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Chief Civil Engineer Employment Opportunity - Uganda Railways Corporation (URC)



Organisation: Uganda

Railways Corporation (URC)



Duty Station: Kampala,

Uganda



Reports to:  Managing Director



Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) is a body corporate established under

an Act of Parliament to construct, operate and maintain railway, marine and

road services both inside and outside Uganda for the carriage of passengers and

goods. As a result of privatisation of operations, the mandate of URC changed

from that of an operator to that of asset holder, concession monitor and

advisor on railway technical matters.



Job Summary: The Chief Civil

Engineer is the overall leader of the Civil Engineering Department and

responsible for planning, monitoring, supervising and reviewing the

infrastructure aspects of the Corporation which comprises railway tracks (the

Permanent Way), bridges, culverts, level crossings, ports, real estate,

stations and terminals, container hard standings, utility lines and land, etc.



Key Duties and

Responsibilities: 

  • Keenly monitor the Railway Concessionaire

    (RVR)’s compliance with the infrastructure concessionaire obligations and

    regularly reporting thereon.

  • Review RVR’s infrastructure investment

    plans to assess their need, reasonableness and compliance with the

    concession requirements, and drafting any necessary comments therefrom.

  • Inspect RVR’s infrastructure investment

    work to establish its compliance with the approved investment plans and

    the applicable laws/regulations/standards.

  • Provide civil engineering support to the

    Corporation’s Finance Department and Concession Department on concession

    matters.

  • Process applications for level crossings

    and railway sidings including liaison with RVR (where applicable) and

    carrying out the necessary engineering design work.

  • Oversee the regular inspection of the

    Corporation’s non-conceded infrastructure to assess its condition and to

    determine its rehabilitation, repair and/or maintenance requirements.

  • Prepare the Civil Engineering Department’s

    annual work plans, annual procurement plans and annual budgets.

  • Initiate the procurement initiation of

    required works, supplies and services in accordance with the Corporation’s

    annual budget and annual procurement plan.

  • Manage the preparation of statements of

    requirements (designs, drawings, specifications, bills of quantities,

    schedules, etc.) and cost estimates for required civil engineering works

    and supplies.

  • Oversee the preparation of statements of

    requirements (terms of reference) and cost estimates for required civil

    engineering consultancy and non-consultancy services.

  • Oversee the provision of the civil

    engineering support to the Corporation’s Procurement and Disposal Unit

    including conducting pre-bid site inspections, answering pre-bid queries,

    evaluation of bids, negotiation of contracts and drafting of contracts.

  • Prepare and submit civil engineering plans

    and reports to the different stakeholders.

  • Oversee the management of the

    Corporation’s properties (land and estates).

  • Supervise the staff of the department.


Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

  • The ideal candidate should preferably hold

    a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent from a

    recognised institution. Possession of a relevant Master’s degree from a

    recognised institution will be an added advantage.

  • Membership of the Uganda Institution of

    Professional Engineers (UIPE) and registration with the Uganda Engineers’

    Registration Board (ERB)

  • A minimum of fifteen (15) years, at least

    five (5) of which at senior level, as a civil engineer with a busy

    Public-Sector organisation involved substantially in the planning, design,

    construction, rehabilitation, repair or maintenance of civil engineering

    facilities.

  • Previous experience with a railway

    organisation and permanent way (railway track) engineering experience will

    be an added advantages.

  • Be highly computer literate with excellent

    knowledge of Microsoft OFFICE, Microsoft PROJECT and Autodesk AUTOCAD.

  • Good working knowledge of the Uganda

    Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets (PPDA) law and

    regulations. Basic knowledge of the procurement rules and procedures of at

    least one of the major multi-lateral funding agencies (World Bank,

    European Development Fund, African Development Bank, etc) will be an added

    advantage.

  • Excellent report writing skills.

  • Proven ability to work under pressure in

    order to meet tight deadlines.

  • Be a Ugandan citizen.

