Showing posts with label Social Work Jobs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Social Work Jobs. Show all posts

Monday, 20 June 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.

Thursday, 16 June 2016

Nsamizi Institute of social development employment Job opportunities

The available job positions are:
1. WASH cordinator (1 position )
1. Sanitation a Hygiene Field Officer (1 position)
5. Sanitation and Hygiene Assistant (2 position)
4. Electro Mechanical technician (1 position)
5. Water Maintenance Assistant (2 position)


Nsamizi Institute - UNHCR- The UN Refugee Agency

About Nsamizi TISD proect:

NSAMIZI T.I.S.D. is an Implementing Partnerf or UNHCR that positively contrlbutes toward improving
sustainable living sfarldards of refugees and other Persons of Concern, through skills development,
environmental conservation, save Access w Fuel and Energy (SAFE), and WASH promotion.
With funding from UNHCR, Nsamizi Training Institute is to carry out recruitment of staff under the
WASH sector to work on its project in Nakivale Refugee Settlement, lsingiro District

The available positions are:
 
1. WASH cordinator (1 position )
1. Sanitation a Hygiene Field Officer (1 position)
5. Sanitation and Hygiene Assistant (2 position)
4. Electro Mechanical technician (1 position)
5. Water Maintenance Assistant (2 position)

How to Apply:
All qualilled candidates should send an application letter and curriculum vitae to:
The Principal, Nsamizi Training Institute of Social Davelopmenl,
P. o. Box 149, Mpigi.
For details: www.nszmizi.a:.ug or call +256772932444,
Email: Nsamizi_Institute @yahoo.com
 
Application Deadline:  20th June, 2016. at 5pm. GMT

Sunday, 11 October 2015

How Perspective Can Kill Your Job Search

This is the absolute most vital bit of data I can impart to you about your own image. It will absolutely change the way that you approach your pursuit of employment. It will change the way you compose, the things you impart and even the way you feel about your pursuit. What's more, best of all, it's anything but difficult to do, however so remarkable that it will make you sparkle. Much the same as the stone star you are.

Take a gander at everything, yes everything, from the business' viewpoint. It's hard to believe, but it's true. Relinquish yourself. Relinquish your self image. Relinquish everything that you need. Humorously enough, relinquishing what you need is the absolute most ideal approach to get precisely what you need.

How about we separate it. What precisely does it intend to take a gander at everything from the business' point of view? All things considered, just, rather than contemplating what you need and what you have finished, consider what the business needs and what they would believe is great.

A decent approach to this is to make a flawless' profile candidate. What might they be similar to, in actuality? How might they interface with their associates? What might they have finished? And afterward transform that profile into a catchphrase. For an undertaking director, it may be: "Steady, social and sorted out with a background marked by on time and on spending plan conveyances."

Compose that expression on a bit of paper and keep it beside you as you take a shot at your application. From the introduction email and resume to the meeting, act naturally… embodied to that catchphrase.

Brisk check: Is your each word and connection supporting the business' vision? The catchphrase? If not, reconsider that perspective.

To delve a touch more profound into the business viewpoint, pose these inquiries:

By what method will I reduction expenses or build income? The truth of business is that everything comes down to the primary concern. Managers need to know how you will influence that. Take a gander at your history, what have you done to assist your with companiesing develop? On the other hand oversee costs?

By what means will I influence the group? Do you help other people sparkle? Do you convey vitality to your gathering? Do you offer non-one-sided scrutinizes? What delicate aptitudes do you convey to the table?

In what manner will I change the association? Do you exceed expectations at building procedures? On the other hand maybe at tearing them down? Do you have a dream for the eventual fate of the association? All that really matters is, discover an issue you can help unravel.

What's more, keep in mind, even with those inquiries, adjust them to your ideal candidate persona! Changing your point of view to that of the business' is the absolute best thing you can accomplish for you application.

