Job tittle: Legal Fellow
Location: Kampala , Uganda
Organization: Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society
Theme: Protection and Human Rights
Experience: 0-3 years
Job type: Internship
About HIAS:
HIAS is the global Jewish nonprofit organization
working in 14 countries across five continents to ensure that refugees
and displaced persons are protected. Throughout the United States, we
help refugees reunite with families, resettle and become
self-sufficient. Guided by our values and history, we help refugees
rebuild their lives in safety and security and advocate to ensure that
all displaced people are treated with dignity.
Brief Position description:
HIAS seeks a Legal Fellow for the summer of 2016 and the fall semester of 2016 to provide support to it’s global refugee rights programs in Nairobi, Kenya and Kampala, Uganda. Legal Fellows conduct interviews with refugees, conduct legal and country conditions research, provide other resettlement-related legal services, and increase HIAS’ capacity to prepare resettlement cases for direct submission to the US and Canada for resettlement. Legal Fellows also assist with other resettlement-related activities, including case identification and review. Please be advised that there is no relocation or housing assistance provided for this position and it is an unpaid fellowship.
Key Job Functions:
• Conducts interviews with refugees identified by UNHCR and HIAS partners to be in need of third country resettlement (including refugees who are survivors of torture or sexual and gender-based violence, those with serious medical conditions, unaccompanied children, single-parent heads of households, women most at risk, older refugees, sexual and gender minorities, and other refugees who meet refugee resettlement criteria).
Prepares refugee case files to be submitted by HIAS to third countries for resettlement.
Conducts legal research and analysis of refugee-related matters, including of country conditions in refugee-producing countries.
Drafts memos and other legal documents in support of refugee resettlement claims.
Follows the status of refugee clients’ resettlement cases and meets with them to provide updates.
Maintains file management protocols, by entering case information in client database.
Responds to inquiries from various internal and external stakeholders.
Attends refugee-related meetings and conferences.
Performs other tasks as necessary.
Skills, Qualifications and Requirements:
Undergraduate degree in political science, international relations or a related field; completion of at least two years of an advanced degree in law.
Excellent research, writing and communication skills.
Previous legal interviewing skills a plus, particularly with vulnerable persons.
Familiarity with refugee law and resettlement programs preferred; knowledge of refugee crises and human rights issues in Africa preferred.
Ability to work as part of a multi-agency team in a multicultural environment, with sensitivity to age, gender and diversity.
Excellent time management and organizational skills; able to work in a fast paced environment.
Application Instructions:
Please submit your resume and cover letter through HIAS website, ( http://www.hias.org/career-and-internship-opportunities )
Application deadline: the closing date: 30 Jun 2016
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Monday 20 June 2016
Country Director Job in Uganda at from GOAL
Job tittle : Country Director
Country: Uganda
Organization: GOAL
Brief Description of the Country Programme:
First operational in Uganda in the late 70’s, the current country programme focuses on two of GOAL’s three strategic sectors, namely: health (including WASH) and livelihoods. GOAL Uganda uses a systems approach throughout all programming in order to support sustainable socio-economic development. GOAL work across 21 districts and uses a mixture of direct implementation and partnerships with national and international civil society organizations, local government, the private sector and communities to give effect to our mission.
GOAL Uganda has a team of 136 personnel and manages an annual operating budget of approximately €8 million (2016). GOAL has six established offices in Kampala and Bugiri in the south and east, Abim and Kaabong in Karamoja, Agago in Acholiland and Lira in Lango sub-region. GOAL Uganda’s country programme is funded by a number of donors who include DfID, charity: water, Irish Aid, The MasterCard Foundation, GOAL and a number of small foundations.
Key Responsibilities
The GOAL Country Director (CD) takes overall responsible for the planning, management and appropriate development of GOAL’s work in-country. The CD is responsible for ensuring that the programming is context appropriate and meeting the expressed needs of target beneficiaries. The CD will ensure that GOAL meets its contracted objectives and is accountable to stakeholders. The CD must ensure that there are regular and effective communications within the country team and with the GOAL Regional office. The CD has ultimate responsibility for all issues of security. The position is based in Kampala with regular visits to all field sites.
Programmes:
The Country Director is responsible for ensuring that all programme activities are planned, resourced, implemented, monitored and evaluated in a timely manner, to ensure that they are appropriate, necessary, cost effective, targeted, sustainable and in keeping with GOAL’s mission and philosophy.
Duties:
The County Director will work closely with the Assistant Country Director – Programmes on all aspects related to programmes;
The Country Director must ensure that GOAL programmes meet the highest national and international standards, and comply with codes of conduct and agreements to which GOAL is a signatory;
The Country Director must provide ongoing review and development of overall country strategy, and of individual programme objectives. They must undertake, with the Senior Management Team, continuous review, monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness, impact and direction of each programme;
The Country Director must produce and adhere to the Annual Country Plan. This plan should be drawn up following a one/two day planning meeting in August/September to properly plan for the following year. Progress against the plan will be monitored on a quarterly basis.
