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

Required knowledge and experience:

1.  Bachelor’s Degree in business, agribusiness, economic development or other relevant field required.
2.     Minimum of 4 years practical experience in the private sector, business, market/economic development and/or related industry.
3.     Demonstrated experience in the private sector and with private sector engagement and development;
4.     Experience in private sector business development services a plus.
5.     Experience with market facilitation, supporting systemic change and promoting supporting services indirectly.
6.     Highly motivated and motivating individual who can lead teams, SMEs and partners
7.     Knowledge of agricultural sectors highly desirable.
8.     Excellent (English) verbal and written communication skills with proven financial management skills.
9.     Strong computer literacy with a full knowledge of office applications.
10.     Excellent attention to detail and ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
11.     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.
12.     Willingness to spend much time in the field and work closely with program target groups.

How to apply:

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.

Finance Jobs at National environment management authority (NEMA)

Available positions are:
-Finance Manager
-Administrative Assistant
-Senior Environmental Inspector
-Senior Environmental Assessment Officer
-Environmental Monitoring Cllficer {Oil 8: Gas]
-IT Support Assistant

Brief  Job Description:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified ugandans to fill the following vacant positions in national enviroment management authority {NEMA} , more Details of the job are available on the NEMA website www.nemaug.org

Nema house, plot 17/19/21 jinja road po. Box 22255, kampala. Telephone: 256 41 236817,

The Department of Finance and Administration
Finance Manager No. of positions01
Administrative Assistant No. of positions 01

Department of Environmental Monitoring and Compliance
Senior Environmental Inspector No. of positions 01
Senior Environmental Assessment Officer No. of positions 01
Environmental Monitoring Cllficer {Oil and: Gas] No. of positions 01

Department Of Policy Planning and Information
IT Support Assistant No. of positions 01

Remuneration: 
Remuneration for all the above positions is attractive.

How  to apply:
Applicants should submit applications in their own handwriting and deliver them by hand OR through post and enclose copies of certificates/ testimonials and detailed curriculum vitae indicating 3 referees addressed to:-
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
National Environment Management Authority {NEMA)
NEMA House, Plot 17/19/21Jinja Road
P.O. BOX Z2255
KAMPALA.

Application deadline: To reach the above address by 5:00 pm on or before June 20, 2016.

Job Openings in Karamoja Deutscte Gesellschaft Fur lnterratinnale

In the Lokere Watershed Management Zone, GlZ "Climate Change Adaptation” (CCA) Project in Karamoja will implement 2 pilot micro- watershed management interventions to demonstrate measures in natural resource restoration and water for production infrastructure. The project uses existing village, sub county and district structures to implement activities at community level. The approach is based on principles of participatory rural appraisal, do-no-harm and gender. Based on extended experience in Karamoja, GlZ CCA has learned that sustainability is best guaranteed if all level of stakeholder (individuals, village, sub county, district) are involved from the very beginning in participatory planning, joint implementation, monitoring and a structured exit strategy. The measures focus on water conservation techniques, applying agro-forestry systems, reduction of surface water run-off, soil conservation, erosion control, improved agro-pastoral production techniques as well as pasture and rangeland management. The project has openings for the following positions;

1. Natural Resources Officer
The Natural Resources Officer is responsible for the implementation of water catchment management in the two pilot areas, i.e. (1) Mount Moroto and (2) rangeland between Arecheck dam and Napak Mountain.

Skills and Qualifications
I University degree in natural resources, environmental sciences, forestry, agro-forestry or other related fields with profound knowledge in watershed management , A postgraduate qualification in management is an added advantage
Duty Station is GIZ CCA Office in Moroto Town, Moroto District, with frequent field visits to Moroto, Napak, akapiripirit and Amudat Districts of Karamoja.

2. Agro-Forestry Assistant Lokere Catchment Zone
Under the overall supervision of the Natural Resources Officer, the Agro-Forestry Assistant Lokere Catchment Zone is responsible for supporting the implementation of the CCA Programme, especially in the component of water catchment management, both in the greenhouse and in field extension work

Skills and Qualifications
I Minimum of Diploma in either: Forestry, Agro-Forestry, Agriculture, Natural Resources Management, or Environment from a recognized institution I A University Degree in a relevant field is an added advantage
Duty-station is Moroto District — however, staff- and coordination meetings require physical presence at the CCA-office Moroto Town, Moroto District.

3. 2 Field Assistants Lokere Catchment Zone
Under the overall supervision of the Natural Resources Officer, the Field Assistants Lokere Catchment Zone is responsible to support the implementation of the water catchment management activities in coordinating and implementing all GlZ CCA project activities within the component of water catchment management (identification, sensitization, mobilization, implementation and follow-up) in partnership with the local government (at all working levels) and other relevant partners; Supporting project management in the reporting of all activities and developments within the respective pilot area.

