Vaccines Coordinator, Management Support, Kampala- Job at Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)

Job title:  Vaccines Coordinator, Management Support
Country: Uganda
City: Kampala
Type: Regular – Full Time (eligible for benefits)
Business Unit: Country Programs - Country Teams

Brief/ Overview:
About the Clinton Health Access Initiative
The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to strengthening integrated health systems in the developing world and expanding access to care and treatment for HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases. CHAI's solution-oriented approach focuses on improving market dynamics for medicines and diagnostics; lowering prices for treatment; accelerating access to life-saving technologies; and helping governments build the capacity required for high-quality care and treatment programs.
Since its establishment in 2002 by President William J. Clinton, CHAI has worked on the demand and supply sides of the market to help more than 2 million HIV+ people access the medicines needed for treatment—representing nearly half of all people on HIV treatment in developing countries. Building on this model, CHAI has expanded its scope to include efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery systems and to combat malaria and childhood illnesses.
In 2007, CHAI signed an MOU with the government of Uganda to provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Health (MoH) and strengthen health systems. Since then, CHAI has worked hand-in-hand with the MoH to increase access to lifesaving paediatric HIV treatment by over 400%; coordinate with private sector suppliers to lower costs and expand access to malaria drugs; pilot a point-of-care diagnostic technology, leading to scale up to more than 250 health facilities nationwide; introduce a new severe malaria drug which will save thousands of lives annually; and many other initiatives. In Uganda CHAI now works with the MoH around HIV, malaria, childhood illnesses, laboratory systems and drug logistics and has recently expanded its work into vaccines.

An Overview of the Uganda Vaccines Team
Vaccination is widely acknowledged as one of the most cost-effective and focused disease interventions. In addition, the unprecedented wave of new vaccines expected over the next decade has the potential to dramatically reduce the global burden of disease. Uganda is one of the countries with the lowest number of fully immunized children in the world at 52% in 2011 (Uganda Demographic and Health Survey, 2011). However, Uganda has a unique opportunity to address the challenge of increasing vaccination coverage. For the first time in years, significant funding is being made available to improve the vaccines system and build cold chain infrastructure. Meanwhile, changes to the organisation of the vaccines supply chain create an opportunity to develop new and improved stock management and distribution systems.
In 2013, CHAI launched a new vaccine program in Uganda to apply the expertise it has developed through global and other country vaccine teams to the immunisation landscape in Uganda. The CHAI Uganda team works closely with UNEPI (Ugandan National Extended Programme on Immunisation) within the MoH and the national medical logistics provider NMS (National Medical Stores) across four main focus areas:

• Improve management effectiveness and efficiency – Identify, design and implement improvements in programme management structure and approach within UNEPI, including developing reusable tools and processes to support delivery and systematically building capabilities
• Drive cold chain expansion and improvement - Improve understanding of the state of the cold chain infrastructure and monitoring systems and then develop and oversee implementation of a comprehensive improvement plan to complement existing infrastructure plans
• Enhance forecasting, procurement and stock management processes - Increase collaboration between parties, articulate key stock challenges and design processes and tools to support improvements at all levels of the supply chain and then oversee their implementation to ensure sustainability
• Facilitate new vaccine introduction – Support government decision making and planning on new vaccine introduction ensuring appropriate resources are in place, rigorous planning and budgeting processes are used and developing reusable tools and frameworks

An Overview of the Management Support role
The Vaccines Coordinator will be responsible for directly supporting UNEPI in delivering against their ambitious and challenging agenda, whilst building powerful and lasting capability within the team. We are seeking an individual with deep programme management experience, a strong track record of project delivery in a results focused environment and first-hand experience of capability building.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will have three primary areas of responsibility:
To support the improvement of programme management practices within UNEPI, including the development and implementation of rigorous planning, tracking and management tools – ensuring they are accepted and embraced by team members in order to form the basis of an ongoing effective vaccine management function. Activities will include:

• Coordinating collaborative planning sessions within UNEPI and other partners such as NMS, WHO and UNICEF
• Developing detailed multi-year plans and budgets
• Developing tools to capture and track progress against plans
• Developing tools to track risks and issues and mechanisms to escalate and solve
• Transitioning ownership and responsibility for using and maintain plans and tools to the UNEPI team
• Providing ongoing oversight and support to the team in refining and updating plans and tools

To guide an ongoing re-organisation process within the Ugandan vaccines system by helping to clearly define the roles and responsibilities of UNEPI and NMS and where required design and oversee the transition of responsibilities between the two parties. Activities will include:

• Supporting the Chair of a newly formed Transitional Steering Committee (TSC) designed to define and co-ordinate transfer of responsibilities between UNEPI and NMS
• Translating the terms of reference for the TSC into a practical and achievable multi-year agenda
• Developing a detailed multi-year plan for implementation and supporting its use
• Liaising with multiple senior stakeholder within the vaccine space to ensure ongoing alignment and commitment
• Carrying out analysis on key topics and structuring discussions to support decision making

To define the skills required within UNEPI in order to deliver against the roles and responsibilities of the organisation and then to assess the existing capability levels in order to create and oversee the delivery of a targeted capability building programme including both a core curriculum and tailored role and individual specific interventions. Activities will include:

• Conducting a capability base lining exercise across team members
• Carrying out a capability mapping exercise against key roles and functions
• Defining a curriculum of skills and individualised programmes
• Designing and delivering some interventions in key areas
• Overseeing the design and delivery of interventions in other areas

Skills and Qualifications:

• A high quality degree from a top University
• The ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders and quickly demonstrate credibility
• Strong analytic skills with proficiency at Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal, including proficiency at Microsoft PowerPoint
• Strong process management skills, high level of organisation and good attention to detail
• The ability to work proactively within a context of ambiguity and to remain focused on impact
• Patience and a sense of humour
• 3-5 years of work experience in a demanding results driven environment
• Deep experience in programme management and project delivery
• First-hand experience of strategic capability building
• Proven track record working in challenging multi-stakeholder environments

Pluses

• Experience in a top tier management consulting firm

• Experience developing and delivering training courses

How to apply for this JOB
Apply online at; CHAI
Application closing date; contact employer

Field Director - Economic Strengthening Program, Uganda- Job at Global Communities

Job title:  Field Director - Economic Strengthening Program

Background
Global Communities is immediately seeking a Field Director for its Developing Economic Strengthening Interventions for Group Production (DESIGN) Program in Uganda for a one year contract. We seek a qualified professional with an extensive background in cooperative development and regional expertise in East Africa. Ugandan citizens are strongly encouraged to apply.

