Peace and Development Internship job at Grassroots Reconciliation Group in uganda

Job title: Peace and Development Intern
Location: Gulu, Uganda
Organization:    Grassroots Reconciliation Group
Job years of experience: 0-3 years
Job type: Internship
Duration for Internship: 6 months.

GRG Bakground:

The Grassroots Reconciliation Group (GRG) is a dynamic conflict resolution/development organization working to facilitate the reconciliation between ex-combatants and their home communities in northern Uganda. GRG seeks a Peace and Development Intern to be based in Gulu, northern Uganda to contribute to monitoring and impact evaluation, grant writing, and research. The internship will provide significant professional development to young professionals and/or higher degree students seeking to gain experience in the development/post-conflict sector.

GRG uses an innovative approach to facilitate long-term community reintegration and reconciliation of former combatants of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA). By working with groups combining ex-combatants and other community members, GRG supports locally designed projects which enable members to work together towards shared goals. These projects include livelihoods initiatives, community savings, counselling, reconciliation and cultural activities. GRG is currently working with more than 800 individuals directly between Gulu and the South Sudanese border regions.

Duties will include:

1. Conducting research on fundraising prospects and new areas of operation;
2. Drafting grant proposals for foundation and other donor grants;
3. Assisting in gathering data on monitoring and evaluation of projects;
4. As a secondary role, providing as needed support to the Program Director or other staff;
5. Designing baseline methodologies for new projects and writing evaluation reports;
6. Supporting GRG's communication strategy through documentation, website/blog updates, newsletters and engagement of different stakeholders;
7. Guiding emerging programming opportunities as they emerge;
8. Focal point for the Management Information System;
9. If a candidate has particular skills (agriculture, psychology, small business start-up etc), GRG would be very happy to develop a placement making maximum use of these skills and interests;
10. There will also be time where the Intern can work on his or her own research projects.

Key Job Requirements:

This Internship is mainly aimed at graduate students and/or professionals with a background in conflict resolution, peace studies or international development. Key competencies:
    Degree in international development, peace studies, conflict studies or a related field.
    Previous volunteer experience in developing or post-conflict context.
    Knowledge of sustainable development and conflict resolution.
    Good cross-cultural communication skills.
    Good writing and research skills.
    Skills and experience in grant writing.
    Web design/update and multi-media skills a plus, including blogging and social marketing.
    Knowledge of northern Uganda a plus.

The internship is unpaid (interns will be expected to cover their own flight and living costs) but provides excellent field experience at a peace-building NGO in a post-conflict setting in Africa. The Program Director will provide close mentoring and professional development support.

Starting: Immediate. However, alternative proposals (including different start dates or altered duration) may be considered for exceptional candidates.

How to apply:

Please send a CV/resume and cover letter to: gulu@grassrootsgroup.org
Application deadline: Deadline for applications: July 8th, 2016. Successful applicants may be contacted for Skype interviews the week of July 11th 2016.

Exams Officer and .Customer Services Officer Vacancies at British Council

Job tittle:  Exams Officer- Uganda
Reports to: Exams Manager
Job tittle: Customer Services Officer
Reports to: Exams Manager
Organisation: British Council
Location: Kampala, Uganda

Organisation overview:
 
The British Council creates international opportunities for the people of the UK and other countries and builds trust between them worldwide. We call this cultural relations. We deliver sustainable international development by improving skills and education systems and helping to secure good governance.

Our work in Education society:
 
English and the Arts creates opportunities for thousands of young people annually.
British Council Uganda seeks to recruit suitable candidates for two positions to be based in Kampala. Uganda.

Why work for British Council ?

Working for the British Council offers you a unique opportunity to gain experience and develop skills in international cultural and educational relations .You will be part of a modem, rapidly changing organization with worldwide influence and impact.  British Council jobs offer you scope for versatility, initiative and creativity in a stimulating and supportive environment.

Personal  development.
 
You will be encouraged to pursue your personal and professional development via training, on-the-Job coaching. and individual study.
The British Council is also committed to a Policy of equal opportunity and delivery  and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
The British council is also committed to child policy.

