Jobs at Ministry of Health in Uganda - Senior Program Officer

Job Title:            Senior Program Officer - Quality Improvement (QI) (ACP)
Reports to:       programme manager ACP 
Job purpose:    to provide technical direction in the development and implementation of strategies for mainstreaming continuous quality improvement of HIV and AIDS services in the country
Key functions:
•    Developing and reviewing quality standards and guidelines for HIV and AIDS services in the country
•    Participating in planning and budgeting for the HIV and AIDS quality improvement programme
•    Guiding the rollout of quality improvement approaches to districts and facilities and monitor compliance with quality standards
•    Putting in place a system for monitoring improvement in quality of HIV and AIDS services in the country
•    Participating in capacity building activities targeting districts, facilities and other health workers at various levels
•    Working with the different technical units to take remedial action to ensure quality improvement in the districts and facilities
•    Supporting the establishment of public private partnerships and collaborative linkages for quality improvement
•    Participating in research activities in line with quality improvement
Qualifications:
•    Must possess a MBChB degree or its equivalent from a recognized university
•    Must possess a masters degree in medicine or pediatrics or surgery or public health or epidemiology from a recognized university
•    Must have a training in quality of health care improvement at post graduate level
•    Training in lot quality sampling methodology is desirable
Experience:
•    Must have at least 6 years relevant working experience in implementing HIV and AIDS programmes at national or regional level
Competences:
•    Through knowledge and understanding of the national HIV and AIDS programme
•    A team player with excellent communication and writing skills
•    Through understanding of the concept of health care quality improvement
•    Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning and understanding of the strategic direction of MoH and of PEPFAR programmes
•    Familiarity with commonly used computer packages e.g. Microsoft word, excel, power point and internet

How to Apply:
Applications are invited for suitably qualified applicants for the above post in the Ministry of Health. Applications should be made in triplicate on Public Service Form 3 (PSF 3) (Revised 2008). The application forms can be downloaded from the public service Commission website.


Application Requirements:
All applications should bear the title and number of the post being applied for. Please include your telephone contact and email address on the application. Applicants should attach the following on each of the three application forms;
•    Recent pass-port size photograph
•    Detailed CV
•    Photocopies of Academic certificates and transcripts
•    Photocopies of professional registration certificates and valid practicing certificates and where applicable
•    Two recommendation letters from two of the most recent supervisors/employers
•    A photocopy of your appointment letter for your most recent position

All applications should be Hand Delivered between 8am to 5pm Monday to
Plot 20B Kawalya Kaggwa Close, Kololo
Tel: +256 414 347/ +256 312 266 194


Deadline: 02-09-2013

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Jobs at Community Health Alliance Uganda - Program Manager Project Management

Job Title: Program Manager ,Project Management
Community Health Alliance  Uganda  is recruiting  qualified candidates  for the vacant position above.
Qualifications
•    Advanced  degree  in health , population, demography  , social  sciences  or related  field 
•    Minimum  of  5 years  work  experience  in  knowledge  management  , monitoring  and  evaluation , community  engagement  and  SRH,  HIV  and family  planning  or development programs  of knowledge management , monitoring and  evaluation , community  engagement  and  SRH, HIV  and family  planning  or  development  programs  of  knowledge  management  sharing  initiatives
•    Experience  in fundraising, donor relations , strategy  and proposal development .
Abilities
•    Extensive  experience  in development , design  and implementation  of monitoring  and  evaluation  systems   at  organizational  and  field  settings .
•    Knowledge and experience  of using  qualitative  and  quantitative  data  collection  and analysis methods, including  basic  statistical  packages
•    Ability to explain  complex  concepts  in  layman’s  language  and generate  and establish  productive  relationships
•    Ability to develop , manage and administer  comprehensive  and complex programs


How to apply
Suitable  candidates  for the  above  post  should  submit  applications  with detailed  curriculum  vitae , copies  of  academic certificates , name   and address  of three referees and a daytime telephone  number  to the  International  HIV/AIDS  Alliance  offices  addressed  to;
The  Executive  Director ,
Community  Health  Alliance,
Plot 19. Kawalya  Kagwa  Close,  Kololo
P. O. Box  40333, Kampala

Deadline:  02 /08 / 2013

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Jobs at Oxfam International in Uganda - Gender and HIV Program Officer

Job Title: Gender  and  HIV  Program  Officer
Oxfam International  is recruiting  suitable  applicants  for the vacant post above .
The Role ;
•    Will be responsible  for the  delivery  of the  Violence  Against Women  project  and  will manage  four partiners .
•    Ensure timely reporting  by the partiners  and disbursement  of grants including  organizing ongoing capacity  building support to the partiners .
•    Conduct quarterly monitoring  visits to partiners  and field programs  to mentor  and support  them in delivering  gender sensitive  projects .
The Person
•    Will have graduate  qualification in Women’s  Studies  , Gender  and Development, Social  Sciences or Humanities  and at least  3 years  experiences in similar  position addressing gender  equity  issues,  and  a sound understanding of the  importance of gender in development programs , campaigns and  humanitarian  response work are  essential  as well  as  demonstrated training  and facilitation  skills ;
•    Proven experience  working with and  managing  partiner organizations
•    You should have  a personal  commitment  to gender equality, and  experience  in gender work  and/or violence  against women as well  as demonstrate understanding  of current  national processes towards ending gender-based  violence in Uganda  and related policies  & practices.


