s/he will ensure integration across interventions.
* Report to the Chief of Party on technical and administrative aspects of the project as well as all issues related to industry partners, and ensure contractual compliance with ACDI/VOCA and donor regulations and coordinate with ACDI/VOCA's awards and compliance team in Washington, DC. Ensure that internal and external programmatic reports are of high quality; work with other departments in the finalization of reports prior to final review by COP.

Qualifications:
* Minimum of 5 years overseas managing large, multi-year USAID funded projects with multiple implementing partners
* Advanced degree in relevant field preferred or equivalent experience
* 5+ years of food security /livelihoods experience; experience working with agro-pastoralist or pastoralist populations is preferred
* 3 to 5 years proven experience and ability to motivate and manage personnel in a dynamic work environment, preferably on donor-funded projects.
* Strong operational management experience
* Demonstrated ability to produce results
* Strong familiarity with USAID rules and regulations required
* Fluency in English required

How to apply:

Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E55569361D43515B7E59192F77561F6203627B4D. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE


Closing Date: Thursday, 29 December 2011

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Jobs at War Child Canada in Uganda- Country Director

Job Title: Country Director, Gulu, Uganda
Closing Date: Monday, 19 December 2011
Gulu


Country Director, Uganda

Location:

Based in Gulu with travel to district sites, as required.

Benefits:

Travel to and from duty site, vacation, regular R&R leave, accommodation, and insurance as per War Child Canada contractual standards.

Start Date:

ASAP

Salary:

Circa $50,000 - $55,000 Canadian dollars per year.

Contract:

1 year, provisional on successful performance review, with the possibility for renewal. Reports to:

The Country Director reports to the Director, International Programs at War Child Canada Headquarters (Toronto, Canada) on all result areas.

Background:

Founded in 1999, War Child Canada is dedicated to providing urgently needed humanitarian assistance to war-affected communities around the world. Working cooperatively with local partners and communities, War Child's international projects strive to ease human suffering and to create opportunities in conflict and post-conflict communities through targeted capacity-building in the areas of education, livelihoods and access to justice. WCC is currently working in seven countries: Afghanistan, DRC, Ethiopia, Haiti, Sierra Leone, Sudan (Darfur) and northern Uganda. Our three core programming areas are as follows:

1) Education: school reconstruction; teacher training; literacy; numeracy; accelerated learning; physical safe spaces for learning. 2) Access to Legal Justice: direct legal representation; training and sensitization on rights of women and children. 3) Livelihoods: vocational skills training; food security; micro-finance including small business management and small loans.

A strong component in WCC's overseas programming is the development of strong, respectful partnerships with local communities and organizations. By building sustainable projects through participatory methodologies and through building the capacity of local partners, WCC is able to ensure the delivery of appropriate and effective humanitarian and development projects.

Context:

War Child Canada (WCC) has been present in Northern Uganda (Acholi and Lango regions) since 2005 implementing the "Access to Justice Program for Women and Child Survivors of Sexual and Gender Based Violence". Through this project WCC seeks to enable women and children survivors to access formal and informal justice systems as well as to address the prevalence of perpetrators' impunity. The program employs a three pronged approach to address the key issues through: awareness raising through educating women and children and their communities; capacity building of local government officers and actors within the legal and justice systems about women's and children's rights, and legal intervention through providing direct legal aid to survivors of SGBV in need of protection. War Child Canada in Uganda operates through two departments: the Outreach Department and the Legal Protection Department. The Outreach department is responsible to plan and undertake prevention activities such as mass awareness campaigns and trainings. Outreach fills the education and communication void between WCC and the communities in providing awareness of SGBV, particularly around the legal aspects and support to the referral network that exists or is perpetuated through its existence. The legal department is charged with ensuring adequate legal intervention to survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence.

Position summary:

WCC's Country Director will be based in Gulu with travel to Kampala, Kitgum, Pader, Lira, and Amuru, as required. S/he will report to the Director, International Programs in Toronto. The Country Director will develop and lead the implementation of a WCC country strategy, ensuring all programs and activities are consistent with that strategy, to grow and expand WCC's Uganda program; ensure all programs are implemented, monitored and evaluated appropriately.