Global Communities, formerly CHF International, is an international non-profit organization that works closely with communities worldwide to bring about sustainable change that improves the lives and livelihoods of the vulnerable. Global Communities has been a leading force in the cooperative development movement beginning with the U.S. cooperative housing movement in 1952.

Cooperatives are internationally recognized mechanisms for fostering financial and economic growth in developing countries and are particularly effective in transitional economies, where there is limited access to capital and where vocational and technical skills are limited. Cooperative structures allow individuals to pool their resources and skills together to work toward a common economic goal, such as crop production, with the ultimate aim of increasing member incomes and ensuring greater food security. By working together, cooperative members accomplish economic goals and objectives that could not be achieved by one individual alone.

The DESIGN Program, is a USAID funded pilot research program whose implementation began on April 15, 2013 and will continue until April 15, 2015 with the possibility of extension. The program combines the research of a prominent research professional based in the USA with the income generation and food security potentials of cooperatives. The research focuses on trust formation and relationships in economic producer groups, and is integrated into the tools used by the DESIGN Uganda team allowing them to conduct the research while setting up the cooperative.
Further to the research of this program is a collaborative project with a health based international development group. The two programs share office space and are working hand in hand to leverage funds and further each other's impact in Bushenyi. The program also encompasses a learning objective which focuses on documenting how organizations work together to achieve cooperative objectives.

The Objectives of the DESIGN Program:

1. Improve the approach in which new agricultural cooperatives are formed, so that their formation accelerates the rate in which cooperative members begin to demonstrate and adopt improved cooperative practices. Once a cooperative has a strong foundation and adheres to the 'best practices' of cooperative development, the aim is that this will increase the cooperative's production, sales and ultimately their income.
2. To use the 'lessons learned' from the formation of the new agricultural cooperative in Bushenyi, Uganda and apply this model and learnings to other cooperative development programs regionally and internationally.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Global Communities is seeking a dynamic development professional to lead and manage all programmatic and representative activities for the DESIGN Program as it embarks on the immediate formation of a new cooperative in Bushenyi, Uganda. The Field Director will lead the field office and oversee the implementation of all program activities, manage the Uganda team staff, develop M&E processes and be responsible for representation of the program with local officials and at the donor level. The Field Director must have experience in cooperative organization, instruction on good practices and management all in the agricultural sector. Experience with farmer associations or cooperatives in developing countries, especially those comprised of smallholder farms, is required. The Field Director will also be responsible for building relationships with stakeholders associated with cooperatives, from government agencies to academia to external donors.

The Deliverables/Tasks:

• Conduct community sensitization and consultation in Bushenyi, Uganda.
• Manage the formation of a new cooperative in theBushenyi district in Southwestern Uganda.
• Work with Global Communities headquarters based Program Manager and technical team on all deliverables.
• Coordinate and discuss all program implementation strategies with DESIGN Uganda Program Manager and technical team.
• Create short-term and long-term work plans to direct office and program activities.
• Manage DESIGN Program staff time, work plans and deliverables.
• Coordinate with partnering health organization staff, attend joint meetings, represent program where necessary.
• Coordinate with US based research team to further research.
• Conduct biannual assessments, oversee data compilation, clean data, and work with research team in evaluation.
• Write and compile two semi-annual reports for review by USAID and headquarters.
• Attend, participate in and occasionally lead meetings with USAID, Peace Corps, Health Partners and local governance offices in and around Bushenyi.
• Attend and participate in select conferences and collect 'lessons learned' for the DESIGN team.
• Oversee budgeting operations, monitor program budget and burn rates, and provide guidance to the Accounting and Finance Coordinator.
• Any other duty as assigned by supervisor

The Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in agriculture, cooperative development, business administration or related field is required. An MBA or a master's degree in international development with a focus in agriculture, economic development or cooperative development is a significant advantage;
• Demonstrated experience working with and building the capacity of cooperatives is required;
• Formal coursework in cooperative development is preferred;
• 5-7 years of relevant work experience with a minimum of 3 years of program management experience is required;
• Demonstrated regional knowledge of East Africa, particularly, Uganda;
• Demonstrated understanding of business operations and demonstrated ability to formulate business strategies for cooperatives;
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, directed, and able to implement under remote supervision;
• Ability to conduct cross-functional, multi-sector analysis in geographically and culturally diverse settings;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to compile, synthesize and report on program implementation in relationship to the cooperative agreement deliverables. Ability to articulate and present all aspects of the project to diverse audiences;
• Track record of strong commitment to sharing knowledge, documenting experiences, and supporting creative initiatives;
• Demonstrated conflict management and team-building skills;
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and able to produce results with limited supervision;
• Fluency in English is required.