  • Age: Above 43 years


All candidates are strongly encouraged to send their applications

accompanied with a current CV clearly stating current position and

responsibilities, photocopies of academic certificates and testimonials and

complete addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees and their e-mail

addresses to the address indicated below;



Office of the Managing Director,



Plot 57, Nasser Road,



P.O Box 7150, Kampala.



Deadline: 29th

August, 2016






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Adolescent Health Officer NGO Jobs - Community Health Alliance Uganda (CHAU)



Organisation: Community

Health Alliance Uganda (CHAU)



Duty Station: Kampala,

Uganda



Community Health Alliance Uganda (CHAU), formerly the International

HIV/AIDS Alliance Uganda, is a national Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)

which was registered in 2010. It works in partnership with other Community

based Organizations (CBOs)/ local NGOs to support community action on

integrated Sexual reproductive health and HIV/AIDS in Uganda. CHAU is an affiliate

and accredited to International HIV/AIDS Alliance as its Linking Organization.

This partnership facilitates CHAU to engage and collaborate with IHAA’s global

network which includes over 40 independent organizations spread across the

world. CHAU through its global strategic partnerships, is able learn from and

adapt international best practices and experiences to the local context in the

areas of organizational development, capacity building, community systems

strengthening, Advocacy and quality service delivery.



Job Summary: The Adolescent

Health Officer will provide overall coordination leadership in implementation

of READY project activities ensuring project goals and objectives are met.



Key Duties and

Responsibilities: 

  • In charge of coordinating between all the

    various departments which are 

    working on the project

  • Act as the liaison officer between all

    employees regarding the project, keep the lines of communication open and

    coordinate project activities across 

    all departments

  • Coordinate the process of mapping and

    identification of implementing partners for the project

  • Coordinate the process of identifying,

    mapping out and engaging Adolescents in national level policy advocacy

    dialogues and ensure creation of new net works for Adolescents

  • Work closely with relevant officials to

    ensure Development of IEC materials (posters, banners, T-shirts, Newspaper

    supplements) for supporting the project.

  • Working in close partnership with

    implementing partners, and district coordinators to map and identify Health

    facilities that can offer friendly Adolescent Health services

  • Coordinate and oversee capacity building

    activities for health workers at identified health facilities including

    ensuring provision of friendly services to adolescents

  • Working closely with the district

    leadership, district coordinators and health facility in charges to ensure

    availability of SRH/HIV commodities at health facilities

  • Working with all stakeholders to develop a

    functional referral system

  • Ensures that budget tracking for the project

    across all departments is line with project timelines and spent in line

    with donor and project expectations

  • Preparing project monthly briefs to the

    management on the developments and progress within the project

  • Working with the capacity building specialist

    to develop and support capacity building of the implementing partner under

    the project

  • Working with the MEAL manager to ensure

    adequate monitoring of project activities in all aspects

  • Reports to the Director of Programs

  • Perform any other duty as may be assigned


Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

  • The applicant for the Adolescent Health

    Officer job opportunity should hold a Bachelors degree in Development

    Studies, Public Health, Medicine, Nursing, Social Sciences or any relevant

    degree

  • A relevant post graduate qualification

    will be an added advantage

  • Additional training in the following

    specialized areas is desirable;

  • A minimum of three years or more of

    relevant experience from a reputable organization

  • Policy Research, Policy Advocacy and

    Analysis

  • Project planning and management skills and

    knowledge

  • Knowledge of adolescent SRHR and HIV/AIDS

    Policy framework in Uganda

  • Familiar with the implementation of

    HIV/AIDS and reproductive health Programs in Uganda.

  • Knowledge of current and existing policies

    and laws related to Sexual Reproductive health and Rights and HIV AIDS in

    Uganda.

  • Knowledge of key population programming in

    Uganda and in the region


All suitably qualified and interested candidates for the above post

should submit applications with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic

certificates, name and address of three referees and a day time contact

telephone number to the International HIV/AIDS Alliance offices addressed to:

The Executive Director, Community Health Alliance, Plot 19, Kawalya Kaggwa

Close, Kololo P. O. Box 40333, Kampala, Uganda.



