USAID OVC Project Jobs - Economic Strengthening Technical Advisor at FHI 360
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology- creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries.FHI 360 is seeks to implement an anticipated USAID-funded regional Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) project in the Western and Central regions of Uganda. The project will work to increase access to and utilization of core services for orphaned and vulnerable children, youth and their caregivers. Services to be strengthened include health, nutrition, education, psychosocial well-being, and child protection (reducing abuse, exploitation and neglect). Job Summary: The OVC Economic Strengthening Technical Advisor will be responsible for the design, implementation and technical quality of strategies and activities to improve the economic stability of households caring for OVC. He/she will offer technical leadership to the project to ensure economic strengthening activities are in line with globally-recognized best practices for addressing needs of OVC, youth and their caregivers. The incumbent shall also build capacity of staff, implementing partners, government counterparts, and other stakeholders in strategies for economic strengthening of households, also ensuring that all economic strengthening strategies are gender-sensitive and promote equitable programming. Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The applicant for this USAID OVC Project job opportunity should hold a Master's Degree or higher in economics, international development or a related field required.Eight or more ears’ experience designing, implementing and monitoring household economic strengthening activities working on multifaceted and complex international development programs.Five or more years of technical management experience, including direct supervision of technical team and implementing partners. Possess the ability to work independently and manage a high volume work flow and ability and willingness to travel to program areas and internationally required.Past exposure and experience in leveraging private sector partnerships and resources for creation of business opportunities, business mentorship and skills training, market access, strategies to strengthen household resilience, etc. Demonstrated leadership qualities, depth and breadth of technical and management expertise and experience, and strong interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills.At least two years’ experience living or working in Uganda or another developing country is preferable.Past experience with a United States Government cooperative agreement preferred.Proven ability to create and maintain effective working relations with Uganda government personnel, stakeholders, NGO partners, and international donor agencies.Strong interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skills in English.FHI 360 invites qualified candidates who should physically submit a cover letter, CV/resume including salary requirements to: The Human Resource Office, FHI 360 - Plot 15 Kitante Close, P.O Box 5768 Kampala, UgandaNB: Please indicate the title of the position on the application envelope.Deadline: Friday 14th November 2014.
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