Duties:

Management and Oversight of War Child Canada's country program:

Time: 35%

* Overall and final responsibility for the supervision and management of the Uganda country program
* Provide support and direction for implementation and follow-up of workplans and logframes for all project activities in close collaboration with Program Director
* Responsible for providing overall oversight for the monitoring and evaluation of projects
* Overall responsibility for budget and financial management of project
* Fulfill all narrative and financial reporting requirements, as per donor guidelines
* Oversee design and management of country strategy, in close collaboration with HQ and other relevant WCC staff
* Responsible for the oversight of all WCC staff in Uganda
* Produce annual plans and reports

Financial Management:

Time: 15%
* Overall responsibility for in-country financial management, including reporting to headquarters
* Maintain efficient financial controls, accountability standards, procedures and records
* Prepare budget and monitor budget-spending; take appropriate action concerning budget/spending deficiencies or surpluses

Fundraising:

Time: 15%
* Enhance WCC's program through donor engagement and proposal development
* Responsibility for in-country fundraising with institutional donor
* Actively develop and maintain donor relations
* Responsible for the development and completion of funding proposals, in collaboration with HQ

Maintain network of contacts and representation:

Time: 15%
* Extensive collaboration and consultation with local and central authorities, INGOs, national NGOs and local communities
* Ensure appropriate communications, information exchange and sharing with local partners and with headquarters
* Share project 'lessons learned', support communication activities, field visits, etc.
* Represent WCC in meetings and coordination platforms in Gulu and Kampala

Capacity building staff & local partners:

Time: 10%
* Responsible for supervision of national program staff and partner staff
* Assesses training and capacity building needs of WCC staff and local partners
* Ensures adequate means are organized, (e.g. trainings) to meet identified needs of local staff and partners
* Conducts annual performance evaluations of all staff
* Recruits local staff as necessary, in consultation with HQ

Security and Logistics Management:

Time: 10%
* Assist with the day-to-day administration, security and logistics of WCC offices as required
* Maintain internal and external contacts with relevant parties and authorities related to security in order to be well informed about security developments at all times
* Final and direct responsibility for security management
* Monitor the security context of the country to manage and mitigate security risks
* Regularly update and implement WCC's Security procedures and plans in coordination with Operational Manager at HQ
* Any other duties as required by HQ

Education, experience, knowledge, skills:

Knowledge
* Relevant academic background (e.g. Masters Degree or equivalent in International Development, Social Sciences, International Relations, etc.)
* Demonstrable knowledge and experience of gender and diversity issues
* Knowledge of the region and an awareness of local culture

Experience
* Minimum of 5 years experience in project development, implementation, coordination and management, preferably with projects in conflict and post affected areas
* Knowledge of M/E of SGBV programs and/or Child rights a plus
* Experience working with and through, local partners. Specific experience in monitoring and evaluation of gender issues, and legal protection issues an asset
* Demonstrated track record in financial management and HR management, including mentoring of national and international staff
* Previous experience in Uganda an asset

Skills
* Program Management skills including familiarity with logframes, indicators, and workplans
* Team Management skills and experience, including personnel supervision, evaluation, and staff recruitment
* Detail oriented with strong organizational and leadership skills
* Effective time-management skills with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple time-sensitive priorities
* Well-developed analytical and strategic planning skills
* High level of interpersonal skills
* Ability to manage finances, logistics, and operations
* Strong advisory skills to deliver clear and well-considered advice
* Strong writing skills to be able to write strategy, proposals, budgets and reports
* Capability to decide on operational, logistical and strategic issues
* Able to assess social/political situations and act diplomatically in delicate situations
* Capacity building and training skills
* Computer skills: MS Office (esp. Word and Excel) and internet applications

Personal Qualities
* Affinity with War Child Canada's mandate
* Result-focused and persistent to achieve goals
* Creative, energetic, adaptable and flexible
* Stress-resilient to be able to cope with deadlines and complex problems
* Culturally sensitive
* Willingness to travel
* Excellent leadership and organizational skills
* Able to take initiative and work independently

Application process:

INTERESTED APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO SEND A CURRICULUM VITAE AND AN ACCOMPANYING COVER LETTER ELECTRONICALLY TO:

Email: jobs@warchild.ca

Please ensure your application email has the subject heading of 'Country Director, Uganda – [insert your name]'

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be notified. No phone calls please. For more information about War Child Canada, please visit www.warchild.ca.

Deadline: December 19th, 2011

How to apply:

INTERESTED APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO SEND A CURRICULUM VITAE AND AN ACCOMPANYING COVER LETTER ELECTRONICALLY TO:

Email: jobs@warchild.ca

Please ensure your application email has the subject heading of 'Country Director, Uganda – [insert your name]'

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be notified. No phone calls please. For more information about War Child Canada, please visit www.warchild.ca.