Skills and Qualifications
I Minimum of Diploma in Natural Resources Management, Agro- Forestry, Agriculture or Climate Change Adaptation
I A University Degree in a relevant field is an added advantage
Duty Stations within Karamoja
One (1) Field Assistant Lokere Catchment Zone — in Napak District;
One (1) Field Assistant Lokere Catchment Zone — in Moroto District.

4. Field Assistant - Amudat
Under the overall supervision of the District Coordinator Amudat, the Field Assistant is responsible to support the implementation of the Climate Change Adaption (CCA) Programme in coordinating and implementing all GIZ CCA project activities within the district of assignment in partnership with the local government (at all working levels) and other relevant partners; Supporting project management in the reporting of all activities and developments within the respective district, including follow-up of local subsidies and ensuring that all field activities within the respective district are conducted in accordance with the 5 indicators of the CCA programme in a balanced manner

Skills and Qualifications
I Minimum of Diploma in Agro-Forestry orAgriculture
I A University Degree in a relevant field is an added advantage
Duty-station is Amudat District — however, staff- and coordination meetings require physical presence at the CCA-office Moroto Town, Moroto District.
Detailed job descriptions can be picked up at either of the offices mentioned below or from our GlZ facebook page [https:!lwww.facebook.comlGIz-Uganda).

Application procedure
Qualified and interested candidates should submit their applications to either of the following addresses not later Friday 30"‘ October 2015. Please indicate the position you are applying for as subject for your cover letter.

Send application to:
Head of Human Resources, Deutsche Gesellschaft fur lntemationale Zusammenarbeit (GlZ) GmbH
GIZ Office Kampala P.O. BOX 10346 Kampala Uganda, Ti +256-414-303.901
E mail to: barbara.matovu@giz.de

Or directly deliver your application to:
etz - Climate Change Adaptation Project
Plot No. B2 Circular Roadihlorth Division, Senior Quarters
Moroto Municipality, P.0. Box 140 Karamoja, Uganda
E.: edward.mazinga@giz.de

A few Tips From the Catwalk for Your Job Search

How dressing for achievement can help with the most imperative characteristic an occupation seeker can have.
As Fashion Week wraps up in the Big Apple, dressing to brain is at the forefront of everybody's thoughts. It's a critical update for those searching for business and those in the design business: You are what you wear.

Obviously, that is not so much genuine, yet to the extent enlisting directors, individuals you meet at systems administration occasions and even your own partners are concerned, it should be. At the point when there is a restricted measure of time to assess somebody's aptitudes, hard working attitude and polished skill, how you introduce yourself as a potential representative can have all the effect.

What's more, specialists say, that sort of individual marking has a great deal to do with your closet. Laurie D. Battaglia, a confirmed proficient mentor and organizer of Living the Dream Coaches, said a great deal of experts do themselves an injury by dressing down in today's "casualized" society. "It's ideal to overdress than to under-dress," Battaglia said. "Once you're dressed too coolly it's difficult to fix that impression." On the other hand, she says, in the event that you go over the edge and end up at an occasion totally overdressed, it's simpler to scale it around putting on a sweater, removing a jacket or evacuating your tie. This dependable guideline goes for most expert settings, including:

• The initial couple of days of beginning another occupation
• Conferences with new customers
• Industry meetings and systems administration occasions (even blenders that are held at bars)
• The feared meeting procedure where your worth will be evaluated immediately

"Attire does make a difference and how you introduce yourself does make a difference," Battaglia said. "Higher-end managers, they anticipate that you will know how to dress. It will keep you down and you won't know it. … Hard work will get you to a sure level and afterward you're going to level." obviously, all commercial ventures are diverse. The clothing standard at an innovation organization, for instance, is likely more laid back than one at a venture bank. The closet for occupations in different fields, for example, deals can rely on upon the circumstances.

Battaglia said it's generally preferable to be protected over sad, particularly for young ladies who need to demonstrate that they're not kidding experts. "On the off chance that you can wear it to your grandma's and she wouldn't stress over how high it was, then you're destined for success," she said. This may require spending some cash on updating your closet, yet it's absolutely justified, despite all the trouble if another suit lands you work. Battaglia said to consider it a speculation.

Likewise, she said, don't give up solace for style. It's might be significantly more critical to feel great in your occupation seeking garments than it is to look great. In case you're dressed pleasantly yet feel firm, you'll fall off that way and it'll all be in vain. "It's essential to get a suit that fits right," she said. "In case you're pulling and pulling, it's awful."