How to Apply for this JOB:
All interested individuals are encouraged to apply and should submit their resume/CV, cover letter, and a list of three references to: gcdesignjob@gmail.com
The title of the e-mail must be: Field Director

Application Closing date: Friday, 7 March 2014

Project Finance Consultant, Mbarara, Uganda- Job at UNDP - United Nations Development Programme

Job title: Project Finance Consultant
Location : Mbarara, UGANDA

Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : International Consultant
Languages Required : English  
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 15-Apr-2014
Duration of Initial Contract : 60 days
Expected Duration of Assignment : up to 6 months


Brief Background
The UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is the UN’s capital investment agency for the world’s 49 least developed countries. It focuses on Africa and the poorest countries of Asia and the Middle East, with a special commitment to countries emerging from conflict or crisis. Within its economic development mandate UNCDF specializes in public and private financing mechanisms that catalyze economic growth and make it more inclusive and sustainable.
Through country programmes and global thematic programmes, UNCDF offers a unique combination of investment capital, capacity building and technical advisory services to promote Local Development Finance and Inclusive Finance in the Least Developed Countries (LDCs). UNCDF’s Local Finance Initiative (LFI) is an innovative programme designed to unlock financial sectors in developing countries for financing small and medium-sized infrastructure projects that are needed to accelerate local economic and private sector development.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Consultant will report to the Chief Technical Advisor, Local Finance Initiate (LFI) based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania:
Provide specialized project finance advisory services that will lead to the financial closure of Dairy processing plant in Uganda (85 %)

• Document the critical detailed steps required to reach financial closure of the project including reviewing and updating relevant permits updating prices and other key elements of the independent studies; 
• Provide a substantially complete financial model based on new information from agreements and negotiations with lenders, equipment suppliers, contractors, lawyers and or any other relevant third parties; 
• Perform transaction structuring  to achieve the optimal capital structure aimed at meeting known requirements of  lenders and investors; 
• Prepare relevant project financing documentation including Bank Information memoranda required to present to potential lenders and investors both at preliminary screening and late stage presentations having clear, transparent and relevant information that is in accordance with international standards; 
• Consult and participate in equity and debt agreements negotiations with lenders/equity investors including term sheet and other key project documents and agreements; 
• Arrange debt syndication (if necessary), negotiate and agree syndicated loan documentation with project developer and participating banks; 
• Review final equipment supplier proposals, consult and participate in the terms negotiations with supplier/s and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractors, investors and lenders to protect the project developer; 
• Consult and participate in the contract negotiations with Operations and Maintenance (O&M) supplier/s to protect project developer; 
• Advise and support the introduction and negotiations of credit enhancements, guarantees or any other relevant tools intended to mitigate lenders perceived project risks; 
• Support the structuring of the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) and advice on project management plans; 
• Support the project developer during lender due diligence visits and enquiries; 
• Advise and support the introduction of currency hedging instruments, where required by the lender; 
• Advise and support the engagement and negotiations with legal advisors for the project developer / lender; 
• Advise the project developer through the entire funding negotiation process leading to the signing of financing documentation to achieve project financial closure status; 
• As part of the final report, prepare a list of activities (including conditions precedent issued by lender/investors) that may remain pending at the conclusion of this assignment for follow up by the project developer.

About Capacity building and knowledge transfer (15%)

• Support UNCDF staff engagement in project finance deliberations and provide knowledge transfer through on the job consultation sessions and informal training as needed. Deliver at least one in house consultation session/training for each of the following: building dynamic financial models, key elements in negotiating EPC agreements, debt/equity arrangements and assessing risk and mitigation strategies.

About General Deliverables:

The Detailed Work Plans

Create work plan for project to include at a minimum the following objectives, activities and strategies to achieve them:
Objective 1:  Full due diligence and development of investment documents
Substantially complete Financial Model including the full costs

• Revenue breakdown, Profitability and returns, Deal structure, Term sheets.

Due Diligence (general)

• SPV set up/Company registration, Financial position of all partners, investors and shareholders;
• Risks, Regulatory requirements for proposed transaction;
• Technology and generation capacity; 
• Profitability and returns;
• Etc.

Regulatory and Legal

• EIA’s, all permits including building etc; 
• EPC, O&M, and all other agreements/contracts.

Investment documents including information on

• Market, Corporate overview, Personnel and management;
• Risk and Mitigation strategies including credit enhancements and guarantees;
• Technology and production capacity;
• Profitability and returns;
• Legal and regulatory.

Project Management Plans
Objective 2: Strategies to help project  to reach financial close with commercial banks, investors, lawyers, contractors, and other third parties.

•  Bank Information Memoranda;
• Presentations and negotiation of terms with key stakeholders mentioned above.

Project Output Documents 

• Detailed Work Plan; 
• Due Diligence Report; 
• Substantially complete and consolidated Financial Model for the Base Case and sensitivity analyses; 
• Project Management Plan; 
• Project Budget; 
• Bank Information Memorandum both the preliminary version and the detailed final version)

Bi-Monthly Deliverables:
The following bi-monthly deliverables may be adjusted as needed based on review and approval of UNCDF.
Financial Advisory Services Outputs
Month 1 & 2

• Complete set of critical project documents have been reviewed and the detailed project  work plan developed and completed;
• A short version of bank information memorandum (brief project information) developed and completed
• Project information has been shared with key stakeholders and at least four potential lenders, investors and providers of risk mitigation facilities in each category have been screened; 
• At least two term sheets or proposals received, reviewed, and comprehensive responses provided to potential investors and investors; 
• Initial negotiations of at least two term sheets, possible credit enhancements and guarantees with strategic partners/providers conducted; 
• Initial negotiations of key project agreements with at least two key stakeholders in each category e.g. EPC contractors, lawyers, government etc. conducted;
• Project budgets and project management plans developed; 
• Updated Base Case financial model and sensitivity analyses prepared; 
• Due diligence report completed.

