Position: Programe Assisant - Health
Location: Gulu, Uganda
Fixed Term: 17 Months
Full Time: 40 hours per week
Organisation Background:
VSO is an intemational development agency that works through volunteer professionals to fight global poverty and disadvantage. VSO is seeking to fill a position in our country structure. Our high- impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fair place.
Overview of the Role:
Project implementation, M&E, partnership building, operational planning and support.
The Programme Assistant will together with the Programme Manager ensure health projects are deiivered against time frames and output and outcome targets/ objectives within the programme strategy and project s plans.
See to it that programmes/ project documentation is in place and up-to-date as per VSO guidelines and donor requirements, including for volunteer placements and donor reporting.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
Required:
- Knowledge on maternal and new-born health.
- Good understanding of the Government of Uganda health system.
- Experience in M&E systems.
- Experience and preferably access to the HMIS system.
- Knowledge of administrative, logistical and office support services.
- Experience in activity level reporting with good writing skills.
- Ability to build strong working relationships and partnerships in a multi-cultural environment.
- Able to speak local languages {Acholi, Luo}
- Must be ready to travel around and outside the country.
- Motor bike riding required
- Previous knowledge gained within a volunteering.-NGO context and Northern Uganda an advantage.
How to apply:
If you're interested in applying for this role, follow this link:
( http://vso.force.com /jobopportunities/job_DetailsPage?jid=a0mD000000Au518 )
Please download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we're looking for. To subrrllt your application. click on ‘Apply now‘ and complete all relevant fields on the on-line pplication form.
Applitrstions deadline: the closing date is: 30th June 2016
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Thursday, 23 June 2016
Risk and Compliance Officer Employment opportunities at Uganda health marketing group
Position: Risk and Compliance Officer
Organisation: Uganda health marketing group ltd.
Country: Uganda
City: Kampala
UHMG is seeiurg dynamic a qualified individual to fill the following position: as part of its team.
Position: Risk and Compliance Officer
Job Summary:
This role is responsible for supporting the Risk Funclion of UHMG as part of the lnternal Audit mandate of the organization's risk management activities, which includes all components of the incident reporting system,
complying with UHMG's risk management and reporting standards, managing the internal audit function, assisting the auditors [both internal and external in performing the external role af internal reviews, and analyzing and managing risk management data.
Role of the Job:
How to apply/ Delivery Guidelines:
Please deliver your resume (CV) copies of certificates, references, and cover letter clearty indicating position applied for on the “top left hand side of lhe envelope“, to the UHMG office Reception, addressed to:
The Human Resource Manager, Uganda Health Marketing Group
Ltd. (UHMG), Plot 20-21, 27-28, Martyrs Crescent, Ntinda.Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
All documents submitted by applicants towards this recruitment process shall become the property of UHMG.
Any attempt by an applicant or their representative, acting on their behalf. {within and or outside UHMG} to influence the recruitment process in their favor will lead to automatic disqualification of that applicant. Uganda health iiarkfiing group is qn equal opportunity employer.
Application deadline: The deadline for receipt of applications is 4:00 pm or 16-00 hours {East
Africa Time} on Thursday 30“ June 2015.
Organisation: Uganda health marketing group ltd.
Country: Uganda
City: Kampala
UHMG is seeiurg dynamic a qualified individual to fill the following position: as part of its team.
Position: Risk and Compliance Officer
Job Summary:
This role is responsible for supporting the Risk Funclion of UHMG as part of the lnternal Audit mandate of the organization's risk management activities, which includes all components of the incident reporting system,
complying with UHMG's risk management and reporting standards, managing the internal audit function, assisting the auditors [both internal and external in performing the external role af internal reviews, and analyzing and managing risk management data.
Role of the Job:
- This role is also for coordinating with internal audit teams, consultants and contractors on all aspects of risk management.
- The role holder is also in charge of developing Risk Management awareness and buy-in_ run and facilitate Risk Management workshops and facilitate fine development, implementation, and tracking of mitigation actions as part
- of managing and updating the Risk Register. She/he will support processes of developing, implementing and monitoring UHMG’s risk frame work by ensuring that all operating procedures meet the compliance requirements
- as defined by set polices and statutory regulations.
- The job holder is expected to be a person of integrity, responsible for strategizing, implementing and monitoring UHMG's risk management function, and ensure ring that staff adhere to the policies and controls in place.