How to apply
If you are  the ideal national candidate for any of the  above roles , please submit your application and CV  in English  detailing your  experience  for the  post and include  the daytime  telephone contacts to kampalajobs@oxfam.org.uk


Deadline: 10/ 05 /2013
   

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Project Manager Jobs at Ministry of Public Service in Uganda

Job Title: Project  Manager
The Ministry of  Public  Service  is inviting suitable qualified applicants  for the vacant post above.
Qualifications
•    MBA/Masters  Degree  in Human  Resource ,IT or  related field  with at least  15 years  experience  of which  5 years  should be  in similar assignments .
•    Project  management  certification.
•    Experience in  overseeing  implementation  of similar information  systems in  government  or large  private  sector  organizations IPPS type  implementations including  system design , implementation  and change  management  and quality assurance .
•    Experience  in project management  and coordination  of  public  sector  projects . Experience  in working  with  sector  reform  programs  will be  an added advantage .
•    Experience   management  of cross functional  teams .
Conditions
•    The  Ministry  of Public  Service  now  invites eligible  individual  consultants  to indicate their interest  in providing  the  services.
•    The assignment  will be  under  contract  for a period  of 12 months.
•    Interested individuals must  provide information indicating that  they are qualified to  perform  the services  by submitting signed and  dated  letters  of application and  curriculum vitae  with the necessary documents .
•    The CV must indicate names , emails and telephone  numbers  of three referees.


How to apply
Interested  consultants   may obtain  further  information  at the  address  below  ;
The Head  , Procurement  and  Disposal  Unit
Ministry of Public Service ,
Plot No. 12  Nakasero Hill  Road ,
Block B, Ground Floor, Room  No.40,
Kampala.Tel: 256 0414-347687


Deadline: 09 /05 /2013

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Project Manager Job at Ministry of Public Health in Uganda

Job Title: Project Manager
The Ministry of  Public Health  is inviting  suitable  candidates  to fill the vacant post above.
Duties
•    To provide  technical   support    to  Ministry  of Public  Service  to facilitate effective  implementation and  coordination  of the  IPPS within the  overall implementation  framework .
•    The project  Manager  will be  coordinating  the implementation  of the  IPPS  sub  projects  and ensuring  that  key activities  are  completed on schedule  within  the  Ministry ‘ s  requirements.

Qualifications
•    MBA  Masters   Degree  in Human  Resource , IT  or  related  field with  at least  15 years  experience  of which  5 years  should  be in similar  assignments .
•    Project Management  certification
•    Experience  in overseeing  implementations  of similar information  systems  in  government  or large  private  sector  organizations  IPPS type  implementations  including  system design  , implementation  and change  management  and quality  assurance .
•    Experience  in project  management  and coordination  of public  sector  projects . Experience  in working  with  public  sector  reform  programs  will be  an  added  advantage .

How to apply
Interested consultants  may  obtain further  information  at the  address  below  from  0800 to  1700 hours local time .
The  Head  , Procurement  and  Disposal  Unit ,
Ministry  of Public  Service ,
Plot  No.  12  Nakasero Hill  Road ,
Block  B, Ground  Floor  , Room  No.  40,
Kampala

Deadline: 09/ 05 /2013

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Project Manager Job Vacancy at White Ribbon Alliance Uganda

Job Title: Project Manager
White Ribbon Alliance  Uganda  is a grassroots  organization  working  with others  to reduce  infant  and mortality in Uganda .
Responsibilities
•    Lead and ensure  the  successful development , implementation  and management  of all  project work  plans .
•    Support the  National Coordinator  with project  strategy  development  and implementation .
•    Manage activity  planning  and implementation , and monitoring  and evaluation, including  supporting  logistics for all meetings, such as advocacy workshops, core group meetings and board of Directors  meetings.

Qualifications
•    Minimum of  Bachelors  degree  in International studies , development studies , business administration , public/community health  or social  worker, medical doctor, nursing/midwifery, SWASA,  Social Sciences or other related  field  required.
•    Age :  Not less than  55 years
•    Demonstrated  superior  project  management  and organization skills , including developing  and implementing at least  one of the following  ;monitoring  & evaluation plans,  communications plans , advocacy campaign strategies .


How to apply
Applicants  with proof of  fully  paid membership shall have  added advantage. All  Application should be hand  Delivered  to AMREF  Uganda , Secretary Office, Plot 29, Nakasero Road
The Chairperson
White Ribbon Alliance  Uganda
P. O. Box  10663, Kampala


Deadline: 19 /04 /2013

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Jobs at Infectious Disease Institute in Uganda - Project Coordinator

Job Title:  Regional  Project  Coordinator

The Infectious Disease  Institute  offers free  Safe  Male Circumcision  (SMC)  services in Kampala  as part of a comprehensive  HIV  prevention  package for adult men  since april 2011.
Responsibilities
•    She will be responsible    for  ensuring  that all  the project’s  regional targets  are met as per  agreed standards .
•    Planning and  coordination  of the regional  project resources  and ensure that  all the resources  are well utilized .
•    Oversee and supervise  the teams in  his /her  region .
Skills
•    At least three  years of experience   in coordinating  complex  development  projects  in the health  field
•    Experience  with roll out  of  SMC programs
•    At least  two years of  experience managing  technical teams
•    Demonstrated  experience  in establishing  effective  community based  activities ; experience  developing   relationships  with  community partiners .


How to apply
Qualified  and  interested  persons  may  hand deliver , or  send  email to hr@idi.co.ug  or post an application  letter with a detailed  CV ,naming at least  two  professional referees to;
The  Human Resource Manager
Infectious  Diseases   Institute
P. O. Box  22418, Kampala

Deadline: 02 /04/2013

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Jobs at PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited in Uganda - Program Assistant Staple Crops

Job Title: Program Assistant  -Staple Crops
The Association  for Strengthening  Agricultural  Research  in Eastern  and Central Africa  (ASARECA)  is a  sub-regional   not-for –profit association.
Responsibilities
•    Receive periodic  reports  from  stakeholders, review and provide  feedback  on the  quality  of the reports  in consultation  with the  program  manager;
•    Assist   the manager to prepare  draft  synthesis  reports , drafts of  contract  agreements and letters  of requests  for services;
•    Together with the  manager develop  requests  for research  calls/proposals and send  them out ,receive applications  and prepare  the evaluation  forms that  are used  for selection ;
•    Assist    in facilitate  projects  inception  workshops and  Project Review meeting;
Experience
•    Five years of experience  in research environment  preferably in agricultural oriented  organizations  serving  in the   areas of  gender  mainstreaming  in middle  level management ;
•    Demonstrated  progressive  experience  in administrative  services ;
•    Should  have  excellent  planning  and coordination  skills, analytical  problem  solving , basic  financial  management  and presentation  skills ; and
•    Must be  very  computer  literate  specifically in MS  office  suit  packages

