Jobs at Partners in Population and Development in Uganda

Job Title: Programme Officer, Partners in Population and Development Africa Regional Office (PPD ARO), Kampala
Closing Date: Monday, 09 April 2012

Partners in Population and Development, an intergovernmental alliance of 25 developing countries, seeks to assist each other and other developing countries in addressing sexual and reproductive health and rights, including family planning and HIV/AIDS through South-South collaboration. PPD's key strategies include senior level advocacy and policy dialogue, capacity building, sharing experiences and good practices and building strategic partnerships.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: Programme Officer, PPD Africa Regional Office
GRADE: National Professional
DUTY STATION: Kampala, Uganda
ASSIGNMENT LENGTH: Two year contract initially, renewable depending on funding availability

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Director, Africa Regional Office, the Programme Officer will:

Manage the formulation of project proposals for collaborative inter-country exchange in the areas of reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, population and development, including completing substantive components and budget estimates, and processing of proposals for donor funding;
Manage designated projects using result-based management and prepare reports for donors and other external agencies, in conjunction with the Regional Director and other team members;
Work with other staff to develop communications materials, both printed and in electronic forms including programme overviews, newsletters, the PPD ARO website, brochures, annual reports, articles, press releases, meeting reports, etc. used to promote the PPD ARO's programmes for audiences including networks and external donors;
Assist in networking with other organizations and individuals, including the promotion of electronic bulletin boards, electronic mailing lists, blogs, etc.;
Perform related duties assigned by the Regional Director, PPD Africa Office.

Minimum Requirements:

Masters degree in Population, Global Public Health, International Development, Communications, or related discipline;
At least 5 years of experience in the area of communications and fundraising, including some experience with international organization;
Demonstrated ability in managing grants and programs for government, CSOs and private donors;
Computer expertise in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Expertise with the internet, particularly with accessing information and electronic forms of networking;
An ability to multi-task and coordinate work and communications at a distance and asynchronously.

Additional Qualifications Desired:
Bilingual in French and English (both oral and written);
International work experience

MORE INFORMATION:
Please consult the PPD ARO website for the full job description and the full list of mandatory and desired qualifications for the positions. This information can be found online at: http://ppdafrica.org/jobs/2012.pdf

How to apply:

TO APPLY: Please deliver hard copies of a cover letter, your curriculum vitae and three references to Davidson Okot, Finance and Administration Officer, Partners in Population and Development Africa Regional Office (PPD ARO), Plot 9, Colville Street, Statistics House, 3rd Floor Suite/Room 3.2, Kampala, Uganda. In addition, please send electronic applications to aro@ppdafrica.org . For electronic copies, please send only a cover letter, your curriculum vitae and three references as one single Microsoft Word document. Please do not send copies of certificates, diplomas, etc.

CLOSING DATE: The position will be open until April 9, 2012 or until filled.

Deadline: April 9th 2012