Much the same as what the purchasers are searching for amid Fashion Week, you at last need a look that activities achievement and feels great. That blend will give the most imperative trait in your pursuit of employment.

The Right Keywords Are Essential When Applying for Graduate Jobs Online

Benefit as much as possible from any open door by utilizing these tips and traps to make certain your resume goes to the highest priority on the rundown.

Applying for an occupation online can be a great deal like a speculating diversion.

For all the exertion you put into advertising your experience and capabilities, the central variable that gets your resume under the control of a real individual frequently comes down to utilizing the privilege decisive words.

Most organizations depend on PC programming projects to survey a large number of resumes and select the ones with specific decisive words not inexorably great achievements — so they can then be assessed by a scout and, in the end, a procuring administrator.

Shockingly for occupation seekers, these almighty pivotal words aren't uncovered part of the set of working responsibilities at any rate not unmistakably.

Abby Kohut, a previous HR official and originator of www.absoluteabby.com, said the most ideal approach to figure out the code of these candidate following frameworks (ATS) is to place yourself in the selection representative's brain and take your best speculate what phrases they would use to scan for the best candidates for the position.

"You take a gander at the expected set of responsibilities, read it word by word and say 'would the selection representative use it to hunt down resumes?' " said Kohut, who enrolled for a long time at organizations in a mixture of commercial enterprises including pharmaceuticals, social insurance, distributed and instruction. Presently, she helps work seekers and is propelling an across the country visit to show the current's traps occupation look.

One of the numerous difficulties that she says her customers face is overcoming these automated pursuits.

"Regarding the computerized frameworks, the issue you have is that the main way a spotter is going to really discover you is whether you have catchphrases in your resume that they have in their cerebrum at the time," Kohut said. "The individual who shoots to the top is the individual who has more than one decisive word."

In any case, the voyage to the human enrollment specialist doesn't stop there. Once the magic words are recognized, Kohut says they should be utilized early and frequently inside of the resume, potentially in various structures.

For instance, she said if a trying bookkeeper is applying for a vocation that refers to "profound information of Sarbanes-Oxley" part of the set of working responsibilities, the expressions "Sarbanes-Oxley" and its regular acronym "SOX" ought to each be referenced in that resume a few times so it will be seen and given need by the ATS.

Obviously, you would prefer not to rehash the same sentence either, so Kohut suggests changing the connection every time.

On the off chance that a set of working responsibilities focuses on a "high capability with Microsoft PowerPoint," for instance, she said that can be reflected in three sections: having made PowerPoint presentations, having taken PowerPoint classes, and having altered PowerPoint presentations of senior officials. It won't win you any artistic recompenses, however at any rate the system will get your resume before a few eyeballs.

"It's truly only a defining moment now," Kohut said. "You need to get the PC to discover you rather than getting a human to discover you."

Specialists have taken to calling this the "enlisting dark gap" on the grounds that such a variety of resumes great resumes fall in, apparently never to be seen again. Yet, remembering these tips on getting your resume through candidate following frameworks and the tenets about messaging your resume to a spotter will assist you with advancing your chances for getting saw and proceeding onward to the following step, catching a meeting.

Communications Fellow Volunteer Job Opportunity at Mango Fund

Job title: Communications Fellow
Training categories: Information Communications
Country: Uganda
City: Kampala
Organization: Mango Fund
Theme: Agriculture, Humanitarian Financing
Job type:  Volunteer Opportunity

Background
Mango Fund Communications Fellowship offers a qualified individual the rare opportunity to shape and maximize the impact potential of the fund. The Communications Fellow will actively take part in implementing the communication strategy in a dynamic environment of an international impact investment fund.

 Writing original content: We expect that the Communications Fellow has the ability to analyze information on the Fund’s operations and synthetize it in stakeholders reports, grants, project proposals, press articles, and website news.
 
 Event support: Members of the Mango Fund team often take part in industry-specific, fundraising and networking events. An ideal candidate would be expected to brief the team to prior the events, photograph coverage during the events, and do follow-up communication using our website and social media after the events.
 Social media: We expect a solid understanding of and experience in implementing a social media strategy for organizations operating in the international development context. Experience in using Hootsuite or similar platform is desired.
 Operations: As a start-up, it is expected that all members, including interns, assist in a variety of operating activities (legal, marketing, accounting, administrative, etc.) towards the development of the organization.

