AMICAALL Non-profit Jobs - Project Implementation Specialist
Organisation: Alliance of Mayors and Municipal Leaders’ Initiative for Community Action on AIDS at the Local Level (AMICAALL)The Alliance of Mayors and Municipal Leaders’ Initiative for Community Action on AIDS at the Local Level (AMICAALL) is a network of local authorities, mayors and municipal leaders committed to supporting sustainable solutions to the HIV and AIDS epidemic at the local level. Launched way back in 2000, AMICAALL Uganda Programme has mobilized urban leaders and other stakeholders in the country to recognize the need to address high HIV prevalence in urban areas in Uganda and the need to build capacity and coordinate HIV and AIDS responses at the local level.Job Summary: The Project Implementation Specialist deputizes the Country Director and acts as key liaison between project implementation staff and management team. The PIS takes lead and provides technical support in the development and implementation of AMICAALL Programmes and projects. He/She is also responsible for coordinating resource mobilization, planning, budgeting and review of projects to ensure that they are adequately aligned and contribute towards achievement of AMICAALL strategic objectives. In addition, He/She provides overall leadership in the development and execution of program implementation guidelines and standards.Key Duties and Responsibilities: Manage the development, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of AMICAALL programmes and projects.Offer technical leadership and strategic direction in the achievement of AMICAALL project objectives and resultsSteer the development and revision of HIV & AIDS related training materials/guidelinesIdentify partner and staff capacity needs programme development and implementation and provide targeted technical support to strengthen their expertise in these areasOffer technical support in designing research concepts and oversee the execution of approved studies and project assessmentsSteer the development and review of grant proposals for funding, ensuring that they are consistent with RFAs, National Strategic plan for HIV & AIDS, National Development Plan, AMICAALL strategy and best practices in Health and HIV & AIDS controlWork in liaison with the Capacity Building and Advocacy Officer to support the planning and executing capacity development plans targeting urban Local Government Leaders, officials and relevant Civil Society Organisations partners.Regularly review and approve all project plans and activity implementation plans developed by project officers and staff.Review routine project reports to ensure timely submission of quality reports to the board and development partners.Deputize and support the Country Director in ensuring good relationships between AMICAALL and its partners, public relations and resource mobilization.Carry out any other related task assigned by the Country Director Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The applicant should be a Graduate with a Bachelor of Medicine, Masters in public health or any other relevant discipline.Additional training in project planning and management and Monitoring and Evaluation is an added advantage.At least five years’ experience managing health or HIV & AIDS programmes/projects implemented by government or NGOs at the National levelGood knowledge and understanding of national and international health and HIV & AIDS trends, developments and policies.Good understanding of the decentralization and management of programs at the district levelPossess excellent negotiation, communication and advocacy skillsExcellent facilitation and organizational skillsWillingness to travel up country 30% of the timeAll suitably qualified and interested candidates should address their application to: The Country Director; AMICAALL Uganda Programme, AMICAALL National Coordination Office/ Secretariat, Ntinda- Ministers Village, Plot 5 Martyrs Road. P.O Box 26323. Kampala-UGANDA via E-mail to: amicaall@amicaalluganda.org, copy okelloj@amicaalluganda.org or hard delivered to AMICAALL National Coordination office/ Secretariat, Ntinda- Ministers Village, Plot 5 Martyrs Road. P.O Box 26323, Kampala- UGANDA Deadline: 23rd January 2015 by 5:00pm.
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