How to apply

Applications will be considered only for candidates who declare their agreement to the child protection policy. Full details of the role profiles, skills and behaviors required can befound on the British Council Jobs Portal. ( www.britishcouncil.ug/jobs)  for more details.

Application deadline: Closing date for applications:  1 July 2016.

Manager Investigations, Risk Analyst and Estates Officer Jobs at Centenary Bank Uganda

Job Title: Manager Investigations
Job Title: Market Risk Analyst
Job Title: Estates Officer - Civil Works
Organisation: Centenary Bank
Loation: Kampala Uganda

Organisation Overview:
Centenary Bank. The leading Commercial Microfinance Bank, Regulated by Bank of Uganda AI.005
in Uganda seeks to re-cruit suitably qualified. Experienced and competent persons to fill the positions below:

Security department
Job Title: Manager Investigations
Reports to: Chief Manager. Security
 
Role: Responsible for developing and implementing a system for conducting investigations into any offence contravening the Bank's policy procedures and local laws committed by a stall or non-staff, initiate prosecution process where applicable and advise management on the way forward.
Grade: 3B

Risk division
Job Title: Market Risk Analyst
Reports to: General Manager. Risk
 
Role: Responsible for monitoring market conditions to highlight vulnerability to potential ad-verse market events, and developing instrument to quantify potential exposures and mitigation plan to address them as per the Banks‘ objectives.
Grade: 4B

Corporate services division
Job Title: Estates Officer - Civil Works
Reports to: Estates Supervisor
 
Role: To plan, coordinate and supervise civil works maintenance program and Bank's out-reach as per approved strategy and plans
Grade: 6B

Application procedure:
Interested persons a.re invited to apply as indicated below:
a. Download an application for employment form from www.centenarybank.co.ug
b. Fill the form and enclose an application letter, updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), plus copies of all academic credentials, testimonials and contact details of three competent referees to:
General Manager Human Resource
Centenary Bank
Mapeera House
PO. Box 1892. KAMPALA
or Visit www.centenarybank.co.ug for detailed job profile.

Application deadline: Submit your application not later than 5.p.m Friday 1st july, 20l6

Logistics and Administration Officer Jobs at TPO Uganda

1. Job tittle: Logistics Officer (1) 
Location: Based in Kampala ,Uganda
Organisation: TPO Uganda
Rports to:  the Human Resources and Administration Manager.
About TPO Uganda: 

TPO Uganda is a national Ugandan Non-governmental Organization that has been operating in Uganda since 1994. TPO-Uganda services are delivered through a oommimity and family-oriented intervention model. We envision a society where vulnerable and marginalized people enjoy mental health. social and economic weilheing and lead harmonious, mutually supportive and productive lives. We are now looking for focused and self-reliant individuals to fill the positions of:

Job specifications:
 
To be responsible for, and fully conversant with,
o Managing a procurement frame work and support organizational procurements in line with the laid down policies and procedures
o Developing and implementing a procurement planning line with program and overall organization demands
o Working with the relevant staff or designates no ensure timely delivery of quality goods and services.
o Playing a leading role during the vendor pre-qualification process and there after ensure implementation of the agreed upon service level agreements
o Serving as the focal point person in handling all vendor related complaints with regards to goods and services
o Serving as an approving manager under the purchase workflow LPG system

Skills and  Qualifications:

Must have a related Degree ( B.D Procurement and Logistics Management) with at least 3 years demonstrable experience in a busy NGO supporting multiple projects.
A valid driver’s license is a must.

2. Job tittle: Administration Officer
Location: Based in Kampala
Reports to the:  Human Resources and Administration Manager

Job Specifications:
To be responsible for and fully conversant with providing management support to programs perform secretarial duties. Administrative duties,  transmitting and filing management documents at the Head Office.