How to apply/ Delivery Guidelines:
Please deliver your resume (CV) copies of certificates, references, and cover letter clearty indicating position applied for on the “top left hand side of lhe envelope“, to the UHMG office Reception, addressed to:
The Human Resource Manager, Uganda Health Marketing Group
Ltd. (UHMG), Plot 20-21, 27-28, Martyrs Crescent, Ntinda.Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
All documents submitted by applicants towards this recruitment process shall become the property of UHMG.
Any attempt by an applicant or their representative, acting on their behalf. {within and or outside UHMG} to influence the recruitment process in their favor will lead to automatic disqualification of that applicant. Uganda health iiarkfiing group is qn equal opportunity employer.
Application deadline: The deadline for receipt of applications is 4:00 pm or 16-00 hours {East
Africa Time} on Thursday 30“ June 2015.
Tuesday, 21 June 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:
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:
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.
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:
- 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;
- 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;
- 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;
- Supports the RPM and country teams in developing education focused project proposals for new projects;
- 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;
- 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;
- Provides technical support to ensure linkages, synergy and cross-learning with all RTP country programs across the region;
- Provides the technical lead in researching new initiatives that lead to improved education outcomes for children;
- 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;
- Develops and promotes support-materials for incorporating activity based learning methods for teachers;
- Assesses the needs of teaching methodologies to design training for education departments, teachers and Education District Officers, where applicable;
- Works closely with teacher training and curriculum development institutions to integrate RTP methodology into curriculum, text books and class room teaching;
- Leads the development of a specific resource for teachers to promote use of sport and play in academic learning practices;
- 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;
- Supports the budget planning processes to ensure that program funds are expended according to procedures and plans;
- Collaborates with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer to develop appropriate systems, tools and procedures for the monitoring and evaluation of education programs.
- 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.
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.
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
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
Monday, 20 June 2016
Legal Fellow Job in Uganda at Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society
Job tittle: Legal Fellow
Location: Kampala , Uganda
Organization: Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society
Theme: Protection and Human Rights
Experience: 0-3 years
Job type: Internship
About HIAS:
HIAS is the global Jewish nonprofit organization working in 14 countries across five continents to ensure that refugees and displaced persons are protected. Throughout the United States, we help refugees reunite with families, resettle and become self-sufficient. Guided by our values and history, we help refugees rebuild their lives in safety and security and advocate to ensure that all displaced people are treated with dignity.
Brief Position description:
HIAS seeks a Legal Fellow for the summer of 2016 and the fall semester of 2016 to provide support to it’s global refugee rights programs in Nairobi, Kenya and Kampala, Uganda. Legal Fellows conduct interviews with refugees, conduct legal and country conditions research, provide other resettlement-related legal services, and increase HIAS’ capacity to prepare resettlement cases for direct submission to the US and Canada for resettlement. Legal Fellows also assist with other resettlement-related activities, including case identification and review. Please be advised that there is no relocation or housing assistance provided for this position and it is an unpaid fellowship.
Key Job Functions:
• Conducts interviews with refugees identified by UNHCR and HIAS partners to be in need of third country resettlement (including refugees who are survivors of torture or sexual and gender-based violence, those with serious medical conditions, unaccompanied children, single-parent heads of households, women most at risk, older refugees, sexual and gender minorities, and other refugees who meet refugee resettlement criteria).
Prepares refugee case files to be submitted by HIAS to third countries for resettlement.
Conducts legal research and analysis of refugee-related matters, including of country conditions in refugee-producing countries.
Drafts memos and other legal documents in support of refugee resettlement claims.
Follows the status of refugee clients’ resettlement cases and meets with them to provide updates.
Maintains file management protocols, by entering case information in client database.
Responds to inquiries from various internal and external stakeholders.
Attends refugee-related meetings and conferences.
Performs other tasks as necessary.
Skills, Qualifications and Requirements:
Undergraduate degree in political science, international relations or a related field; completion of at least two years of an advanced degree in law.
Excellent research, writing and communication skills.
Previous legal interviewing skills a plus, particularly with vulnerable persons.
Familiarity with refugee law and resettlement programs preferred; knowledge of refugee crises and human rights issues in Africa preferred.
Ability to work as part of a multi-agency team in a multicultural environment, with sensitivity to age, gender and diversity.
Excellent time management and organizational skills; able to work in a fast paced environment.