NB: Please note that only

short listed candidates will be contacted


Deadline: 26th August

2016 by 5:00 PM



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Stores Controller Non-profit Jobs - Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP)



Organisation: Rakai

Health Sciences Program (RHSP)


Duty Station: Rakai,

Uganda


Reports to: Stores Manager


Rakai Health Sciences Program

is a collaborative Bio-medical research and service delivery organization (non-profit). It

strives to improve the quality of life of the local population through a

combination of community based research, curative services and prevention

strategies in the District of Rakai, South Western Uganda. It is based at the

Uganda Virus Research Institute – Entebbe and Kalisizo in Rakai District.


Job Summary: The Stores

Controller will assist and be part of the Stores and stock control team which

manages the stocks processes and the general stores practices. The incumbent will

play a key role in stock receiving, counting, record keeping, preparation of

dispatches, maintaining order and cleanliness, and keeping the general safety

of stocks, staff and the facility, in a way that contributes directly to RHSP’s

goal and objectives.


Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Support

    in sorting, pre packing and labeling of requested goods before dispatch.

  • Support

    in dispatching goods to their respective users.

  • Assist

    in receipt of goods / supplies in to the stores.

  • Post

    daily goods’ transactions both receipts and dispatches on to the Bin cards

    in real time.

  • Assist

    in routine stock taking and daily stock reconciliation.

  • The

    Stores controller will be responsible for categorizing goods/ supplies

    neatly on to their respective ranks in the store/ware house.

  • Inspect

    daily cleanliness and hygiene of the stores.

  • In

    charge of the daily inspection of drugs in the stores and look for damages

    spills and expires.

  • Assist

    in secondary packaging at the warehouse.

  • As

    will be instructed from time to time, among other things, provide periodic

    performance reports.

  • Perform

    all other duties as shall be assigned by Management/ supervisor-, adhere

    to all RHSP policies, procedures and demonstrate high integrity.


Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 


  • The applicants

    should hold a Degree or Diploma in Stores Management, 
    Procurement

    and Logistics management, or Humanities, and any other similar

    qualifications.

  • One year of experience in stores handling is an added advantage.

  • Working

    knowledge of managing pharmaceutical and health products is an added

    advantage. 

  • Able-bodied,

    flexible and energetic, ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

  • Demonstrated

    track record in customer relations management.

  • The

    candidate must also be computer literate with experience in the use of Microsoft

     Office documents; and skills in

    stock software (Tally) for data management and reporting.

  • The

    candidate should be a person of integrity.

  • Possess

    excellent communication with good interpersonal skills.

  • Age: 25-35 years.


All suitably qualified and

interested applicants should send their application letter, valid academic

documents and detailed resume (CV) with three recognizable referees to:




The Human Resource Manager,
Rakai Health Sciences Program,


P.O. Box 279, Kalisizo, Rakai,

Uganda


Send by E-mail to:

info@rhsp.org


Deadline: 19th August 2016


For more of the latest jobs, please visit http://www.theugandanjobline.com or find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline 



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Several Community Development Facilitator NGO Career Placements - World Vision International




Organisation: World Vision

International



Reports to: Programme

Manager



Duty Station: Uganda



World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy

Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and

communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41

districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children

and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with

children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all

applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.

“Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every

Heart, the will to make it so.”



Job Summary: The Community

Development Facilitator will guide and facilitate Program Development,

Monitoring and Implementation in an Area Development Program (ADP) in line with

Program plans.



Key Duties and

Responsibilities: 


Guide ADP programme planning and Development:

  • Support and guide ADP scheduled

    assessments, evaluations, TDI measurements and designs.

  • Facilitate development of the ADP design

    document and AOP/ DIP.

  • Gather and analyze community perspectives,

    and prepare annual work plans and cash flows.

  • Write concept papers and proposals for

    non-sponsorship fundraising.

  • In charge of monitoring of progress and

    achievements of programmes in the ADP.

  • Mobilization of communities, local

    organizations and institutions for programme development and

    implementation.

  • Mobilize community participation in

    programme/project planning, development, implementation and monitoring.