Skills and qualifocations:

• The holder of this position will be an all-round person who can seamlessly work surrounded by and across departments. She/‘he will have roles no play in programs, HR, logistics supporting multiple projects and taking on diverse administrative roles.
• Must have a degree in Office management or a related discipline with at least three years demostraiable experience in a busy environment.
• A valid driver’s license is a must.
• Only persons meeting these specifications should apply
• Female candidates are in particularly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply:
 
Hand deliver to ‘FPO Uganda offices, opp. KIU
Plot 3271 Kansanga off Gaba Road.
Address your application letter to the Human Resources and Administration Manager, and submit your CV, and application letter; testimonials and a table showing your past 3 year salary history
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
 
Application: Deadline: 1st July, 2016

Programe Assisant - Health Job at VSO Uganda

Position: Programe Assisant - Health
Location: Gulu, Uganda
Fixed Term: 17 Months
Full Time: 40 hours per week

Organisation Background:
VSO is an intemational development agency that works through volunteer professionals to fight global poverty and disadvantage. VSO is seeking to fill a position in our country structure. Our high- impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fair place.

Overview of the Role:
Project implementation, M&E, partnership building, operational planning and support.
The Programme Assistant will together with the Programme Manager ensure health projects are deiivered against time frames and output and outcome targets/ objectives within the programme strategy and project s plans.
See to it that programmes/ project documentation is in place and up-to-date as per VSO guidelines and donor requirements, including for volunteer placements and donor reporting.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

Required:
- Knowledge on maternal and new-born health.
- Good understanding of the Government of Uganda health system.
- Experience in M&E systems.
- Experience and preferably access to the HMIS system.
- Knowledge of administrative, logistical and office support services.
- Experience in activity level reporting with good writing skills.
- Ability to build strong working relationships and partnerships in a multi-cultural environment.
- Able to speak local languages {Acholi, Luo}
- Must be ready to travel around and outside the country.
- Motor bike riding required
- Previous knowledge gained within a volunteering.-NGO context and Northern Uganda an advantage.

How to apply:
If you're interested in applying for this role, follow this link:
( http://vso.force.com /jobopportunities/job_DetailsPage?jid=a0mD000000Au518 )

Please download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we're looking for. To subrrllt your application. click on ‘Apply now‘ and complete all relevant fields on the on-line pplication form.
 
Applitrstions deadline: the closing date is: 30th June 2016

Risk and Compliance Officer Employment opportunities at Uganda health marketing group

Position: Risk and Compliance Officer
Organisation: Uganda health marketing group ltd.
Country: Uganda
City: Kampala

UHMG is seeiurg dynamic a qualified individual to fill the following position: as part of its team.
Position: Risk and Compliance Officer

Job Summary:
This role is responsible for supporting the Risk Funclion of UHMG as part of the lnternal Audit mandate of the organization's risk management activities, which includes all components of the incident reporting system,
complying with UHMG's risk management and reporting standards, managing the internal audit function, assisting the auditors [both internal and external in performing the external role af internal reviews, and analyzing and managing risk management data.

Role of  the Job:

1. This role is also for coordinating with internal audit teams, consultants and contractors on all aspects of risk management.
2. The role holder is also in charge of developing Risk Management awareness and buy-in_ run and facilitate Risk Management workshops and facilitate fine development, implementation, and tracking of mitigation actions as part
3. of managing and updating the Risk Register. She/he will support processes of developing, implementing and monitoring UHMG’s risk frame work by ensuring that all operating procedures meet the compliance requirements
4. as defined by set polices and statutory regulations.
5. The job holder is expected to be a person of integrity, responsible for strategizing, implementing and monitoring UHMG's risk management function, and ensure ring that staff adhere to the policies and controls in place.

The detailed job adverts are at ( uhmg.org ) website.

How to apply/ Delivery Guidelines:
Please deliver your resume (CV) copies of certificates, references, and cover letter clearty indicating position applied for on the “top left hand side of lhe envelope“, to the UHMG office Reception, addressed to:

The Human Resource Manager, Uganda Health Marketing Group
Ltd. (UHMG), Plot 20-21, 27-28, Martyrs Crescent, Ntinda.Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
All documents submitted by applicants towards this recruitment process shall become the property of UHMG.
Any attempt by an applicant or their representative, acting on their behalf. {within and or outside UHMG} to influence the recruitment process in their favor will lead to automatic disqualification of that applicant.  Uganda health iiarkfiing group is qn equal opportunity employer.