Application Instructions:
Please submit your resume and cover letter through HIAS website, ( http://www.hias.org/career-and-internship-opportunities )
Application deadline: the closing date: 30 Jun 2016
Location: Kampala , Uganda
Organization: Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society
Theme: Protection and Human Rights
Experience: 0-3 years
Job type: Internship
About HIAS:
HIAS is the global Jewish nonprofit organization working in 14 countries across five continents to ensure that refugees and displaced persons are protected. Throughout the United States, we help refugees reunite with families, resettle and become self-sufficient. Guided by our values and history, we help refugees rebuild their lives in safety and security and advocate to ensure that all displaced people are treated with dignity.
Brief Position description:
HIAS seeks a Legal Fellow for the summer of 2016 and the fall semester of 2016 to provide support to it’s global refugee rights programs in Nairobi, Kenya and Kampala, Uganda. Legal Fellows conduct interviews with refugees, conduct legal and country conditions research, provide other resettlement-related legal services, and increase HIAS’ capacity to prepare resettlement cases for direct submission to the US and Canada for resettlement. Legal Fellows also assist with other resettlement-related activities, including case identification and review. Please be advised that there is no relocation or housing assistance provided for this position and it is an unpaid fellowship.
Key Job Functions:
• Conducts interviews with refugees identified by UNHCR and HIAS partners to be in need of third country resettlement (including refugees who are survivors of torture or sexual and gender-based violence, those with serious medical conditions, unaccompanied children, single-parent heads of households, women most at risk, older refugees, sexual and gender minorities, and other refugees who meet refugee resettlement criteria).
Prepares refugee case files to be submitted by HIAS to third countries for resettlement.
Conducts legal research and analysis of refugee-related matters, including of country conditions in refugee-producing countries.
Drafts memos and other legal documents in support of refugee resettlement claims.
Follows the status of refugee clients’ resettlement cases and meets with them to provide updates.
Maintains file management protocols, by entering case information in client database.
Responds to inquiries from various internal and external stakeholders.
Attends refugee-related meetings and conferences.
Performs other tasks as necessary.
Skills, Qualifications and Requirements:
Undergraduate degree in political science, international relations or a related field; completion of at least two years of an advanced degree in law.
Excellent research, writing and communication skills.
Previous legal interviewing skills a plus, particularly with vulnerable persons.
Familiarity with refugee law and resettlement programs preferred; knowledge of refugee crises and human rights issues in Africa preferred.
Ability to work as part of a multi-agency team in a multicultural environment, with sensitivity to age, gender and diversity.
Excellent time management and organizational skills; able to work in a fast paced environment.
Application Instructions:
Please submit your resume and cover letter through HIAS website, ( http://www.hias.org/career-and-internship-opportunities )
Application deadline: the closing date: 30 Jun 2016
Country Director Job in Uganda at from GOAL
Job tittle : Country Director
Country: Uganda
Organization: GOAL
Brief Description of the Country Programme:
First operational in Uganda in the late 70’s, the current country programme focuses on two of GOAL’s three strategic sectors, namely: health (including WASH) and livelihoods. GOAL Uganda uses a systems approach throughout all programming in order to support sustainable socio-economic development. GOAL work across 21 districts and uses a mixture of direct implementation and partnerships with national and international civil society organizations, local government, the private sector and communities to give effect to our mission.
GOAL Uganda has a team of 136 personnel and manages an annual operating budget of approximately €8 million (2016). GOAL has six established offices in Kampala and Bugiri in the south and east, Abim and Kaabong in Karamoja, Agago in Acholiland and Lira in Lango sub-region. GOAL Uganda’s country programme is funded by a number of donors who include DfID, charity: water, Irish Aid, The MasterCard Foundation, GOAL and a number of small foundations.
Key Responsibilities
The GOAL Country Director (CD) takes overall responsible for the planning, management and appropriate development of GOAL’s work in-country. The CD is responsible for ensuring that the programming is context appropriate and meeting the expressed needs of target beneficiaries. The CD will ensure that GOAL meets its contracted objectives and is accountable to stakeholders. The CD must ensure that there are regular and effective communications within the country team and with the GOAL Regional office. The CD has ultimate responsibility for all issues of security. The position is based in Kampala with regular visits to all field sites.
Programmes:
The Country Director is responsible for ensuring that all programme activities are planned, resourced, implemented, monitored and evaluated in a timely manner, to ensure that they are appropriate, necessary, cost effective, targeted, sustainable and in keeping with GOAL’s mission and philosophy.