Friday, 9 October 2015

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

Thursday, 19 March 2015

INTERNS JOB Opportunities USAID FROM THE AMERICAN PEOPLE

Job title: INTERNS
Country: Uganda
City: Kampala
Organization: PATH


PATH would like to engage interns who are interested in learning and gaining experience in community empowerment, policy advocacy and capacity building for CSOs in the target districts. The project has three regional offices to coordinate activities in the regions located in Mbale, Mbarara and Kampala.
The internship program will run for 12 months from April 2015.
Desired Qualification: The internship targets brilliant, highly committed and self-motivated, interested young graduates (who graduated in the past two years) with a passion for improving health and social service delivery in Uganda. Potential interns should possess an upper second Bachelors' degree in areas of: Medical Sciences, Economics, Demography and Population Studies, Planning, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Social Work and Social Administration, and other related disciplines.
The internship program is open to all qualified Ugandans irrespective of ethnic backgrounds, religion and gender that are ready to contribute to the project goal of improved quality, availability and accessibility to health and other social services in Uganda. The interns will be based in the regional offices (2 per regional office).
Application materials:
Internship application form (please fill-in the relevant form) Motivation statement not exceeding 250 words, doublespaced, Times New Roman, Font 12. The statement should clearly spell out why the prospective intern should be considered for this opportunity, what they intend to benefit and how they will use their skills to further their career and or contribute to better health in Uganda.
All relevant academic documents/certificates
 
How to Apply:
The full scope of work and application form can be obtained by sending an email to bokello@path.org. Your fully completed form and motivation statement should be sent by email ONLY to the same address above by 12:00 noon on Monday, March 30th, 2015.
Whereas we respect all applicants, only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.
PATH offers a highly dynamic work environment and provides competitive compensation and benefits based on experience. Salary and benefit package are paid in UGx. PATH is dedicated to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Wednesday, 12 March 2014

Social Work & Social Admin at Uganda Christian University, Mukono and Kampala

Uganda Christian University
Job title: Social Work & Social Admin Job Code: HR033
Employment type: Full time
Country: Tanzania
City / Location: Mukono and Kampala
Job category: Education
Minimum degree: Masters degree
 
University Overview 
Uganda Christian University was founded when the historic Bishop Tucker Theological College was promoted as a university in 1997. Bishop Tucker Theological College trained clergy and educators during its 84-year history from 1913-1997. The local chief, Hamu Mukasa, granted land for the college to operate in Mukono. International partnerships were part of the College’s missionary history. The Church Mission Society teamed with Ugandan leaders and others to assure the College had the necessary intellectual and other capital.
By the late 1990s, the Church of Uganda sought to have a broader impact on society through the higher education - not only of clergy but of other professionals as well. Uganda Christian University was established in 1997.
In 2004, the Government of Uganda granted a charter to Uganda Christian University – the highest level of national accreditation. UCU was the first private University to receive such a charter from the Government.
 
TAGLINE: A Complete Education for A Complete Person
VISION: A Centre of Excellence in the Heart of Africa
MISSION: Uganda Christian University is dedicated, through teaching, scholarship, service, spiritual formation, student development and social involvement, to preparing students for thoughtful, productive lives of Christian faith and service in their respective professions and places.
MOTTO: Alpha and Omega: God the Beginning and the End

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
• Contribute effectively to the design and planning of programmes including preparation of course documentation as required.
• Effectively oversee the progress, examination and assessment of the students as designated by the Head of Department.
• Promote the work of the department and participate in the induction and mentoring of students.
• Assist in the curriculum development of the Department’s academic programmes.
• Seek to enhance the quality of education and provision by ensuring that high standards of teaching, research and learning are maintained on the relevant courses to which they contribute.
• Use teaching and learning strategies, which encourage student involvement and advance their independent learning.
• Participate in work-related training and staff development.
• Carry out any other duties associated within the area to be included by Head of Department.

Required Qualifications & Experience:
• At least a Masters of Social Work (MSW) from a recognized institute of higher education.
• At least a good Social Work honours degree from a recognized institute of higher education.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Successful teaching experience in Higher Education or other evidence of the ability to be an effective teacher at this level
• Experience of one or more of: research, evidence-based practice, publication, and innovation
• Relevant subject knowledge as evidenced through qualifications, prior teaching experience or research
• Ability to engage in academic and professional networking through active membership of associations, societies and professional bodies
• A practicing Christian with unquestionable integrity, preferably a member of the Anglican Communion ready to acknowledge, respect and promote the identity, vision and mission of the University.
 
