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International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR) has over 90 years of history in participatory, integrated and people-centered development. The Institute has enhanced the capacity and confidence of over 100,000 development managers, practitioners and community leaders across Asia, Africa and Latin America and is recognised for documenting and disseminating field-based experience through its publications. We envision a world of equity, justice, and peace where people achieve their full potential and live a life of quality and dignity in harmony with the environment.

CMDRR OFFICER

The post holder is expected to support the implementation of the Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction (CMDRR) Project and to deliver on capacity building in CMDRR. He/She will also work with the Regional Applied Learning Manager to support applied learning activities when called upon.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:
• Facilitate the implementation of CMDRR Project of IIRR.
• Monitor the CMDRR program implementation by partners
• Building partner’s capacity in project/management and program strategy with focus on mentoring, coaching and training.
• Developing collaborative relationships with strategic partners, donors, and key stakeholders to ensure the effectiveness of IIRR CMDRR strategy and sustainability of partners.
• Manage, advice, support and guide the existing portfolio of partners.
• Review and validate the partners’ reporting on a regular basis to monitor the progress and verify the projects are implemented in accordance with IIRR’s requirements.
• Together with the Finance Section, analyze the consistency of the financial and narrative reports of partners, and their consistency with the project progress on the field.
• Improve quality and delivery with partners.
• Make regular visits to the partners if relevant and if necessary.
• Organize and facilitate workshop and training on CMDRR.
• Prepare a training and workshop report including follow up plan.

Qualifications
• Minimum of a Degree in any of the social sciences.
• Minimum of three (3) of relevant work experience in coordination with NGOs and/or donor organizations.
• Experience in training and facilitation of CMDRR.
• Experience in building the capacity of organizations and community institutions like Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) communities in CMDRR.
• Understanding of Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction (CMDRR) strategies
• Experience and knowledge of proposal writing, program budgeting, M& E.
• Ability to work independently, with limited supervision and in a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional maturity.

EDUCATION OFFICER
The Job holder will be expected to provide professional support to partners in the field of education, mainly for pastoralist and other marginalized people.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:
• Develop pastoralist education program for Uganda including resource mobilization
• Ensure quality learning, teaching process, attractive learning environment and successful completion and transition of pupils
• Integrate economic empowerment in education including economic activities and adult literacy
• Provide technical/professional support to partners for quality educational programming
• Develop a range of initiatives which will strengthen the existing support systems for children within communities and develop an environment which supports children’s well being;
• Represent IIRR on issues relating to Pastoralist Education in Uganda and provide appropriate support to the local education set-ups in the development of national initiatives for pastoralist communities;
• Work closely with the regional Education Advisor and field staff in reviewing and documenting program outcomes;

Qualifications:
• Degree in Education, Master’s degree holders are preferred with deep understanding of issues in education.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in education work in similar organizations.
• Working knowledge of community based initiatives in pastoralists and region.
• Proven experience in facilitation, funds mobilization and proposal writing.
• Experience in participatory action research, conducting studies and data analysis and documentation.
• Sound competency in written English and competent in the use of IT.

MONITORING & EVALUATION OFFICER
The job holder will be responsible for spearheading the provision of demand led services in Participatory Planning Monitoring and Evaluation for IIRR clients.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:
• Design PPME course that includes development of training materials, case studies and curriculum design.
• Facilitate participatory monitoring and evaluation trainings, systems reviews, studies, assessment and audits
• Develop and manage field projects including those proposed for field projects that can be used for learning and demonstration.
• Document and produce quality reports for external and internal use.
• Develop PPME systems and ensures partners and IIRR have effectively implemented it.

Qualifications:
• Degree in Sciences or any other relevant field ( 2nd degree preferable).
• At least 5 years similar experience in a reputable organization.
• Excellent conceptual, analytical, writing and presentation skills.
• Sound understanding of program/project development and management
• Skills, knowledge and experience in conducting both qualitative and quantitative research/ assessments/evaluations
• Excellent interpersonal and team skills.
• Competent in the use of IT.

Kindly submit a cover letter and CV, including remuneration expectation and contact details of three (3) work-related referees to the undersigned by 04 March 2011: Human Resources Manager, Email: recruitment@iirr.org,
iirr@utlonline.co.ug Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. IIRR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IIRR Plot 6 Charles Lwanga Road, Ntinda, P.O. Box 35536, Kampala

ENROLL NOW FOR IIRR INTERNATIONAL COURSES
• Facilitating Value Chain Development and Actor Empowerment 21st March to 1st April 2011- Ethiopia and 15th to 27th August - Uganda
• Outcome Mapping (OM) Course 11th to 15th April (Kenya) Facilitating Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation 6th June -17th June (Ethiopia) & 24th - 4th November (Uganda)

Contact: training@iirr.org Tel:254 (20) 444-0991 or 254 (20) 444-2610 or visit our website: www.iirr.org

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