  • Mobilize government institutions and

    technical staff in the planning and implementation of ADP programmes and

    plans.

  • Mobilize grassroots organizations,

    Churches and other civil society organizations on poverty reduction.

  • Facilitate growth of strong grassroots

    movements on specific advocacy issues.

  • Build ADP level partnerships, networks and

    coalitions with civil society organizations and local government

    institutions.

  • Build networks with government

    institutions and other development partners within the ADP in planning and

    implementation of development programmes.

  • Identify and nurture local partnerships

    with grassroots civil society organizations, Churches and sub county

    government.

  • Build and facilitate the capacity and

    growth of community and grassroots organizations.

  • Build leadership and mobilization capacity

    of programme/project committees and facilitate their participation in

    programme/project development activities.

  • Facilitate capacity building of

    communities and local organizations.

  • Support and facilitate graduated growth of

    partnerships and community based organizations.

  • Implementation of ADP programmes and

    interventions in line with approved designs and AOPs/ DIPs.

  • Organize community programme development

    and resource mobilization of planned activities such as community

    contributions.

  • Facilitate the operations and functioning

    of ADP child protection committee.

  • Ensure adherence at ADP of child

    protection policy, guidelines and protocols.

  • Management of sponsorship performance

  • Support and facilitate sponsorship staff

    and sponsorship service operations in the ADP.

  • Monitor performance of sponsorship

    performance in line with child sponsorship standards.

  • Proper and efficient management and use of

    ADP finance and assets.

  • Ensure ADP financial and asset resources

    are managed and used in line with policy guidelines.

  • Provide accurate and timely variance

    explanations on ADP over and under expenditures.

  • Monitoring and track progress of programme

    implementation.

  • Organize ADP level forum to assess

    progress of implementation of planned activities.

  • Keenly monitor progress of

    programme/project interventions against plans within the ADP.

  • Organize review, reflection and learning

    forum for ADP staff, community, local organizations and government.

  • Documentation and sharing of programme

    learnings.

  • Produce ADP quality and timely reports to

    keep track of progress of planned activities within the area of operation.

  • Prepare and submit timely and quality

    bi-annual and annual reports.


Qualifications, Skills and

Experience:

  • The prospective World Vision Community

    Development Facilitator employee should hold a University degree in Social

    Sciences, Development Studies, Education or any other related field.

  • A minimum of three years’ experience

    working with communities in a development field.

  • The applicant must be highly reliable and

    independent.

  • Must be able to identify training needs

    among supervisees

  • Possess highly developed interpersonal and

    communication skills

  • Broad knowledge of development work and

    ability to integrate it with sponsorship

  • The applicant must also be competent in

    managing business processes in large organizations.

  • Good budget and personnel management

    skills

  • Good writing skills

  • Excellent networking and advocacy skills.

  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.

  • Riding skills with a valid class A driving

    permit is a must.


NB: This vacancy is open

to Ugandan nationals only.


All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by

visiting World Vision International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link

below.



Please follow instructions on How to Create Account and Profile at

World Vision’s e-recruitment portal. 

Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.



Deadline: 28th

August, 2016






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2 Health Officer Job Placements - International Rescue Committee (IRC)



Organization: International

Rescue Committee (IRC)



Duty Station: Uganda



The International Rescue Committee helps people whose lives and

livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and

gain control of their future. It was created by Albert Einstein more than 80

years and has been working in Uganda since 1998. It has particularly working in

the conflict zones where tens of thousands of people have been kills and over

1.6 million displaced. Following a peace agreement in 2006, Ugandans are

returning home and looking to rebuild their lives. The IRC is there to protect

women and children from violence and exploitation by fostering a safe

environment and encouraging education, and is supporting farmers and small

businesses, and helping communities promote peace and long-term development.



Job Summary: The Health

Officer will be responsible for coordination; implementation and monitoring of

maternal and child survival interventions at mainly health facility level in

one of the aforementioned districts. The incumbent will serve as the focal

point person for the maternal and child health (MCH) interventions, and will

receive support from the Health Manager, Health Coordinator, Program

Coordinator and Field Coordinator.