The Country Director will review all programme proposals prepared by the Assistant Country Director – Programmes and the programme team before their submission to donors. And ensure that all proposals and reports are submitted to GOAL Dublin and approved by the Regional Director prior to submission to donors;
Donors:
The Country Director is the principal point of contact with the in-country donors.
Duties:
The responsibility for securing adequate funds to support GOAL programmes is shared between the Country Director and GOAL Dublin; it is the responsibility of the Country Director to secure programme funding from donors in-country where possible;
The Country Director must be familiar with all relevant donors present in-country and is responsible for developing GOAL’s working relationship and maintaining its reputation with them;
The Country Director is responsible for liaising with donors regarding all matters related to programmes; including facilitating visits to GOAL programme sites;
The Country Director should be familiar with the legal requirements of the donors providing support to GOAL’s programmes as well as donor country strategies;
The Country Director is responsible for ensuring that the country team conducts regular Grant Management Meetings to ensure that projects progress in a timely manner, meeting set targets within the proposed budget.
Financial Accountability:
The Country Director has ultimate accountability for all financial matters in the field and must review and approve the monthly management accounts.
Duties:
The County Director will work closely with the Financial Controller on all aspects related to finance;
The Country Director must ensure adherence to the financial guidelines as per the GOAL Dublin Financial Manual;
The Country Director must ensure that comprehensive and timely reports are produced in accordance with schedules agreed by GOAL HQ;
The Country Director must ensure that donor financial reports are submitted in accordance with specific donor requirements;
The Country Director has responsibility to inform Head Office of budgetary overspends or underspends as they affect programmes and plan appropriate interventions. As such, the Country Director should ensure that Budget Monitoring Tools are produced by Finance on a monthly basis and reviewed by Programmes and Operations
Personnel:
The Country Director is responsible for the health and welfare of staff including expatriate and local personnel and are empowered to use all available resources to promote their development in line with GOAL policy.
Duties:
The County Director will work closely with the Human Resources Manager and/or Assistant Country Director - Systems on all aspects related to Personnel;
The responsibility for securing adequate qualified international staff to support GOAL programmes is shared between the Country Director and GOAL Dublin;
The Country Director must ensure that the policies and guidelines as laid down in the GOAL Personnel Manual are adhered to by all staff;
The Country Director, with programme staff, is to ensure that all staff responsibilities are defined and understood. This includes the provision of clearly defined job descriptions and up to date contracts. GOAL Dublin must be provided with all copies of job descriptions / contracts and contract extensions related to expatriate staff;
The Country Director has overall responsibility for the preparation and implementation of in-country personnel policies in line with overall GOAL and government policy. The Country Director must ensure that all local staff contracts must:
Respect local labour laws.
Be consistent with GOAL policy
The Country Director must ensure that all incidents/warnings etc. relating to personnel are clearly documented, and signed by the relevant parties;
The Country Director must ensure that there are procedures in place to support and encourage appropriate personal and professional development of staff within the context of the organisation’s objectives;
The Country Director is responsible for ensuring that staff receive the necessary support and supervision they require. This includes the provision of training for staff in tasks such as project proposal preparation; report writing etc.;
The Country Director has the mandate to recommend repatriation of any international staff member in line with the GOAL personnel policy;
The Country Director must ensure that ongoing informal review/evaluation of staff performance, and formal written evaluation of each of the international staff is prepared on a six monthly basis, and sent to GOAL Dublin in confidence.
Resource Management/ Logistics:
It is the responsibility of the Country Director to ensure that all available and appropriate resources are accessible in their country of assignment.
Duties
The County Director will work closely with the Senior Operations Manager, Logistics Coordinator or Assistant Country Director - Systems on all aspects related to logistics;
The Country Director must ensure that the policies and guidelines as laid down in the GOAL Logistics Manual are adhered to by all;
The Country Director must ensure that the reporting requirements outlined in the GOAL Logistics Manual are fulfilled in a timely fashion;
The Country Director must ensure that there are appropriate systems in place for the effective utilisation and management of finance, personnel, supplies, transport, capital assets etc.
Safety & Security:
It is the responsibility of the Country Director to be fully informed regarding the political and security environment within their country of assignment. And for ensuring that all reasonable measure are taken to minimise / mitigate the safety and security risks faced by the programmes and programme staff.
Duties:
The Country Director is accountable for the overall safety and security of staff and for ensuring there is a culture of security within the organisation;
The Country Director must inform GOAL Dublin / Regional Director (through agreed communications protocols) immediately in the event of a security incident relating to GOAL staff, assets or programmes. Regular communications and updates Regular updates and communications on security must be shared with the RSA and GOAL Dublin as per agreed reports and protocols and as requested;
The Country Director is accountable for ensuring that the policies and guidelines, as laid down in the GOAL Safety and Security Manual and the site specific security guidelines, are adhered to by all staff at all times. The Country Director is responsible for ensuring staff have access to the appropriate resources and training to enable them to understand and adhere to staff security guidelines;
The Country Director is accountable for ensuring that policies and guidelines related to safety and security are reviewed periodically and revised to reflect relevant changes in the operating environment;
The Country Director must work closely with the Regional Security Advisor when assessing the country security context and dealing with any potential threats to GOAL programmes or staff.
