REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR PREQUALIFICATION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES TO ASSESS SOS HEALTH AND EDUCATION FACILITIES WITHIN EASTERN & SOUTHERN AFRICA REGION (ESAF)

1. Background

SOS Children’s Villages International is the umbrella organization for over 130 SOS Children’s Villages associations worldwide. As a non-governmental social development organization, we support children without parental care and those at risk of losing parental care in collaboration with their families, communities and respective governments.

Health and Education services have always featured strongly within the SOS Children’s Village programme. Historically, SOS health and education (H&E) facilities were built wherever SOS Children’s Villages were constructed. Sometimes these services were simply non-existent whereas in some cases, the existing ones were poor in nature.

SOS Children’s Village Programmes has over the years grown in geographical scope, beyond the borders of the work with SOS families, reaching additional children in more communities, particularly through family strengthening. As a result, it is no longer possible to effectively address the health and education needs of all of the children participating in our programmes through direct service provision via SOS Health and Education (H&E) facilities alone. Along with the adoption of the human rights-based approach as a guiding principle in SOS Children’s Villages’ work, the scope of continuing to run H&E facilities seems unsuitable and unsustainable in the long run.

1. Invitation for Proposals

SOS Children Villages International now invites eligible consultants to submit technical and financial proposal for the provision of the consultancy services to conduct comprehensive assessment of Health and Education facilities within Eastern and Southern Africa Region (ESAF)

1. Rationale for the Assessment of SOS Health & Education Facilities

At present, some of our SOS H&E facilities are supporting children (and/or their care-givers) participating in the programme to access quality H&E through direct service provision. In this way, they are seen to be supporting the ‘core’ of our work. However, in other contexts our facilities do not reach the intended target group in family based care (FBC) or family strengthening (FS).

1. Purpose

The overarching purpose of this consultancy is to assess whether existing SOS H&E facilities are still able to make a significant contribution to the ‘core’ of our work, now or in the foreseeable future, and which would be better to ‘let go’. Where facilities are contributing to our ‘core’ and we are ‘best placed’ to operate them, we may choose to continue to do so, if it is done in a cost effective way. Where they are not, other stakeholders who are best placed to offer such services to the community should assume this responsibility while we let go of our facility. In this way, we can focus on the ‘core’ of our work and direct / redirect our limited resources to maximise the impact on our (core) target group.

1. Terms of Reference(TORS)

The overall objective of the assessment is: To collect, analyse and objectively make recommendations that will enable mandated stakeholders to make informed decisions on the way forward with specific health or education facilities within MAs in ESAF. Specific objectives are:

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   Specific objective 1: To evaluate access and appropriateness of the health or education intervention delivered in the local community of our target group.

   
   


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   Specific objective 2: To assess the relevance of the health or education SOS Villages provides to our target group.

   
   


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   Specific objective 3: To assess whether SOS Children’s Villages is best placed to run the given facility.

   
   


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   Specific objective 4: Outline a strategy and action / milestone plan for alignment or closure/hand-over of facility

   
   


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   The prospective bidders are required to submit preliminary proposals detailing the following:-

   
   


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   A capability statement: The consultant to carry out this assessment should fulfil all the categories’ stated below: State the firm or individual’s experience relevant to the assignment, curriculum vitae of key personnel stating qualifications and appropriate references.

   
   


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   Technical Proposal: Provide an understanding and interpretation of the proposed exercise, proposed methodology, tools and resource capability and financial proposal: Include all proposed costs in USD (i.e. consultation fees as well as operational costs).

   
   


8. 
   

   CVs for lead and associate consultants with their specific roles outlined. (Please note the consultancy should include only CVs of those who will directly participate.

   
   


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   Contacts of 3 organizations that have recently (but preferably the last 3 years) contracted the firm/consultant(s) to carry out relevant research/ survey or related work in the community development work

   
   


10. 
    
    1. Scope of consultancy will include following:-
    
    


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    Assess the contextual background of the (Health or Education ) facility in terms of relevance

    
    


12. 
    

    Assess the level of participation of the SOS CV target group in the facility

    
    


13. 
    

    Assess the existence of other similar services as well as potential service providers within the location and beyond,

    
    


14. 
    

    Assess the financial sustainability of the facility.

    
    


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    Eligibility

    
    

In order to be eligible to submit EOI proposals, the firm / individual consultants should fulfil the following criteria:-

(a) Should be a firms / individual consultants with origin from within Eastern & Southern Africa including Ghana and Nigeria,(b) Should be in active consultancy business for at least last five (05) years;

(c) Should have completed at least one (01) similar consultancy contract either with SOS CV or a credible organisation;

(d) Should have in-house professional experts to incorporate in the exercise when need arise,

(e) Should be flexible in travelling in the Eastern and Southern Africa Region.

1. Bidding Proposal Specifications

Short listed firms / individual consultancies will be informed of the dates for a possible interview soon.

Candidates are invited to tender the EOI by the date below. Proposals received after this deadline will not be accepted. The EOI should be submitted to the Regional Human Resources Advisor based at the SOS Children’s Villages International Branch Office in Nairobi Kenya at email address Luckford.Gwangwadza@sos-kd.org and the Project Manager for the Assessments of Health & Education Facilities at email address Thomas.odera@sos-kd.org, on or before July 8, 2016 at 1600 hrs. via email with subject clearly marked “Expression of Interest for Prequalification of Consultancy Services for Assessment of SOS Health & Education Facilities in ESAF”

Job Summary: The Protection Assistant will provide functional

and administrative support to the protection unit on protection related

liaison, correspondence, monitoring, case management and reporting activities.

