Finnish Refugee Council (FRC) Job Opportunity

Job Title: Small-scale Business Trainer

Finnish Refugee Council (FRC) has been in Uganda since 1997 as operational partner to UNHCR. Currently FRC has adult education projects for refugees in 3 settlements and in Kampala.
FRC seeks Ugandans for a junior post of Small-scale Business Trainer
The main duties and responsibilities:
• Monitor and facilitate 8-module basic entrepreneurship / business training for refugees.
• Plan trainings and train community business facilitators, who are refugees.
• Mentor, motivate and do on-the-job training and advising of business facilitators.
• Mobilize and motivate business learners in cooperation with local community.
• Mobilize and advice establishment of small village level savings and loan groups.
• Provide technical assistance to the FRC project management and partners in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of business training for adults,
• Identify, formulate and initiate relevant methods, models and practises in entrepreneurship training suitable for adult refugees.


Duty station:
Kyangwali Refugee Settlement 85 km from Hoima.
Starting date: July 2011
Duration of appointment: Up to 31.12.2011 with possibility of one-year extension at a time


Job requirement

Qualifications:
• Academic degree on business studies or development/social studies combined with very strong experience on running and planning a small business.
• At least 1 year professional experience in, conducting business training and mentoring at village/ community level. Experience of running a business is a plus.
• Hands on approach to business.
• Knowledge of adult education methods.
• Work experience with a NGO is a plus, as \t experience of working with refugees.
• Knowledge of participatory methods and their utilisation in rural settings.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and basic skill of Swahili or French.
• Computer literate, knowledge of Internet and Windows XP programs


How to apply

Application procedure: Application to reach FRC latest on Friday 3rd June 2011 inclusive of salary request and CV, with contacts of 3 references who are not related to the applicant. Reference checks will be carried out. Include in the CV your level of Swahili or and French.
DO NOT send any copies of certificates or academic transcripts.
Send to: Finnish Refugee Council,
P.1& Box 24526 Kampala
or email: frckampala@africaonline.co.ug

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Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank Job Opportunity

Job Title: President, the Chief Executive Officer

The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (PTA Bank) is a multilateral financial institution dedicated to the socio-economic development of the Bank's Member States, and is committed to promoting the economic integration of the Eastern and Southern African sub-region. The current shareholders of the PTA Bank are: Burundi, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, the African Development Bank (ADB) and The People's Republic of China.

With the pending retirement of the incumbent, having successfully served the maximum two five year terms, the PTA Bank seeks to fill the position of President, the Chief Executive Officer of the institution, whose key performance areas are:
• To marshal all the requisite resources and prudently manage and apply them to enable the PTA Bank fulfill its mission;
• To develop an appropriate framework to facilitate smooth and viable investments through the PTA Bank's trade and project finance windows;
• To establish appropriate policies, systems and procedures to guide the performance of the PTA Bank;
• To spearhead research in the areas intended to make the economies of the COMESA States complementary;
• To act as the link between the PTA Bank and all stakeholders in the dispensation of the Bank's resources within the provisions of its Charter;
• To ensure efficient administration and management of the PTA Bank
• To carry out such other duties delegated by the Board of Directors from time to time.


Job requirement

The suitable candidate should:
• Have at least a post graduate university degree or its equivalent in Economics, Finance, Banking, Business Administration, Law, Public Administration or other relevant qualifications.
• Have at least 10 years experience at management level in banking, finance
• or any other related developmental environment.
• Be able to undertake complex work.
• Be fluent in either English or French. Working knowledge of the other language shall be an added advantage.
• Be a national of one of the PTA Bank member states.
Located in Bujumbura, Burundi, with regional offices in Nairobi, Kenya, and in Harare, Zimbabwe, the PTA Bank offers an internationally competitive tax-free salary and other benefits. The duty station for the position is Bujumbura, Burundi, the headquarters of the PTA Bank.