Key Duties and

Responsibilities: 

  • Ensure

    that all appropriate Ministry of Health standard guidelines and

    protocols for MCH related services are available in supported health unit

    under his/her supervision.

  • Assess the training needs for the health

    facility staffs as appropriate.

  • Make follow-up on all trainings conducted

    to ensure that the participants are putting to use the new skills and

    lessons learnt to improve quality of services.

  • Carry out on-the-job coaching and

    mentoring of health facility staff according to identified needs and make

    necessary follow up to ensure adherence to quality standards.

  • Facilitate technical trainings such as

    IMAI/IMPAC and supply chain management,

  • Support the formation of work with Family

    Support Groups.

  • Facilitate community dialogue meetings on

    antenatal care and Prevention of Mother To Child Transmission of HIV

    (PMTCT).

  • Offer technical and administrative support

    in organizing and conducting two rounds of national child days within the

    catchment area of the supported health facility.

  • Institute mechanisms to follow up women,

    their spouses and children enrolled in the PMTCT program and link them to chronic HIV/AIDS

    care.

  • Represent

    IRC’s health program to the district health team, health sub-district

    and donor agencies, to ensure all program activities are carried out with

    their agreement and, as far as possible, their participation.

  • As appropriate represent IRC at district

    health related planning, review and coordination meetings with guidance

    from the Health Manager.

  • Co-ordinate with district health

    authorities, WHO, UNICEF, and other NGOs to avoid duplication of services.

    Communication/Reporting

  • Provide regular feedback to the Health

    Manager in Karamoja on project implementation.

  • Support health units and ensure that

    HMIS/PMTCT Monthly reports reach the district on time.

  • Assist in the preparation of other donor

    proposals and reports for IRC’s health-related projects in Karamoja.

  • Actively participate in the development of

    health program work plans and reviewing them on a monthly basis with the

    Health Manager.

  • Ensure monthly HMIS and PMTCT reports are

    compiled at IRC supported health facilities.

  • Manage

    the budget ensuring expenses are appropriate and incurred according

    to schedule.

  • Actively participate in budget development

    for proposals as appropriate.

  • Participate in the development of health

    program budgets and budget tracking tools in coordination with the Health

    Manager.

  • Under the guidance of the Manager, update

    the budget tracking tools. Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Assist in the development of project

    monitoring tools.

  • With support from the data and information

    officer, maintain a good record keeping system and undertake continuous

    monitoring and regular evaluation of the project activities.


Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

  • The

    applicant should preferably hold a BSN, Diploma in Clinical

    Medicine, Diploma in Registered Comprehensive Nursing, Registered Mid

    Wife. Relevant certificates in HIV/AIDS, IMAI/IMPAC, FP, and PNC related

    trainings are an added advantage.

  • A minimum of three years of working

    experience in Health, HIV/AIDS and or PMTCT related programs.

  • Previous work with an NGO in similar

    programs.

  • Working with community based groups in

    behaviour change

    programs.


All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send an updated

CV, copies of certificates and cover letter clearly indicating the position applied

for to: The Country HR and Administration Manager, International Rescue

Committee, P.O. Box 24672 Kampala; OR



Email to:

UA-IRCJobs@Rescue.org.



Deadline: 26th

August, 2016






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Technical Officer Non-profit Jobs - Management Sciences for Health (MSH)



Organization: Management

Sciences for Health (MSH)



Reports to: Technical

Advisor, Gender/OVC/ PLVIV



Duty Station: Mbale, Uganda



Job ID: 13-9168



Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a nonprofit international

health organization composed of nearly 2500 people from more than 74

nationalities working in over 50 countries. Our mission is to save lives and

improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing

the gap between knowledge and action in public health. Together with our

partners, we are helping managers and leaders in developing countries to create

stronger management systems that improve health services for the greatest

health impact.