The incumbent will also support the protection unit in designing a

comprehensive protection strategy and in providing quality, timely and

effective protection responses to persons of concern. The jobholder will liaise

externally with local authorities and partners on correspondence and/or

protection issues as guided by the supervisor. The

Protection Assistant will also facilitate the involvement of persons of concern

with the Office in making decisions that affect them, whether in accessing

their rights or in identifying appropriate solutions to their problems. To

achieve this, the incumbent will need to build and maintain effective interfaces

with communities of concern, local authorities and protection and assistance

partners.

• Consistently apply International and National
  
  Law and applicable UN/UNHCR and IASC policy, standards and codes of
  
  conduct.


• Observe and respect protection related
  
  Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).


• Offer functional and administrative support
  
  in all protection related Age Gender Diversity (AGD) based programming
  
  with implementing and operational partners.


• Provide functional and administrative support
  
  in implementing participatory approaches, needs assessments, monitoring,
  
  reporting and case management.


• Support assessments on durable solutions
  
  through voluntary repatriation, local integration and where appropriate,
  
  resettlement.


• Serve as a liaison with competent authorities
  
  for the issuance of personal and other relevant documents.


• Assist in drafting reports, routine
  
  correspondence, updating relevant databases and compiling statistics for
  
  the protection unit/section

• The protection of populations of concern is
  
  met through the application of International and National Law, relevant
  
  UN/UNHCR protection standards and IASC principles.


• Protection activities are guided by the UNHCR
  
  country protection strategy.


• The participation of persons of concern is
  
  facilitated through supporting participatory, rights and community based
  
  approaches.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  
  UNHCR Protection Assistant job opportunity should have completed Secondary
  
  education. Additional Training courses in protection related issues
  
  required.


• Two years of related work experience


• Good computer skills


• Fluency in English and working knowledge of
  
  another relevant UN language or local language.

About FIDA:

The Initiative for Strategic Litigation in Africa is a new African initiative that aims to contribute to the development of jurisprudence on women’s human rights and sexual rights on the continent. ISLA provides legal representation and support to those who seek to hold states accountable for violations of womens human rights and sexual rights. 

• Be a part of the strategic litigation unit
  
  team and help to develop the litigation unit;


• In charge of drafting clear and concise legal
  
  memoranda, briefs and opinions;


• In charge of researching substantive issues
  
  of comparative and international human rights law and practice;


• Co-representing cases before domestic,
  
  regional and international human rights fora;


• Build and strengthen alliances and coalitions
  
  to support cases with relevant social networks and groups Meet and
  
  interview clients

• The applicant should hold a legal degree and
  
  admission to legal practice in any African country. Possession of an advanced
  
  degree/ qualifications in law, human rights, gender or a relevant subject
  
  and admission to legal practice in Uganda will be distinct added
  
  advantages;


• Strong research and exceptional writing
  
  skills;


• Keen analytical ability;


• Meticulous attention to detail;


• Substantial experience using constitutional,
  
  regional and international human rights law, with preference to candidates
  
  who have had such experience in litigation


• In-depth or sophisticated understanding of
  
  international and comparative human rights law, mechanisms and
  
  institutions;


• A sophisticated understanding of women’s
  
  human rights and feminist analysis;


• Exhibit the highest standards of excellence
  
  and integrity, and display, at all times and to all persons, a courteous,
  
  professional and cooperative attitude;


• Supervisory experience with added advantage
  
  from experience in coordinating and managing projects and evidence of
  
  being a self-driven, resourceful person able to manage and coordinate team
  
  work well.


• Previous media, public speaking or
  
  promotional work experience


• Fundraising experience, including a
  
  demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships with individual donors is
  
  beneficial.


• Fluency in one or more of the AU official
  
  languages

• Locate and propose potential business deals
  
  by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities;


• In charge of preparing business proposals,
  
  reports and bids for submission to clients


• The incumbent will also screen all potential
  
  business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements,
  
  potential, and financials; evaluating options; resolving internal
  
  priorities;


• Source new business deals by coordinating
  
  requirements; developing and negotiating contracts with the Directors;
  
  integrating contract requirements with business operations;


• Prepare and install of computer related
  
  software and other web based activities;


• Updates job knowledge by participating in
  
  educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining
  
  personal networks with clients;


• Explore opportunities to add value to job
  
  accomplishments;


• Marketing company products to clients in all
  
  sectors of the market while using various marketing strategies.


• Identify trendsetter ideas by researching the
  
  Ugandan market and related events, publications, and announcements;


• Perform any other duties as may be assigned
  
  to you from time to time.

• The Business Development Officer must possess
  
  a, Degree in Commerce (Marketing), Degree in Information Technology,
  
  Degree in Business Administration (marketing), Degree in Arts and Social
  
  Studies, Public relations or related fields;


• At least two years’ experience as a Business
  
  Development Officer;


• Highly flexible with sound work ethics as
  
  well as proficient in use of computers related packages like MS word, MS
  
  excel etc.


