Economic Strengthening Technical Director, Uganda Job from World Learning

Job Title: Economic Strengthening Technical Director
Job ID: #687187
Country: Uganda
Organization: World Learning
Theme: HIV/Aids
Job years of experience: 5-10 years
Job type: Job

Organization Background
World Learning, a global non-profit organization, (www.worldlearning.org) is seeking an Economic Strengthening Technical Director for a USAID-funded Better Outcomes for Children and Youth in Eastern and Northern Uganda, pending award. Expected duration: 5 years. Successful candidates will be based in Uganda and travel regularly throughout the country. Recruitment contingent upon successful award of the project. Ugandan nationals are highly encouraged to apply.

The USAID Better Outcomes for Children and Youth in Eastern and Northern Uganda program aims to improved health, nutrition, education and psychosocial wellbeing, and reduce abuse, exploitation and neglect among children and youth orphaned and made vulnerable by HIV (OVC) and other adversities in Uganda, particularly in the Eastern and Northern Regions. The program is one of several large-scale investments being made under USAID in Uganda and is expected to work in tandem (layer, integrate, sequence) with USAID’s current and future programming in the region

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
The proposed Economic Strengthening Technical Director will have responsibilities for all activities associated with improving the economic stability of households caring for OVC.

· Master’s Degree or higher in social sciences or social work, or a closely related field is required.
· S/he must have at least three years of experience designing, implementing and managing household economic strengthening initiatives in/for developing countries.
· Experience in leveraging private public partnerships is preferred.
· Strong interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skills in English are also required.
· Two years of experience living or working in a developing country is desired.
 
How to apply
To apply:Please visit our website www.worldlearning.org and click on the employment tab to submit your application. Please note, a resume and cover letter (with 3 professional references) are required when applying to this position. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Uganda nationals are highly encouraged to apply. If you do not see the posting on our website, this means that a qualified candidate has been identified.
Application Closing date is: 26 Sep 2014