How to apply
If you believe   you fit the  required  profile,  please send  your applications  in confidence  to the  address  below ;
The People  and Change  Divission
PricewaterhouseCoopers  Limited
Communications  House , 1  Colville Street
P. O. Box  8053  Kampala, Uganda

Deadline: 22/03/2013

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Jobs at US Embassy in Uganda - Program Management Specialist

Job Title: Program Management Specialist (TB)
Vacancy Announcement

U.S. Mission, Uganda


VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Number: 011/2013      Date: 2/15/2013


OPEN TO:  All Qualified Candidates

OPENING AND CLOSING DATES:February 18 to March 3, 2013

POSITION TITLE:         Program Management Specialist (TB)
                                                                          
POSITION LOCATION: USAID, DO3  OFFICE

HOURS OF WORK:  40 hours per week

POSITION GRADE:  FSN-11  (Ugshs. 72,127,325 to 104,083,095 p.a. inclusive of allowances).

USAID/Uganda is recruiting a qualified candidate to fill the position of Program Management Specialist (TB).

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION
Provides technical and professional leadership to plan, implement, monitor, and oversee mission supported tuberculosis (TB) activities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
NOTE:  All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
1.  Education: A Master’s Degree in Public Health, Medicine, International Health or related field.

2.  Work Experience:  At least 6 years of progressively responsible professional experience in clinical medicine or public health including experience in the field of TB and HIV.  Work experience should include at least 3 years of planning, developing, implementing and managing public health programs in resource poor settings.
3.   Language Requirement:  Must be fluent in English language.
4.   Knowledge:  A detailed and broad knowledge of the TB and health systems issues in Uganda.
5.  Skills and Abilities:  Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a high performing team.  Ability to develop and maintain effective working-level and management-level contacts within service delivery activities of the government and NGOs; ability to work effectively with team and interagency environments; excellent computer skills including Word, Excel, Database software, E-mail, and the internet; strong management skills, including financial management, administrative, and monitoring skills to track the performance of implementing partners and activities; ability to present information, analyses, and recommendations in clear written and oral formats; and the ability to travel to regions and districts within Uganda.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should include the following documentation
(i)  A completed and signed Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff (DS-174) – http://kampala.usembassy.gov/job_opportunites.html
 (ii)  Application letter clearly specifying the position for which you are applying;
(iii) A Curriculum Vitae/Resume;
(iv) Copies of Academic Transcripts;
(v)  Names, contact numbers, and addresses of three (3) professional references.

Submitted applications and documents become the property of the Embassy and will not be returned.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office
By e-mail at KampalaHR@state.gov
ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Please use standard file types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) and please all documents in one attachment.
Telephone:  0414-259-791/5

Deadline :  March 3, 2013

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Jobs at Uganda Red Cross Society - Project Focal Persons

Job Title:  Project Focal Persons

Uganda Red Cross Society  would like to employ suitable applicants  to fill the vacant position above .
Duties
•    Leads  branch  level  implementation of  CCA  Project  according to the  project design .
•    Mentors  Community  Groups on  project requirements  and accomplishments.

Qualifications
•    Diploma  in Development  Studies , PPM, M&E  or  its  equivalent ;
•    Experience in  specific  community  managed  risk reduction  projects and  adult education  a plus.


How to  apply
The Secretary  General ,  Uganda Red Cross  Society ,
P. O. Box  494,Rubaga Road , Plot  551/555, Kampala, Uganda

Deadline: 1st March  2013

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Jobs at Deaf Child Worldwide in Uganda- Programme Officer

Job Title:  Programme Officer

Deaf Child Worldwide (DCW) is the only UK based international development agency dedicated to enabling deaf children to overcome poverty and isolation. DCW is the international development agency of the National Deaf Children’s Society in the UK. Our East Africa programme currently works in Kenya and Uganda. DCW seeks to recruit a competent professional with significant experience of project/programme management and working with national NGOs to build their organisational capacity for the following position:

Position:     Programme Officer
Report to:     Programme Manager East Africa based in London
Location:     Kampala
Duration:            2 year fixed term consultancy contract with possible extension (full-time)

The purpose of the position:
To strengthen the quality and impact of Deaf Child Worldwide’s programme in East Africa by:
1) supporting partner organisations to strengthen their organisational and project cycle management processes, systems, and tools and ensuring that they assess the impact of their work with deaf children, youth, and their families,
2) providing programmatic and administrative support to the East of Africa programme

The specific tasks include:
-Identify gaps in partner organisations’ capacities in all areas of project cycle management and provide training and coaching support as appropriate, including planning, implementation and monitoring of projects, financial management and reporting, report writing, and evaluation of impact.
- Support partners to develop and implement robust planning, monitoring & evaluation, and financial management frameworks and tools to ensure efficient operations and resource utilisation
-Develop high quality training resources and packages and coordinate external distribution
-Facilitate partner to partner learning and sharing learning across all projects
-Assist the PM to monitor project implementation against workplans, logframes, and budgets for the various Deaf Child Worldwide (DCW) projects implemented by partner organisations in East Africa (currently Uganda and Kenya).
-Assist the PM with selection and organisational assessment of potential new partners in order to create a partner portfolio that can successfully deliver the East Africa programme
-Contribute towards project proposal and budget development

Position requirements:
Minimal Academic qualifications:
-University degree in Project Management, Organisational Development, Financial Management, Business Administration or other relevant field and/or equivalent experience

Essential experience
-Extensive experience managing large and small donor funded projects ideally working for an INGO
-At least 5 years professional and practical experience of identifying gaps, designing training programmes, and building capacity of organisations in the areas of strategic planning, developing organisational policies and procedures, leadership, governance, financial management, planning and management of project activities, monitoring and evaluation and identifying and documenting areas of learning. 
-Experience of developing, monitoring and managing budgets and developing tools for financial management