• Effective verbal and listening communications
  
  skills

• Attached copies of all academic
  
  qualifications (transcripts and certificates);


• Detailed CV and contact numbers;

Please

send your electronic applications to; recruitment@kskassociates.net. Kindly

address applications to;

Uganda Projects Coordinator (Volunteer)

BASED IN: Mbale, Uganda

START DATE: July 2016/ ASAP

DURATION: Minimum duration 3 months, maximum 1 year

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Uganda Projects Coordinator works in conjunction with N.E.W. Foundation and a micro finance institution, Seeds’ two project partners in Uganda. S/he will be responsible for supporting the partners in the development of their project/business, training partners in business best practices and technology utilization, managing aspects of the projects related to financial records and reporting, and researching partnership expansion possibilities. This position offers the opportunity to develop project management, field research, and training skills, and it requires a highly motivated, flexible self-starter who can successfully work cross-culturally.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

I. Project Management and Training

i. N.E.W Foundation, first project: development of an income-generating activity (a tailoring business) with a women’s community group, thanks to a microfinance loan:

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  support the project development: coordinating/supervising the tailoring space construction works, the tailoring training and, most importantly, the set-up of the tailoring business

  
  


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  provide capacity building on business management, provide advice on the organization of the production and other services and on the repayment of the micro-finance loan that they will use to purchase the sewing machines and other materials

  
  

ii. N.E.W Foundation, second project: development of Village Savings and Loans Association groups (community based micro-finance approach):

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  support the project development: supervise the quality of the local coordinator’s work, measure the social impact of the developed microfinance groups, evaluate options of program’s growth

  
  


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  provide capacity building on records keeping and financial management of the project

  
  

iii. Microfinance Institution, third project: support of (a) microfinance institution(s) (Credit Cooperative):

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  provide capacity building for the MFI staff (financial management, clients’ protection principles, loan recovery management, IT tools development, etc),

  
  


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  conduct an informal audit related to all departments/sections of the MFI

  
  


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  conduct a study on the social impact of the work of the MFI and support the MFI in the implementation of best practices in that field,

  
  


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  other needs depending on the MFI needs of the moment and the availability and background of the volunteer

  
  

II. Research

i. Project expansion: Explore feasibility of new business possibilities, growing existing tailoring business, expanding projects to surrounding villages

ii. Potential new partnerships: explore and identify new potential partners within the microfinance local organizations

iii. Demographic and geographic data: Collect data about the region such as population, district map, and other useful indicators

III. Other activities as required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• English fluency

• Ability to work independently and to be proactive

• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills

• Ability to identify needs and priorities and respond accordingly

• Capacity to work successfully across cultures

• Willingness to live in basic living conditions

• Some education in and/or experience with project management

APPLY

Please submit your CV and letter of motivation to projects@seeds-ngo.org

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

Mercy Corps has been operating in Uganda since 2006 and works to catalyze change makers within the private sector, civil society and government to create economically dynamic, healthy and secure communities. Our works focus on building resilience and enabling economic growth, improving opportunities to attain better health and nutrition, and improving governance and conflict management. We implement programs in the districts of Pader, Kitgum, Gulu, Agago, and Lamwo in Acholi and entire Karamoja as well as eastern Uganda and Kampala with funding from USAID, USDA, Walmart Foundation, SDC, DFID as well as other private donations. Mercy Corps’ programs in Acholi Sub-region currently focus on economic and market development, agriculture, financial services, and women’s empowerment.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the TRAIL Senior Program Manager, the Financial Services and Business Enterprise Officer will be responsible for improving access to financial services to GADC and its producers, agribusinesses and enterprises in the project areas. Under the guidance of the Senior Program Manager, the Officer will be expected to develop and strengthen linkages between financial institutions (formal and non-formal) and GADC and its network, as well as producer VSLAs and financial institutions. The Officer will conduct assessments and research regarding service delivery, product appropriateness, extension needs, institutional arrangements, markets for financial services, accessibility of services and new opportunities and models, among other responsibilities, across the financial sector in the project area. S/he will be providing technical supervision and advisory support to TRAIL partners.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. 
   

   Work closely with the TRAIL Senior Program Manager and all other teams in planning and implementation of financial access components of the projects according to the approved work plan and budgets, project document and implementation strategies.

   
   


2. 
   

   Link and strengthen linkages between financial institutions and TRAIL partners, utilizing the making markets work for the poor/ market facilitation approach.

   
   


3. 
   

   With supervision and guidance from the Senior Program Manager and team leaders undertake assessments, project design and strategy.

   
   


4. 
   

   With supervision and guidance from the Senior Program Manager and MEL Team, monitor indicators under SO3

   
   


5. 
   

   Monitor all SO3 activities that GADC implements and give technical guidance and support to GADC on issues related to financial inclusion and SME development

   
   


6. 
   

   Support the Agribusiness specialist in Business development activities.

   
   


7. 
   

   Identify the capacity gaps of financial institution partners, including formal banks, SACCOs and VSLAs, design and implement most feasible capacity building activities based on identified gaps.

   
   


8. 
   

   Provide continuous support and oversee activities of the local financial institutions identified for capacity building support.

   
   


9. 
   

   Work closely with all other program teams at local level to identify clients for financial services and to support service extension as well as to ensure synergy and to maximize program impact.

   
   


10. 
    

    Actively participate in the periodic program planning, review and reflection meetings and sessions.

    
    


11. 
    

    Prepare periodic work plans and progress reports.

    
    


12. 
    

    Maintain proper filling system as needed.

    
    


13. 
    

    Work closely with the monitoring, evaluation, learning and communication staff to capture data and learning for measuring output and impact of the program as well as opportunities for redesign.

    
    


14. 
    

    Coordinate with other Mercy Corps programs and local government bodies to ensure coherent program implementation and to capitalize on business opportunities in Mercy Corps’ target communities.

    
    


15. 
    

    Assists in all other tasks and duties as assigned by supervisor and program managers.

    
    


16. 
    

    Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its mission.

    
    

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• A university degree in finance, economics, business, development studies/economics or management is preferred.

• A minimum of three years of professional experience in microfinance institutions, SACCO and international NGOs working with VSLAs, MFI and private agri-businesses (input dealers and other Value added service providers).