1st  Status Report produced at end of month 2
Month 3 & 4

• Advanced negotiations of at least two term sheets, possible credit enhancements and guarantees with strategic partners/providers conducted; 
• Advanced  negotiations of key project agreements with at least two key stakeholders in each category e.g. EPC contractors, lawyers, etc. conducted; 
• Substantially complete financial model is delivered; 
• Updated bank information memorandum drafted; 

Second Status Report produced at end of month 4
Month 5 & 6

• Final contract/agreements with contractors and or lawyers  approved by the bank for at least one project; 
• Financial close (financing agreement) for project is approved or in final stages of approval by lenders/investors;
• Final Report completed and delivered to UNCDF;

Capacity Building and Knowledge Transfer Outputs

• Month 2 - Complete one in house training in focused on developing financial models to select UNCDF staff; 
• Month 4 - Complete one in-house training to select UNCDF staff related to negotiating EPC agreements, debt/equity arrangements and assessing risk and mitigation strategies with specific examples from the project and lessons learned.

Reporting:
The following reports shall be submitted to UNCDF (to the attention of the LFI CTA) in form and substance acceptable to UNCDF:

• Bi-Monthly Status Reports, within 2 weeks after the end of the two months cycle; 
• Final Report upon completion of the assignment.

Work permits:

Candidates are required to have all appropriate visas in order to work in Uganda throughout the duration of the contract
Compensation:

This contract will be based on daily or monthly agreed fee. Payment shall be made according to a Payment Schedule, to be approved by UNCDF, which will be worked out based on review of the financial proposals and the detailed duties and expected outputs.  The daily or monthly fee is all inclusive and shall take into account various expenses incurred by the consultant during the period of the contract.  Payments will be based on timesheets and invoices approved by UNCDF.
Travel:

UNCDF will pay separately travel expenses (economy airfare, terminal expenses and per diems which include hotel and food expenses) according on standard UN rates based on evidence of approved and actual travel.
Competencies

• Serves and promotes the vision, mission, values, and strategic goals of UNCDF; 
• Plans, prioritizes, and delivers tasks on time; 
• Conceptualizes and analyses problems to identify key issues, underlying problems and how they relate to each other;
• Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills;
• Plans and produces quality results to meet established goals;
• Generates innovative, practical solutions to challenging situations.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

•  A Master’s Degree or equivalent in international development, financial management, Business administration or equivalent.

Experience:

• A minimum of ten years progressively more responsible relevant experience.
• Development and execution of viable limited recourse project finance transactions in developing countries including projects in Africa;
• International investment banking experience and a demonstrated track record in securing private sector financing for projects with project sponsors, including sponsors that are SMEs;
• Knowledge of investment, finance and their project analysis tools and methodologies; 
• Demonstrated track record in structuring infrastructure projects in developing countries, using risk mitigation structures, including specific elements such as EPC, O&M and off taker agreements/contracts;
• Demonstrated track record of innovating in the above project development and financing processes, adapting the development, structuring, risk mitigation, and financing as needed to secure private sector finance;
• Access to potential lenders and alternative equity partners from the Development Finance Institutions (DFI’s) / Multilateral Finance Institutions (MFI’s) / impact investment community; 
• Demonstrated ability to develop and or close project finance transactions in Africa, is a plus; 
• Demonstrated the ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Language:

• Fluency in English.

Evaluation of applicants:

Individual consultants will be evaluated based on a “Lowest-priced among technically qualified candidates”.

The award of the contract will be made to the individual consultant whose CV has been evaluated and determined as (a) technically responsive/ compliant/ acceptable, and (b) lowest daily fee. CVs will be evaluated based on:

• Relevant experience working in international development, project development and project finance, and helping a project reach finance close in Africa.

The Application procedure:

Qualified candidates are requested to upload the technical and financial proposals as one document.  All the required documents should be attached and submitted with your proposal.
The proposal should contain:

• Technical proposal;
• Recent CV with references;
• Proposed daily rate and other expenditures.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

More details at: http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=44218

Application Closing date: Wednesday, 5 March 2014

Chief of Section, Entebbe, Uganda- at UNSOA - United Nations Support Office for African Union Mission in Somalia

Job Title: CHIEF OF SECTION, P5
Department/ Office: United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia
Duty Station: ENTEBBE
Posting Period: 19 February 2014-6 March 2014
Job Opening number: 14-PRO-UNSOM-32881-F-ENTEBBE (M)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Organizational Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the United Nations Support Office for AMISOM which is one of the United Nations Peacekeeping Missions.

Job Responsibilities

• Within delegated authority and depending on location, the Chief of Section, Procurement is responsible for the following duties:
• Plans, develops and manages the procurement activities of the Procurement Section involving multi-million dollar expenditures for worldwide procurement of a broad range of commodities and services.
• Serves as principal advisor to senior officials; provides authoritative technical and policy advice and support on all aspects of procurement;
• Develops and disseminates best practices and ensures the highest levels of quality and accuracy of the Procurement Section's work.
• Leads and directs RPO's Procurement Section; plans and allocates work assignments; coaches, mentors, and evaluates staff; participates in recruitment and selection of new staff and in the development of training programs.
• Analyzes unusually complex and/or critical procurement proposals of significant financial or operational impact; determines appropriate strategy/approach to best serve institutional interests, and ensures implementation, including the authorization of exceptions to established rules, practices and procedures, as necessary.
• Directs, manages and conducts planning, solicitation, negotiation, and, if necessary, termination of contractual and procurement action.
• Authorizes up to approve limit, or recommends authorization of procurement contracts/purchase orders.
• Develops proposals on revisions to procurement policies and procedures; develops and recommends strategy for the effective implementation of procurement policies, reforms and internal controls.
• Represents the organization in key meetings with senior officials internally and government officials, and in negotiations with senior executives of various commercial organizations for the purpose of concluding major contracts.
• Ensures that Acquisition Plans are in place in advance of the procurement cycle and ensure that they are properly laid out in order to carry out successful procurement activities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with all financial and procurement guidelines.
• Carries out programmatic/managerial tasks necessary for the functioning of the Procurement Section including budget preparation and staffing actions.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills and Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of all facets of international procurement, including state-of-the-art knowledge of procurement and contract principles, techniques, practices, regulations, as well as current knowledge of broader economic and market perspective. Able to work and cooperate with a Regional Procurement Office in view of achieving greater regional sourcing and economy of scale with other field Missions. Knowledge of and experience in cost analysis evaluation techniques, combined with knowledge of administrative and management principles relevant to the direction of procurement operations of significant complexity, volume and financial and/or operational impact.

