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.

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.

Community Behavior Change Assistants Jobs at Mercy Corps, Care Group Team

Job tittle: Community Behavior Change Assistants (2) positions
Jobs at Care Group Team ( Open to Uganda Nationals only)
Country: Uganda
City:  Kotido and Kaabong
Organization: Mercy Corps

Brief Department Background
 
Mercy Corps implements high-quality, analytical development work in very difficult places. We have been operating in Uganda since 2006 and currently implement development programs in the Acholi and Karamoja sub-regions of Uganda with funding from USAID, EC, SDC, and USDA. Mercy Corps is in the fourth year of a 5-year USAID/Food for Peace-funded food security program working in the northern half of Karamoja, and are in search of two community behaviour change assistants to lead community level behaviour change activities in Kotido (1) and Kaabong (1) districts. The project, called Growth, Health and Nutrition (GHG) Program, aims to support the immediate needs of program beneficiaries while promoting long-term development by spurring improvements in key economic sectors of northern Karamoja and strengthening governance and accountability mechanisms. The Community Behaviour Change Assistants (CBCAs) for the Care Group Team will be responsible for the formation and supervision of care groups as well as coordination of complementary activities to support care groups, such as promotion and training of kitchen gardens.

Summary of the position:

The primary focus of CBCAs will be to promote behavior change for maternal and child health and nutrition at household level. This will be done through the care group approach. Care groups are an evidence-based peer-to-peer nutrition learning platform comprised of caregivers and led by village health teams. Care groups conduct ongoing sensitization to promote positive maternal child health and nutrition practices. Care Group CBCAs will be responsible for the formation and start up of care groups, followed by implementation of ongoing health sensitization activities through the care group platform. This includes, but is not limited to supervision of village health teams (promoters), quality control of health promotion activities, spot checks of leader mother activities, and ongoing sensitization with local leadership. The CBCA will also be expected to contribute to content development where necessary, adopt best practices when identified, and coordinate with other NGOs, particularly GHG partner World Vision, to ensure standardized implementation of nutrition promotion activities and to avoid duplication of services.

CBCAs will work closely with community leaders, including but not limited to, community elders, sub-county leadership, role model caregivers and village health teams. The ability to communicate effectively, respectfully and enthusiastically with community structures will be one of the position’s three success factors. The second will be the degree to which CBCAs drive results, producing scheduled outputs at deadline and to expected quality. The third success factor will be the degree to which CBCAs effectively gather activity monitoring and evaluation data and utilize data to inform activity implementation and program learning.

Key Functions of the Job:

• Sensitize community leadership on behaviour change approaches and conduct identification exercises
• Mobilize communities to form care groups, using a standardized approach • Organize and lead trainings for village health team/promoters
• Supervise ongoing implementation of care group maternal and child health and nutrition promotion activities, ensuring quality control
• Coordinate with other health teams to ensure complementary approaches, monitor implementation of project activities and document best practice and success stories
• Support CBCA colleagues to ensure team success, including but not limited to logistics coordination, temporary support during leave, etc.
• Take responsibility for data gathering, data validation, quality control and timely data submission including gender and age disaggregated data
• Support and mentor community partners (promoters, leader mothers) on data collection and use
• Troubleshoot monitoring and evaluation challenges for proactive problem solving with support of
• Utilize qualitative and quantitative data to inform program implementation, actively documenting best practices and lessons learned to share with team during routine monitoring, coordination meetings and other learning opportunities
• Ensure establishment and maintenance of relationships with communities, village councils and local government in Kotido and Kaabong target areas
• Coordination of field activities with other NGO and local government partners to avoid duplication of services and support an enabling environment for health promotion
• When needed, support visits from district and sub-county government, regional and HQ based staff and external visitors, such as donors and media, in collaboration with CoP and DCoP
• Support GHG activities with key stakeholders, ensuring collaboration with counterparts in partner organization World Vision in relevant meetings, internal and external.
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission;
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowlledge and experience: 
• A Diploma (Degree is an added advantage) in development studies, nutrition, gender, health sciences, social sciences, or other related development discipline, relevant advanced experience (7+ years) may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Proven experience in conducting community mobilization, training, and networking
• Experience in capacity building with communities in Karamoja
• Knowledge in behavioral change methodologies such as care groups, Community Led Total Sanitation, and other related innovative hygiene and sanitation approaches is a plus
• Knowledge of approaches to promote gender equality, with a training in gender a plus
• Experience and skills in working with other NGOs, government partners, and local community-based organizations.