• Solid experience in mobilization and organization of saving and lending groups.

• Fluency in both spoken and written and spoken English and knowledge of the local language (Luo) is a must.

• Computer literacy with good knowledge of office applications and data base is required.

• Ability to work independently and with less supervision.

• Willingness to spend much time in the field and work closely with program target groups.

• Motorbike riding experience and a valid riding permit is essential.

• Must be a team player with less supervision requirements.

Job title: Country Manager

Location: Kampala, Uganda, with regular visits to all project locations in Uganda

Purpose: Provide overall leadership and manage all operations in Uganda to achieve the organisational vision, mission and objectives.

Product of Prison (POP) is a young Dutch non-profit organisation that was founded in the beginning of 2011. POP’s mission is to assist prisoners in developing countries with their successful rehabilitation and reintegration by giving them the skills and opportunities necessary to rebuild their lives and to return to their communities. For more information about our activities, please visit our website: www.productofprison.org.

Duties and responsibilities:

Staff Management

a. Oversee all HR related issues including job descriptions, recruitment, performance management, development and training, health and safety, disciplinary action, etc. in close collaboration with the Founding Director;

Leadership and Management

b. Take a leading role in developing, implementing, overseeing, reviewing and monitoring of POP’s projects in close collaboration with the Project Coordinators;

c. Ensure projects are implemented in line with donor proposals and requirements and in accordance with POP’s mission, vision and objectives;

d. Develop new project initiatives, new partnerships and maintain existing partnerships;

Monitoring & Evaluation

e. Implement and oversee monitoring and evaluation activities, including a follow-up system and an online comprehensive support network to track the progress of released prisoners, in close collaboration with the Project Coordinators;

f. Gather, manage and analyse all qualitative and quantitative data and summarize key findings, lessons learned and recommendations and produce reports and data summaries;

g. Reporting and presenting on all M&E activities, results, outcomes and outputs to stakeholders and donors;

Business development and fundraising

h. Oversee diversified local and international fundraising initiatives to strengthen project funding and sustainability of projects in close collaboration with the Business Development Manager;

i. Oversee market activities for selling prison products and services in Uganda and internationally;

j. Oversee the production of good quality funding proposals and respond to calls for proposals;

k. Ensure the preparation, accuracy and timely submission of reports, including financial reporting, that comply with grant of contract agreements and ensure compliance with donor funding;

l. Facilitate donor visits and donor meetings as necessary;

Communications

m. Develop and maintain relationships with Government (Uganda Prisons Service), donors, local and international organisations, networks and media in Uganda to raise the profile of POP and to identify funding opportunities and potential partnerships;

n. Oversee the timely updating of POP’s website, webshop and social media in close collaboration with the Business Development Manager;

o. Develop timely quality Quarterly Reports for UPS HQ and partner prisons and Quarterly E-newsletters for POP supporters;

Financial Management

p. Support the planning and production of project budgets;

q. Manage the spending within the projects in-line with the approved budgets. Analyse projected cash flow, decide on the timing of procurement of materials and equipment and anticipate where over or under spending may occur and ensure necessary action is taken;

r. Ensure the preparation, accuracy and timely submission of monthly financial reports to the Founding Director;

s. Check and verify all inventories and promote efficient management of organisational assets;

t. Manage the timely monthly payment of all staff salaries;

u. Submit and pay monthly Pay As You Earn (PAYE) fees with the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), monthly payments with the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and yearly payments with Kampala Capital City Authorities (KCCA);

v. Oversee biannual Income Tax Returns with the URA and yearly audits in close collaboration with the financial consultant;

Administration and registration

w. Ensure POP is registered with all relevant authorities, including the NGO Board, and coordinate timely re-registration;

x. Coordinate the timely application and acquirement of Permission Letters from UPS for all POP staff, volunteers and visitors to gain access to prisons;

y. Ensure all international staff have valid visas and manage all work permit applications with the Uganda Immigration Board;

Security Management

z. Take the lead on decision making and contingency planning during security incidents or threats.

Supervision & Collaboration:

The Country Manager is under direct supervision of the Founding Director in Europe.

Qualifications and experience:

a. Advanced university degree in criminology, development, management studies or related field;

b. Relevant experience in program development, implementation, management and evaluation, preferably in the NGO sector in Africa;

c. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including previous proposal writing experience;

d. Strong financial management and accounting skills;

e. Strong management and organisational skills in a multi-cultural environment;

f. Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision;

g. Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexibility, adaptability, initiative and creativity to work in a challenging environment;

h. Ability to solve problems and to respond to opportunities and challenges and translate these into practical plans of action;

i. Willingness and ability to travel nationally by public transport;

j. Knowledge and interest in supporting (former) prisoners.

We offer:

This is an intermediate position for someone who is willing to work for a local salary to gain international work experience within a small NGO. We offer one international flight, a local salary and health insurance based on a 40 hour working week and a one year contract (with possible extension).

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

Mercy Corps has been operating in Uganda since 2006 and works to catalyze change makers within the private sector, civil society and government to create economically dynamic, healthy and secure communities. Our works focus on building resilience and enabling economic growth, improving opportunities to attain better health and nutrition, and improving governance and conflict management. We implement programs in the districts of Pader, Kitgum, Gulu, Agago, and Lamwo in Acholi and entire Karamoja as well as eastern Uganda and Kampala with funding from USAID, USDA, Walmart Foundation, SDC, DFID as well as other private donations. Mercy Corps’ programs in Acholi Sub-region currently focus on economic and market development, agriculture, financial services, and women’s empowerment.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the TRAIL Senior Program Manager, the Financial Services and Business Enterprise Officer will be responsible for improving access to financial services to GADC and its producers, agribusinesses and enterprises in the project areas. Under the guidance of the Senior Program Manager, the Officer will be expected to develop and strengthen linkages between financial institutions (formal and non-formal) and GADC and its network, as well as producer VSLAs and financial institutions. The Officer will conduct assessments and research regarding service delivery, product appropriateness, extension needs, institutional arrangements, markets for financial services, accessibility of services and new opportunities and models, among other responsibilities, across the financial sector in the project area. S/he will be providing technical supervision and advisory support to TRAIL partners.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. 
   