Deadline: December 19th, 2011

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Jobs Vacancies at CAPCA in Uganda

Job Title: CAPCA Monitoring and Advocacy Officers(2 posts)

The Uganda Governance and poverty alleviation Program (UGOPAP) is a joint caritas Denmark / DANIDA Supported programme which aims at improving livelihoods of target vulnerable subsistence farmers in central and eastern Uganda

CAPCA Liaison office is now seeking for two competent Monitoring and Advocacy Officers

How to Apply:
Interested and eligible candidates should submit their applications to the following address by the closing date of: 3:00pm. Friday, 9th December, 2011
CAPCA Liaison Officer
C/o Community Integrated Development Initiatives (CIDI)

Plot 2809, Tankhill Road, Muyenga
P.O.Box 692, Kampala.


Closing date of: 3:00pm. Friday, 9th December, 2011

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Jobs at Management Systems International (MSI) in Uganda

Job Title: Chief of Party, Access to Justice, Equity and Peace Project, Kampala, Uganda
Closing Date: Thursday, 22 December 2011

Company Profile: Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. MSI is part of Coffey International Development, a global international development consulting firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,500 development professionals worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages more than 200 projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20 long-term projects in countries, including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia. Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management and performance improvement, organizational capacity building, human development and natural resource management. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project/Proposal Summary:
The purpose of this project is to support peace building and conflict mitigation in Uganda by strengthening mechanisms for resolution of conflicts over land, oil and ethnic diversity. It will further enhance the capacity of local actors to prevent violent conflict and transform them into peaceful outcomes while promoting reconciliation. Through training, technical assistance and providing grants to Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), the project will focus on the oil rich Albertine region, the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) affected Northern Uganda, and Central Uganda as primary entry points.

Position Summary: The Chief of Party will provide overall leadership to the project and manage its technical and administrative functions. The CoP will also provide strategic guidance in implementing the project's workplan. The CoP will manage relations with government bodies as well as with USAID and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations .

Responsibilities:

* Oversee all aspects of technical and administrative management
* Hire, train and manage a team of local staff and recruit and ensure the technical quality of the work of short-term technical advisors as needed
* Work closely with local civil society groups to build their capacity for resolving conflicts over land, oil and ethnic diversity
* Provide sub-grants to CSOs; provide training in the technical and budgetary application process, oversight during implementation and ensure transparency and accountability
* Build strong relationships with USAID, the national Ugandan government and local governments in Northern and Central Uganda, serving as MSI's main representative in the field

Qualifications:
* Prior experience as Chief of Party on a USAID funded project
* Demonstrated technical expertise in the thematic program areas above, including: local dispute resolution, civil society capacity building, land administration and/or natural resource management
* Experience in Sub-Saharan Africa required; Experience in Northern Uganda preferred
* Experience implementing projects in partnership with government and local communities in conflict or post-conflict environments
* Degree in international development, public policy, law, politics, conflict or related discipline
* The ability to be based in Uganda for the duration of the project
* Fluency in English is required

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

How to apply:

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


Deadline: Thursday, 22 December 2011

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Samaritan's Purse Jobs in Uganda

Job Title: Program Manager, Maternal Child Health, Kampala
Closing Date: Saturday, 31 December 2011

Karamoja, Uganda - The Program Manager will be responsible for overall coordination and management � both programmatic and financial � of the Maternal Child Health (MCH) Project across Moroto and Napak Districts. The manager will guide, train, direct and support project staff in implementing project activities while also providing monitoring and evaluation tools to assess progress against agreed objectives. The Project Manager is ultimately responsible for ensuring all project activities, data collection, records management and financial accounting is conducted according to internal, donor and statutory guidelines. This person will be responsible for regular project reporting to the Samaritan's Purse (SP) Uganda Country Office, local government officials and donor representatives, and must ensure effective coordination of project activities with the relevant local government departments and development stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Direct line management of M&E Coordinator, Admin/Records Officer, Health Supervisors and Driver in the districts of operation; this includes performance reviews, ongoing direction, support, encouragement and correction
* Maintain updated HR records for all project staff, sending monthly reports to SP Uganda country office for attendance, leave and contractual changes as they arise.
* Ensure effective budget management and administration of project finances, including adherence to SP and donor financial management guidelines and budgets
* Act as official SP representative to stakeholders for all matters concerning the MCH project in districts of operation
* Establish clear strategy and direction for MCH Project in the districts of operation in collaboration with the National Program Manager and SP Uganda country office
* Ensure all project activities are conducted in accordance with agreed work plan and proposal
* Ensure information sharing and coordination of project activities with relevant local government departments, health centers, NGOs, CBOs and other community stakeholders while maintaining constant coordination with the donor in strategic project implementation
* Oversee and maintain verifiable records for the procurement, transportation, delivery and receipt of project inputs to the respective field sites
* Coordinate effective implementation of security protocol for project activities
* Submit monthly and quarterly reports to SP Uganda country office, local government and donors, including activity summary, progress against objectives, achievements to date, issues faced, impact stories and financial expenditure
* Work alongside the National Program Manager and SP Uganda country office to develop additional health-related programs in districts of operation
* Any other duties as assigned by the National Program Manager and/or SP Uganda country office

QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from four-year college or university in medical, nursing, nutrition, or other health-related field; or three to five years of related experience and/or training in health programming in a developing country; or equivalent combination of education and experience
* Medical, nursing, nutrition, or other health-related degree, plus a minimum of 1-3 years related international work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Experience in maternal child health or related fields
* Willingness to travel in and out of field
* Practical, quick, reasoning skills; must be able to keep communication lines open with all parties in program of scheduling changes
* Clear understanding of the workings of major donors and their perspectives, requirements and standards.
* Organizational and time management skills.
* Good interpersonal and written oral communication skills.
* Ability to coordinate activities with other agencies, build and maintain positive working relationships.
* Ability to understand complex security situation and advise program design accordingly.

12 month contract with potential for renewal


How to apply:

In order to apply, please go to http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/employment_listings/position_li... and click on "Apply Now"


Closing Date: Saturday, 31 December 2011

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Jobs at Samaritan's Purse in Uganda- Program Manager

Job Title: Program Manager, Operations, Karamoja
Closing Date: Saturday, 31 December 2011

Karamoja, Uganda - The Program Manager, Operations will be responsible for all field-level logistical and security coordination for Samaritan's Purse (SP) in Karamoja. The Program Manager, Operations will be responsible for managing all regional logistical support and spearheading security protocols. It will also be required to effectively oversee a team of staff responsible for field-level procurement and fleet management, as well as maintenance of inventory and asset lists. As Security Focal Point for the region, this leader will be responsible for preparation, maintenance, implementation and monitoring of the regional security plan and procedures, ensuring that SP's in-country leadership is kept up-to-date with new and ongoing emergencies. This position will also represent SP at select district governmental coordination forums.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Supervise, manage and provide leadership to the Nakapiripirit Logistics Coordinator and Karamoja Field Mechanic, including performance review, ongoing direction, support, encouragement and correction
* Oversee procurement requests, purchase orders and effective delivery of items
* Maintain up-to-date inventory and appropriate stock for essential office supplies
* Ensure regular maintenance of back-up power supplies
* Ensure regular upkeep and maintenance of office facilities, including actively pursuing opportunities to improve grounds/facilities conditions
* Ensure vehicles are in good running condition, needed service dates are scheduled and SP vehicle policies are adhered to
* Submit monthly reports for logistics, inventory and fleet management
* Design and implement appropriate security procedures in partnership with Project Managers
* Provide staff with training on security procedures and how to maintain personal safety
* Develop and maintain relationships with diverse personnel who impact security of SP staff and operations, including cultural, government, military, police, UN and Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) leaders
* Ensure all Karamoja offices are in compliance with security protocols, including standard operating procedures, site safety checklist, emergency preparedness and evacuation plans
* Monitor potential and present threats and keep supervisor informed of trends
* Supervise, manage and provide leadership to security and domestic staff, including performance review, ongoing direction, support, encouragement and correction
* Coordinate payment of monthly office vendors
* Streamline administrative & operational procedures for Karamoja region in order to enhance programmatic effectiveness, in collaboration with Project Managers
* Represent the organization at regional security coordination meetings for Karamoja
* Represent the organization at district-level coordination meetings as required
* Plus any further duties as assigned by the Security/Logistics Manager or Country Director

QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in development management, business administration, public administration, logistics, supply chain management, communications or related field.; or one to two years related experience and/or training in a relevant work environment in administration, operational management, finance, information technology and/or office- base management; or equivalent combination of education and experience
* Previous work experience with an INGO, preferred
* Thorough knowledge of office administration, organizational management, logistics and supply chain management
* Experience in establishing systems and policies for asset management, real time inventory and procurement for multimillion dollar projects
* Experience in project cycle management in a developing context
* Experience living or working in a conflict or insecure environment
* Field experience and knowledge of the region is a strong asset
* Strong analytical and leadership skills
* Strong writing and oral communication skills

12 month contract with the potential for renewal


How to apply:

In order to apply, please go to http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/employment_listings/position_li... and click on "Apply Now"


Closing Date: Saturday, 31 December 2011

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