Skills and Qualifications
Mango Fund is seeking exceptional professionals or students who share the following skills and characteristics:
    Experience: At least 2 years of strong work experience in a demanding professional environment. Candidates from a variety of backgrounds are welcome to apply. Some specific backgrounds of interest are: communication, public relations, journalism.
    Strong writing skills: Ideal candidate should have ability to write high-quality pieces and knowledge of such topics as impact investing, international development, economics, etc.
    Strong computer literacy: Proficiency in using the MS Office package, ability to conduct secondary research, excellent understanding of using social media in a professional environment.
    Self-motivation:Eagerness to be a part of a groundbreaking start-up. Start-ups are unique in their ability to provide a seemingly endless amount of work. Candidates should be eager to wear many hats and put in significant hours to help build the organization and spread its influence. Also, candidates should be very self-motivated, able to manage their own agenda to accomplish varying responsibilities.
    Commitment: A willingness to commit to living in East Africa for the entirety of the one year Communication Fellowship. This role has the potential to develop into a long-term, career-track role. The ideal candidate will have at least one year demonstrated experience working in the developing world, although this is not a strict requirement.
    Language: English required

How to apply:
Please send the following as a single PDF document to employment@mangofund.org : cover letter, CV, and a work sample. Please title the PDF document “Application – Summer Investment Fellow – [Last name of applicant].”
Applications will be reviewed and interviews extended on a rolling basis.
Deadline: 31 Mar 2015

Development Specialist for Scaling Up Job at International Potato Center

Job title: Research & Development Specialist for Scaling - Up
Country: Uganda
City: based in Kampala
Organization: International Potato Center
Theme: Agriculture,  Food and Nutrition, Gender
Ref.: 15-08 RDS/IRS/SSA

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a highly competent and dynamic scientist to fill the newly created position of Research and Development Specialist for Scaling-up to support the management and further development of CIP’s Strategic Program on Resilient, Nutritious Sweetpotato.

About The Position:
The R&D Specialist will report to the Program Leader and will be based in Kampala, Uganda with extensive travel to project countries in particular in Africa. He/she will work closely with project managers, scientists, and M&E specialists to ensure that promising technologies and practices will be scaled-up in new contexts. The position demands both R&D expertise and an understanding of scaling-up approaches in agriculture and/or nutrition, as well as competencies in program management, M&E, research publications, and partnership management.

Major Duties and Accountabilities:
Program development for scaling-up
    Support the Program Leader in coordinating implementation and further development of the Strategic Program with a specific emphasis on strengthening and documenting lessons from scaling-up projects. Focus countries and projects within the current portfolio will be agreed with the Program Leader.
    Work with project managers to ensure project-level research and development activities and partnerships support going-to-scale to achieve broader program goals, generate high-quality outputs, and identify additional publication opportunities. Review technical reports to donors for content and consistency.
    Support project managers at critical stages of implementation, such as during project start-up, major reviews and evaluations, and closeout.
    Contribute to proposal writing and other resource mobilization efforts and work with the Program Leader and CIP Regional Leaders to pursue longer-term opportunities to support strategic program growth.
    Contribute to regular program reviews, planning, and reporting, including updating the rolling 3-year Program Business Plan.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)
    Work with project M&E specialists to ensure alignment of project-level MEAL systems with CIP and CGIAR requirements, particularly on scaling-up, outcome and impact related results.
    Coordinate collation of essential data across the program portfolio and generate regular updates on key output and outcome indicators.
    Support learning across the portfolio by initiating and contributing to syntheses of results in relation to scaling up approaches, and by facilitating review meetings with partners. Research on scaling-up
    Contribute to research on scalability and scaling-up options for the Strategic Program, including innovation pathways, partnerships, and policy context. Produce scientific publications from this research.
    Participate in CGIAR-wide research initiatives to strengthen scaling-up approaches.

Communications
    Contribute to internal communications within the Strategic Program as well as to external communications on specific technical and regional components, using a range of communication platforms.

Selection criteria:
· PhD in relevant discipline, including agricultural, biological, or social sciences. An MSc degree with particularly strong R&D experience in food security and rural development may be considered.
· At least 10 years of research experience in international agricultural research and/for development projects, of which at least 5 years include senior responsibilities in project or program management.
· Excellent knowledge of the agriculture-nutrition nexus and its gender and poverty dimensions. Familiarity with biofortification and other food-based approaches to nutrition security.
· Excellent knowledge of scaling-up approaches in agricultural development and of up-to-date research methodologies in this area.
· Excellent knowledge of development, agriculture, and nutrition agenda in Africa and Asia and of CGIAR’s role in international agricultural research. Direct work experience in sub-Saharan Africa is a strong advantage.
· Strong command of M&E approaches and methodologies, including participatory and quantitative methods, support to learning processes, and use of ICT-based methodologies.
· Proven research abilities and publication record in relevant area of work.
· Teambuilding and team management experience, including direct experience of staff supervision in international teams.
· Excellent technical and report writing skills and proven track record of proposal writing.
· Excellent English written and verbal communication skills are essential. Working proficiency in French is a strong advantage.
· Ability and willingness to travel extensively, and at times at short notice, to project locations in Africa and occasionally to other regions.