Duties:
The County Director will work closely with the Assistant Country Director – Programmes on all aspects related to programmes;
The Country Director must ensure that GOAL programmes meet the highest national and international standards, and comply with codes of conduct and agreements to which GOAL is a signatory;
The Country Director must provide ongoing review and development of overall country strategy, and of individual programme objectives. They must undertake, with the Senior Management Team, continuous review, monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness, impact and direction of each programme;
The Country Director must produce and adhere to the Annual Country Plan. This plan should be drawn up following a one/two day planning meeting in August/September to properly plan for the following year. Progress against the plan will be monitored on a quarterly basis.
The Country Director will review all programme proposals prepared by the Assistant Country Director – Programmes and the programme team before their submission to donors. And ensure that all proposals and reports are submitted to GOAL Dublin and approved by the Regional Director prior to submission to donors;
Donors:
The Country Director is the principal point of contact with the in-country donors.
Duties:
The responsibility for securing adequate funds to support GOAL programmes is shared between the Country Director and GOAL Dublin; it is the responsibility of the Country Director to secure programme funding from donors in-country where possible;
The Country Director must be familiar with all relevant donors present in-country and is responsible for developing GOAL’s working relationship and maintaining its reputation with them;
The Country Director is responsible for liaising with donors regarding all matters related to programmes; including facilitating visits to GOAL programme sites;
The Country Director should be familiar with the legal requirements of the donors providing support to GOAL’s programmes as well as donor country strategies;
The Country Director is responsible for ensuring that the country team conducts regular Grant Management Meetings to ensure that projects progress in a timely manner, meeting set targets within the proposed budget.
Financial Accountability:
The Country Director has ultimate accountability for all financial matters in the field and must review and approve the monthly management accounts.
Duties:
The County Director will work closely with the Financial Controller on all aspects related to finance;
The Country Director must ensure adherence to the financial guidelines as per the GOAL Dublin Financial Manual;
The Country Director must ensure that comprehensive and timely reports are produced in accordance with schedules agreed by GOAL HQ;
The Country Director must ensure that donor financial reports are submitted in accordance with specific donor requirements;
The Country Director has responsibility to inform Head Office of budgetary overspends or underspends as they affect programmes and plan appropriate interventions. As such, the Country Director should ensure that Budget Monitoring Tools are produced by Finance on a monthly basis and reviewed by Programmes and Operations
Personnel:
The Country Director is responsible for the health and welfare of staff including expatriate and local personnel and are empowered to use all available resources to promote their development in line with GOAL policy.
Duties:
The County Director will work closely with the Human Resources Manager and/or Assistant Country Director - Systems on all aspects related to Personnel;
The responsibility for securing adequate qualified international staff to support GOAL programmes is shared between the Country Director and GOAL Dublin;
The Country Director must ensure that the policies and guidelines as laid down in the GOAL Personnel Manual are adhered to by all staff;
The Country Director, with programme staff, is to ensure that all staff responsibilities are defined and understood. This includes the provision of clearly defined job descriptions and up to date contracts. GOAL Dublin must be provided with all copies of job descriptions / contracts and contract extensions related to expatriate staff;
The Country Director has overall responsibility for the preparation and implementation of in-country personnel policies in line with overall GOAL and government policy. The Country Director must ensure that all local staff contracts must:
Respect local labour laws.
Be consistent with GOAL policy
The Country Director must ensure that all incidents/warnings etc. relating to personnel are clearly documented, and signed by the relevant parties;
The Country Director must ensure that there are procedures in place to support and encourage appropriate personal and professional development of staff within the context of the organisation’s objectives;
The Country Director is responsible for ensuring that staff receive the necessary support and supervision they require. This includes the provision of training for staff in tasks such as project proposal preparation; report writing etc.;
The Country Director has the mandate to recommend repatriation of any international staff member in line with the GOAL personnel policy;
The Country Director must ensure that ongoing informal review/evaluation of staff performance, and formal written evaluation of each of the international staff is prepared on a six monthly basis, and sent to GOAL Dublin in confidence.
Resource Management/ Logistics:
It is the responsibility of the Country Director to ensure that all available and appropriate resources are accessible in their country of assignment.
Duties
The County Director will work closely with the Senior Operations Manager, Logistics Coordinator or Assistant Country Director - Systems on all aspects related to logistics;
The Country Director must ensure that the policies and guidelines as laid down in the GOAL Logistics Manual are adhered to by all;
The Country Director must ensure that the reporting requirements outlined in the GOAL Logistics Manual are fulfilled in a timely fashion;
The Country Director must ensure that there are appropriate systems in place for the effective utilisation and management of finance, personnel, supplies, transport, capital assets etc.