Representation/ Visibility:
The Country Director has the responsibility and mandate to represent GOAL within their country of assignment this includes Media and visibility.
Duties:
The Country Director must ensure that there is appropriate liaison and negotiation with the relevant Government partners, regional and local authorities; donors; local agencies etc. at all levels of project implementation;
The Country Director has sole responsibility for dealing with the media / press in-country. All (political) statements to be issued, and/or policy positions, must be approved by GOAL Dublin;
The Country Director has the responsibility to provide feedback to Dublin on the possible implications, on programme and staff security, of any comments or statements being prepared by GOAL Dublin;
The Country Director is also responsible for ensuring that the visibility of GOAL is promoted appropriately at field level.
Risk Management:
The Country Director is responsible for reviewing and updating the Country Risk Register. The Risk Register is intended as the countries’ operational tool, but considering only strategic risks rather than the specific issues.
Duties:
The Country Director must update the Country Risk Register on a quarterly basis. All risks should be owned and managed in the programme, as these are risks to the programme. As much as there is an organisational responsibility to address risk, the owner of risks associated with the programmes rest within the programme.
The Country Director must discuss the updated Risk Register with the Regional Director prior to submission to GOAL HQ.
Knowledge/ Information Management
All Country Directors must be fully informed regarding the political, security and humanitarian conditions within their country of assignment.
Duties:
It is the responsibility of the Country Director to be fully informed regarding the humanitarian and relief and development context in their country of operation.
Appropriate information should be collected, collated, analysed and forwarded to the GOAL Dublin office on a regular basis.
The Country Director must ensure that there are regular effective communications within the country programme and with GOAL Dublin and the Regional Director. This includes the submission of weekly and monthly reports to GOAL Dublin.
The Country Director must ensure that GOAL complies with all the relevant legal requirements of the country.
Requirements / Person Specifications:
This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document. Any published closing dates are estimated. Due to the nature of GOAL’s work we aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. This means that we will close adverts as soon as we have found the right candidate and this may be before the published closing date. We would therefore advise interested applicants to submit an application as early as possible.
How to apply:
Apply online from ( http://www.goalglobal.org/careers?gh_jid=147664 )
Application deadline: the closing date is : 30 Jun 2016
Country: Uganda
Organization: GOAL
Brief Description of the Country Programme:
First operational in Uganda in the late 70’s, the current country programme focuses on two of GOAL’s three strategic sectors, namely: health (including WASH) and livelihoods. GOAL Uganda uses a systems approach throughout all programming in order to support sustainable socio-economic development. GOAL work across 21 districts and uses a mixture of direct implementation and partnerships with national and international civil society organizations, local government, the private sector and communities to give effect to our mission.
GOAL Uganda has a team of 136 personnel and manages an annual operating budget of approximately €8 million (2016). GOAL has six established offices in Kampala and Bugiri in the south and east, Abim and Kaabong in Karamoja, Agago in Acholiland and Lira in Lango sub-region. GOAL Uganda’s country programme is funded by a number of donors who include DfID, charity: water, Irish Aid, The MasterCard Foundation, GOAL and a number of small foundations.
Key Responsibilities
The GOAL Country Director (CD) takes overall responsible for the planning, management and appropriate development of GOAL’s work in-country. The CD is responsible for ensuring that the programming is context appropriate and meeting the expressed needs of target beneficiaries. The CD will ensure that GOAL meets its contracted objectives and is accountable to stakeholders. The CD must ensure that there are regular and effective communications within the country team and with the GOAL Regional office. The CD has ultimate responsibility for all issues of security. The position is based in Kampala with regular visits to all field sites.
Programmes:
The Country Director is responsible for ensuring that all programme activities are planned, resourced, implemented, monitored and evaluated in a timely manner, to ensure that they are appropriate, necessary, cost effective, targeted, sustainable and in keeping with GOAL’s mission and philosophy.
Duties:
The County Director will work closely with the Assistant Country Director – Programmes on all aspects related to programmes;
The Country Director must ensure that GOAL programmes meet the highest national and international standards, and comply with codes of conduct and agreements to which GOAL is a signatory;
The Country Director must provide ongoing review and development of overall country strategy, and of individual programme objectives. They must undertake, with the Senior Management Team, continuous review, monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness, impact and direction of each programme;
The Country Director must produce and adhere to the Annual Country Plan. This plan should be drawn up following a one/two day planning meeting in August/September to properly plan for the following year. Progress against the plan will be monitored on a quarterly basis.
The Country Director will review all programme proposals prepared by the Assistant Country Director – Programmes and the programme team before their submission to donors. And ensure that all proposals and reports are submitted to GOAL Dublin and approved by the Regional Director prior to submission to donors;
Donors:
The Country Director is the principal point of contact with the in-country donors.