Other Competencies and Attributes: 
• Able to speak Ng’karamojong dialect
• Computer literacy
• Dynamic public speaking skills
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines while showing flexibility in day-to-day operations
• Demonstrable English writing and speaking skills
• Excellent reporting, communication and representation skills

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. Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer; Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
 
Application Deadline: Close of business on June 30, 2016

Program Officer Job in Kampala at from Mercy Corps

Job tittle: Program/ Project Management
Country: Uganda
City: Kampala
Organization: Mercy Corps
Program Officer based in Kampala (Open to Uganda Nationals only)

Breif department description:

The G4AW-MUIIS is a consortium of partners in the agriculture industry who are looking to develop a low cost offering of bundled mobile services and crop insurance to agriculture smallholder farmers in Uganda. The project will reach over 350,000 soybean, maize or sesame farmers. The goal of the project is to increase crop yields by 25% and increase farmer incomes by 20%.
The G4AW-MUISS consortium is being lead by The Technical Centre for Agriculture and Rural Cooperation (CTA) based in the Netherlands. The consortium consists of seven partners are all working in the agriculture sector. Mercy Corps Uganda is the key local implementing partner.

Position Summary:

Mercy Corps is looking for an experienced, qualified Ugandan to fill the position of Program Officer. Reporting to the Agri-Fin Mobile Uganda Country Coordinator, the Program Officer is responsible for providing overall oversight and administration for the G4AW-MUISS program. The role is ultimately about being the focal person for ensuring all elements of the program are executed, while ensuring compliance to Mercy Corps systems.

Key Job fnctions:

•     Plan and monitor the implementation of the G4AW-MUIIS program especially with regard to the Mercy Corps program deliverables and business model development.
•     Collaborate with consortium partner in profiling and mapping a sample representation of 350,000 farmers using survey application and real-time data.
•     Collaborate with consortium partner in defining and collecting baseline data for farmers’ impact assessment;
•     Conduct field assessments to better understand local end-user preferences for receiving agricultural information.
•     Work with Mercy Corps Uganda partners customizing software for G4AW-MUISS program needs.
•     Work with the AgriFin Mobile Director and Uganda Country Coordinator to develop and execute a program impact assessment.
•     Actively liaise and work to maximize program synergies with Mercy Corps Uganda field programming and management teams;
•     Assist in writing, editing, assembling, and submitting final funding proposals and reports;
•     Prepare reports on M&E findings, working closely with technical staff and implementing partners;
•     Understand donor and Mercy Corps policies, procedures, rules and regulations to assist in monitoring and ensuring compliance.
•     Respond to internal & external requests for information on program activities through verbal and written communication in coordination with AgriFin Mobile Director and Country Coordinator;
•     Participate in Agri-Fin Mobile program activities.
•     Represent Mercy Corps at public and media events when requested

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.

Step and instructions to ensure your protection in a pursuit of employment

What to Do if a Company Asks for Your Facebook Password in a Job Interview
Envision you've been at work market for around six months. You are paying your home loan on your Visas right now. Your unemployment advantages speak the truth to run out and your employment prospects stay grim, regardless of what you appear to do.

At last, you arrive an executioner open door, pass the telephone screen and appear to a meeting with an enlisting chief. Pretty much as you believe you're going to make it all work out, she turns her PC screen around and asks you to login to your Facebook account.

What do you do?

This is sufficiently normal that it now has a name: Shoulder Surfing. As per Lori Andrews, a law educator at IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law work in Internet security, this practice is "intimidation on the off chance that you require an occupation". Also the infringement in Facebook's protection arrangement, though unenforceable.

Facebook's official proclamation is that shoulder surfing "undermines the protection desires and the security of both the client and the client's companions" and "conceivably uncovered the business who looks for this entrance to unexpected legitimate obligation."

The decision, made by the FTC in May, 2011, was that organizations can utilize online networking data as a component of a personal investigation, yet this data must be accessible from open databases. At the end of the day, entirely talking, it could be unlawful for organizations to utilize private online networking data against you without your assent. (I say could be on account of I am not an attorney, I simply focus.)

Be that as it may, there are a few cases wherein this sort of profound testing could be esteemed suitable; for instance law authorization or barrier. For this situation, it would be simple for the business to guard their solicitation to get to private information as it relates straightforwardly to the competitor's capability to perform the employment.