Personal/Skills requirements:
-Ability to establish good working relationships with a wide range of people at all levels, including deaf people.
-Ability to work independently and as part of a team, maintaining contact with line management at distance
-Ability to plan and review work strategically and take the initiative in problem solving
-Fluency in both oral and written English and ideally proficiency in at least one other local language
-High level of computer literacy and competence in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 
-Commitment to and understanding of the social model of disability and rights-based approaches and a belief in the potential of deaf children
-Willingness to travel both within Uganda and in East Africa regularly, including weekend stays



HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send their CV and a Cover Letter clearly referring to the position and person requirements to Simone.Chappell@ndcs.org.uk














Deadline: 1st March 2013

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Senior Programme Officer Job Vacancy at ANPPCAN Uganda Chapter

Job Title:  Senior Programme Officer Membership Development, Marketing & Board Liaison

SENIOR PROGRAMME OFFICER MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, MARKETING & BOARD
LIAISON (ED OFFICE) - NATIONAL SECRETARIAT
VACANCY AT ANPPCAN UGANDA CHAPTER
The African Network for the Prevention and Protection against Child Abuse and Neglect (ANPPCAN)
Uganda Chapter is a national child focused organization working to protect and promote the rights of
children with particular focus on preventing and redressing violations of children’s rights.
ANPPCAN Uganda Chapter seeks to recruit competent dynamic and creative individuals to join her
team of passionate child advocacy professionals in the following position:
Position : Senior Programme Officer Membership Development, Marketing & Board Liaison
(ED’s Office)
Duty Station : Kampala with periodic travel upcountry
Reports to : Executive Director
Purpose of the position
The overall purpose of the position is to enhance the effective execution of the functions of the Office of the
Executive Director in the core areas of membership development, fundraising and Board support.
Specific Tasks:
A. Membership Development
The major responsibility in this area is to develop and implement an effective membership development
strategy that ensures recruitment and retention of contributing and active members at all levels of the
organisation. The specific tasks under this will include;
1) Maintaining a comprehensive and up-to date database/ register of all ANPPCAN members at all levels.
2) Developing and implementing targeted membership engagement/recruitment activities including a
membership benefits package.
3) Maintaining regular flow of information between ANPPCAN and her members including targeted
information packages.
4) Developing /delivering appropriate and effective training and capacity building activities for members.
5) Organising the periodic and constitutional fora of members including the General Assembly.
B. Marketing and Fundraising
The major responsibility in this area is to develop and implement an effective fundraising and resource
mobilisation strategy that engenders resources to support ANPPCAN’s work and programmes. The specific
tasks include;
1) Ensuring proper operation of back office systems, processes and procedures to support all aspects of
fundraising.
2) Working with the information office to ensure effective communication to the public and
selected/targeted strategic audiences about the work of the organisation
SENIOR PROGRAMME OFFICER MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, MARKETING & BOARD
LIAISON (ED OFFICE) - NATIONAL SECRETARIAT
3) Building successful long-term and productive relationships with institutional donors, corporate entities and
individual donors. This includes maintaining relationships with existing donors, responding to their
requests regularly, and keeping them updated about the work of the organization
4) Working with other sections to ensure the development of effective fundraising, branding and marketing
collateral materials (annual report, brochures, donor reports, newsletters, etc.) designed to profile
ANPPCAN’s work.
5) Keeping abreast of major trends in fundraising in Uganda and internationally to ensure that ANPPCAN
benefits from current knowledge, resources and techniques
6) Compiling and maintaining a database of international and local donor organisations (international
foundations, bilateral and multilateral agencies and private corporations offering donations)
7) Regularly monitoring donor websites and identifying and informing management of donor opportunities
matching the work of ANPPCAN and ensuring that the ANPPCAN website is regularly updated with
information about organization’s work.
8) Supporting the Executive Director and Management Team in developing business plans to generate
income from various sources.
9) Organize fundraising events for the organization
C. Board Liaison
The major responsibility in this area is to support the Executive Director in ensuring effective coordination and
execution of Board activities. The specific tasks include the following;
1) Organizing and coordinating Board meetings and events.
2) Maintaining proper documentation of Board meetings and decisions.
3) Through the Executive Director ensuring effective follow up of Board resolutions and directives.
4) Maintaining communication with Board members and keeping them informed about the developments in
the organizations as may be necessary and appropriate.
Qualifications and person specifications
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Marketing and Communication Management/Public
relations. Specific training in development communication is very advantageous or a degree in
Development studies/ Management with solid experience in development communication obtained from
a recognized institution.
• At least three years’ experience in the development field in an NGO context preferably in a position
involving substantial communication with external stakeholders.
• Warm and outgoing personality able to inspire a cross section of audiences.
• Effective and confident communicator with excellent written and oral communication skills ( in English)
• Able to analyse, synthesize and conceptualise complex issues
• Highly result oriented
• Multi-tasking skills
• Action-oriented, self-starter with strong initiative.
SENIOR PROGRAMME OFFICER MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, MARKETING & BOARD
LIAISON (ED OFFICE) - NATIONAL SECRETARIAT
• Excellent IT communication skills ( including versatility in social media platforms and internet based
solutions)
• Interest in child rights issues



HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should fill in and submit a Vacancy Application Form which is available on
the website to the email address - recruitment@anppcanug.org.
Deadline for submission: Sunday 3rd March 2013 – any applications received after this date will not
be considered
While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form
of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

Deadline: 3rd March 2013

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Programme Officer Job at ANPPCAN Uganda Chapter

Job Title: SENIOR PROGRAMME OFFICER LIVELIHOODS- NATIONAL SECRETARIAT
VACANCY AT ANPPCAN UGANDA CHAPTER
The African Network for the Prevention and Protection against Child Abuse and Neglect (ANPPCAN)
Uganda Chapter is a national child focused organization working to protect and promote the rights of
children with particular focus on preventing and redressing violations of children’s rights.
ANPPCAN Uganda Chapter seeks to recruit competent dynamic and creative individuals to join her
team of passionate child advocacy professionals in the following position:
Position : Senior Programme Officer Livelihoods
Duty Station : Kampala with periodic travel upcountry
Reports to : Programme Manager Child Protection Services