Duties:
The responsibility for securing adequate funds to support GOAL programmes is shared between the Country Director and GOAL Dublin; it is the responsibility of the Country Director to secure programme funding from donors in-country where possible;
The Country Director must be familiar with all relevant donors present in-country and is responsible for developing GOAL’s working relationship and maintaining its reputation with them;
The Country Director is responsible for liaising with donors regarding all matters related to programmes; including facilitating visits to GOAL programme sites;
The Country Director should be familiar with the legal requirements of the donors providing support to GOAL’s programmes as well as donor country strategies;
The Country Director is responsible for ensuring that the country team conducts regular Grant Management Meetings to ensure that projects progress in a timely manner, meeting set targets within the proposed budget.
Financial Accountability:
The Country Director has ultimate accountability for all financial matters in the field and must review and approve the monthly management accounts.
Duties:
The County Director will work closely with the Financial Controller on all aspects related to finance;
The Country Director must ensure adherence to the financial guidelines as per the GOAL Dublin Financial Manual;
The Country Director must ensure that comprehensive and timely reports are produced in accordance with schedules agreed by GOAL HQ;
The Country Director must ensure that donor financial reports are submitted in accordance with specific donor requirements;
The Country Director has responsibility to inform Head Office of budgetary overspends or underspends as they affect programmes and plan appropriate interventions. As such, the Country Director should ensure that Budget Monitoring Tools are produced by Finance on a monthly basis and reviewed by Programmes and Operations
Personnel:
The Country Director is responsible for the health and welfare of staff including expatriate and local personnel and are empowered to use all available resources to promote their development in line with GOAL policy.
Duties:
The County Director will work closely with the Human Resources Manager and/or Assistant Country Director - Systems on all aspects related to Personnel;
The responsibility for securing adequate qualified international staff to support GOAL programmes is shared between the Country Director and GOAL Dublin;
The Country Director must ensure that the policies and guidelines as laid down in the GOAL Personnel Manual are adhered to by all staff;
The Country Director, with programme staff, is to ensure that all staff responsibilities are defined and understood. This includes the provision of clearly defined job descriptions and up to date contracts. GOAL Dublin must be provided with all copies of job descriptions / contracts and contract extensions related to expatriate staff;
The Country Director has overall responsibility for the preparation and implementation of in-country personnel policies in line with overall GOAL and government policy. The Country Director must ensure that all local staff contracts must:
Respect local labour laws.
Be consistent with GOAL policy
The Country Director must ensure that all incidents/warnings etc. relating to personnel are clearly documented, and signed by the relevant parties;
The Country Director must ensure that there are procedures in place to support and encourage appropriate personal and professional development of staff within the context of the organisation’s objectives;
The Country Director is responsible for ensuring that staff receive the necessary support and supervision they require. This includes the provision of training for staff in tasks such as project proposal preparation; report writing etc.;
The Country Director has the mandate to recommend repatriation of any international staff member in line with the GOAL personnel policy;
The Country Director must ensure that ongoing informal review/evaluation of staff performance, and formal written evaluation of each of the international staff is prepared on a six monthly basis, and sent to GOAL Dublin in confidence.
Resource Management/ Logistics:
It is the responsibility of the Country Director to ensure that all available and appropriate resources are accessible in their country of assignment.
Duties
The County Director will work closely with the Senior Operations Manager, Logistics Coordinator or Assistant Country Director - Systems on all aspects related to logistics;
The Country Director must ensure that the policies and guidelines as laid down in the GOAL Logistics Manual are adhered to by all;
The Country Director must ensure that the reporting requirements outlined in the GOAL Logistics Manual are fulfilled in a timely fashion;
The Country Director must ensure that there are appropriate systems in place for the effective utilisation and management of finance, personnel, supplies, transport, capital assets etc.
Safety & Security:
It is the responsibility of the Country Director to be fully informed regarding the political and security environment within their country of assignment. And for ensuring that all reasonable measure are taken to minimise / mitigate the safety and security risks faced by the programmes and programme staff.
Duties:
The Country Director is accountable for the overall safety and security of staff and for ensuring there is a culture of security within the organisation;
The Country Director must inform GOAL Dublin / Regional Director (through agreed communications protocols) immediately in the event of a security incident relating to GOAL staff, assets or programmes. Regular communications and updates Regular updates and communications on security must be shared with the RSA and GOAL Dublin as per agreed reports and protocols and as requested;
The Country Director is accountable for ensuring that the policies and guidelines, as laid down in the GOAL Safety and Security Manual and the site specific security guidelines, are adhered to by all staff at all times. The Country Director is responsible for ensuring staff have access to the appropriate resources and training to enable them to understand and adhere to staff security guidelines;
The Country Director is accountable for ensuring that policies and guidelines related to safety and security are reviewed periodically and revised to reflect relevant changes in the operating environment;
The Country Director must work closely with the Regional Security Advisor when assessing the country security context and dealing with any potential threats to GOAL programmes or staff.