How to apply for this job: 
Send two copies of an application letter clearly demonstrating suitability together with an updated Curriculum Vita and three references
Copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts
To:
The Director Human Resource & Administration
Uganda Christian University
Pilkington Building
P O Box 4, Mukono
Application Closing date: March 28, 2014 - 5pm

Social Sciences at Uganda Christian University, Mabale Campus

Job title: Social Sciences Code: HR034
Organisation: Uganda Christian University
Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Mbale & Kampala
Job category: Education
Min. years of experience: 5 years
Minimum degree: Phd
Pay Rate: CUM 5
Employer: Uganda Christian University
Duty Station: Mbale, Uganda

Brief Background of UCU
Uganda Christian University was founded when the historic Bishop Tucker Theological College was promoted as a university in 1997. Bishop Tucker Theological College trained clergy and educators during its 84-year history from 1913-1997. The local chief, Hamu Mukasa, granted land for the college to operate in Mukono.
International partnerships were part of the College’s missionary history. The Church Mission Society teamed with Ugandan leaders and others to assure the College had the necessary intellectual and other capital.
By the late 1990s, the Church of Uganda sought to have a broader impact on society through the higher education - not only of clergy but of other professionals as well. Uganda Christian University was established in 1997.
In 2004, the Government of Uganda granted a charter to Uganda Christian University – the highest level of national accreditation. UCU was the first private University to receive such a charter from the Government.

TAGLINE: A Complete Education for A Complete Person
VISION: A Centre of Excellence in the Heart of Africa
MISSION: Uganda Christian University is dedicated, through teaching, scholarship, service, spiritual formation, student development and social involvement, to preparing students for thoughtful, productive lives of Christian faith and service in their respective professions and places.
MOTTO: Alpha and Omega: God the Beginning and the End

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
• Class preparation, teaching and evaluation of students in accordance with the University Curriculum.
• Supervising students’ placements, internships and research papers.
• Ad-hoc administrative tasks including but not limited to participating in various student activities e.g. attending Faculty Board Meetings.
• Setting and marking Course Works and Final Examinations.
• Assisting supervision of exams to ensure that exams are done according to rules and regulations.
• Advising students on academic and other related issues Campus.
• Any other official duty as assigned from time to time.

Required Qualifications & Experience:
• At least a PHD degree preferably in relevant field (Public Administration & Management, Development Studies, Social Work & Social Administration, Counseling) from a recognized University.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• At least two (2) Seminar papers or has two (2) publications in referred journals.
• University teaching experience as an Assistant Lecturer for at least three (3) years.
• Self-driven and able to work under minimum supervision.
• A practicing Christian with unquestionable integrity, preferably a member of the Anglican Communion ready to acknowledge, respect and promote the identity, vision and mission of the University.
 
How to apply: 
Send two copies of an application letter clearly demonstrating suitability together with an updated Curriculum Vita and three references
Copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts
To:
The Director Human Resource & Administration
Uganda Christian University
Pilikington Building
P O Box 4, Mukono
Only short listed applicants will be contacted
Application Closing date: March 28, 2014 - 5pm

Thursday, 20 February 2014

Social Policy & Economic Specialist - job from UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund: Kampala, Uganda

Position title:  Social Policy & Economic Specialist


The Purpose of the Position
You will work closely with the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development and other sector ministries to:
  1. Under the general guidance of the Social Policy Specialist and close coordination with Alive, Safe and Learning team leaders carry out analysis of the budget and budgeting process and actively participate in relevant budget meetings and events to help ensure effective budget changes that favor women and children within the UNICEF areas of work, with a particular focus on health budgeting.
  2. Analyze the Social policy environment and generate evidence for effective advocacy for social budgeting with direct impact on the MDG areas for acceleration.
  3. Participate in relevant sector meetings and working groups including the Development partners economists group and development partner working groups. Develop key policy briefs for the focus areas and engage in budget revision at national and district levels to influence the allocation.
  4. Ensure all UNICEF work, agreements, partnerships, advocacy etc. promotes the achievement of child mortality reduction.
  5. Provide technical assistance to harmonize existing health sector costing using `Marginal Budgeting for Bottlenecks` (MBB) Tool and develop and/or strengthen capacity within the Ministry of Health and at District level for the effective application of the MBB tool.
  6. Analyse UDHS, UNHS and other relevant household surveys to provide relevant analysis for UNICEF advocacy, particularly in the area of health.
The Key Expected Results
  1. Analysis of the national and district budgets focusing on the areas of acceleration to achieve the MDGs. Actively participate in relevant budget related meetings.
  2. Prepare policy papers that on UNICEF work areas that will form the basis for advocacy with Government, bilateral partners and NGOs.This should include as relevant focus analysis of relevant household surveys.
  3. Active engagement with Social Sector ministries and relevant development partner meetings to advocate for increased budget allocation and accountability by the sectors with a focus on the health sector.
  4. Support Budget reviews at district level and provide technical support to district officials in rational budget allocation in key areas of UNICEF Uganda`s work
  5. Provide technical assistance to harmonize existing health sector costings using MBB with a focus on costing of the Child Survival Strategy and harmonizing it with the the Road map on Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction. Develop and/ or strengthen capacity within the Ministry of Health and at District level for the effective application of the MBB tool.
  6. In close collaboration with other UN agencies and bilateral partners influence the budget support review and influence its allocation towards achieving the MDGs
  7. Identify and initiate socio economic studies required for improved advocacy towards resource allocation.
  8. Participates in the preparation of all programme reports for management, Board, donors, budget reviews, programme analysis, annual reports, etc.
The Qualifications of Successful Candidate -
  • Advanced university degree in economics, development planning, social policy, administration and or related fields.* -
  • Five years of progressively responsible relevant work experience at national or international levels in social policy and economic and policy analysis. Experience in working within the health sector and/or within multilateral financing institutions an advantage. -
  • Good knowledge of economics and financing of social development. -
  • Quantitative and qualitative research skills. Ability to handle and analyse DHS surveys using Stata and/or SPSS would be a considerable asset. -
  • Fluency in English is required.
  • *A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Key Skills and Competencies of Successful Candidate -
  • Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking. -
  • Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment. -
  • Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals. -
  • Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear. -
  • Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives. -
  • Analyzes and integrates diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data from a wide range of sources. -
  • Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across organizational departments. -
  • Identifies urgent and potentially difficult decisions and acts on them promptly; initiates and generates team- and department-wide activities. -
  • Demonstrates, applies and shares expert technical knowledge across the organization.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