Be that as it may, when Justin Bassett, an analyst situated in New York, was requested his Facebook secret key he can't. Thus if you. Numerous states are now during the time spent presenting enactment against this practice, and on the off chance that you live in Illinois as well as Maryland, such enactment as of now exists.

Instructions to Protect Your Privacy in a Job Search

As our economy makes its child steps towards recuperation, odds are that less individuals will "need" to discover work that urgently. Expecting your circumstance is not desperate (and it's most likely not, the unemployment rate for individuals with four year college educations or higher is just around 4.5%), here are a few reactions you can retain and use in a meeting just on the off chance that they inquire.

I consider my assentions important. Furthermore, it is against Facebook's client approach to impart my secret key to any other individual. I'm going to need to consciously decay your solicitation.

I'm certain your firm has an online networking strategy. Indeed, it is my own particular online networking strategy to utilize Facebook for individual reasons. I mean no offense, however I'm going to need to decay.

Protection is an intense matter for me. Should I be utilized with your association, I would respect privately owned business data generally as truly as I respect my own. Regardless of the fact that this implies losing an incredible open door for me, I must deny your solicitation. What's more, realize that on the off chance that I were given a comparative circumstance with your private data, I would react in the same way.

I wouldn't have any desire to risk your association's remaining with OFCCP's regulations about getting some information about children or other secured private matters over the span of a job choice. Consequently, if its all the same to you, I'd want to keep my Facebook profile private. Notwithstanding, if you and I turn out to be inviting after my occupation, I would have no issue having you in my system. (Note: please see my post on the best way to manage meddling supervisors on Facebook)

I will abandon you with one last thought. Always remember that Facebook claims your information regardless of what — and it takes up to seven days for them to expel erased data from their database.

When you utilize online networking you are a distributer. Always remember that. At the point when individuals gripe that they now need to "watch their progression" with each post, welcome to reality. That is the way it generally was. What's more, I think these issues are emerging correctly on the grounds that we are all developing in our utilization and our comprehension of online networking.

Joshua Waldman, creator of Job Searching with Social Media For Dummies, is perceived as one of the countries top dominant voices in Social Media Career Advancement. To take in Joshua's mystery techniques for shortening the pursuit of employment and landing the right position immediately, watch his selective video preparing here: http://careerenlightenment.com/prepari

Marketing and Product Development Specialist,Jobs in Kampala, Uganda

Job Title: Marketing and Product Development Specialist
Job Category: Communications
Department: HARVESTPLUS
Location: Kampala Uganda
Appointment Duration: 1 Year
Job Code: FO15-008
Position Type: Renewable
Recruitment Type: Local
US FLSA Status: Not applicable

Job Description
Job Summary
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a qualified candidate to serve as a Market and Product Development Specialist for its HarvestPlus Program in Uganda. The successful candidate will who will work with field extension workers and community volunteers to support the marketing of surplus OSP and high iron beans in the target districts and support commercial farmers to produce for the urban areas. He/she will be in charge of this component and will take the lead in refining a country marketing strategy for biofortified crops to ensure sustained supply and generate demand in the market. He/she will work with different stakeholders especially farmers' groups to support them to produce for the market and facilitate trade linkages. The position will be based in Kampala, Uganda. Interested applicants must have work authorization to work in Uganda. Compensation and benefits of IFPRI-Uganda will apply to this position.

HarvestPlus is part of the CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH) which helps realize the potential of agricultural development to deliver gender-equitable health and nutritional benefits to the poor. CGIAR is a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future. HarvestPlus seeks to develop and disseminate nutrient dense staple food crops as a means to reduce micronutrient malnutrition (hidden hunger) in developing countries. The initial target micronutrients are iron, zinc, and vitamin A. HarvestPlus Uganda is promoting the production and consumption of pro-vitamin A (Orange) sweet potato (OSP) and high iron beans and supporting the marketing of these crops by linking farmers to markets and training in business support services.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
    Develop country specific marketing strategy for the promoted crops (orange sweet potato, high iron beans)
    Work with farmers groups and associations to bulk produce for marketing and create trade linkages with traders and institutional buyers
    Design and execute promotional activities/campaigns to promote marketability of the targeted crops
    Conduct training for extension agents, market link farmers, retailers and traders as demanded
    Promote product development and value addition for the biofortified crops.
    Build capacity of farmer groups and associations with a focus of working with traders to establish profitable trading systems and a consistent supply of biofortified crops
    Work with extension teams to extend the season of biofortified crops through improved post-harvest techniques and various production schedules
    Accurate documenting and reporting on the marketing interventions
    Engage in Advocacy campaigns aimed at popularizing biofortified crops
    Conduct periodic market research studies.

Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience
    Masters Degree in a relevant area of expertise (e.g. Agriculture, Agribusiness, marketing);
    Strong and proven experience in working with farmers to strengthen marketing of produce in various markets
    A team player, collaborative, self-motivated and able to work well with multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams.
    Ability to conceptualize and initialize development programmes especially in the area of marketing;
    Strong interpersonal skills, fluent in English with strong writing skills and computer literate;
    Willingness and ability to travel to project areas

Preferred Skills and qualifications
    Experience working with public and private sector institutions.
    Knowledge of one or more Ugandan languages would be an added advantage

The recruiting organization (International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)) has not specified a closing date for this vacancy. While we regularly check to ensure that this vacancy remains open, please visit the recruiting organization's website ( http://chc.tbe.taleo.net/chc06/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IFPRI&cws=1&rid=1475 ) for its current status.
Application Deadline: Open until filled

Skills Development Specialist Job at International Rescue Committee

Job ID: #832341
Training categories: Administration/HR
Country: Uganda
Organization: International Rescue Committee
Theme: Education

Brief Background
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps conflict- and crisis-affected people to survive and rebuild their lives. The IRC has been working in Uganda since 1998 in a wide range of sectors from economic recovery and growth to health and governance. A key focus for the IRC in Uganda has been supporting young people - particularly girls and women - to become effective, productive citizens and agents of change in maintaining healthy, peaceful societies by providing entrepreneurial and life skills and related support.

Position Summary:
The IRC is seeking a Skills Development Specialist for the upcoming USAID Uganda Youth Leadership for Agriculture project, which will focus on expanding economic opportunities for youth in the Feed the Future districts. The Skills Development Specialist will be responsible for technical leadership and oversight for activities designed to strengthen the technical, entrepreneurial, and work force readiness skills of children/youth aged 10 - 25.

Experience/Qualifications
    Minimum of six years' experience in workforce development or youth activities for the targeted age group and girls/women.
    Experience working with local youth organizations to design and deliver workforce and life skills training and services to youth.
    Demonstrated high level technical and analytical skills.
    A minimum of a Master's Degree (or equivalent) in education, business, or other relevant field or a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field with 10 years of relevant experience.
    Strong interpersonal skills and talent for productively interacting with a wide range of organizations and stakeholders (government, private sector, NGOs, and donors).
    Experience working with international development organizations in East Africa; experience working in Uganda preferred.
    Strong written and oral English skills.

How to apply:
Please follow this link to apply:
 http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=c2dyYW50LjEzNTI5LjM4MzBAaXJjLmFwbGl0cmFrLm...
Application Closing date: 04 Apr 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

Behavior Change Specialist Job in Uganda at FHI360

Job title: Behavior Change Specialist
City / Location: Kampala
Min. years of experience: 5 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Company: FHI360

About FHI360
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories.

The Behavior Change Specialist/Technical Advisor I will have overall responsibility for technical direction and implementation of behavior change and communication activities, ensuring overall program activities achieve measurable health impacts and related results. She/he will work closely with the COP and the Project’s technical staff, other stakeholders, advertising and media related organizations and the community to ensure effective formative development, planning, delivery and documentation of the water and sanitation social and behavior change strategy. She/he must demonstrate exceptional technical and managerial experience, including managing complex rural and urban WASH behavior change activities involving multiple program partners.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The candidate should hold MPH, MBA or engineering field (civil or environmental)
At least 5-8 years of experience providing technical leadership in hygiene behavior change and communication, both for water supply and sanitation activities.
Past experience in coordination, planning, monitoring large scale public health initiatives with government
Subject-matter expertise in hygiene promotion, behavior change communication (BCC), and local capacity building.
Deep knowledge and understanding of CLTS and WASH methodologies
 
How to apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send a cover letter with an updated resume including salary requirements by e-mail to: uganda-info@fhi360.org. Please indicate the job reference in the subject line of your email.
Application Closing date: September 15, 2014 - 5pm

Community Development Facilitator AIM Health Project- World Vision Uganda

Job title: Community Development Facilitator AIM Health Project

Employment type: Full time

Country: Tanzania

City / Location: Kampala

Job category: Medical/Health

Min. years of experience: 3 years

Minimum degree: Bachelors degree

 