Representation/ Visibility:
The Country Director has the responsibility and mandate to represent GOAL within their country of assignment this includes Media and visibility.
Duties:
The Country Director must ensure that there is appropriate liaison and negotiation with the relevant Government partners, regional and local authorities; donors; local agencies etc. at all levels of project implementation;
The Country Director has sole responsibility for dealing with the media / press in-country. All (political) statements to be issued, and/or policy positions, must be approved by GOAL Dublin;
The Country Director has the responsibility to provide feedback to Dublin on the possible implications, on programme and staff security, of any comments or statements being prepared by GOAL Dublin;
The Country Director is also responsible for ensuring that the visibility of GOAL is promoted appropriately at field level.
Risk Management:
The Country Director is responsible for reviewing and updating the Country Risk Register. The Risk Register is intended as the countries’ operational tool, but considering only strategic risks rather than the specific issues.
Duties:
The Country Director must update the Country Risk Register on a quarterly basis. All risks should be owned and managed in the programme, as these are risks to the programme. As much as there is an organisational responsibility to address risk, the owner of risks associated with the programmes rest within the programme.
The Country Director must discuss the updated Risk Register with the Regional Director prior to submission to GOAL HQ.
Knowledge/ Information Management
All Country Directors must be fully informed regarding the political, security and humanitarian conditions within their country of assignment.
Duties:
It is the responsibility of the Country Director to be fully informed regarding the humanitarian and relief and development context in their country of operation.
Appropriate information should be collected, collated, analysed and forwarded to the GOAL Dublin office on a regular basis.
The Country Director must ensure that there are regular effective communications within the country programme and with GOAL Dublin and the Regional Director. This includes the submission of weekly and monthly reports to GOAL Dublin.
The Country Director must ensure that GOAL complies with all the relevant legal requirements of the country.
Requirements / Person Specifications:
- A relevant post graduate qualification.
- 5+ years of previous overseas management experience in complex development programming.
- Programme experience in sustainable systems approaches, ideally in health, WASH and livelihoods.
- Experience in performance based staff management.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Experience in liaising with government officials and a variety of donors.
- A willingness to regularly travel to programme sites.
- Experience in proposal and report writing with a proven ability to secure donor funding.
- Budgetary control and financial management skills
- To be familiar with and abide by the NGO Red Cross Code of Conduct, the People in Aid code and Sphere Minimum Standards
This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document. Any published closing dates are estimated. Due to the nature of GOAL’s work we aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. This means that we will close adverts as soon as we have found the right candidate and this may be before the published closing date. We would therefore advise interested applicants to submit an application as early as possible.
How to apply:
Apply online from ( http://www.goalglobal.org/careers?gh_jid=147664 )
Application deadline: the closing date is : 30 Jun 2016
Africa and Middle East Health Advisor Job at Medical Teams International
Job tittle: Africa and Middle East Health Advisor
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Organization: Medical Teams International
Theme: Health
Brief Description:
Guide effective resource acquisition and implementation of health projects by advising and facilitating program development, funding, reporting and evaluation of MTI’s project portfolio in Africa & Middle East as needed. Develop effective relationships with institutional donors. In collaboration with field staff or partners, MTI country and HQ leadership, develop a common agenda and draft strong project designs for proposals and grants. Provide input into country strategy development and multi-year plans. Remain abreast of state-of-the-art practices in health programming. Promote and contribute to health staff development through training and technical guidance.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Masters in Public Health (MPH) required (MD with MPH preferred).
Field experience; at least five years in health development work, preferably in Africa.
Experience in international NGO program grant writing required.
Commitment to the mission of Medical Teams International.
Familiarity with international health program best practices in MCHN; refugee health; monitoring and evaluation of health standards in relief and development contexts, and ability to implement them to meet organizational needs.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Epi Info. Proficient in use of email, internet and communication systems.
Ability to work flexible schedule.
Demonstrated quality writer/editor; advanced document presentation and budgeting skills.
Ability to identify opportunities in international health programs and liaise with donors and other collaborating organizations.Ability to travel up to 25 to 50% per year.
Independent worker, resourceful, innovative, problem solver, facilitation skills, analytical.
Must be able to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
How to apply for the job :
To learn more about this position and to apply please visit our website at ( www.medicalteams.org )
Application deadline: the closing date is: 30 Jun 2016
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Organization: Medical Teams International
Theme: Health
Brief Description:
Guide effective resource acquisition and implementation of health projects by advising and facilitating program development, funding, reporting and evaluation of MTI’s project portfolio in Africa & Middle East as needed. Develop effective relationships with institutional donors. In collaboration with field staff or partners, MTI country and HQ leadership, develop a common agenda and draft strong project designs for proposals and grants. Provide input into country strategy development and multi-year plans. Remain abreast of state-of-the-art practices in health programming. Promote and contribute to health staff development through training and technical guidance.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Grow health, AIDS, disaster response, medical training, and SGBV project portfolio by identifying opportunities, conducting needs assessments, identifying funding sources and writing high quality grant proposals in collaboration with country, regional and HQ colleagues.