Safety & Security:
It is the responsibility of the Country Director to be fully informed regarding the political and security environment within their country of assignment. And for ensuring that all reasonable measure are taken to minimise / mitigate the safety and security risks faced by the programmes and programme staff.
Duties:
The Country Director is accountable for the overall safety and security of staff and for ensuring there is a culture of security within the organisation;
The Country Director must inform GOAL Dublin / Regional Director (through agreed communications protocols) immediately in the event of a security incident relating to GOAL staff, assets or programmes. Regular communications and updates Regular updates and communications on security must be shared with the RSA and GOAL Dublin as per agreed reports and protocols and as requested;
The Country Director is accountable for ensuring that the policies and guidelines, as laid down in the GOAL Safety and Security Manual and the site specific security guidelines, are adhered to by all staff at all times. The Country Director is responsible for ensuring staff have access to the appropriate resources and training to enable them to understand and adhere to staff security guidelines;
The Country Director is accountable for ensuring that policies and guidelines related to safety and security are reviewed periodically and revised to reflect relevant changes in the operating environment;
The Country Director must work closely with the Regional Security Advisor when assessing the country security context and dealing with any potential threats to GOAL programmes or staff.
Representation/ Visibility:
The Country Director has the responsibility and mandate to represent GOAL within their country of assignment this includes Media and visibility.
Duties:
The Country Director must ensure that there is appropriate liaison and negotiation with the relevant Government partners, regional and local authorities; donors; local agencies etc. at all levels of project implementation;
The Country Director has sole responsibility for dealing with the media / press in-country. All (political) statements to be issued, and/or policy positions, must be approved by GOAL Dublin;
The Country Director has the responsibility to provide feedback to Dublin on the possible implications, on programme and staff security, of any comments or statements being prepared by GOAL Dublin;
The Country Director is also responsible for ensuring that the visibility of GOAL is promoted appropriately at field level.
Risk Management:
The Country Director is responsible for reviewing and updating the Country Risk Register. The Risk Register is intended as the countries’ operational tool, but considering only strategic risks rather than the specific issues.
Duties:
The Country Director must update the Country Risk Register on a quarterly basis. All risks should be owned and managed in the programme, as these are risks to the programme. As much as there is an organisational responsibility to address risk, the owner of risks associated with the programmes rest within the programme.
The Country Director must discuss the updated Risk Register with the Regional Director prior to submission to GOAL HQ.
Knowledge/ Information Management
All Country Directors must be fully informed regarding the political, security and humanitarian conditions within their country of assignment.
Duties:
It is the responsibility of the Country Director to be fully informed regarding the humanitarian and relief and development context in their country of operation.
Appropriate information should be collected, collated, analysed and forwarded to the GOAL Dublin office on a regular basis.
The Country Director must ensure that there are regular effective communications within the country programme and with GOAL Dublin and the Regional Director. This includes the submission of weekly and monthly reports to GOAL Dublin.
The Country Director must ensure that GOAL complies with all the relevant legal requirements of the country.
Requirements / Person Specifications:
This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document. Any published closing dates are estimated. Due to the nature of GOAL’s work we aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. This means that we will close adverts as soon as we have found the right candidate and this may be before the published closing date. We would therefore advise interested applicants to submit an application as early as possible.
How to apply:
Apply online from ( http://www.goalglobal.org/careers?gh_jid=147664 )
Application deadline: the closing date is : 30 Jun 2016
Country: Uganda
Organization: GOAL
Brief Description of the Country Programme:
First operational in Uganda in the late 70’s, the current country programme focuses on two of GOAL’s three strategic sectors, namely: health (including WASH) and livelihoods. GOAL Uganda uses a systems approach throughout all programming in order to support sustainable socio-economic development. GOAL work across 21 districts and uses a mixture of direct implementation and partnerships with national and international civil society organizations, local government, the private sector and communities to give effect to our mission.
GOAL Uganda has a team of 136 personnel and manages an annual operating budget of approximately €8 million (2016). GOAL has six established offices in Kampala and Bugiri in the south and east, Abim and Kaabong in Karamoja, Agago in Acholiland and Lira in Lango sub-region. GOAL Uganda’s country programme is funded by a number of donors who include DfID, charity: water, Irish Aid, The MasterCard Foundation, GOAL and a number of small foundations.