Ability to integrate knowledge with broader strategic, policy and operational objectives. Ability to apply independent judgment and discretion in advising on and handling major procurement issues and problems. Ability to negotiate, persuade and influence others to reach agreement on complex and sensitive issues. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas.

PLANNING & ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments. Adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently
CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be 'clients ' and seeks to see things from clients' point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client
MANAGING PERFORMANCE: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority. Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member. Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills. Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines. Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff. Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative. Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff. Appraises performance fairly.
JUDGMENT/ DECISION-MAKING: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly. Gathers relevant information before making a decision. Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them. Takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization. Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information. Checks assumptions against facts. Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision. Makes tough decisions when necessary.

Education Requirements
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business administration, public administration, commerce, engineering, law or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Certification in the Management Development Program or an equivalent Management Development course is desirable.

Required Work Experience
A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, or related functions such as contracting, logistics and/or supply chain management in multicultural institutions is required, of which at least five years should be directly related to recent first hand purchasing experience at the international level. Experience in the implementation and use of eCommerce tools such as eSourcing, eProcurement, eCatalogs, eInvoicing is desirable. Firsthand experience in conducting procurement at the international level for an inter-governmental organization(s), governmental organization(s), or large mulit-national organizations(s) is desirable'

Languages Requirements
Fluency in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English or French, (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Key Special Notice
This 'Recruit from Roster' job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.

About the United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

No Fee Dusclaimer
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS. 

How to apply for this JOB  
APPLY ON LINE AT:  Employer website
Application Closing date: Thursday, 6 March 2014

Gender Mainstreaming and Humanitarian Consultant, Kampala at UNDP - United Nations Development Programme

Position title: Gender Mainstreaming and Humanitarian Consultant
Location : Kampala, UGANDA

Additional Category: Women's Empowerment
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : International Consultant
Languages Required : English
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 15-Mar-2014
Duration of Initial Contract : 6 months
Expected Duration of Assignment : 6 months

Brief Background
The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) was established to accelerate progress on meeting the needs for women and girls worldwide. UN Women supports UN Member States as they set global standards for achieving gender equality, and work with governments and civil society to design laws, policies, programmes and services needed to implement these standards.
UN Women stands behind women's equal participation in all aspects of life, focusing on five priority areas: increasing women's leadership and participation; ending violence against women; engaging women in all aspects of peace and security processes; enhancing women's economic empowerment; and making gender equality central to national development planning and budgeting. UN Women also coordinates and promotes the UN system's work in advancing gender equality.
Gender perspective in humanitarian action is vital to understanding the different needs of women, girls, boys and men in order to generate positive and sustainable outcomes. In times of crisis gender roles and dynamics change, women often resort to negative coping mechanisms and GBV becomes more prevalent. It is essential to capture these issues in Uganda's humanitarian response, both at the individual programming level in project design and in programme analysis and development.
In recent months there has been a sudden increase in the humanitarian crisis in Uganda. Insecurity in neighbouring countries, such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan, has led to an increase of refugees to Uganda. In addition, food insecurity and malnutrition has risen. The aim of the project is to safeguard Gender Equality in all humanitarian action interventions and coordination mechanisms and ensure women's rights advocates are empowered to voice their needs in humanitarian crisis and beyond.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The Rationale of the Assignment:
UN Women Uganda, along with humanitarian partners, has identified the need for strengthening gender mainstreaming in the overall humanitarian response. The IASC Gender Marker is used as a tool in order to achieve this. Its main objective is not to simply add gender-sensitive words to a document, but to strengthen programming and analysis based on the different needs, concerns, capacities and contributions of the affected population. In 2014, through this project UN Women will increase efforts on engendering the overall response and the humanitarian coordination structure. UN Women will provide technical support to the UNCT in Uganda in implementing the Gender Marker tool and gender mainstreaming the humanitarian response in Uganda.

The Assignment objective:
The overall goal is to promote gender equality and non-discrimination throughout the humanitarian operation. The expected output is strengthened gender sensitive analysis, programming and implementation in all phases of emergency relief with particular emphasis on improved data and relief. The consultant will report to the UN Women Uganda Deputy Country Representative.

The Specific objectives:

• Participation in all relevant Government, Donor, UN Agency, NGO humanitarian meetings;
• Conduct a gender analysis of the South Sudanese refugee crisis in Northern Uganda, with particular attention to the situation of women and girls;
• Promote the inclusion of gender dimensions and multi sectoral GBV programme response into needs assessments tools, humanitarian programme documents and assists all implementing actors to incorporate gender equality into all funding appeal documents;
• Facilitate 2 training workshops for humanitarian actors on implementing the Gender Marker, in partnership with UNHCR, UNFPA, WFP, FAO and UNRCO;
• Review and analysis of humanitarian response documents, including providing technical inputs into UN/GoU resilience strategy (Refugee and Host Community Empowerment - ReHOPE), prepares a Gender Mainstreaming action plan and makes recommendations;
• Identify UN Women's interventions in UN/GoU Sustainable Livelihood Strategy and in ReHOPE;
• Develop a fund raising proposal for UN Women interventions;
• Develop a gender mainstreaming action plan for all sectors in cooperation with partners;
• Establish a gender network of humanitarian and development partners at both national and local level;
• Prepare monthly reports/updates to UN Women Country Office, RO, and HQ;
• Identify strategic programme opportunities, approaches and modalities for strengthening gender and humanitarian action, in close collaboration with national development stakeholders and partners;
• Liaise with relevant UN Women Thematic Section in the Regional Center in Nairobi and Headquarters, notably those in policy and program divisions for effectively technical support, project management and quality assurance, to ensure adequate provision of services, flow of information and the project's compliance with its obligations;
• Perform other tasks as required.