- Develop strong relationships with donors and communicate with funding sources regularly.
- Provide technical guidance in assessment, project design, implementation, monitoring & evaluation and reporting to increase program quality in both relief and development projects in Africa & Middle East.
- Support development of MTI vision and Christian ministry.
- Help develop program strategy and ensure that projects remain on target.
- Ensure program quality by integrating best practices into project design and proposals.
- Build staff and partner capacity by providing or training staff in project cycle management, monitoring and evaluation and health methodologies.
- Establish effective monitoring and evaluation systems for key health projects.
- Document results and lessons learned for broader dissemination.
- Develop SOW in consultation with project managers, field leadership, and HQ departments (specifically, Program Quality and Evaluation and Africa & Middle East Region).
- Establish collegial, mutually beneficial relationships, and share knowledge and expertise with MTI, partner and donor staff.
- Represent MTI in regional health fora and in-country as needed.
- Ensure reporting formats and monitoring procedures are in place; and ensure thetimely submission of quality reports based on donor guidelines.
Masters in Public Health (MPH) required (MD with MPH preferred).
Field experience; at least five years in health development work, preferably in Africa.
Experience in international NGO program grant writing required.
Commitment to the mission of Medical Teams International.
Familiarity with international health program best practices in MCHN; refugee health; monitoring and evaluation of health standards in relief and development contexts, and ability to implement them to meet organizational needs.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Epi Info. Proficient in use of email, internet and communication systems.
Ability to work flexible schedule.
Demonstrated quality writer/editor; advanced document presentation and budgeting skills.
Ability to identify opportunities in international health programs and liaise with donors and other collaborating organizations.Ability to travel up to 25 to 50% per year.
Independent worker, resourceful, innovative, problem solver, facilitation skills, analytical.
Must be able to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
How to apply for the job :
To learn more about this position and to apply please visit our website at ( www.medicalteams.org )
Application deadline: the closing date is: 30 Jun 2016
Program Officer Job in Kampala at from Mercy Corps
Job tittle: Program/ Project Management
Country: Uganda
City: Kampala
Organization: Mercy Corps
Program Officer based in Kampala (Open to Uganda Nationals only)
Breif department description:
The G4AW-MUIIS is a consortium of partners in the agriculture industry who are looking to develop a low cost offering of bundled mobile services and crop insurance to agriculture smallholder farmers in Uganda. The project will reach over 350,000 soybean, maize or sesame farmers. The goal of the project is to increase crop yields by 25% and increase farmer incomes by 20%.
The G4AW-MUISS consortium is being lead by The Technical Centre for Agriculture and Rural Cooperation (CTA) based in the Netherlands. The consortium consists of seven partners are all working in the agriculture sector. Mercy Corps Uganda is the key local implementing partner.
Position Summary:
Mercy Corps is looking for an experienced, qualified Ugandan to fill the position of Program Officer. Reporting to the Agri-Fin Mobile Uganda Country Coordinator, the Program Officer is responsible for providing overall oversight and administration for the G4AW-MUISS program. The role is ultimately about being the focal person for ensuring all elements of the program are executed, while ensuring compliance to Mercy Corps systems.
Key Job fnctions:
- Plan and monitor the implementation of the G4AW-MUIIS program especially with regard to the Mercy Corps program deliverables and business model development.
- Collaborate with consortium partner in profiling and mapping a sample representation of 350,000 farmers using survey application and real-time data.
- Collaborate with consortium partner in defining and collecting baseline data for farmers’ impact assessment;
- Conduct field assessments to better understand local end-user preferences for receiving agricultural information.
- Work with Mercy Corps Uganda partners customizing software for G4AW-MUISS program needs.
- Work with the AgriFin Mobile Director and Uganda Country Coordinator to develop and execute a program impact assessment.
- Actively liaise and work to maximize program synergies with Mercy Corps Uganda field programming and management teams;
- Assist in writing, editing, assembling, and submitting final funding proposals and reports;
- Prepare reports on M&E findings, working closely with technical staff and implementing partners;
- Understand donor and Mercy Corps policies, procedures, rules and regulations to assist in monitoring and ensuring compliance.
- Respond to internal & external requests for information on program activities through verbal and written communication in coordination with AgriFin Mobile Director and Country Coordinator;
- Participate in Agri-Fin Mobile program activities.
- Represent Mercy Corps at public and media events when requested
- Bachelor’s Degree in business, agribusiness, economic development or other relevant field required.
- Minimum of 4 years practical experience in the private sector, business, market/economic development and/or related industry.
- Demonstrated experience in the private sector and with private sector engagement and development;
- Experience in private sector business development services a plus.
- Experience with market facilitation, supporting systemic change and promoting supporting services indirectly.
- Highly motivated and motivating individual who can lead teams, SMEs and partners
- Knowledge of agricultural sectors highly desirable.