Key Responsibilities
The GOAL Country Director (CD) takes overall responsible for the planning, management and appropriate development of GOAL’s work in-country. The CD is responsible for ensuring that the programming is context appropriate and meeting the expressed needs of target beneficiaries. The CD will ensure that GOAL meets its contracted objectives and is accountable to stakeholders. The CD must ensure that there are regular and effective communications within the country team and with the GOAL Regional office. The CD has ultimate responsibility for all issues of security. The position is based in Kampala with regular visits to all field sites.
Programmes:
The Country Director is responsible for ensuring that all programme activities are planned, resourced, implemented, monitored and evaluated in a timely manner, to ensure that they are appropriate, necessary, cost effective, targeted, sustainable and in keeping with GOAL’s mission and philosophy.
Duties:
The County Director will work closely with the Assistant Country Director – Programmes on all aspects related to programmes;
The Country Director must ensure that GOAL programmes meet the highest national and international standards, and comply with codes of conduct and agreements to which GOAL is a signatory;
The Country Director must provide ongoing review and development of overall country strategy, and of individual programme objectives. They must undertake, with the Senior Management Team, continuous review, monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness, impact and direction of each programme;
The Country Director must produce and adhere to the Annual Country Plan. This plan should be drawn up following a one/two day planning meeting in August/September to properly plan for the following year. Progress against the plan will be monitored on a quarterly basis.
The Country Director will review all programme proposals prepared by the Assistant Country Director – Programmes and the programme team before their submission to donors. And ensure that all proposals and reports are submitted to GOAL Dublin and approved by the Regional Director prior to submission to donors;
Donors:
The Country Director is the principal point of contact with the in-country donors.
Duties:
The responsibility for securing adequate funds to support GOAL programmes is shared between the Country Director and GOAL Dublin; it is the responsibility of the Country Director to secure programme funding from donors in-country where possible;
The Country Director must be familiar with all relevant donors present in-country and is responsible for developing GOAL’s working relationship and maintaining its reputation with them;
The Country Director is responsible for liaising with donors regarding all matters related to programmes; including facilitating visits to GOAL programme sites;
The Country Director should be familiar with the legal requirements of the donors providing support to GOAL’s programmes as well as donor country strategies;
The Country Director is responsible for ensuring that the country team conducts regular Grant Management Meetings to ensure that projects progress in a timely manner, meeting set targets within the proposed budget.
Financial Accountability:
The Country Director has ultimate accountability for all financial matters in the field and must review and approve the monthly management accounts.
Duties:
The County Director will work closely with the Financial Controller on all aspects related to finance;
The Country Director must ensure adherence to the financial guidelines as per the GOAL Dublin Financial Manual;
The Country Director must ensure that comprehensive and timely reports are produced in accordance with schedules agreed by GOAL HQ;
The Country Director must ensure that donor financial reports are submitted in accordance with specific donor requirements;
The Country Director has responsibility to inform Head Office of budgetary overspends or underspends as they affect programmes and plan appropriate interventions. As such, the Country Director should ensure that Budget Monitoring Tools are produced by Finance on a monthly basis and reviewed by Programmes and Operations
Personnel:
The Country Director is responsible for the health and welfare of staff including expatriate and local personnel and are empowered to use all available resources to promote their development in line with GOAL policy.
Duties:
The County Director will work closely with the Human Resources Manager and/or Assistant Country Director - Systems on all aspects related to Personnel;
The responsibility for securing adequate qualified international staff to support GOAL programmes is shared between the Country Director and GOAL Dublin;
The Country Director must ensure that the policies and guidelines as laid down in the GOAL Personnel Manual are adhered to by all staff;
The Country Director, with programme staff, is to ensure that all staff responsibilities are defined and understood. This includes the provision of clearly defined job descriptions and up to date contracts. GOAL Dublin must be provided with all copies of job descriptions / contracts and contract extensions related to expatriate staff;
The Country Director has overall responsibility for the preparation and implementation of in-country personnel policies in line with overall GOAL and government policy. The Country Director must ensure that all local staff contracts must:
Respect local labour laws.
Be consistent with GOAL policy
The Country Director must ensure that all incidents/warnings etc. relating to personnel are clearly documented, and signed by the relevant parties;
The Country Director must ensure that there are procedures in place to support and encourage appropriate personal and professional development of staff within the context of the organisation’s objectives;
The Country Director is responsible for ensuring that staff receive the necessary support and supervision they require. This includes the provision of training for staff in tasks such as project proposal preparation; report writing etc.;
The Country Director has the mandate to recommend repatriation of any international staff member in line with the GOAL personnel policy;
The Country Director must ensure that ongoing informal review/evaluation of staff performance, and formal written evaluation of each of the international staff is prepared on a six monthly basis, and sent to GOAL Dublin in confidence.