Conditions:
Employment contract will be for a three-year term (with three months probation period) with the possibility of renewal,subject to availability of funding. The salary will be internationally competitive, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with experience.
CIP prides itself on its collegial and supportive working environment, which allows space for personal and professional growth.

Applications:
Applicants should apply by email, sending a letter of motivation, a full C.V., and the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to: CIP-Recruitment@cgiar.org. The reference name of the position should be clearly marked in the subject line of the email message. Screening of applications will begin on March 20, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled. All applications will be acknowledged, however only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org.
CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 20 Mar 2015

Agribusiness Specialists, Agricukltural Jobs In Rwanda More than 3 posititions

Job title: Agribusiness Specialists

Employment type: Full time

Country: Rwanda

Job category: Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing

Minimum degree: Bachelors degree

Agribusiness Specialist

About Fintrac Inc.

Fintrac is a leading US-based agribusiness consulting firm currently seeking the following candidates for the upcoming USAID - funded Private Sector Driven Agricultural Growth (PSD-AG) project in Rwanda. The overarching project goal is to increase smallholder incomes through the facilitation of increased private sector investment in agriculture. All openings are contingent upon Fintrac being awarded this 5- year project.

Skills and Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in international development, agriculture, economics, food science or related field required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience managing and/or implementing agribusiness programs in East Africa, with additional experience engaging with governments on the following issues: private sector and value chain development, enabling environment issues, institutional and policy reforms.
• Fluency in written and spoken English required; oral and written fluency in Kinyarwanda and knowledge of the operating environment is preferred.

Qualifications: Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist
• Bachelor’s degree in evaluation, public policy, and/or related field is required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation of international development projects.
• Experience working with private sector, civil society and government sectors on monitoring and evaluation programs, as well as the capacity building of local organizations to be effective in knowledge management and learning.
• Experience working with grant organizations is desirable.
• In-depth understanding of the Rwandan and regional (East African) context for agribusiness development is highly desirable.
 

Skills and Qualifications: Agricultural Specialists (2) – Staples / Cash Crops
• Each position requires a Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 7 years' experience in agriculture, particularly with staples, horticulture, coffee, tea and other cash crops, with specific knowledge of the Rwandan agriculture sector.
• Experience providing technical leadership, particularly relating to private sector investment in supply chains, improved partnership models to improve production, productivity, aggregation, access to inputs and storage/PHH.
• Fluency in English (written, spoken and reading) is required.
 

Education Qualifications: Agricultural Finance Specialist
• Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, agriculture, finance, economics or related field is required. Advanced degree in relevant field is highly desirable.
• Minimum 10 years of technical experience related to financial lending and credit for the agricultural sector as well as capacity building of financial institutions and value chain recipients.
• In-depth understanding of the financial sector in Rwanda, particularly as it relates to successful models for agricultural lending across various value chains.
• In-depth understanding of the policy and enabling environment in Rwanda as it relates to the financial sector and improving agricultural lending to value chain actors.
All candidates should have an in-depth understanding of the Rwandan agricultural sector. Qualified Rwandan candidates will be given preference.

 

How to apply for this job: 

Please email CV with salary history to FintracRwanda@gmail.com. Candidates should indicate position for which they are applying in the subject line.

Click here to apply (external link)

Application Closing date: March 31, 2014 - 5pm

Associate Scientist, Humid Tropic Agroecology and Farming Systems - Job from Bioversity International in Uganda

Position title: Associate Scientist

Bioversity International is a research-for-development organization working with partners worldwide to use and conserve agricultural and tree biodiversity for improved livelihoods, nutrition, sustainability and productive and resilient ecosystems. Bioversity International is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a global research partnership for a food secure future. Bioversity International has more than 300 staff and scientists’ worldwide working with almost 700 partners.
For further information on Bioversity International, consult the Web page.