- Excellent (English) verbal and written communication skills with proven financial management skills.
- Strong computer literacy with a full knowledge of office applications.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated flexibility, creativity and enthusiasm as well as a willingness to learn and to be continually adaptive within a dynamic and often self-directed working environment mandatory.
- Willingness to spend much time in the field and work closely with program target groups.
Submit your E-mailed application including a cover letter clearly stating your salary requirements, CV (with 3 referees), and copies of academic qualifications/certificates through the Human Resource Manager to mcjobs@ug.mercycorps.org.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by Mercy Corps.
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer; female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline: before close of business on June 27, 2016
Livelihood and gender officer Job in Uganda at danish refugee council
Job Title : Livelihood and Gender Officer
Country: Uganda
Location: Adjumani with occasional travel to Kampala
Organization: Danish Refugee Council
Brief Job Description / Background
DRC is an International non-governmental organization, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world.
In Uganda, DRC assists the refugees from neighbouring countries mainly DR Congo and South Sudan in the South West, West and West Nile region of the country. DRC’s assistance to refugees have been both emergency assistance to address the short term influxes from the neighbouring countries as well as to address the sustainable solutions for the refugees. DRC is also the lead of a Consortium (Save the Children, ZOA, and CEFORD) for the implementation of an EU Trust Fund project in the refugee settlements in West Nile (Rhino camps, Adjumani and Kiryandongo settlements).
Job Purpose
The Livelihood and Gender officer supports the Livelihood and Gender Coordinator manager in the field implementation of the livelihood component in Adjumani settlement, Uganda. The Livelihood and Gender Officer will closely monitor the quality of the activities and ensure a close coordination with the authorities, other service providers and the community for the implementation of the activities.
Key Job Responsibilities
Coordination/ Representation
Under the supervision of the Livelihood and Gender Coordinator attend and represent the interests of DRC in all livelihood related meetings
Attend and represent the interests of DRC in all Livelihood and Gender related meetings
Actively coordinate within the jurisdiction of your responsibility
Represent DRC with the Local Authorities and other stakeholders in the districts of jurisdiction.
Actively participate in internal coordination meeting to ensure internal coordination with livelihood team and other sectors
Contribute and actively participate in a regular sector meeting
Project development, implementation and reporting
Contribute to concept and proposal development in the livelihood and Gender thematic areas
Contribute to the gap analysis in the areas of Livelihoods and contribute in the development of new thematic areas according to analysis
Responsible for day to day activity implementation through efficient and Effective way
Contribute to the design of capacity building syllabus and materials and effectively implement the trainings at all level
Manages the day-to-day livelihood activities, including activity finances while bearing in mind DRC’s/Donor financial regulations.
Prepare weekly work plans for the team, submit it to the Livelihood and Gender Coordinator to circulate to the DRC Teams and ensure work plans are implemented as per the approved work plan.
Monitor and document DRC’s livelihood activities.
Prepare/contribute to weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, donor and other reports in the areas of livelihoods and environment
Staff management
Supervise Livelihood and Gender Assistants
Uphold DRC’s code of conduct and principles of accountability
Provide technical and programmatic leadership for the livelihood staff members and community based mechanisms in Adjumani operational area as needed.
Develop staff performance measurement and targets and appraise them based on the set targets.
Conduct daily field visits to support field staffs - mentoring - through technical back stopping and to train duty bearers
Logistics and Finance
Support the Livelihood and Gender Coordinator to monitor financial commitments and expenditures against the budget and provide timely feedback on budget follow ups.
Plan and coordinate proactively logistics and movements of staff from and to different clusters.
Initiate procurements and ensure their execution
Ensure the delivery of supplies
Contribute to grants management of all livelihood / Gender projects through management of day to day project expenditures **
Reporting Arrangements
The Livelihood / Gender Officer reports to the Livelihood / Gender Coordinator. In absence of the Livelihood and Gender Coordinator, the Livelihood and Gender Officer reports to the Area Manager.
Personal Specifications
Essential:
Degree in Agro-business Management, Enterprise Management, business development or other related field with in depth understanding of rural poverty and vulnerability issues.
At least 3 year work experience in similar position.
Excellent knowledge in preparing major international donor reports.
Knowledge and experience of working with multiple Donors
Possess strong analytical and conceptual skills.
Fluent in written and spoken English.
Competencies
Proven commitment to accountable practices.
Knowledge of working in challenging environments.
Proven ability to manage large varied workloads and deal constructively with stress and periods with long hours.
Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work with limited supervision
Proactive, stable and robust character and a good team player.
Excellent communication skills, calm and a good sense of humour.
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations at all levels.
General
Commitments: DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability committments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework into the work of DRC (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html)
Posting details: (If the posting is in a difficult area, then indicate a few details of living conditions, security phases, R&R benefit, etc)
How to apply:
Applications should be in English and include the following:
A cover letter (1 page) in which you explain why you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualities and qualifications criteria and salary expectations.