   Work closely with the TRAIL Senior Program Manager and all other teams in planning and implementation of financial access components of the projects according to the approved work plan and budgets, project document and implementation strategies.

   
   


2. 
   

   Link and strengthen linkages between financial institutions and TRAIL partners, utilizing the making markets work for the poor/ market facilitation approach.

   
   


3. 
   

   With supervision and guidance from the Senior Program Manager and team leaders undertake assessments, project design and strategy.

   
   


4. 
   

   With supervision and guidance from the Senior Program Manager and MEL Team, monitor indicators under SO3

   
   


5. 
   

   Monitor all SO3 activities that GADC implements and give technical guidance and support to GADC on issues related to financial inclusion and SME development

   
   


6. 
   

   Support the Agribusiness specialist in Business development activities.

   
   


7. 
   

   Identify the capacity gaps of financial institution partners, including formal banks, SACCOs and VSLAs, design and implement most feasible capacity building activities based on identified gaps.

   
   


8. 
   

   Provide continuous support and oversee activities of the local financial institutions identified for capacity building support.

   
   


9. 
   

   Work closely with all other program teams at local level to identify clients for financial services and to support service extension as well as to ensure synergy and to maximize program impact.

   
   


10. 
    

    Actively participate in the periodic program planning, review and reflection meetings and sessions.

    
    


11. 
    

    Prepare periodic work plans and progress reports.

    
    


12. 
    

    Maintain proper filling system as needed.

    
    


13. 
    

    Work closely with the monitoring, evaluation, learning and communication staff to capture data and learning for measuring output and impact of the program as well as opportunities for redesign.

    
    


14. 
    

    Coordinate with other Mercy Corps programs and local government bodies to ensure coherent program implementation and to capitalize on business opportunities in Mercy Corps’ target communities.

    
    


15. 
    

    Assists in all other tasks and duties as assigned by supervisor and program managers.

    
    


16. 
    

    Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its mission.

    
    

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• A university degree in finance, economics, business, development studies/economics or management is preferred.

• A minimum of three years of professional experience in microfinance institutions, SACCO and international NGOs working with VSLAs, MFI and private agri-businesses (input dealers and other Value added service providers).

• Solid experience in mobilization and organization of saving and lending groups.

• Fluency in both spoken and written and spoken English and knowledge of the local language (Luo) is a must.

• Computer literacy with good knowledge of office applications and data base is required.

• Ability to work independently and with less supervision.

• Willingness to spend much time in the field and work closely with program target groups.

• Motorbike riding experience and a valid riding permit is essential.

• Must be a team player with less supervision requirements.

• Shares editorial content from Monitor
  
  platforms on Monitor social media platforms tastefully, making sure to
  
  look for facts, accuracy, taste, house-style, language use, clarity, details
  
  and objectivity


• Edits and takes videos to be used on social
  
  media and digital platforms


• Keeps the social media platforms vibrant by
  
  keeping them updated daily with information from various platforms and
  
  sources that have been verified and whose information is trustworthy


• Develops and strengthens the Monitor social
  
  media platforms as a medium of breaking news


• Creates graphics for social media and digital
  
  platforms


• The jobholder shares information promoting
  
  Monitor content, events and programmes on Monitor social media platforms


• Responds to feedback, complaints and
  
  suggestions from social media audiences


• Initiates and develops content for the
  
  Monitor social media platforms

• The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s Degree
  
  in Mass Communication or any related field from an accredited institution


• A minimum of three years’ journalism
  
  experience and demonstrated writing and editing experience in a newsroom


• Excellent writing and editing skills, with
  
  good understanding of online writing and editing requirements such as the
  
  use of keywords, hyperlinks and navigation


• Keen eye for detail


• Excellent spelling, grammar and punctuation
  
  skills.


• Good organizational skills and ability to
  
  work effectively with the team and collate material from multiple sources


• Forward thinking and able to strategize for
  
  all social media platforms


• Internet and social media experience with
  
  good understanding of new media and web analytics.


• Goal driven with the ability to adapt to
  
  change and to new opportunities.


• Advanced computer skills


• Demonstrable and proven experience in meeting
  
  deadlines


• Innovative and creative

If

you believe that you are our ideal candidate, please submit your application, detailed

CV and academic documents with a daytime telephone number to via E-mail to: resourcing@ug.nationmedia.com

Job title: Country Manager

Location: Kampala, Uganda, with regular visits to all project locations in Uganda

Purpose: Provide overall leadership and manage all operations in Uganda to achieve the organisational vision, mission and objectives.

Product of Prison (POP) is a young Dutch non-profit organisation that was founded in the beginning of 2011. POP’s mission is to assist prisoners in developing countries with their successful rehabilitation and reintegration by giving them the skills and opportunities necessary to rebuild their lives and to return to their communities. For more information about our activities, please visit our website: www.productofprison.org.