Deliverables and reporting arrangements:
Deliverables:

• A detailed mission report that provides a gender analysis of South Sudanese refugee issues;
• A Gender Mainstreaming humanitarian action in Uganda Strategy and action plan developed;
• 2 Gender Marker/ gender mainstreaming trainings conducted;
• Gender specific technical inputs to the UN/GoU Sustainable Livelihood Strategy and in ReHOPE;
• A gender and humanitarian partners network;
• A mapping of agencies working on gender and humanitarian action, including donor mapping;
• A funding raising proposal to support UN Women's work on gender and humanitarian action;
• Regular briefings to the Country Representative on the weekly interagency meetings, bringing to the attention key follow up issues;
• Monthly update report prepared, and as appropriate regular reports on weekly interagency meetings of various stakeholder meetings.

Skills and Competencies
Corporate Competencies:

• Integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity;
• Demonstrated sensitivity, discretion, tact;
• Commitment to advancement of gender equality and women's rights;
• Commitment to upholding the organizational values and principles of UN Women.

Functional Competencies:

• Very strong communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to build trust;
• Excellent organizational and planning skills;
• Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities;
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to multi-disciplinary teams and to work with and influence people from diverse backgrounds;
• Writing skills that include an attention to detail as well as a grasp of conceptual frameworks;
• Excellent communication, reporting and capacity building skills;
• Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning;
• Strong computer skills, including word processing, presentation packages (Power Point), Internet, etc;
• Strong skills in the application of communication technologies;
• Ability to travel and work in humanitarian settings and in a multicultural environment;

Technical Competencies:

• Technical knowledge and expertise in gender and humanitarian issues;
• Issues and risks affected program implementation are identified early and addressed effectively;
• Good conceptual and analytical capacity is required;
• Good presentation skills and good technical knowledge on gender and humanitarian issues, and gender marker in particular;
• Ability to explain complex gender and humanitarian issues in a simple way, to raise awareness in a participatory approach and in a consensual manner with respect for various levels of understanding, professional abilities and cultural differences.

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

• Advanced University Master's degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, International Relations, and including course work relating to gender equality and women's rights.

Experience:

• At least 4 years of progressively responsible international experience in mainstreaming gender equality in humanitarian issues, preferably with UN and INGOs;
• Experience implementing the IASC Gender Marker in humanitarian context, including facilitating trainings for clusters;
• Experience in advocacy work around gender and humanitarian issues;
• Strong technical competence in gender equality issues, Gender Based Violence (GBV) women's rights frameworks;
• Familiarity of humanitarian coordination mechanisms, systems and structures within UN and INGOs;
• Understanding of funding facilities for humanitarian responses and in drafting program proposals for resource mobilization;
• Understanding of the work of UN Women and the broad range of issues and concepts around gender mainstreaming humanitarian responses;
• Understanding of gender humanitarian issues in Africa;
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web based management systems, preferably PeopleSoft.

Language Requirements:

• Proficiency in written and spoken English;
• Knowledge of another UN language an asset.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

How to apply for this Job 
Apply onlinje at : http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=44135
The Application Closing date: Friday, 28 February 2014

Microfinance and Microenterprise International Development Internships Job at Foundation for Sustainable Development

Position title: Microfinance and Microenterprise International Development Internships
The Opportunity Type: Internship
Countries: Argentina, Nicaragua, Bolivia, Uganda, Kenya, India

Info About the Organization:

Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) supports the efforts of grassroots organizations in the developing world that are working to better their communities, environments, and the economic opportunities around them. The organization’s field staff, consultants, and program participants provide on-site technical training, capacity building, and networking opportunities to more than 200 community-based organizations. FSD provides comprehensive training and immersion programs for interns and volunteers who seek hands-on development experience in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. As a collaborative effort, FSD facilitates sustainable solutions through seven overlapping development subjects: microenterprise/microfinance, health, environment, youth and education, women's empowerment, community development, and human rights. One of the key ways the organization supports its partners is through FSD's intern abroad and procorps programs.

Info About the Job:

FDS is starting Microfinance and Microenterprise International Development Internship program for students and young professionals seeking to build their knowledge and skill sets in grassroots international development. Interns will be expected to work in country for anywhere between 9 and 52 weeks. ProCorps volunteers will typically stay in country for anywhere between 2 and 52 weeks. In both cases the volunteers will stay with a host family and work closely with partner organizations and the community to create effective long term solutions that utilize the skills and resources available to the community.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Work side by side with an NGO specializing in candidate's specific area of interest related to microfinance and microenterprise;
• Receive training essential to sustainable development, such as: community asset mapping, collaborative project design and project evaluation;
• Gain grant writing and project management experience through providing strategic, hands on support to critical projects in partnership with local NGO;
• Access the FSD alumni network to connect with like minded individuals who help one another reach their academic and professional goals.

Skills and Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age and have some educational or occupational experience in microfinance or microenterprise;
• ProCorps volunteers should be at least 24 years of age and have a track record of experience in microenterprise;
• Spanish proficiency at a conversational level is required.

How to Apply for this Job:
Interested candidates can click here to apply online
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Contact:
FSD International
info@fsdinternational

1000 Brannan St.
Suite 207
San Francisco
CA
94103
United States

Telephone: 415-283-4873
Application Closing Date: 31 Dec 2014

Financial Services Consultant - Uganda: Job at Mercy Corps

Position title: Financial Services Consultant - Uganda


Info About the Organization:
Mercy Corps is a not for profit organization that exists to alleviate suffering, poverty, and oppression by helping people build secure, productive, and just communities. They have created standalone start-up banks and commercialized financial institutions which lend to people in countries recovering from war, disaster or painful economic upheaval.
TechnoServe is an organization that develops business solutions to poverty by linking people to information, capital, and markets. The organization focuses on developing entrepreneurs, building businesses and industries, and improving the business environment.