Organization Overview

World Vision Uganda started in 1986 to offer relief and resettlement packages and to help reconstruct districts in central Uganda ravaged by the 1981-1986 war. Development work was added on with the initiation of Community Development Projects (CDPs) in central, southern, western and West Nile regions between 1987 and 1995.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Coordinate, mentor, build and motivate Village Health Teams ensuring they are working according to activity plans
• Ensure close working relationship with district health team and sub county health centre staff.
• In close collaboration with the AIM Project Manager, and relevant Ministry staff at District and Sub county level, monitor field based activities, ensuring they are in accordance with the work plans and to the quality expected.
• Ensure documentation of best practices within the project is done and shared
• Work in liaison with the Area Development Programme (ADP) Cluster management and ensuring that the project implementation is integrated into ADP Programming through frequent dialogue and support.
• Ensure that management and monitoring information is fed back to project management to aid objective decision making.
• Work with Reporting and Documentation coordinator to ensure that both quality quantitative and qualitative data is shared with World Vision Uganda management, District local Government and stake holders.
• Coordinate at the project level the proper implementation of Mhealth project activities.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by Management.

Major Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The prospective World Vision employee should possess a University Degree in Public health, Nursing or any related discipline
• At least three years' experience in working in the area of Maternal Newborn and Child Health and M&E
• Good Understanding and Knowledge of Uganda Maternal and New born child Health strategic Direction
• Past experience in working communities with good knowledge of public health system and structures
• Working knowledge of MNCH methodologies and other related approaches
• Excellent interpersonal communication and counselling skills.
• All candidates must be mature and committed Christians, able to demonstrate an active involvement with their faith and also able to appreciate and stand above denominational diversities.

How to apply for this Job: 

All suitably qualified candidates must send their applications with complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to: wvujobs@wvi.org. Please address the application to the People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and do indicate the post title in the email subject line.
NB: Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Application Closing date: March 7, 2014 - 5pm

Uganda Job at Techno Brain as an Instructor

Job title:  Instructor

The Employment type: Full time

The Country: Uganda

The City / Location: Kampala

The Min. years of experience: 3 years

Required Minimum degree: Bachelors degree

 

About the employer:  Techno Brain

Techno Brain, an ISO 9001:2008 Certified and CMMI Level 3 Company, is Africa's leading custom software application provider. Techno Brain offers innovative software solutions to Government, NGO, and large Private organizations. With operations in Tanzania, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, South Sudan, Swaziland, UAE, Uganda, UK, USA, Zambia and Zimbabwe, Techno Brain provides custom software application, IT Products, BPO / ITES and IT Training to clients across the globe. Techno Brain, a people oriented, leading custom software application development company in Africa, provides conducive work-environment and opportunity to lead & grow.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Planning for the coverage of modules in the allocated batches.
• Conducting classes based on the given curriculum
• Will be responsible for conducting onsite/offsite training for corporate clients.
• Usage of appropriate guidelines and technical reference material for the conduct of education delivery.
• Updating the student’s service executive about the courseware requirement at least two weeks in advance to ensure the timely delivery of courseware to the students.
• Scheduling the exams at least two weeks in advance in coordination with Training manager and also ensuring fair conduct of examinations and giving results to the students on time.
• Ensure timely batch closures.
• Maintaining pertinent records of education delivery and student appraisal such as student attendance and mark sheets.
• Reporting machine related faults, maintenance requests to the relevant authorities.
• Assisting training manager in different roles like certificate printing, infrastructure maintenance, online testing administration etc.
• Conducting and managing various workshops for existing/new clients in co-ordination with sales team and GM for Brand promotion/visibility.
• Participating in the review of Education Delivery by TM.

key Job Requirement:
Graduate, preferably with computer background
Should have strong interpersonal, communication, presentation skills.
Good team player.
Needs to have zeal and enthusiasm to quickly learn and contribute. Candidate with certifications with have added advantage.

Required Experience:
Minimum 3 - 5 years of prior experience in the relevant area
Desired skills: Java, oracle, sql , .net , Cisco , Linux .