Resource Management/ Logistics:
It is the responsibility of the Country Director to ensure that all available and appropriate resources are accessible in their country of assignment.
Duties
The County Director will work closely with the Senior Operations Manager, Logistics Coordinator or Assistant Country Director - Systems on all aspects related to logistics;
The Country Director must ensure that the policies and guidelines as laid down in the GOAL Logistics Manual are adhered to by all;
The Country Director must ensure that the reporting requirements outlined in the GOAL Logistics Manual are fulfilled in a timely fashion;
The Country Director must ensure that there are appropriate systems in place for the effective utilisation and management of finance, personnel, supplies, transport, capital assets etc.
Safety & Security:
It is the responsibility of the Country Director to be fully informed regarding the political and security environment within their country of assignment. And for ensuring that all reasonable measure are taken to minimise / mitigate the safety and security risks faced by the programmes and programme staff.
Duties:
The Country Director is accountable for the overall safety and security of staff and for ensuring there is a culture of security within the organisation;
The Country Director must inform GOAL Dublin / Regional Director (through agreed communications protocols) immediately in the event of a security incident relating to GOAL staff, assets or programmes. Regular communications and updates Regular updates and communications on security must be shared with the RSA and GOAL Dublin as per agreed reports and protocols and as requested;
The Country Director is accountable for ensuring that the policies and guidelines, as laid down in the GOAL Safety and Security Manual and the site specific security guidelines, are adhered to by all staff at all times. The Country Director is responsible for ensuring staff have access to the appropriate resources and training to enable them to understand and adhere to staff security guidelines;
The Country Director is accountable for ensuring that policies and guidelines related to safety and security are reviewed periodically and revised to reflect relevant changes in the operating environment;
The Country Director must work closely with the Regional Security Advisor when assessing the country security context and dealing with any potential threats to GOAL programmes or staff.
Representation/ Visibility:
The Country Director has the responsibility and mandate to represent GOAL within their country of assignment this includes Media and visibility.
Duties:
The Country Director must ensure that there is appropriate liaison and negotiation with the relevant Government partners, regional and local authorities; donors; local agencies etc. at all levels of project implementation;
The Country Director has sole responsibility for dealing with the media / press in-country. All (political) statements to be issued, and/or policy positions, must be approved by GOAL Dublin;
The Country Director has the responsibility to provide feedback to Dublin on the possible implications, on programme and staff security, of any comments or statements being prepared by GOAL Dublin;
The Country Director is also responsible for ensuring that the visibility of GOAL is promoted appropriately at field level.
Risk Management:
The Country Director is responsible for reviewing and updating the Country Risk Register. The Risk Register is intended as the countries’ operational tool, but considering only strategic risks rather than the specific issues.
Duties:
The Country Director must update the Country Risk Register on a quarterly basis. All risks should be owned and managed in the programme, as these are risks to the programme. As much as there is an organisational responsibility to address risk, the owner of risks associated with the programmes rest within the programme.
The Country Director must discuss the updated Risk Register with the Regional Director prior to submission to GOAL HQ.
Knowledge/ Information Management
All Country Directors must be fully informed regarding the political, security and humanitarian conditions within their country of assignment.
Duties:
It is the responsibility of the Country Director to be fully informed regarding the humanitarian and relief and development context in their country of operation.
Appropriate information should be collected, collated, analysed and forwarded to the GOAL Dublin office on a regular basis.
The Country Director must ensure that there are regular effective communications within the country programme and with GOAL Dublin and the Regional Director. This includes the submission of weekly and monthly reports to GOAL Dublin.
The Country Director must ensure that GOAL complies with all the relevant legal requirements of the country.
Requirements / Person Specifications:
- A relevant post graduate qualification.
- 5+ years of previous overseas management experience in complex development programming.
- Programme experience in sustainable systems approaches, ideally in health, WASH and livelihoods.
- Experience in performance based staff management.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Experience in liaising with government officials and a variety of donors.
- A willingness to regularly travel to programme sites.
- Experience in proposal and report writing with a proven ability to secure donor funding.
- Budgetary control and financial management skills
- To be familiar with and abide by the NGO Red Cross Code of Conduct, the People in Aid code and Sphere Minimum Standards
This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document. Any published closing dates are estimated. Due to the nature of GOAL’s work we aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. This means that we will close adverts as soon as we have found the right candidate and this may be before the published closing date. We would therefore advise interested applicants to submit an application as early as possible.