Purpose of Role
As part of Bioversity’s Agrobiodiversity and Ecosystem Services Programme, the incumbent will conduct research on agroecological intensification and risk management through the use of agrobiodiversity operating from Bioversity’s Uganda. The majority of the work conducted will take place in the context of CGIAR Research Program on “Humid tropics” farming systems[1]. Collaborations are also expected with parallel research programs on Aquatic Agriculture Systems[2], Dryland Systems[3] and Roots Tubers and Bananas[4] which use system based approaches to improve food and nutritional security and overall productivity, and transform the lives of rural poor in the humid tropics. Building on Bioversity’s strengths and collaboration with the Commodities, and the Nutrition & Markets Programmes, research will include a focus on livelihood systems that include important banana and cacao cropping system components. The Bioversity office in Uganda enjoys close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of scientists from Wageningen University and IITA. Though based in East Africa, the candidate will also be working in collaboration with the Bioversity’s team and partners across the regions of Africa, Latin America, and South East Asia.

Key Job responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Agrobiodiversity and Ecosystem Services Programme Leader, the position will be based on the Bioversity Office in Uganda or Burundi and managed by Bioversity’s regional Office for Sub-Saharan Africa. The incumbent will have interdisciplinary skills and an understanding of how to integrate field-based methods with advanced systems modeling and team based approaches cutting across disciplines.

The appointee will have the following responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of a conceptual framework and research in development strategy for agroecological intensification and risk management at the field and farm scale using as a model smallholder banana- and cocoa-based systems;
• Support the design, effective data collection and quantitative analysis on the potential for agroecological intensification and agrobiodiversity use by smallholder and resource-poor rural households across socio-economic and agroclimatic gradients;
• Contribute to the prototype development for field and farm agroecological intensification and risk management, building on more effective resource use, in partnership with smallholder households;
• Co-develop complementary field and farm level models, both quantitative and qualitative, which explore alternative approaches to agroecological intensification and risk management through the use of agrobiodiversity at different scales bringing together farmer local knowledge and science-based agroecological frameworks and processes;
• Advise MSc and PhD students and collaborate with national and international scientists in the use of modeling and farmer-scientist prototype testing for agroecological intensification and risk management through the use of agrobiodiversity;
• Contribute to the development of proposals to fund research in development of agroecological intensification and risk management in collaboration with other programme staff;
• Author and publish articles in peer-reviewed international and regional technical journals; assist with the preparation of technical materials to make principles and practices of agroecological intensification and risk management more accessible and participate in training of diverse users of research tools and results;
• Contribute to other organizational and programmatic activities as and when required.

Key Qualifications and competencies:
Essential qualifications & competencies:

• PhD in agroecology, agroecosystem science, system modeling or other discipline that is appropriate for taking a quantitative systems approach at field and farm level.
• Statistical knowledge and experience in studies and quantitative analyses of agro-ecosystem and farm data.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in research on agroecological systems, agricultural development, and/or cropping and livelihood systems.
• Experience with the implementation of research projects.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team work skills including the ability to effectively interact with people at all levels and work effectively in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment.
• Proficiency in English, both verbal and written; basic French language skills.
• Well-developed analytical and synthesizing skills including the ability to write clear and concise scientific documents and research proposals.
• Strong desire to work in an output driven environment integrating theory with practice; combined field and analytical experience, and a desire to use scientific skills to tackle agricultural development problems of global significance.

Desirable qualifications and competencies:

• Quantitative skills in simulation and bioeconomic modeling and a background in biology, agronomy, ecology, ecophysiology or environmental sciences.
• Ability to integrate socio-economic and agroecological dimensions.
• Qualitative skills in farmer participatory systems research and ability to interact/collaborate with smallholder families and/or groups.
• Publication record in high impact journals and a record of writing successful project proposals.
• Participation in global fora and networks on the relevant areas.

Terms and Conditions:
This is an internationally recruited position. Bioversity International offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary, non-contributory retirement plan, medical insurance, housing allowance and leave provisions. All benefits are denominated and paid in US Dollars.
The initial contract will be for a period of three years subject to a probationary periodof one year.
For further information on Humid Tropics Farming Systems: http://humidtropics.cgiar.org
For further information on the Aquatic Agriculture Systems, consult the Web page at: http://aas.cgiar.org/
For further information on the Dryland Systems, consult the Web page at: http://drylandsystems.cgiar.org/
For further information on the Roots, Tubers and Bananas, consult the Web page at: http://www.rtb.cgiar.org/

 

How to apply For this job:

Please apply online through Bioversity Job Opportunities web page by clicking the Apply button, completing the online application and attaching the required information, no later than 31 March 2014.
Please note that in the application you are required to provide the contact details (address, telephone number and e-mail address) of at least three referees, which Bioversity will contact for short listed applicants.
Bioversity is an equal opportunity employer and strives for staff diversity.

Application Closing date: 31 Mar 2014

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

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

Position title:  Field Director - Economic Strengthening Program
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.