How tot apply for this Job
Apply from: Employers website
The Applications Closing date: Friday, 21 February 2014

Principal Associate / Chief of Party, Jobs in Uganda at Abt Associates

Position title:  Principal Associate / Chief of Party


The Organization Overview
The International Health Division is committed to the improvement of health and healthcare delivery around the world. Serving both the public and private sectors, our efforts include health policy research and evaluation, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. Our impact is felt in policies that ensure healthcare access for women, children, and individuals with special needs, in strengthening health infrastructures, and HIV/AIDS solutions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
Abt Associates anticipates bidding on a USAID-funded PMI ("President's Malaria Initiative") Project in Uganda to support the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP) in the expansion of diverse areas of malaria programming.
Under the supervision of a Portfolio Manager, the Principal Associate / Chief of Party provides technical leadership, management, and strategic direction for the Project. This position is responsible for guiding senior technical staff and for ensuring the responsiveness and quality of work along with efficient use of resources and achievement of results. The Chief of Party has the final authority within the project team for decisions related to technical, management, resource allocation and personnel issues, and will be accountable for the successful implementation of all aspects of the project.

The Specific duties and responsibilities include the following:
  • Provides leadership and strategic direction for the entire project, resolves problems, and has overall responsibility and accountability to USAID for ensuring that the Abt project team provides high-quality technical products and services, delivers required results, and uses resources efficiently.
  • Holds responsibility for project inputs, project strategy, external representation and coordination with Project counterparts, USAID, PMI, and other USG entities, and NMCP contacts, other donors within the sector and other programs, as necessary.
  • Ensures compliance with the project contract requirements and the oversight of project interventions which will meet the stated objectives of the project.
  • Meets with the USAID AOR on a regular basis to keep him/her updated about the project.
  • Ensures the timely preparation and submission of semi-annual, annual and other reports specified in the agreement.
  • Monitors the progress and pace of project implementation, ensures that project performance meets the client's expectations, and brings to USAID's attention any issues and concerns regarding project implementation in a systematic and timely manner.
  • As the official representative of Abt Associates, ensures the success of the project, and be liable for any failure, on behalf of the organization.
  • Supervises the project's Senior Management Team and has the final authority within the Team for decisions related to technical, management, resource allocation, and personnel issues.
  • Oversees all management/administrative reports and monitoring and evaluation activities in accordance with a Performance Monitoring Plan which monitors progress toward achieving the SO and Intermediate Results.
  • Oversees all financial report activities, including submission of quarterly reports detailing fund categories and status for all activities.
  • Scans the environment and takes leadership actions to maximize opportunities and to strengthen partnerships and alliances
  • Clarifies roles, delegates responsibilities to senior staff, communicates expectations for work and contribution to project activities
  • Represents Abt Associates' corporate interests in Uganda.
The Skills and qualifications / Prerequisites
  • Master's Degree (minimum), or a PhD (desirable), in Public Health, Business Administration, Medicine, Social Sciences, or other relevant field.
  • More than fifteen (15) years of relevant professional experience with a Master's Degree, or 10-15 years with a PhD, designing, implementing and managing large and complex health projects in developing or middle income countries -- relevant experience includes malaria prevention and control, antenatal care services, case management for malaria , and capacity building for supportive supervision or monitoring and evaluation.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and experience in managing malaria prevention and control interventions
  • Experience interacting with host county governments and counterparts and international donor agencies at high levels and civil society organizations.
  • Experience developing project vision, aligning key stakeholders around that vision, and assuring that the vision is translated into implementable strategies.
  • Ability to develop consensus among stakeholders and to assure effective collaboration among development partners.
  • Demonstrated ability to assure that individuals and teams adhere to the highest standards of quality, relevance and timeliness.
  • Prior experience as a COP of a multi-year donor-funded public sector health project is desirable.
  • Significant experience in scaling-up interventions is highly desirable.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
  • A Ugandan national would be highly desirable.
Required Minimum Qualifications
MA/MBA with 15+ years of experience OR PhD with 10 - 15 years of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Note that this position is located in Uganda.
Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.