Application deadline: The deadline for receipt of applications is 4:00 pm or 16-00 hours {East
Africa Time} on Thursday 30“ June 2015.

Education Specialist Job at Right To Play, Africa Programs ( International Job Post )

Job tittle: Education Specialist
Country: Uganda
City: Kampala
Organization: Right To Play

Right To Play is looking for two qualified, experienced and self-motivated Education Specialist for the Africa Programs.  The Africa Office is based in Kampala, Uganda. The Africa Office covers ten countries including, Uganda, Burundi, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Benin, Ghana, Mali, Liberia and Rwanda.

About Right To Play

Right To Play is a global organization, using the transformative power of play to educate and empower children facing adversity. Through playing sports and games, Right To Play helps over one million children learn through play to create better futures, while driving lasting social change in more than 20 countries each week. Founded in 2000 by social entrepreneur and four-time Olympic gold medalist Johann Olav Koss, Right To Play is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and has national fundraising offices in Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Regional offices are in Africa, Middle East and Asia and North America. Our programs are facilitated by more than 600 international staff and 14,400 local volunteer.

Duties and responsibilities:
 
Programme planning, implementation and delivery:

1.     Leads the design and development of education program strategies across the Africa region and coordinates with the Regional Program Manager (RPM) and program teams to ensure alignment with RTP strategies;
2.     Supports and leads the delivery of technical planning and implementation of RTP’ education program(s) in line with the organizations strategic plan, the Ministry of Education plans, and donor requirements;
3.     Working with the Regional Program Officers, provides technical inputs into program implementation plans and ensures that annual, quarterly and monthly work plans are in place to achieve targets and expected results;
4.     Supports the RPM and country teams in developing education focused project proposals for new projects;
5.     In coordination with Regional Program Manager and program staff ensures that issues of gender equality, inclusion, child protection and safeguarding, accountability, risk and vulnerability are addressed and monitored throughout all education programs;
6.     Leads in developing curricula and resources for basic education programs (pre-primary and primary) as needed, working in collaboration with the Regional Training and Capacity Building Officer;
7.     Provides technical support to ensure linkages, synergy and cross-learning with all RTP country programs across the region;
8.     Provides the technical lead in researching new initiatives that lead to improved education outcomes for children;
9.     Provides technical leadership on the procurement and/or development of appropriate teaching and learning materials, training manuals and education resources, and ensures that distribution and monitoring plans are developed for their use in schools;
10.     Develops and promotes support-materials for incorporating activity based learning methods for teachers;
11.     Assesses the needs of teaching methodologies to design training for education departments, teachers and Education District Officers, where applicable;
12.     Works closely with teacher training and curriculum development institutions to integrate RTP methodology into curriculum, text books and class room teaching;
13.     Leads the development of a specific resource for teachers to promote use of sport and play in academic learning practices;
14.     Provides quarterly updates of lessons learned and best practices to the RPM and stakeholders, ensuring that program lessons are being used to promote improved program delivery;
15.     Supports the budget planning processes to ensure that program funds are expended according to procedures and plans;
16.     Collaborates with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer to develop appropriate systems, tools and procedures for the monitoring and evaluation of education programs.

Advocacy and policy engagement:

•     Leads RTP’s advocacy and policy effort across the region by participating in national coordination forums as applicable, and supporting country teams in engaging in national coordination forums, national strategic planning for the education sector and curriculum development technical working groups;
•     Support country teams in their efforts to engage and collaborate with government and education stakeholders at national levels to ensure that programming is jointly planned and that the sustainability of the interventions is maximized;
•     Works with country teams in coordinating research and advocacy interventions related to the program at national and international level, using data from school-level interventions to advocate for national-level policy development/implementation;
•     Leads and develops RTP’s analysis and best practices in education programming across the region and disseminates through documents and position papers within the Education sector as necessary in order to promote learning and sharing with wider stakeholders.