Purpose of the position
To support the ANPPCAN Programme team in planning and implementing effective livelihoods support
interventions within the organisation’s projects and programmes
Specific Tasks
1) Spearheading livelihoods needs assessments within ANPPCAN’s target groups and areas of operation.
2) Providing leadership in developing innovative livelihood strengthening programmes and interventions
that are consistent with ANPPCAN’s child protection mandate.
3) Supporting the Programme development team to incorporate livelihood interventions into project/
programme design.
4) Overseeing and ensuring the effective implementation of livelihood interventions across the
organisations programmes through proper targeting and result oriented approaches.
5) Developing, disseminating and orienting ANPPCAN staff on livelihood programme management and
monitoring tools
6) Building the capacity of ANPPCAN programme staff in managing and supporting livelihood interventions
7) Building and maintaining links between ANPPCAN and livelihood support systems and programmes at
national and community level so as to leverage livelihood support opportunities for the ANPPCAN target
groups.
8) Keeping ANPPCAN abreast of the new developments and innovative approaches in the area of livelihood
programming
9) Supporting the M&E Team in ensuring that livelihood interventions are properly monitored and
evaluated.
10) Undertaking donor and stakeholder education on the importance of livelihood interventions in child
protection programming.
11) Communicating and publicising ANPPCAN’s livelihoods strengthening interventions among relevant
stakeholders


Qualifications and person specifications
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Entrepreneurship, Economics, Development studies or Business
Management obtained from a recognized institution.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a livelihood development programming position working with
vulnerable groups.

SENIOR PROGRAMME OFFICER LIVELIHOODS- NATIONAL SECRETARIAT
• Well-developed business analysis and management skills.
• Ability to work independently, think innovatively and strategically and work effectively within a multidisciplinary
team
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Training, mentoring and coaching skills
• A broad grasp of socio- economic policy issues with respect to livelihood development in both rural
and urban setting.
• Technical knowledge in Food Security, Social Protection, Gender issues, HIV/AIDS and Environment
• Good knowledge of participatory approaches


HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should fill in and submit a Vacancy Application Form which is available on
the website to the email address - recruitment@anppcanug.org.
Deadline for submission: Sunday 3rd March 2013 – any applications received after this date will not
be considered
While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form
of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

Deadline: 3rd March 2013

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Jobs at University Research Co in Uganda- Director for Operations

Job Title: Director for Operations

University Research  Co, LLC  a US  -based  public health  organization  working in Uganda.

Responsibilities

Work plan  development  and implementation ;

• Participate in  work  plan  development  and tracking  meetings  (annual  and  quarterly ) with the entire  project  team.
• Jointly , with Senior Management  Team , coordinate  program  implementation , including  effective  provision  of  administrative  and logistic  support to  hospital  based  and other  field  activities.
• Work closely with  DCOP  to ensure  that all supplies  for  hospitals  and laboratories  are purchased  and delivered  on  a regular  basis and to avoid  stock-outs

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in  Business Administration , Project Management  or  related field
• 5-7  years  experience  working in a business  environment  with demonstrated  operational  experience  and high  level  of responsibility and integrity
• Knowledge and /or  experience  with public health  programs  in  developing  countries  is desirable

How to apply

ATTN:  Human  Resource  & Administration  Coordinator

University  Research  Co. LLC-Centre for Human Services

Plot  7 Ntinda  View  Cresent , Naguru

P. O. Box  28745, Kampala, Uganda

Email: hr-uganda@urc-chs.com

Deadline: 11^th February 2013

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Project Manager Job Vacancy at UNDP in Uganda

Job Title: PROJECT MANAGER, NORTHERN UGANDA PROGRAMME (OPEN TO UGANDA NATIONALS ONLY)
Location :     Kampala, UGANDA
Application Deadline :    04-Feb-13
Type of Contract :    Service Contract
Post Level :    SB-4
Languages Required :
   
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)    01-Mar-2013
Duration of Initial Contract :    1 Year (full time)

Background
The Government of Uganda launched a Peace Recovery and Development Plan (PRDP) which commenced implementation in July 2009 and now in a second phase running until June 2015. The main objective of PRDP2 is to complete the post-conflict recovery process; to strengthen the foundation for development in Northern Uganda; and to narrow the gap between Northern Uganda and the national average level of all socio-economic indicators. In this context, and building on previous UNDP engagements in Northern Uganda, UNDP will have interventions to support the implementation of PRDP2. The interventions will take place in the three regions of Karamoja, Acholi and Lango. With Support from BCPR, a draft Northern Uganda Programme has been developed. The proposed Northern Uganda Programme will adopt an integrated, holistic and area-based approach. UNDP Uganda has designed a Project Initiation Plan (PIP) to support the finalization of the Northern Uganda Programme document for UNDP support and have implementation started. Services of a Programme Manager is required  to oversee and coordinate the implementation of the Project Initiation Plan.  Under the guidance and supervision of the Team Leader Crisis Prevention and Recovery Unit (CPR) with overall reporting to the Country Director, the Programme Manager (PM) will provide programmatic and administrative support for the smooth implementation CPR projects and programmes in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations.  He/She will be based at the UNDP CPR unit with regular field travel to project sites in Acholi, Lango and Karamoja.