How to apply

Applications together with CVs should be addressed to:

The Chairman
Appointment Committee of the Board of Governors
Office of the Vice President
State House
PO Box 1303, Mahe
REPUBLIC OF SEYCHELLES
Telephone: +248 28 68 00

Only interested candidates who meet the above requirements need apply. The deadline for the receipt of applications is 30th June, 2011. Short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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Jobs at Care International In Uganda- Senior Technical Advisor

Job Title: Senior Technical Advisor * Socio-economic Strengthening

Reports to: VSLA - Program Manager

The Senior Technical Advisor - Socio-Economic Strengthening will provide overall technical leadership to the socio-economic empowerment strategy of SCORE program. More specific functions of this position include: developing technical standards/tools/guidance for implementation of quality programming in economic strengthening, ensuring integration with all SCORE program areas, designing/coordinating/ facilitating capacity building of consortium members and implementing partners in their technical areas, providing continuous support supervision and quality assurance to program activities in the area of economic strengthening and participating in Steering Committee meetings.
Key responsibilities:
• Work with other consortium members to plan, facilitate, monitor and evaluate programme economic activities , so as to ensure the effective and efficient achievement of the program objective
• Identify the needs and build capacity of programme teams in the consortium in economic strengthening activities, through training, coaching, mentoringand development and provision of tools/ guidance for implementation of quality programming
• Facilitate the development of SCORE impact measurement indicators in the area of economic strengthening and ensure they are fully integrated into the broader program M&E framework
• Initiate and/or facilitate effective collaboration with other key partners within and outside the district that are working in agricultural production, processing and marketing, input supply, VSLA methodobgy, and financial services sector
• Periodically conduct vulnerability assessments of all beneficiary households to ascertain the level of change and improvement in their socio-economic status


Job requirement

Person specifications/qualifications:
• At least 5 years of experience from working in the following thematic areas: microfinance, market access and entrepreneurship development
• Very strong facilitation, negotiation, networking and partnering skills
• Understands market opportunities for local products and marketing linkages for small producers
• Experience working with private sector actors as well as policy makers
• Good understanding of the national OVC policy and strategic plan issues in Uganda
• Proven experience in assessing examining and re-engineering strategies and approaches, standards and procedures for coordination and provision of technical services for social protection programming for vulnerable populations
• Experience with leading strategic processes and training a variety of stakeholders
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills as well as partnership management
• Experience of supporting a multi-sectoral team and an appreciation of a consultative, team approach to decision making


How to apply

Application Procedure:
Interested persons with the above requirements should submit typed applications together with detailed (CV) giving day time telephone contacts and names and addresses of 3 (three) referees as well as certified copies of all academic and professional certificates not later than May 20, 2011. Only successful candidates will be invited for interviews at short notice, applicants who do not receive any response within three weeks of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful

Applications should be addressed to: Human Resource Officer, CARE International in Uganda, P.O. Box 7280, Kampala Or recruitment@careuganda.org


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Food Security & Nutrition Coordinator Job at Care in Uganda

Job Title: Food Security & Nutrition Coordinator
Reports to: Project Manager
The Food Security & Nutrition Coordinator is part of the team that is entrusted to implement the comprehensive package of improving food security and nutrition status of VC households through establishment of farmer field schools [FFS), behaviour change & food consumption practices and establishment of linkages with relevant stakeholders in selected program districts. S/he will ensure that SCORE program food security and nutrition strategies are appropriately applied depending on the level of vulnerability of the children and their households and well integrated into other program technical areas.