Concise and accurate CV (maximum 3 pages). The CV should include information about your qualification, relevant training courses, Work experience, name and contact details of 3 relevant references.
We only accept online applications. Go to www.drc.dk > About DRC > Vacancies > Current Vacancies and find the job on the list and press the apply button.
If you have problems uploading your application, please contact job@drc.dk.
Closing date: The deadline for submission of applications is the 24th June 2016.
Country: Uganda
Location: Adjumani with occasional travel to Kampala
Organization: Danish Refugee Council
Brief Job Description / Background
DRC is an International non-governmental organization, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world.
In Uganda, DRC assists the refugees from neighbouring countries mainly DR Congo and South Sudan in the South West, West and West Nile region of the country. DRC’s assistance to refugees have been both emergency assistance to address the short term influxes from the neighbouring countries as well as to address the sustainable solutions for the refugees. DRC is also the lead of a Consortium (Save the Children, ZOA, and CEFORD) for the implementation of an EU Trust Fund project in the refugee settlements in West Nile (Rhino camps, Adjumani and Kiryandongo settlements).
Job Purpose
The Livelihood and Gender officer supports the Livelihood and Gender Coordinator manager in the field implementation of the livelihood component in Adjumani settlement, Uganda. The Livelihood and Gender Officer will closely monitor the quality of the activities and ensure a close coordination with the authorities, other service providers and the community for the implementation of the activities.
Key Job Responsibilities
Coordination/ Representation
Under the supervision of the Livelihood and Gender Coordinator attend and represent the interests of DRC in all livelihood related meetings
Attend and represent the interests of DRC in all Livelihood and Gender related meetings
Actively coordinate within the jurisdiction of your responsibility
Represent DRC with the Local Authorities and other stakeholders in the districts of jurisdiction.
Actively participate in internal coordination meeting to ensure internal coordination with livelihood team and other sectors
Contribute and actively participate in a regular sector meeting
Project development, implementation and reporting
Contribute to concept and proposal development in the livelihood and Gender thematic areas
Contribute to the gap analysis in the areas of Livelihoods and contribute in the development of new thematic areas according to analysis
Responsible for day to day activity implementation through efficient and Effective way
Contribute to the design of capacity building syllabus and materials and effectively implement the trainings at all level
Manages the day-to-day livelihood activities, including activity finances while bearing in mind DRC’s/Donor financial regulations.
Prepare weekly work plans for the team, submit it to the Livelihood and Gender Coordinator to circulate to the DRC Teams and ensure work plans are implemented as per the approved work plan.
Monitor and document DRC’s livelihood activities.
Prepare/contribute to weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, donor and other reports in the areas of livelihoods and environment
Staff management
Supervise Livelihood and Gender Assistants
Uphold DRC’s code of conduct and principles of accountability
Provide technical and programmatic leadership for the livelihood staff members and community based mechanisms in Adjumani operational area as needed.
Develop staff performance measurement and targets and appraise them based on the set targets.
Conduct daily field visits to support field staffs - mentoring - through technical back stopping and to train duty bearers
Logistics and Finance
Support the Livelihood and Gender Coordinator to monitor financial commitments and expenditures against the budget and provide timely feedback on budget follow ups.
Plan and coordinate proactively logistics and movements of staff from and to different clusters.
Initiate procurements and ensure their execution
Ensure the delivery of supplies
Contribute to grants management of all livelihood / Gender projects through management of day to day project expenditures **
Reporting Arrangements
The Livelihood / Gender Officer reports to the Livelihood / Gender Coordinator. In absence of the Livelihood and Gender Coordinator, the Livelihood and Gender Officer reports to the Area Manager.
Personal Specifications
Essential:
Degree in Agro-business Management, Enterprise Management, business development or other related field with in depth understanding of rural poverty and vulnerability issues.
At least 3 year work experience in similar position.
Excellent knowledge in preparing major international donor reports.
Knowledge and experience of working with multiple Donors
Possess strong analytical and conceptual skills.
Fluent in written and spoken English.
Competencies
Proven commitment to accountable practices.
Knowledge of working in challenging environments.
Proven ability to manage large varied workloads and deal constructively with stress and periods with long hours.
Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work with limited supervision
Proactive, stable and robust character and a good team player.
Excellent communication skills, calm and a good sense of humour.
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations at all levels.
General
Commitments: DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability committments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework into the work of DRC (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html)
Posting details: (If the posting is in a difficult area, then indicate a few details of living conditions, security phases, R&R benefit, etc)
How to apply:
Applications should be in English and include the following:
A cover letter (1 page) in which you explain why you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualities and qualifications criteria and salary expectations.
Concise and accurate CV (maximum 3 pages). The CV should include information about your qualification, relevant training courses, Work experience, name and contact details of 3 relevant references.
We only accept online applications. Go to www.drc.dk > About DRC > Vacancies > Current Vacancies and find the job on the list and press the apply button.
If you have problems uploading your application, please contact job@drc.dk.
Closing date: The deadline for submission of applications is the 24th June 2016.
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