Duties and Responsibilities
Provides strategic leadership to programme implementation;

    Performs programme management functions in support of the national Implementing Partners and UNDP;
    Ensures the provision of effective technical assistance to project implementation;
    Provides innovative and proactive liaison and coordination services to project steering, implementation and dissemination;
    Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing.
    Provides Strategic Leadership to Project Implementation, focusing on achievement of the following key results:
    Quality assistance to the Government and national implementing institutions in the identification/design/preparation of activities that support consolidation of recovery efforts in Northern Uganda.
    Synergies between programme components as well as the experiences from participating Development Partners (donors) brought to bear in project implementation.
    Performs Project Management functions in support of the implementing partners and UNDP focusing on achievement of the following key results:
    Implementing institutions assisted in developing results-based Annual Work Plans that clearly set out the quarterly and output targets, indicators, activities, resource requirements, and budget;
    Timely disbursement and reporting on funds;
    Effective supervision and guidance to project personnel in ensuring effective programme implementation;
    Support to national implementing partners in the coordination of activities to ensure their efficient and effective contribution to programme outcomes;
    Implementation of a comprehensive Monitoring and Evaluation system for the programme  and regular monitoring of activities;
    Sharing information regularly on the progress of project implementation, and any relevant issues, including the updating of project monitoring and issue logs;
    Management of financial and human resources according to UNDP rules and regulations for national implementation;
    Preparation of quarterly progress reports detailing progress against the output targets, and the activities undertaken in support of these;
    Timely periodic reports: quarterly, annual and as and when required. Provide regular financial reports to UNDP and Irish Aid; and
    At the end of each year and the end of the assignment, prepare and provide a comprehensive final report on the activities of the project, including accounting for all the disbursements, and financial audits that will be undertaken under the project for presentation to the cost-sharing partners.
    Ensures the provision of effective technical assistance to project implementation, focusing on achievement of the following key results
    Ongoing support and advice to activities that consolidate recovery and development in Acholi, Lango and Karamoja Sub region, and coordination of the provision of such advice through project resources
    First port of call for the implementing partners, whether through provision of direct technical assistance or identification and facilitation of alternative support options;
    Backstopping of experts providing technical assistance to the implementing partners.
    Provides innovative and proactive liaison and coordination services to project steering, implementation and dissemination, focusing on the achievement of following key results:
    Stakeholders appraised of project progress through regular updates;
    Inter-linkages between constituent components of the programme actively promoted;
    Coordination with donors and other development partners on all elements necessary for successful implementation of the programme;
    Coordination with any other initiatives related to the consolidation of Northern Uganda programme and
    Communication strategy developed and implemented to ensure that programme results are known and understood by a wide constituency.
    Ensure facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing within the different implementing partners as well as UNDP focusing on achievement of the following results:
    Identifying and codifying good practices globally and regionally for consideration in recovery programmes;
    Ensuring effective linkages with other (development) partners through for example preparing succinct briefings and concept notes to the Development Partners’ Consultative Forum, promoting and providing updates to inform UNDP representation in the Northern Uganda donor Group meetings, representing UNDP at the technical level meetings;
    Synthesis of lessons learnt and best practices in Uganda; and
    Sound contributions to the recovery,  Crisis prevention community of practice in UNDP and effective usage of this community for support to the efforts in Uganda.

Competencies

    Well proven analytical and writing skills
    Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
    Ability to multi-task
    Ability to travel to project sites as required
    Knowledge of the UN system will be an added advantage

Required Skills and Experience
Education:   

    Masters Degree in Business administration, Social sciences, Economics or International Development, or any other field related to recovery programming, peace building and project management.

Experience:   

    Over five years of increasingly responsible development experience with good knowledge of crisis prevention and recovery issues in Uganda and/or in  Sub-Saharan Africa region;
    At least 5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services and hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of recovery and development projects.
    Experience in the use of computers and office software packages and handling of web based management systems.
    Good knowledge of development issues in conflict and post conflict settings;  experience managing multi stakeholder programme development process including coordination, developing working partnerships and learning processes
    Working in an international development agencies
    Experience in conflict analysis and peace building
    Strong background in project planning and management;
    Demonstrated abilities and contributions to policy and guideline formulation, resource mobilization, team leadership and management; 
    Experience in establishing inter-organizational networks and partnerships at the operational level;

Language Requirements:  

    Fluency in English



How to Apply:
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=35158


Deadline: 4th Feb 2013

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Project Manager Job Vacancy at Medical Research Centre in Uganda

Job Title: Project Manager

Job Purpose

To co-ordinate and support the installation of a new Enterprise Resource System (ERP) (Navision 13), at Medical Research Council. The ERP will electronically control the finance, HR, purchasing, stores, administrative and other integrated business critical systems on which the organisation depends to function effectively

Roles & Responsibilities

    • Assist in designing the elements of the project plan for project implementation and monitor completion of tasks.
    • Conduct quality acceptance activities in accordance with the project approach.
    • Attend project and supplier meetings as required.
    • Recommend solutions to the Operations Director and UK project manager in respect of testing, process or design issues, documenting any issues, problems, including conflicts, interferences and errors/omissions.
    • Ensure coordination of the business interfaces in Navision set up across the different areas of the MRC/UVRI operations.
    • Prepare and/or edit meeting minutes, presentations and tables and update tracking tools regularly.
    • File all project documents (hard and soft copies)
    • Provide administrative support to the Project and the Operational Directors in respect of the project.
    • Follow up with the internal staff and sub-contractors for progress reports.
    • Coordinate staff training in accordance with the planned go-live schedules.

Education, Skills and Experience needed

Essential

    • Will have previously worked on a Navision installation – in depth knowledge and experience of Navision essential.
    • Understands project lifecycle activities.
    • Previous design experience of Management Information Systems.
    • Can communicate effectively and efficiently with a wide range of business users, stakeholders and project staff.
    • Must be able to work to deadlines and deal with tasks in a structured manner.
    • Will have experience and awareness of Finance, Procurement & HR processes
    • Knowledge of stock control processes and warehouse functions (i.e. stock issue and replenishment).
    • Experienced in migration of data from legacy to new systems and familiarity of the controls required.
    • Will have supported either in-house or hosted IT applications as part of a team or in isolation.
    •Desirable
    • SQL programming experience to develop and implement bespoke reports.
    • Qualified accountant.
    • Accredited Microsoft engineer.
    • Experience of having implemented a barcoding system.
    • Experience of working in the NGO or life Sciences research environment with international donors.

Contract period: Initially 2 years with a possibility of renewal based on performance.