How to apply:
Apply online from ( http://www.goalglobal.org/careers?gh_jid=147664 )
Application deadline: the closing date is : 30 Jun 2016
Africa and Middle East Health Advisor Job at Medical Teams International
Job tittle: Africa and Middle East Health Advisor
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Organization: Medical Teams International
Theme: Health
Brief Description:
Guide effective resource acquisition and implementation of health projects by advising and facilitating program development, funding, reporting and evaluation of MTI’s project portfolio in Africa & Middle East as needed. Develop effective relationships with institutional donors. In collaboration with field staff or partners, MTI country and HQ leadership, develop a common agenda and draft strong project designs for proposals and grants. Provide input into country strategy development and multi-year plans. Remain abreast of state-of-the-art practices in health programming. Promote and contribute to health staff development through training and technical guidance.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Masters in Public Health (MPH) required (MD with MPH preferred).
Field experience; at least five years in health development work, preferably in Africa.
Experience in international NGO program grant writing required.
Commitment to the mission of Medical Teams International.
Familiarity with international health program best practices in MCHN; refugee health; monitoring and evaluation of health standards in relief and development contexts, and ability to implement them to meet organizational needs.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Epi Info. Proficient in use of email, internet and communication systems.
Ability to work flexible schedule.
Demonstrated quality writer/editor; advanced document presentation and budgeting skills.
Ability to identify opportunities in international health programs and liaise with donors and other collaborating organizations.Ability to travel up to 25 to 50% per year.
Independent worker, resourceful, innovative, problem solver, facilitation skills, analytical.
Must be able to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
How to apply for the job :
To learn more about this position and to apply please visit our website at ( www.medicalteams.org )
Application deadline: the closing date is: 30 Jun 2016
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Organization: Medical Teams International
Theme: Health
Brief Description:
Guide effective resource acquisition and implementation of health projects by advising and facilitating program development, funding, reporting and evaluation of MTI’s project portfolio in Africa & Middle East as needed. Develop effective relationships with institutional donors. In collaboration with field staff or partners, MTI country and HQ leadership, develop a common agenda and draft strong project designs for proposals and grants. Provide input into country strategy development and multi-year plans. Remain abreast of state-of-the-art practices in health programming. Promote and contribute to health staff development through training and technical guidance.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Grow health, AIDS, disaster response, medical training, and SGBV project portfolio by identifying opportunities, conducting needs assessments, identifying funding sources and writing high quality grant proposals in collaboration with country, regional and HQ colleagues.
- Develop strong relationships with donors and communicate with funding sources regularly.
- Provide technical guidance in assessment, project design, implementation, monitoring & evaluation and reporting to increase program quality in both relief and development projects in Africa & Middle East.
- Support development of MTI vision and Christian ministry.
- Help develop program strategy and ensure that projects remain on target.
- Ensure program quality by integrating best practices into project design and proposals.
- Build staff and partner capacity by providing or training staff in project cycle management, monitoring and evaluation and health methodologies.
- Establish effective monitoring and evaluation systems for key health projects.
- Document results and lessons learned for broader dissemination.
- Develop SOW in consultation with project managers, field leadership, and HQ departments (specifically, Program Quality and Evaluation and Africa & Middle East Region).
- Establish collegial, mutually beneficial relationships, and share knowledge and expertise with MTI, partner and donor staff.
- Represent MTI in regional health fora and in-country as needed.
- Ensure reporting formats and monitoring procedures are in place; and ensure thetimely submission of quality reports based on donor guidelines.
Masters in Public Health (MPH) required (MD with MPH preferred).
Field experience; at least five years in health development work, preferably in Africa.
Experience in international NGO program grant writing required.
Commitment to the mission of Medical Teams International.
Familiarity with international health program best practices in MCHN; refugee health; monitoring and evaluation of health standards in relief and development contexts, and ability to implement them to meet organizational needs.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Epi Info. Proficient in use of email, internet and communication systems.
Ability to work flexible schedule.
Demonstrated quality writer/editor; advanced document presentation and budgeting skills.
Ability to identify opportunities in international health programs and liaise with donors and other collaborating organizations.Ability to travel up to 25 to 50% per year.
Independent worker, resourceful, innovative, problem solver, facilitation skills, analytical.
Must be able to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
How to apply for the job :
To learn more about this position and to apply please visit our website at ( www.medicalteams.org )
Application deadline: the closing date is: 30 Jun 2016
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