 

How to apply for this Job: 

CVs to be sent to hr.ug@technobrainltd.com
The Application Closing date: March 25, 2014 - 5pm

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

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

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

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

Job Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Info About the Organization:

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

Info About the Job:

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

Major Tasks and Responsibilities:

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

Skills and Qualifications:

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

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

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

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

Institutional Development Advisor: Job for IMA World Health Organisation- Jobs in Uganda

Post title: Institutional Development Advisor

Job Location:    Uganda
The Salary Range:    Competitive Market NonProfit Compensation Package
Key Benefits:    Competitive Market Non-Profit Benefit Package
The Employment Type:    Full Time
In the Department:    Conditional Funding
Priority:    Conditional -- Funding
 
Brief Job Description:
IMA is seeking candidates for an upcoming USAID-funded program to build capacity of governmental NGOs and CSOs organizations in supply chain management. The anticipated project will specifically work to improve procurement and financial management, strategic planning, program management, monitoring and evaluation, research, and outreach for improved access to quality health services.


The Technical Advisor, Institutional Development will oversee the delivery of institutional strengthening technical assistance aimed at strengthening the institutional capacity of governmental structures at different levels (central, district) NGOs, CSOs and their affiliates to deliver quality services, manage resources efficiently and with accountability, and achieve and report results while ensuring long-term sustainability and impact. S/he will also be responsible for strengthening the capacity of local organizational development technical assistance providers.
 
Key Duties:
 1. Strengthen the capacity of within different governmental structures to oversee essential drugs supply chain.
2. Oversee the implementation of institutional strengthening technical assistance to governmental, non-governmental and civil society organizations and their affiliates including planning, organization and scheduling.
3. Coordinate institutional strengthening technical advisors and enhance synergy between the different components of technical assistance.
4. Respond to technical assistance inquiries from implementing partners.
5. Establish and coordinate forums for information sharing across governmental, NGOs and CSOs.
6. Ensure the application of appropriate tools and standards for the delivery of institutional strengthening technical assistance.
7. Prepare regular and adhoc reports on institutional strengthening progress.
8. Provide oversight on the documentation and dissemination of results in collaboration with relevant project experts.
9. Ensure the timely achievement of institutional strengthening components of the project workplan.
Qualifications:    1. An advanced graduate degree in a similarly related field of study.
2. At least ten (10) years of experience designing, implementing and managing programs with substantial knowledge and experience in capacity building of governmental entities, NGOs and CSOs.
3. A least 5 years of experience as a consultant in supply chain and capacity building of national health ministries to perform procurement, warehousing, transportation, hospital supplies management and primary health care organization.
4. Experience with USG donor projects.
5. Significant experience in local governance/public administration including capacity development of civil society organizations.
6. Experience in supervising technical personnel and managing technical teams.
7. Proven, effective leadership and communication skills.
8. Strong financial and operational skills with ability to demonstrate initiative, self-motivation and a commitment to lead and work with a diverse team.
9. Excellent written and oral communications and presentation skills in English.

How to Apply for this Job:

Apply from:http://imaworldhealth.iapplicants.com/ViewJob-533371.html
Application deadline: March 30, 2014

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

Position title: Gender Mainstreaming and Humanitarian Consultant

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

Organiation Background
The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) was established to accelerate progress on meeting the needs for women and girls worldwide. UN Women supports UN Member States as they set global standards for achieving gender equality, and work with governments and civil society to design laws, policies, programmes and services needed to implement these standards.

UN Women stands behind women's equal participation in all aspects of life, focusing on five priority areas: increasing women's leadership and participation; ending violence against women; engaging women in all aspects of peace and security processes; enhancing women's economic empowerment; and making gender equality central to national development planning and budgeting. UN Women also coordinates and promotes the UN system's work in advancing gender equality.

Gender perspective in humanitarian action is vital to understanding the different needs of women, girls, boys and men in order to generate positive and sustainable outcomes. In times of crisis gender roles and dynamics change, women often resort to negative coping mechanisms and GBV becomes more prevalent. It is essential to capture these issues in Uganda's humanitarian response, both at the individual programming level in project design and in programme analysis and development.

In recent months there has been a sudden increase in the humanitarian crisis in Uganda. Insecurity in neighbouring countries, such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan, has led to an increase of refugees to Uganda. In addition, food insecurity and malnutrition has risen. The aim of the project is to safeguard Gender Equality in all humanitarian action interventions and coordination mechanisms and ensure women's rights advocates are empowered to voice their needs in humanitarian crisis and beyond.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

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

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

Key/ Specific objectives:

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

About the Deliverables and reporting arrangements:

The Deliverables:

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

Key skills and Competencies

The Corporate Competencies:

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

The Functional Competencies:

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

The Technical Competencies:

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

Key Required Skills and Experience

Education:

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

Experience:

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

The Language Requirements:

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

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

How to apply For this Job
Apply at: http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=44135

Application Closing date: Friday, 28 February 2014