Terms and conditions: Other terms and conditions for the post are specified in the MRC staff code. A good salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered to the successful candidate.

Location: The positions will be based in Entebbe with periodic travel to field stations located at Masaka, Kyamulibwa & Kampala.

Start date: As soon as possible Applications including copies of academic qualifications, curriculum vitae and names plus telephone contact details of two (2) referees should either be addressed to:



How to Apply:
The Human Resources & Administration Manager

MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS

P.O. Box 49 Entebbe or send by email: mrc@mrcuganda.org

Closing date for application: 31st January 2013

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.




Deadline: 31st Jan 2013

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Project Officer Jobs at Finnish Refugee Council in Uganda

Job Title: Project Officer – Kampala, project for urban refugees.


Main duties and responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate project components for urban refugees; adult education (literacy, language, business), business support, capacity building of refugee associations, youth work and psychosocial support for refugee women and girls.

• Design and conduct institutional capacity building program and train refugee associations.

• Provide technical assistance to the FRC field staff and partners in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of adult education and community development projects.

• Mentor, motivate, guide and supervise a team of 4 project persons.


Qualifications:

• University degree in Project Management / Business Administration / Community Development / Adult Education.

• Strong experience on institutional capacity building, training and material development.

• At least 3 years professional work experience at project management level.


How to Apply:
Application procedure: Application by 28.1.2013 inclusive with salary request and CV. Include in CV 3 reference persons –reference checks are carried out, and your competence on Swahili or French.

Do not send copies of certificates!!

Interviews in Kampala during February 2013.

Send to: Finnish Refugee Council,

P.O. Box 24526, Kampala.

frckampala@africaonline.co.ug



Deadline: 28th Jan 2013

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Program Manager Job Vacancy at African Initiatives for Relief and Development in Uganda

Job Title: Program Manager, Kampala, Uganda
Closing Date: Saturday, 17 November 2012

About the organization:

African Initiatives for Relief and Development (AIRD) is a non-political, non-religious and non-profit making African Non-governmental organization. AIRD's mission is to inspire and involve concerned citizens of the international communities and African professionals in relief and development programs to make meaningful contributions towards the development of Africa for the complete eradication of poverty; ensure the protection and assist in seeking durable solution for IDP's and Refugees; promote human dignity and equity and achieve peace, democracy and environmental sustainability in Africa in particular and the world at large.

AIRD is currently implementing the managements of workshops and spare parts, warehousing, fuel and transport operations as well as civil works and constructions in Uganda, Chad, DRC, and the Republic of the Congo.

Transparency, accountability and flexibility, have been AIRD's main achievements as reflected in the trust of the governmental counterparts and external audit results obtained for the years 2007 to 2011.

Job Description:

The Program Manager – International is responsible for:

Being an active, informed and leading member of the Head Office team by organizing the development of strategic management systems, ensuring the quality of program management and seeking opportunities for further growth and diversification in terms of program funding and operating sectors. In this regard, he should pay particular attention to the following:

    Oversee the cash flow and the budget utilization and seek adjustments to foreseen discrepancies;
    Control the end-of-month financial statements and bank reconciliations;
    Review the quarterly financial reports and propose budget revisions;
    Supervise the preparation of end-of-year financial statements and budget reports;
    Verify payment vouchers and supporting documents before submission for approval;
    Review payment checks, ETFs, and other bank and cash payment orders;
    Sign checks within the authorized mandate and after verification of payment requirements;
    Regularly control the filing of documents and whether DMS is up to date;
    Verify Procurement documents at the different stages: quotations, analysis and LPO and ensure that the procurement procedures are followed;
    Review contracts, reports and other documents;
    Design and continuously update AIRD management systems according to the generally accepted best practice;
    Develop standardized procedures and forms for use in all projects;
    Implement new management systems and upgrades through the entire organization;
    Oversee and control the overall quality of AIRD operations;
    Report to management about the overall performance of the organization as well as individual projects;
    Conduct training and capacity building activities for Head Office and project staff;
    Oversee and conduct Internal control and audit missions for all projects according to AIRD regulations;
    Support all projects in management matters and internal control including onsite visits.
    Supervise external audits, organize assistance to auditors through audit missions and ensure audit requirements are in place;
    Prospect new donor funding opportunities and explore new operation sectors;
    Act as a focal point for funding proposals' development;
    Assist the CEO in Management and planning activities; and
    Any other tasks as directed by management.

    Qualifications

    Required
    Master's Degree in management, finance, Social sciences, law or related field and a minimum of 7 years experience in similar professional settings.
    Bachelor's degree in management, finance, Social sciences, law or related field and a minimum of experience in similar professional settings.
    Proven Knowledge and experience within the Non-profit sector with an international exposure.
    Strong people management skills: the ability to effectively lead and supervise staff.
    Very strong interpersonal and communication skills.
    Solids organizational skills: the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced team environment.
    Experience working in difficult locations.
    Ability to be resourceful and flexible in a limited resource environment.
    Excellent knowledge of both English and French, written and spoken.
    Proficiency in the use of computers (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

    Preferable
    Experience in working with UNHCR funding and regulations.
    Strong understanding of humanitarian engagement.

How to apply:

    Please send your CV and application letter(in French and English) to the email address: airdjobs@yahoo.com
    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 17th Nov 2012

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Jobs at War Child UK in Uganda- Programme Manager

Job Title:  Progamme Manager, Kampala
Closing Date: Sunday, 25 November 2012

BACKGROUND

War Child works with children who, as a result of conflict, live with a combination of poverty, exclusion and insecurity. These children might include street children, child headed households, children conscripted into armed groups, and children who have been put in prison. Our mission is to support and improve the care and protection of children and young people who live with a combination of insecurity, poverty, and exclusion in some of the worst conflict affected locations. We look forward to a world in which the lives of children are no longer torn apart by war. This is a vision that can only be realised through the collective actions of children themselves, communities and their leaders, organisations like War Child, governments and key decision makers.

War Child UK is recruiting a Programme Manager who will be responsible for field management and assist in the development of War Child UK's Uganda Program.