Brief Background:
Mercy Corps Uganda in partnership with TechnoServe is implementing a three-year U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) funded market development program in Lamwo district of Acholi sub- region in northern Uganda. RAIN stimulates economic prosperity and food security in by improving the performance of the agriculture sector. Program strategic objectives include:

• Enhancing smallholder farmer production and profitability;
• Improving agribusiness and trade performance of key input and output markets;
• Expanding access to rural financial services.

Info About the Job:
Mercy Corps is seeking a Financial Services Consultant - Uganda. S/he will be assisting the market development program in the implementation of key recommendations by the headquarter technical support unit. In the process the consultant is expected to build technical capacity of staff under the department. This consultancy will be for a period of three months or 66 working days.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Conduct rapid operational capacity and product development assessment of RAIN partner Savings and Credit Cooperatives (SACCO) to inform interventions to improve operational efficiency and financial products and services responsive to demand of saving group members;
• Conduct SACCOs’ capacity building activities that are informed by the assessments. These may include technical assistance and training, and suggest recommendations for consideration by the program beyond this assignment period;
• Develop segment profiles of market actors;
• Develop monitoring and evaluation tools for capturing outputs, outcomes, and impacts of interventions and develop reporting templates for partnering institutions
• Review the existing financial and digital literacy training curricula and the training offered by or planned by RAIN financial institutions, market chain actors, and MNOs and work closely for improvement of curricula and delivery methodologies based on based practices/impact research;
• Weekly progress updates to the chief of party and monthly updates to Mercy Corps Uganda country director;
• SACCOs’ capacity assessment report, recommended training and technical assistance, and reports on the follow up implementation of recommended actions;
• End of assignment report with recommendations.

Skills and Qualifications:

• At least 7 years of experience in financial services sector and rural financing with focus on the agriculture sector;
• Uganda experience preferred;
• Experience in financial services including financial literacy programs and product development;
• Experience in capacity building of lower tier financial institutions;
• Demonstrated experience in finance in market facilitation programming.

How to Apply Fo this Job:
Apply Online
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Or Contact:
Nate Oetting
noetting@mercycorps.org

45 SW Ankeny Street P
Portland
OR
United States
Application Closing Date: 30 Sep 2014

Partner - Women Entrepreneurs Initiative - Job at The Mango Fund in Uganda

Position title: Partner - Women Entrepreneurs Initiative
The Opportunity Type: Job


Info About the Organization:
The Mango Fund was established in May 2011. It is a nonprofit impact investment fund or venture philanthropy fund. The fund aims to support the economic development of East Africa by promoting the growth of small and medium sized businesses that leverage technology to perform value addition in their base country.

Job Background:
The purpose of Mango Fund’s Women Entrepreneurs Initiative is to equip growth-oriented women entrepreneurs with the financing they need to expand their businesses. The Initiative will focus on investing in women entrepreneurs in East Africa who are the leaders of their businesses or who own 50% or more of their businesses.
About the Job:
The Mango Fund is seeking a Partner - Women Entrepreneurs Initiative. S/he will help in building a portfolio of women owned businesses.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Senior leadership: Help set overall strategy and manage operation in East Africa;
• Networking/partnership development: Form relationships and partnerships with organizations that focus on women entrepreneurs;
• Deal sourcing: Identify women entrepreneurs appropriate for investment;
• Due diligence: Evaluate potential investments and develop investment proposals;
• Portfolio management: Monitor entrepreneurs’ progress and hold them accountable to their commitments;
• Work with the rest of the Mango team to manage internal administration of the portfolio;
• Consulting/technical assistance: Support entrepreneurs to help ensure their success in systems development, financial management, strategy consulting, etc;
• Objectives for the first year:
  • Prove that there are strong women entrepreneurs in Uganda ready for growth investment;
  • Establish a strong network to enable Mango to connect to new women-owned businesses;
  • Make five to ten successful investments in women’s businesses.

Skills and Qualifications:

• MBA preferred or related Graduate degree;
• At least 4 to 6 years of experience in a related field, 2 years of which in East Africa or very similar context;
• Demonstrated leadership and initiative;
• Passion to serve women entrepreneurs in East Africa;
• Skill set appropriate for investment fund management and small business consulting in East Africa, including strong analytical and critical reasoning skills;
• Willing to commit three years to living and working in Kampala, Uganda.

How to Apply for the job:
Interested candidates can send their resume, cover letter, and a work sample as single PDF titled as “Application – Partner, Women Entrepreneurs Initiative – [Last name of applicant]” to employment@mangofund.org
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Contact:
Stephany Hong
stephany.hong@mangofund.org

PO Box 20095
Kampala
Uganda

Telephone: +256772206221
Application Closing Date: 28 Feb 2014

Customer Research and Social Performance Analyst - Africa Hub , Job at FINCA International in Uganda

Position title: Customer Research and Social Performance Analyst - Africa Hub

Info About the Organization:
FINCA International, one of the world's leading MFIs, provides financial services to clients through wholly-owned and operated subsidiaries in Africa, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Greater Middle East. 