About 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 Job 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:
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 
Job from : Global  Communities 

Chief of Party, Uganda Jobs from ACDI/VOCA

Position title: Chief of Party
Organization Background 
 Since 1963 and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 60 projects in 30 countries and total revenues of $173 million.

Job ID: #622197
Career categories:    Management
Country: Uganda
Organisation:    ACDI/VOCA
Theme:
    Agriculture
    Food and Nutrition
Job years of experience:    10+ years
Job type:    Job


Chief of Party, Uganda DFAP We are currently seeking a Chief of Party for the Resiliency through Wealth, Agriculture and Nutrition in Karamoja (RWANU) program, ACDI/VOCA’s P.L. 480 Title II Development Food Aid Program (DFAP) in Uganda. This multi-year, non-emergency program is integrated with USAID strategies to address the underlying causes of chronic food insecurity. The program’s ultimate goal is “to reduce food insecurity among vulnerable households in South Karamoja.” The program focuses on strengthening livelihoods and improving nutrition among children under five, incorporating disaster risk reduction and response mechanisms and conflict sensitive approaches. As Chief of Party (COP), his/her responsibilities will be to assume responsibility for overall RWANU program management ensuring achievement of objectives. The COP will provide leadership, oversight, and support to all aspects of the program. The COP will promote strong relationships with the USAID Mission, the government of Uganda, sub-recipient partners and other donor and non-governmental organizations. This position is based in Kampala with extensive travel in Amudat, Moroto, Nakapiripirit and Napak districts, Karamoja. Travel is expected to be over 50% of the time.

Responsibilities: • Overall and general management: Assume responsibility for overall program management of the DFAP and act as Country Representative. • The COP will provide leadership, oversight, and support to all aspects of the program including, but not limited to, improving livelihoods of beneficiaries, and promoting improved health and nutrition,. The COP will promote strong relationships with the USAID Mission, the government of Uganda and other donor and nongovernmental organizations. • Financial and commodity management: Supervise budgets and financial accounting ; work with headquarters staff on development of budgets and, pipeline analyses; oversee commodity management and logistics staff to manage commodity pipelines. Agricultural productivity: Oversee the design, development and implementation of strategies to improve agricultural productivity and increase rural household incomes; promote market linkages and involvement of private sector • Monitoring and evaluation: Ensure timeliness of monitoring and evaluation activities. Develop reports for donor and ACDI/VOCA management. • Reporting: Coordinate activities and write annual results report, resource requests, quarterly reports and pipeline analyses; coordinate with HQ and communications staff on development of profiles, success stories, etc. • New business: Assist in the marketing, design and development of other ACDI/VOCA projects in Uganda or other countries, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
• Minimum of 5 years overseas managing large, complex multi-year USAID funded projects with multiple implementing partners • Minimum 10 years relevant food security/livelihoods experience; experience working with agro-pastoralist or pastoralist populations is preferred • Experience in Uganda or East Africa is preferred • Prior experience with USAID projects, procedures, policies and reporting requirements is required; prior experience with Title II projects is highly preferred • Familiarity with commodity management best practices under P.L. 480 preferred • Effective record of building relationships with governmental organizations as well as private and community organizations is required • Established track record of achieving results within difficult working environments is required • Advanced degree in management, international development, or a pertinent field is highly desirable • Fluency in English is required

How to apply for the Job:
Please apply online at;  http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E5546B361D43515B7E59192F77571D6A00627B4D. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE
Application Closing date: 31 Jan 2014

Regional Program Development Officer, Southern Africa (1743) Job from Samaritan's Purse

Position title: Regional Program Development Officer
Job ID: #590387
Career categories:    Monitoring and Evaluation
Country: Uganda
City:    based in Kampala
Organisation:
    Samaritan's Purse

Theme:
    Agriculture
    Coordination
    Disaster Management
    Education
    Food and Nutrition
    Health
    HIV/Aids
    Other
    Protection and Human Rights
    Shelter and Non-Food Items
    Water Sanitation Hygiene

Job years of experience:    3-5 years
Kampala, Uganda - The Regional Program Development Officer (RPDO)–Southern Africa will work throughout the Southern Region as a part of the International Program Development Unit. The RPDO will focus on supporting and coordinating Samaritan’s Purse (SP) Field Offices as it relates to the pursuit and development of programs and grant proposals in the regions. The RPDO provides consultation in processes related to program and grant proposals to include writing, editing and the compilation of lessons learned. The RPDO will provide technical assistance to Samaritan’s Purse field offices in designated regions.