Capacity building support:

    Contributes to communicating the program vision to the program team and directs them toward achieving program goals and objectives;
    Ensures that country staff are properly supported with the technical knowledge and skills necessary to deliver education program interventions and devises interventions for staff who are found to be under performing;
    Conducts regular visits to the field to provide technical support to program teams.

Representation and collaboration

    Facilitates linkages, collaboration and networking with education stakeholders across the region including civil society organizations, government and other relevant institutions to enhance RTP’s visibility and its role in enhancing education quality;
    Represents RTP in various platforms and maintains positive relationships with governments and other relevant stakeholders regarding RTP activities;
    Identifies and develops new partnerships with local education-focused NGOs, Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and communities;
    Supports country teams to conduct capacity assessments and capacity building plans for local partners with a focus on quality education programming;
    Provides support in ensuring strong coordination between local partners in the implementation of education programs;
Performs other duties as assigned.

Key Job Requirements

The incumbent is expected to provide technical input into planning the activities for the entire Africa region, in coordination with the regional team and in line with approved country plans. However, the incumbent is requi red to have some flexibility in the plan to respond to urgent needs.

Must have Master’s Degree in Education, International Development or related fields.

5 years’ experience implementing and providing technical guidance on basic education programs and liaising with government officials and donors. Proven experience in project planning, proposal development, report writing, resource mobilization, networking, partnership-building and working with NGOs.

Competencies and personal aributes:

• Superior organizational skills and ability to multi-task on a constant basis
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills to build rapport with staff, partners, government officials, donors and community leaders.
• Ability to work under pressure meeting deadlines in a fast paced fluid environment.
• Creative and flexible with problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated professionalism and diplomacy.
• Ability to confidently represent oneself and Right To Play to high level officials.
• Strategy planning skills.
• People management particularly influence management.

Technical Skills:
Strong MS Office and program management tools and procedures
Budgetary control and financial management, including ability to read and understand financial data Knowledge and understanding of best practices in basic education programs, including technical experience in teacher training and resource and curriculum development.
Understanding of the concept of sport for development.
Understanding of community development processes

Language requirements:
Fluency in written and spoken English. Knowledge in French and/or Portuguese is desirable.

Desired qualifications:
Experience in quality improvement
Experience working in child protection
Sport and play experience
Experience in strengthening civil society organisations.
Coaching background
Child protection and gender mainstreaming and governance background
Knowledge of adult learning

Impact and contribution of the Job

Problem solving: The incumbent is expected to deal with variable problems using analysis, problem definition and alternative solutions development. Seeks the RPMs support when required.

Fincancil: Accuracy of budget is of essence and consequences of error are serious in terms of resources, ability to complete work at hand and RTP’s image. The incumbent is expected to make sure that the implementation of the program is within the approved budget.

Infomation management: The incumbent is expected to generate reports and share findings from program experiences with the RPM and higher reporting levels. The incumbent is also expected to share the experience in the region.

Relationships management: The incumbent is expected to enhance relationships with partners by staying in regular contact and requesting feedback on ongoing projects. He/she is also responsible for maintaining positive relationships with all staff.

Contats and key Relationships:
Internal: The Regional Program Manager, Regional team and country teams.
External: Partners, partners’ staff, government representatives, donors, other NGOs.

How to apply:
 
If you meet the requirements for this position and are interested in working with a diverse and dynamic team of professionals, please follow this link to download the application form
( https://www.dropbox.com/s/au8p26dqe9jmg06/Job%20Application%20Form%20Nov....  )
Fill all sections in the form and send it together with the cover letter to: UgandaHR@righttoplay.com and kindly include “Education Specialist, Africa Programs” and your name in the subject line. Please indicate your salary expectations in the cover letter and do not attach CVs at this point.

Only long listed candidates will be invited for a written assessment to take place the week starting July 11, 2016. To learn more about who Right To Play  are and what we do, please visit our website at ( www.righttoplay.com ).

Application deadline: The deadline for applications is July 1, 2016.