Duties and responsibilities:

Staff Management

a. Oversee all HR related issues including job descriptions, recruitment, performance management, development and training, health and safety, disciplinary action, etc. in close collaboration with the Founding Director;

Leadership and Management

b. Take a leading role in developing, implementing, overseeing, reviewing and monitoring of POP’s projects in close collaboration with the Project Coordinators;

c. Ensure projects are implemented in line with donor proposals and requirements and in accordance with POP’s mission, vision and objectives;

d. Develop new project initiatives, new partnerships and maintain existing partnerships;

Monitoring & Evaluation

e. Implement and oversee monitoring and evaluation activities, including a follow-up system and an online comprehensive support network to track the progress of released prisoners, in close collaboration with the Project Coordinators;

f. Gather, manage and analyse all qualitative and quantitative data and summarize key findings, lessons learned and recommendations and produce reports and data summaries;

g. Reporting and presenting on all M&E activities, results, outcomes and outputs to stakeholders and donors;

Business development and fundraising

h. Oversee diversified local and international fundraising initiatives to strengthen project funding and sustainability of projects in close collaboration with the Business Development Manager;

i. Oversee market activities for selling prison products and services in Uganda and internationally;

j. Oversee the production of good quality funding proposals and respond to calls for proposals;

k. Ensure the preparation, accuracy and timely submission of reports, including financial reporting, that comply with grant of contract agreements and ensure compliance with donor funding;

l. Facilitate donor visits and donor meetings as necessary;

Communications

m. Develop and maintain relationships with Government (Uganda Prisons Service), donors, local and international organisations, networks and media in Uganda to raise the profile of POP and to identify funding opportunities and potential partnerships;

n. Oversee the timely updating of POP’s website, webshop and social media in close collaboration with the Business Development Manager;

o. Develop timely quality Quarterly Reports for UPS HQ and partner prisons and Quarterly E-newsletters for POP supporters;

Financial Management

p. Support the planning and production of project budgets;

q. Manage the spending within the projects in-line with the approved budgets. Analyse projected cash flow, decide on the timing of procurement of materials and equipment and anticipate where over or under spending may occur and ensure necessary action is taken;

r. Ensure the preparation, accuracy and timely submission of monthly financial reports to the Founding Director;

s. Check and verify all inventories and promote efficient management of organisational assets;

t. Manage the timely monthly payment of all staff salaries;

u. Submit and pay monthly Pay As You Earn (PAYE) fees with the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), monthly payments with the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and yearly payments with Kampala Capital City Authorities (KCCA);

v. Oversee biannual Income Tax Returns with the URA and yearly audits in close collaboration with the financial consultant;

Administration and registration

w. Ensure POP is registered with all relevant authorities, including the NGO Board, and coordinate timely re-registration;

x. Coordinate the timely application and acquirement of Permission Letters from UPS for all POP staff, volunteers and visitors to gain access to prisons;

y. Ensure all international staff have valid visas and manage all work permit applications with the Uganda Immigration Board;

Security Management

z. Take the lead on decision making and contingency planning during security incidents or threats.

Supervision & Collaboration:

The Country Manager is under direct supervision of the Founding Director in Europe.

Qualifications and experience:

a. Advanced university degree in criminology, development, management studies or related field;

b. Relevant experience in program development, implementation, management and evaluation, preferably in the NGO sector in Africa;

c. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including previous proposal writing experience;

d. Strong financial management and accounting skills;

e. Strong management and organisational skills in a multi-cultural environment;

f. Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision;

g. Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexibility, adaptability, initiative and creativity to work in a challenging environment;

h. Ability to solve problems and to respond to opportunities and challenges and translate these into practical plans of action;

i. Willingness and ability to travel nationally by public transport;

j. Knowledge and interest in supporting (former) prisoners.

We offer:

This is an intermediate position for someone who is willing to work for a local salary to gain international work experience within a small NGO. We offer one international flight, a local salary and health insurance based on a 40 hour working week and a one year contract (with possible extension).

Uganda Projects Coordinator (Volunteer)

BASED IN: Mbale, Uganda

START DATE: July 2016/ ASAP

DURATION: Minimum duration 3 months, maximum 1 year

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Uganda Projects Coordinator works in conjunction with N.E.W. Foundation and a micro finance institution, Seeds’ two project partners in Uganda. S/he will be responsible for supporting the partners in the development of their project/business, training partners in business best practices and technology utilization, managing aspects of the projects related to financial records and reporting, and researching partnership expansion possibilities. This position offers the opportunity to develop project management, field research, and training skills, and it requires a highly motivated, flexible self-starter who can successfully work cross-culturally.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

I. Project Management and Training

i. N.E.W Foundation, first project: development of an income-generating activity (a tailoring business) with a women’s community group, thanks to a microfinance loan:

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  support the project development: coordinating/supervising the tailoring space construction works, the tailoring training and, most importantly, the set-up of the tailoring business

  
  


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  provide capacity building on business management, provide advice on the organization of the production and other services and on the repayment of the micro-finance loan that they will use to purchase the sewing machines and other materials

  
  

ii. N.E.W Foundation, second project: development of Village Savings and Loans Association groups (community based micro-finance approach):

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  support the project development: supervise the quality of the local coordinator’s work, measure the social impact of the developed microfinance groups, evaluate options of program’s growth

  
  


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  provide capacity building on records keeping and financial management of the project

  
  

iii. Microfinance Institution, third project: support of (a) microfinance institution(s) (Credit Cooperative):

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  provide capacity building for the MFI staff (financial management, clients’ protection principles, loan recovery management, IT tools development, etc),

  
  


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  conduct an informal audit related to all departments/sections of the MFI

  
  


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  conduct a study on the social impact of the work of the MFI and support the MFI in the implementation of best practices in that field,

  
  