Key responsibilities
• Identify food security priorities of VC and their household .members and actively develop operational plans for implementation with according to the agreed criteria
• Facilitation of the linkages between VC households and the services they need (including extension services, input supply, planting material access, and credit/financial services).
• Facilitation of the development of innovations/technologies with a broader reach including production technologies.
• .* Promote avenues of awareness creation and adaptation on infant feeding practices, hygiene, and -balance diet. Conducting dialogues and workshops for vulnerable house¬holds on the importance of creating and providing a supportive and protective family environment and education for their children
• Ensure that partners are aware of relevant policy guidelines, technical standards and relevant commitments that the Government and other USA1D programs have undertaken
• Strengthen the Capacity of partner organizations in the implementation of SCORE food security & nutrition strategies
• Participate in value chain analysis process


Job requirement

Person specifications/qualifications:
• Masters Degree in Agriculture, Economics, Social Science, Public Health/Nutrition or related field
• At feast 5 years' relevant work experience, minimum three years experience in Food Security programming
• Familiarity with current issues in the nutrition field will be added advantage
• Proficient analytical skills that show understanding of current concepts, priorities, and issues in food security arena
• An ability to communicate effectively and strong conceptual ability, and writing skills
• 2-3 years experience in managing partnerships, and organizational capacity building of local organizations
• Adult learning and facilitation skills are a prerequisite


How to apply

Application Procedure:
Interested persons with the above requirements should submit typed applications together with detailed (CV) giving day time telephone contacts and names and addresses of 3 (three) referees as well as certified copies of all academic and professional certificates not later than May 20, 2011. Only successful candidates will be invited for interviews at short notice, applicants who do not receive any response within three weeks of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful

Applications should be addressed to: Human Resource Officer, CARE International in Uganda, P.O. Box 7280, Kampala Or recruitment@careuganda.org


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Child Protection Coordinator Job at Care International In Uganda

Job Title: Child Protection Coordinator

Reports to: Project Manager
The Child Protection Coordinator is part of the team that is entrusted to implement this comprehensive package of increasing availability of protection and legal services to VC households, s/he will ensure implementation of quality child protection and legal support intervention across the implementing partners through strengthening systems and procedures at community and district levels that increase access to child protection services by all VC identified by SCORE project
Key Responsibilities
• Act as primary focal point and help drive the planning, implementation, design, monitoring and evaluation processes for the Child Help line project and look out for creative solutions to operational issues hindering effective project implementation
• link and work closely with relevant structures to ensures VC are protected and are accessing appropriate and relevant services
• Assist in the development of an action plan framework to address key issues of concern for VC, arising from the monitoring and reporting of violations and supports actions and strategies developed in response to incidents or violations of children's rights
• Provide direct technical support supervision to partners' child protection staff and the maintenance of high quality program implementation to achieve maximum coverage and impact in coordination with other program technical areas
• Oversee and put in place capacity building for communities, government structures and partners through on going mentoring to improve service provision (prevention, protection and response), referral networks, monitoring of child rights abuses and strengthening the legal framework
• Ensure the program provides a platform for children to express their ideas and opinions on their rights and responsibilities through child participation


Job requirement

Person specification/ Qualifications
• Bachelors degree + Masters (or equivalent) in social work. Psychology, Anthropobgy and social sciences.
• At least 5 years working experience in implementing programs for children
• An ability to communicate effectively and strong conceptual ability, and writing skills
• 2-3 years experience in managing partnerships, and organizational capacity building of local organizations
• Adult learning and facilitation skills are a prerequisite
• Understanding of human rights, policies, strategies, institutional and legal framework as regards the protection of Vulnerable children
• Excellent facilitation, mobilisation, communication, documentation and team work skills.
• Demonstration of ability to work under minimum supervision


How to apply

Application Procedure:
Interested persons with the above requirements should submit typed applications together with detailed (CV) giving day time telephone contacts and names and addresses of 3 (three) referees as well as certified copies of all academic and professional certificates not later than May 20, 2011. Only successful candidates will be invited for interviews at short notice, applicants who do not receive any response within three weeks of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful

Applications should be addressed to: Human Resource Officer, CARE International in Uganda, P.O. Box 7280, Kampala Or recruitment@careuganda.org


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