How to Apply for this Job: 
Contact employer at: https://career4.successfactors.com/career?company=AbtPROD&career_job_req_id=677&career_ns=job_listing
Application Closing date: Un-Known

Thursday, 12 December 2013

Chief Field Office, Moroto, Uganda -Job at UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund Jobs In Uganda

Job title: Chief Field Office The Purpose of the Position
Under the general guidance of the Chief of Field Operations and emergency, with support from Programme Chiefs based in Kampala, is responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the

Monday, 2 December 2013

Chief Field Officer Grade P-4, at UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund Moroto, Uganda

Position title: Chief Field Officer
Purpose of the Position
Under the general guidance of the Chief of Field Operations and emergency, with support from Programme Chiefs based in Kampala, is responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the national level programme of cooperation as it pertains to the area served by the

Thursday, 14 November 2013

Analyst/Capacity Building Specialist, at Abt Associates in Kampala Uganda

Job title: Analyst/Capacity Building SpecialistOverview of the Organization 
The International Health Division is committed to the improvement of health and healthcare delivery around the world. Serving both the public and private sectors, our efforts include health policy

Monday, 11 November 2013

IREX International Jobs: Chief of Party, Uganda Rights of Rule of Law Activity, Uganda

Position title: Chief of Party
Division of: Media, Technology and Civil Society Reports To: Director  
Brief Position Summary: IREX seeks a Chief of Party to direct an expected USAID-funded rule of

Media Specialist, Uganda Rights of Rule of Law Activity, at IREX International Uganda

Position title: Media Specialist (The position is contingent on funding.)

Division: Media, Technology and Civil Society  
Reports To: Chief of Party Date Posted: 11/5/2013
Position Summary/: IREX seeks a Media Specialist to assist in implementing an expected USAID-

Deputy Chief of Party, Rights of Rule of Law Activity,at IREX International Uganda

Position title:  Deputy Chief of Party


Division: Media, Technology and Civil Society
Reports To: Chief of Party

Application Deadline: 11/22/2013

Brief/ Summary about the Position : IREX seeks a Deputy Chief of Party to assist in managing an

Analyst/Capacity Building Specialist, at Abt Associates, The International Health Division, in Uganda

Job title: Analyst/Capacity Building Specialist
The Organization Overview:
The International Health Division is committed to the improvement of health and healthcare delivery around the world. Serving both the public and private sectors, our efforts include health policy

Thursday, 31 October 2013

Career Opportunity at Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (MTIC)- Project Officer , Jobs In Uganda

Position  Title: Project Officer
Employing Organization: The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (MTIC)
The Project: Regional Integration Implementation Program (RIIP)
The Funding Source: COMESA
Work Station: Kampala, Uganda
Brief Information About Project:
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives is implementing a one year Regional Integration

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

Position Title: Family Strengthening Programme Coordinator
Employing Organization: SOS Children’s Villages
Working  Station: Gulu, Uganda
Reporting to: Programme Director Gulu
Job Ref No: SOS709
About SOS Children’s Villages:
Our Client, SOS Children’s Villages Uganda is a member of SOS Kinderdorf International, a

Thursday, 24 October 2013

Social Worker , full time Job at The Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation in Uganda

Position title: Social Worker
Employer : The Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation in Uganda

Key Job Role:
Review and monitor the implementation of guidelines for providing community home based care services for comprehensive HIV/AIDS services in Baylor Uganda supported health facilities and

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-...