Info About the Job:
FINCA International is seeking a Customer Research and Social Performance Analyst - Africa Hub. S/he will oversee the collection, cleaning, analysis, and reporting of customer and market data, in observance of the requirements and procedures as promulgated by FINCA International.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Research management:
  • Social performance research:
    • Coordinate projects to collect social performance indicators (SPIs);
    • Train and supervise subsidiary staff responsible for research implementation;
    • Review data completeness and quality indicators during field works;
    • Compile, clean and transform data from subsidiaries.
  • Customer research:
    • Customer segmentation;
    • Customer satisfaction surveys, Net promoter score;
    • Monitoring customer experience through Mystery shopping;
    • Customer exit surveys.
  • Market research:
    • Market situation analysis;
    • Competition matrix;
    • Business counts;
    • Performance of the financial sector.
• Analysis and reposting:
  • Conduct statistical/econometric analysis to fully present and explain the data in an unbiased manner;
  • Conduct visualization or mapping analysis and presentations to expand the audiences that may benefit from the research;
  • Create and deliver written and oral presentations of the findings to subsidiary management and staff to help them understand and effectively utilize quantitative and qualitative information gathered for social performance management;
  • Ensure that local and regional data consolidation efforts are consistent with FI directives and guidance, allowing for integration of research data sets at the global level when appropriate.
• Training and capacity building in research:
  • Continuously enhance the quality of research done in the subsidiaries by introducing new and better tools, methods and processes;
  • Train and coach subsidiary research staff to ensure they can deliver quality research work. Ensure that the proper tools are developed and utilized in the subsidiaries by research, marketing, and analyst staff;
  • Keep abreast with the latest trends in the field of research in terms of the tools, methods used.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Master degree in a field requiring data and analytical skills, with a strong technical background in statistics. Preference for advanced degree in Statistics or Economics;
• At least 3 – 5 years relevant professional experience in a business or academic setting, including financial or related services, consulting firm, think-tank or university;
• Experience with the design and implementation of research programs;
• Field experience with customer interviewing or other primary research techniques;
• Ability to write and speak English at a professional and publishable level;
• Knowledge of French, Kiswahili or other regional languages is preferred;
• Mastery of statistical software (SPSS), advanced Excel (pivot tables, analysis), and graphical presentation.

How to Apply For this Job:
Apply Online
Application Closing Date: 31 Mar 2014
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Senior Director of Programs and Operations Job at Village Enterprise Uganda

Position title: Senior Director of Programs and Operations

Info About the Organization:
Village Enterprise is a microenterprise development organization working in East Africa. Its mission is to equip people living in extreme poverty with resources to create sustainable businesses. It provides business training, seed capital/start-up funds, and on-going mentoring to new entrepreneurs to start businesses.

Info About the Job:
Village Enterprise is seeking an exceptional professional with leadership and management experience and a passion for microenterprise development, poverty reduction and social entrepreneurship in Africa to become the Senior Director of Programs and Operations. S/he will report to the president/CEO. The position is based in Hoima, Uganda with travel in East Africa.
Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Oversee management, delivery and monitoring/evaluation of Village Enterprise Microenterprise;
• Development Program, which will involve starting 3,000+ Microenterprises and identifying, training and supporting 9,000+ new Clients in 2014; we anticipate that this number will grow each year;
• Lead our Programs and Operations Team, which currently Consists of A US-based Director of Africa Operations, a Uganda-based Program Director, Kenya and Uganda Country Directors and Assistant Country Directors, a Director, associated field operations staff, 70+ community-based business mentors and field coordinators, a SMART consultant, and three-four East Africa-based fellows;
• Oversee hiring, training, and development of field staff and fellows;
• Oversee development and delivery of new, innovative pilot projects and programs to increase the impact and scalability of our program;
• Manage Partnerships with other community-based organizations in the field;
• Manage our extensive Monitoring and Evaluation programs and team;
• Prepare annual field operations budget; manage to budget;
• Play a lead role in defining and implementing our strategic plans in East Africa;
• Support the U.S. Development team as they create workable proposals and accurate donor materials.

Skills and Qualifications:
Significant (2 + years) leadership and management experience. We are looking for an individual who can think operationally, innovatively and strategically, and oversee all phases of our field program, prepare the budget, mentor senior field staff, and work both independently and as a member of a team.

• Significant leadership experience required;
• Two+ years demonstrated success in a leadership role managing a staff and directing an organization, a program, or an enterprise, in either the for-profit or not-for-profit sectors;
• Demonstrated success in a start up environment; experience creating and managing a business, a non-profit, a new program, or a large project;
• 5-7 years of work experience required;
• Proven ability to manage programs and people, and to mentor staff;
• Experience working in a developing country or emerging economy required; experience in East Africa preferred;
• Experience in the international development field required, experience in the poverty reduction, microenterprise and/or microfinance fields preferred;
• We require a minimum two year time commitment; three years preferred;
• Willingness to live and work in rural East Africa Critical;
• Must be a very strong critical thinker with the ability to both analyze organizational dynamics and contextual threats, changes, and opportunities, and to develop and apply performance metrics;
• Experience developing and analyzing business and program effectiveness data, budgets and financial models is required;
• Strong writing and communication skills required, as this role will involve preparing reports and presentations;
• Experience communicating with and managing cross-cultural teams is required;
• Fluency in English is required; working knowledge of Swahili is helpful;
• Education: BA/BS required; MA/MS/MBA desired:
• Passion for innovative approaches to poverty reduction around the world, including but not limited to social entrepreneurship and business development in Africa.

Plan of Compensation:

• Competitive compensation package based on education and experience; includes the following benefits:
• Comprehensive health insurance in Kenya/Uganda, International travel and Emergency evacuation insurance, Flying Doctors insurance coverage in East Africa;
• Kenya and Uganda visas;
• All in-country travel, phone, internet and accommodations related to work;
• Four weeks of paid time off/year;
• Two international roundtrip flights to/from East Africa and the U.S. each year.

About Career Development:

• This is a career-track role in economic development and social business, offering significant opportunities for advancement at Village Enterprise and other organizations working in the fields of poverty reduction, international development, microenterprise and Small to Mid-Sized Enterprise (SME) development, microfinance and social entrepreneurship. 

How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their cover letter, resume, a writing sample, and three letters of references to Konstantin Zvereff and Anne Olson
Please mention “Village Enterprise SDPO Application” in the subject line.
The cover letter should address the following topics:

• Why you want this position?
• How you will contribute to the growth of Village Enterprise?
• Note where you found this job posting.

Application Closing Date: 31 Jul 2014
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