The Programme Manager is a senior position. The Programme Manager will be line managed by the Uganda Country Director based in Kampala. S/he will provide leadership in all areas of implementation including programme and financial management, security, logistics, HR, partner supervision and capacity building, and overall office management in Pader. S/he will assist the Country Director (CD) in expanding in-country programmes in Karamoja and Northern Uganda, by writing concept papers and proposals, providing assessment information and support to CD. Support the CD in the monitoring and evaluation of all projects. The CD will provide direction on all issues related to field programming, reporting, and monitoring and evaluation support.

PERSON SPECIFICATION EXPEREINCE

    University degree (MA preferred) in education, programme management, social work or related technical field
    A minimum of Six (6) years of progressively responsible programme management experience at the national or international level in managing child rights and child protection programs, monitoring and evaluation.
    Analytical, negotiation, communication and advocacy skills.
    Excellent interpersonal communication.
    Proven ability in team leadership.
    Knowledge and experience in child rights programming
    Knowledge and experience using PAR methodologies particularly REFLECT
    Supervisory and managerial skills.
    Knowledge of computer management and applications.
    Experience in grant management
    Experience in reporting and proposal writing and donor liaison
    Fluency in English (written & spoken)
    Experience working and advocating with local authorities

    DESIRABLE
    Demonstrated experience of utilising participatory approaches – notably involving young people
    Experience of implementing security plans
    Knowledge and experience working in Acholi land or Karamoja
    Experience building capacity of national staff and implementing partner organizations
    Knowledge and experience in GBV, Child Rights and Children in Conflict with the Law programming approaches

    QUAULITIES
    High level of integrity and respect
    Team player
    Friendly and good sense of humour
    Able to process and articulate complexity in a clear and coherent way
    Accurate, systematic, with an eye for detail
    Able to work in a small, dynamic organisation with limited resources
    Flexible and willing to support others at times when particular organisational priorities take precedence
    Excellent communication skills, both oral and written –
    Patient and appreciative of the circumstances faced by line staff
    Commitment to War Child's aims, values and mission
    Clean driver's license
    No criminal record / CRB checked

    TERMS AND CONDITIONS
    Preferred start date: Jan 2013
    Salary: £26-30K depending on experience
    Pension:
    Leave: 30 days/year
    Allowances: 20 USD food allowance and medical insurance
    Working hours: 37 ½ hours week
    Contract length: 1 Year with possible renewal

How to apply:

APPLICATION PROCESS

    Download the Application Pack from the War Child Website http://www.warchild.org.uk/about/jobs and complete the Application Form. Send it to erika@warchild.org.uk (Please note that individual CVs will not be accepted)
    All completed application forms must reach War Child by midnight on Sunday 25 November 2012
    Due to limited resources War Child, HR will contact only the shortlisted candidates
    First round interviews will be held week commencing Monday 3 December 2012
    Second round interviews for selected candidates will be held week commencing Monday 10 December 2012
    Candidates who progress to the second round will be expected to complete a short written assessment test as part of the interview process.
    Any offer made after the second interview will be conditional on receipt of 3 satisfactory written references. (from your most recent employer, any other previous employer and a character reference). In case clarification is required after the receipt of complete reference forms, War Child reserves the right to telephone referees.
    The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a CRB check, or provide a recent police criminal check (non UK residents), a medical check for overseas travel purposes, be compliant and sign up to War Child's Child Protection Policy prior to a final offer being made.
    Preferred start date: January / February 2013.

Deadline: 25th Nov 2012

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Jobs at Uganda Adult Education Network (UGAADEN) - Project Coordinator

Job Title: Project Coordinator, Kotido, Uganda
Closing Date: Friday, 19 October 2012
Kotido


To enhance partnerships and information sharing among individuals, organizations and institutions for adult and lifelong learning, the Uganda Adult Education Network (UGAADEN) was founded in 2001. Since 2002, UGAADEN has been a key player in the promotion of adult education in Uganda and initiating the policy and advocacy debate. Ever since, UGAADEN has worked in the following five program areas: policy advocacy, research and documentation, membership capacity enhancement, information sharing and partnership enhancement. Moreover, since 2010 UGAADEN implements the five year EU funded 'Non-formal education and skills training for Poverty Reduction in Karamoja Project' in partnership with dvv international and Caritas Kotido.

To guide the day to day management of the project in Karamoja UGAADEN is currently recruiting a Project Coordinator. With the following technical and managerial responsibilities:

Duties of the Project Coordinator

2.1 Overall management and supervision of the implementation of the project to ensure maximum efficiency, output and quality 2.2 Providing technical guidance in the development and implementation of literacy and livelihoods skills training programmes 2.3 Being the focal person for the coordination of the Project activities 2.4 Preparing designated periodic work plans and submitting them to UGAADEN Secretariat for consideration and approval by the Executive Committee 2.5 Initiating, organising and supervising the implementation of approved work plans of activities according to the given guidelines 2.6 Organising and executing Project and UGAADEN promotions, publicity and publications 2.7 Ensuring proper financial and other resource management in all aspects of the Project 2.8 Ensuring the timely preparation and presentation of narrative and financial reports as provided for in the Project documents and implementation guidelines

Requirements and Specification

    Over 3 years of Program Management skills.

    Experience with Functional Adult Literacy, community development, empowerment, Livelihood Skills Training for adults.

    (Post Graduate) Degree in Adult Education, development studies or related field

    Prior working experience in Karamoja and proficiency in Ngakarimojong is preferred.

    Mature personality, team-player, strong communication and leadership skills

    Gross salary up to 1.6 million UGX per month depending on work experience and qualifications.

How to apply:

Address your applications to The Chairperson, UGAADEN including a cover letter, CV and references. Applications should be delivered to UGAADEN Secretariat P.O Box 26900 Kampala, Tagore Crescent, plot 20, Kamwokya, (preferably) Email; ugaaden@gmail.com by 2:00pm on Friday 19th October 2012.


Deadline: 19th Oct 2012

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