Position requires extensive travel in and out of field.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop programming and proposals for SP Southern Africa field offices using current SP program models and best practices. On occasion the RPDO will be asked to assist in the initial program implementation of proposals they write. • Build capacity of SP Southern Africa field offices in general program development skills, behavior change communication, and qualitative evaluation skills. • Build relationships on behalf of SP Southern Africa field offices with bilateral donors, International Non-governmental Organizations, and other agencies. • Be aware of grant opportunities in the region and work in conjunction with regional directors on pursuing those opportunities. • Align with the various SP Country Directors regarding the rules and regulations of the field office and ensure that they are aware of all meetings, progress and ideas being formulated. • Ensure that all proposals follow timetables that allow for the input/review by the technical advisors and the finance department and involve the appropriate technical advisors in the Program Development Division in the concept development process of grant submissions. • Attend devotions and participate in prayer support for the ministry, its donors and volunteers. • Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public. • Assess, manage, and report critical physical, emotional, or spiritual concerns of supervised staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ. • Master’s degree in International Development preferred. Study in a related field or strong field based experience will be considered. • One year of college-level Biblical studies is preferred. • Technical writing skills including developing proposals, training/instruction manuals, and reports. • Field experience in the implementation of relief and development programming. • Prior cross-cultural experience . • Working knowledge of the grant submission processes of major donors such as the UN, CIDA, DFID, USAID, etc. • Working knowledge of major bilateral donor funds for HIV/AIDS, such as PEPFAR, Global Fund .

24 month contract with the potential for renewal.
This position is able to accommodate a family.

Mission Statement: Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Distinct Objectives: The work of Samaritan’s Purse is marked by five distinct objectives, grounded in Scripture and biblical principles: Proclaim the Gospel - Exalt Christ and share the Gospel while working in His Name around the world Serve with Excellence - Exceed the world’s standard while serving the purposes of God’s kingdom Respond with Compassionate Action - Expedite our response to needs as the Lord reveals opportunities to minister Demonstrate Biblical Integrity - Exhibit character and integrity personally, at home and work Walk in Bold Faith - Expect God to do the impossible-- “God Room”
 
How to apply:To apply, please go to http://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/employment-listings/, click on "International Positions," click on "Regional Program Development Officer, Southern Africa (1743)," click on "Apply Now."
Application Closing date: 31 Jan 2014

Research Assistant, CGIAR, at CIP - International Potato Center/ CGIAR - Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centers Kampala, Uganda

Job title: Research Assistant, CGIAR Screening starts: Dec 10, 2013 |
Unit: SSA |
Location: Kampala, Uganda |
Type: NRS
The International Potato Center (CIP) and the CGIAR Research Program on Roots, Tubers and Bananas (RTB) are seeking a Research Assistant with skills in postharvest and value chain analysis to support implementation of a new research project on 'Expanding Utilization of RTB and Reducing Their

Value Chain/Post-harvest Specialist, at CIP - International Potato Center/ CGIAR - Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centers Kampala, Uganda

Jot title: Value Chain/Post-harvest Specialist

Screening starts: Jan 01, 2014 |
Unit: SSA |
Location: Kampala, Uganda |
Type: IRS
The International Potato Center (CIP) and the Research Program on Roots, Tubers and Bananas (RTB) are seeking a dynamic and innovative research professional with expertise in pro-poor market analysis, processing, and value chain development and assessment, to lead the design and implementation of a new

Technical Manager – Livelihoods/Agriculture Job from the University Research Co.

Job title: Technical Manager
About the organization : University Research Co., LLC (URC) URC is a global company dedicated to improving the quality of health care, social services, and health education worldwide. With a non-profit affiliate, the Center for Human Services (CHS), URC manages projects in over 45 countries, including the

Global Health Corps Fellow / Job at Global Health Corps in Uganda

Job Title: Global Health Corps Fellow
Job ID: #615869
Career categories:    Administration/HR,    Finance/Accounting/Auditing,    Information Technology,    Information/Communications,    Management,    Monitoring and Evaluation
Countries:    Burundi,    Malawi,    Rwanda,    Uganda,    United States of America,    Zambia
Organisation:    Global Health Corps
Themes:    Agriculture,    Education,    Food and Nutrition,    Gender,    Health,    HIV/Aids,    Logistics and Telecommunications,    Recovery and Reconstruction,    Water Sanitation Hygiene
Job years of experience:    0-3 years
Job type:    Job

SOS Children's Villages NGO Social Work Jobs - Family Strengthening Programme Coordinator in Uganda

Position Title: Family Strengthening Programme Coordinator

Employing Organization: SOS Children’s Villages

Working  Station: Gulu, Uganda

Reporting to: Programme Director Gulu

Job Ref No: SOS709

About SOS Children’s Villages:

Our Client, SOS Children’s Villages Uganda is a member of SOS Kinderdorf International, a