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  other needs depending on the MFI needs of the moment and the availability and background of the volunteer

  
  

II. Research

i. Project expansion: Explore feasibility of new business possibilities, growing existing tailoring business, expanding projects to surrounding villages

ii. Potential new partnerships: explore and identify new potential partners within the microfinance local organizations

iii. Demographic and geographic data: Collect data about the region such as population, district map, and other useful indicators

III. Other activities as required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• English fluency

• Ability to work independently and to be proactive

• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills

• Ability to identify needs and priorities and respond accordingly

• Capacity to work successfully across cultures

• Willingness to live in basic living conditions

• Some education in and/or experience with project management

APPLY

Please submit your CV and letter of motivation to projects@seeds-ngo.org

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Regularly review cost estimates of schedules
  
  of materials, labor, transport, tools and bill of quantities to ensure
  
  correctness and reflection of actual requirements.


• Keenly verify expenditure against physical
  
  progress of sub projects.


• Guide in the preparation and revisions of
  
  budgets and cost estimates to reflect current needs and prices as well as
  
  costing of community inputs.


• Work closely with sector staff in subproject
  
  appraisals, monitoring, assessments, inspection and certification to
  
  ensure quality of output.


• Keenly monitor progress of on-going
  
  subprojects for adherence to sector standards and specification and agreed
  
  implementation strategies and project targets.


• Draw up terms of reference to serve as basis
  
  for engaging facilitators/consultants who may assist in the supervision of
  
  subproject implementation.


• Support communities in engaging lead local artisans
  
  or contractors in liaison with the district.


• Regularly review subproject requests
  
  submitted by the Districts to ensure accuracy, completeness, viability,
  
  sustainability and compliance with relevant sector norms and standards
  
  before financing.

• Reviewing of cost estimates of schedules of materials, labour, transport, tools and bill of quantities;


• Verify expenditure against physical progress of sub-projects;


• Monitoring progress of on-going projects;


• Drawing terms of reference for engaging Consultants who may assist in sub-projects;


• Reviewing of sub-project requests submitted by the Districts

• The ideal candidate for the World Bank NUSAF3
  
  Labour Intensive Public Works Specialist career opportunity should hold a First
  
  Degree in any of the following fields: Engineering (Water or Civil),
  
  Environment, Forestry, Agriculture, Social Sciences from a reputable
  
  University


• Additional training in Labour Intensive
  
  Public Works program (LIPWP) and Water shed Based Development (WSBD) are
  
  added advantage


• At least eight years’ experience Public Works
  
  Program or similar programs in a large public or private organization.


• Excellent oral and written communication
  
  skills.


• Proven high level of integrity in handling
  
  public resources and in executing duties.


• Excellent interpersonal and management skills
  
  and ability to work with teams


• The applicant must be result-focused and be
  
  able to work under pressure and tight deadlines


• Fluent in English. 

• Please indicate the Post Title in the Subject
  
  line when applying


• Submitted copies should strictly be in PDF
  
  and all in one document


• Relevant academic documents will be required
  
  at the interview stage.


• Only E-mail applications will be accepted


• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

SNV Netherlands Development Organisation seeks to fill the following position:

Country Director Uganda

Duty station: Kampala, Uganda

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation. Founded in the Netherlands 50 years ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in 39 of the poorest countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors works with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organisations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.

For more information on our operations in Uganda, visit our website: www.snvworld.org

SNV has been present in Uganda since 1989 and currently supports interventions in 108 districts across the country. We work with over 100 local partners, 80% of which are based in the districts where we operate. Our work focuses on the Agriculture, Energy and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene sectors. In 2014, we contributed to improved income, food security, employment and use of basic services for 1.1 million people in Uganda. Of our full-time employed staff, 90% are Ugandan nationals.

Overview of the position

SNV seeks a talented, entrepreneurial, result oriented and proven professional who will lead the Uganda country team in realising high quality programs in SNV’s sectors. We offer you a challenging position in a very dynamic era.

The Country Director is responsible for leading and driving the country programme. It is a multi-faceted role, focused on securing adequate funding to sustain operations, upscale and strategically strengthen the country programme, while ensuring high quality delivery. It will require you to be well informed about and engage with national and international development priorities and steer the sectors in response to these priorities. You will forge partnerships and alliances between SNV and important national and international actors, and stimulate collaboration for impact in SNV sectors. You will be the face of SNV in the country and ensure a positive image and visibility.

You will lead, coach and support the team to perform at their best to meet and exceed client, donor and SNV corporate expectations. In addition, you will be a key member of our global senior management team, making meaningful contributions to help shape the future of SNV.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership of the program (including multi-country efforts and potentially managing projects in other countries) within the overall parameters of SNV’s global strategy;


• Business development to grow the country program, ensure financial sustainability of SNV in Uganda and ensure the high quality project design.


• Oversight and quality assurance of project implementation ensuring the delivery of impact to the satisfaction of key stakeholders and following SNV’s and the donor’s financial standards and monitoring protocols;


• Leadership and management of the country team: creating and nurturing an environment that supports high performance, learning and teamwork;


• Representation and profiling: building partnerships and maintaining excellent relationships with donors, partners, local governments, businesses, policy makers and other relevant stakeholders;


• Collaboration with other SNV countries to effectively exploit opportunities for synergy, deliver at scale (including multi-country projects), exchange knowledge and strengthen SNV’s position;


• In addition, Country Directors foster innovation of SNV products and services: facilitate learning, documentation and evidence based knowledge development in collaboration with SNV’s global team and partners; ensure collaboration with renowned knowledge institutes and networks.

Candidate Profile

• Previous experience as Country Director or equivalent. Proven ability in managing a diverse portfolio, over fifty staff, and wide ranging financial, operational and administrative issues.


• Proven ability in business development, including demonstrable experience in solution design, capture planning, budget development, and establishment of work plans and monitoring plans.


• Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline


• At least 8 years of relevant experience at strategic level;


• Knowledge and understanding of the international development context and trends in SNV’s three core sectors;


• Familiarity with key financiers and actors in SNV’s 3 core sectors;


• Strong business and people management capabilities with a focus on results and an entrepreneurial flair;


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;


• Strong networking and positioning skills at multiple levels;


• Strong in implementation oversight and proven track record in project management;


• Ability to relate with and manage relationship with government at federal and local levels;


• Ability to coach, lead, stimulate, and inspire professionals in a development context;


• Culturally aware, tactful and open minded;


• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Contract Type: International

Contract Duration: 2 years with possibility of extension

Expected Start Date: ASAP

Working at SNV: SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We offer a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. For more information, please visit our website: www.snvworld.org

Founded in 2002 by President William J. Clinton, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to strengthening integrated health systems around the world and expanding access to care and treatment for HIV/AIDS, malaria and other illnesses. Based on the premise that business oriented strategy can facilitate solutions to global health challenges, CHAI acts as a catalyst to mobilize new resources and optimize the impact of these resources to save lives, via improved organization of commodity markets and more effective local management. By working in association with governments and other NGO partners, CHAI is focused on large scale impact and, to date, CHAI has secured lower pricing agreements for treatment options in more than 70 countries. In addition, CHAI’s teams are working side-by-side with over 30 governments to tackle many of the largest barriers to effective treatment and care.

Position Description
In Uganda, the majority of caretakers seek treatment for children’s diarrhea, malaria and pneumonia in the private sector, largely from small, rural drug shops. These drug shops often have poor availability of essential medicines, high prices, and low treatment standards. CHAI’s Private Sector Program was established to address these barriers in the diarrhea treatment space, and has since demonstrated a range of accomplishments, such as increasing the availability of ORS/zinc in rural drug shops by close to 50% nationally. The team’s scope of work has since expanded to include private sector access to malaria and pneumonia diagnostics and commodities. Currently the team is implementing a program training drug shops in Integrated Community Management of Childhood Illnesses (ICCM) while also improving availability and affordability of essential child medicines.

Job Requirements

The Private Sector Markets Senior Coordinator will fulfill five critical functions; which include:

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  Supporting the implementation of the private sector Child Health Program through training drug shops on how to assess, treat and refer malaria, pneumonia and diarrhea in children under 5;

  
  


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  Assist the planning and execution of ICCM training to drug shops in 7 districts;

  
  


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  Support the implementation of the supportive supervision component of the Child Health Program, including analyzing field data;

  
  


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  Support the strategic development of the Child Health Program scale-up

  
  


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  Driving new market shaping interventions that range from facilitating negotiations between manufacturers and importers to bring low cost diagnostics and treatments into the country and launching new product innovations;

  
  


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  Provide strategic input to the scoping of new market interventions, including conducting market research for child health products;

  
  


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  Leading the development of agreements between key private partners for new focus diagnostics and treatments

  
  


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  Providing technical assistance to the MOH’s National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) on matters related to private sector engagement for malaria-related commodities;

  
  


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  Monitor the implementation of the co-payment mechanism for ACTs in the private sector, including provide support for NMCP’s price monitoring in the private market;

  
  


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  Provide strategic and technical support to the NMCP and the different interventions supporting the co-payment mechanism, such as trainings and communication campaigns;

  
  


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  Organize and carry out technical assessments of participants in the co-payment mechanism;

  
  


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  Leading the office’s strategy for engaging private, not-for-profit (PNFP) providers, developing interventions to improve dispensing behavior for key commodities and working with suppliers to increase availability of these products;

  
  


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  Identifying and scoping strategic opportunities for engaging PNFP providers around new health areas and products;

  
  


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  Building on previous engagement, working together with Joint Medical Stores (JMS) to increase availability and affordability of key products in PNFP facilities

  
  


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  Analyzing large volumes of market data, coming from such sources as national retail audits, supplier sales, and CHAI’s own Monitoring and Evaluation surveys:

  
  


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  Collect and compile market data from multiple sources, including national retail audits, supplier sales, and NDA import records

  
  


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  Lead regular, deep and sophisticated quantitative analysis of market data on relevant diarrhea/pneumonia/malaria commodities

  
  


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  Coordinate access to data with CHAI team members, and work with them to make sure that the data can be made available effectively

  
  


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  Supporting the team’s relationship with donors by e.g. developing concept notes and participating in fundraising activities.

  
  


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  Perform any other duties as needed.

  
  

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a rigorous private or public sector position, with increasing levels of responsibility and leadership (preferably in the public health sector, or in an intensive consultative capacity);


• Exceptional communication and relationship management skills with the ability to clearly communicate complex ideas;


• Proven excellence in quantitative statistical analysis and problem solving (including excellent Microsoft Excel and/or Access skills and experience with STATA or equivalent;


• Capacity to synthesize monitoring data into effective presentation of results to help guide recommendations on performance improvement; Ability to create compelling, logical presentations and reports, using PowerPoint, Word and other media;


• Have the comfort and flexibility to work independently with a diverse set of counterparts;


• Relevant personal qualities include: resourcefulness, entrepreneurialism, flexibility, independence, humility, and work ethic.

Advantages

• Master’s Degree in business administration, logistics or a related field;


• Experience working in developing countries (specifically East Africa)


• Experience working in a consumer-driven culture

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