Job Summary: The Technical

Officer will support stronger networking at district level in a collaborative

partnership with the District Health Advisors and Mentorship Managers in the

project supported districts. The Specialist will strengthen the project’s

community networking within districts, focusing on supporting the project’s

collaboration with the district health office (DHO) and district health team

(DHT) and PLHIV groups. The Specialist will also focus on strengthening

networks between HFs and communities in a selected number of higher volume

sub-counties.



Key Duties and

Responsibilities: 

  • Support Hospitals, HCIVs and some high

    volume HCIIIs to establish CDDPs in liaison with PLHIV groups’ leaders to

    ensure stable clients are served at CDDPs to decongest facilities.

  • Work closely with the Government district

    PLHIV coordinator and sub-county PLHIV coordinators to identity and

    mobilize a cadre of PLHIV network peer leaders who should be oriented to

    manage and facilitate active and functional  PLHIVs groups at  parish levels.

  • Support PLHIV network peer leaders to

    conduct and document monthly support visits to the members of their PLHIV

    network and CDDPs.

  • Actively facilitate a close working

    relationship between the PLHIV network peer leaders and HF staff,

    especially mentor mothers and case managers that the project has deployed

    in the HFs.

  • Support the PLHIV network peer leaders to

    promote and link their network members to HFs services, as well as

    conducting community tracing of PLHIV who have missed their appointments,

    and the promoting and tracking of the HIV testing status of partners and

    family members of PLHIV members of the network, which could include

    facilitating HF testing para-professionals to conduct household testing of

    partner/family members

  • Offer technical assistance to focal

    persons for OVC, and post GBV services, including appropriately screening,

    identifying and providing services to them that are linked to community

    resources.

  • Work closely with the sub-county Community

    Development Officer to map out community resources, such as FBOs, CBOs,

    NGOs, other groups and development programs, and private sector

    institutions, leading to an up to date inventory of community referral

    network.

  • Actively participate in the development,

    review, and dissemination of protocols, SOPs, tools and documentation

    templates for key client linkages.

  • Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and regular

    reports to the supervisor on progress of all activities conducted during

    the reporting period.

  • Document best practices for enhancement of

    project performance and visibility

  • Perform any other duties as directed by

    the supervising Technical Advisor as may be appropriate to the position.


Qualifications, Skills and

Experience:

  • The ideal candidate for the Management

    Sciences for Health (MSH) Technical Officer job opportunity should

    preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Social Works

    or equivalent from a recognized Institution

  • At least three years of previous

    experience working in the field of HIV, Gender and OVC or related

    programming area

  • Previous experience in networking with

    district health office and health centers

  • Broad knowledge of TB or HIV or infectious

    diseases programming.

  • Excellent written and oral communication

    skills, especially in terms of reporting

  • Computer literate with minimum basic

    package of Word processing, spreadsheets and power-point presentations

  • Knowledge of one of the native languages

    of Eastern Uganda is an added advantage

  • Flexible and able to work in a field based

    environment

  • Willing and able to travel to the field by

    motorcycle 100% of the time

  • Ability to work in a multicultural

    environment

  • Team player and ability to take initiative

  • Ability to keep confidentiality especially

    in dealing with people living with HIV


All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the

Management Sciences for Health in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to

Apply Online by clicking on the link below.



Deadline: 26th August, 2016



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Hygiene and Sanitation Officer Non-profit Careers - World Vision International



Organisation: World Vision

International



Reports to: Regional

Coordinator WASH



Duty Station: Hoima, Uganda



World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy

Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and

communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41

districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children

and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with

children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all

applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.

“Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every

Heart, the will to make it so.”



Job Summary: The Hygiene and

Sanitation Officer will provide technical support and capacity building on

sanitation and hygiene in project area and network within the sector with

various stakeholders to achieve World Vision’s child wellbeing out comes.



Key Duties and

Responsibilities: 

  • Build

    capacity of HSAs and ADP CDFs to implement WASH activities in target

    communities and schools to fulfill child wellbeing out comes.

  • Work

    closely with Cluster Managers to provide guidance in needs assessment and

    validation of the 5 year sanitation and hygiene annual plans for each ADP.

  • Provide

    guidance in development of annual budget and annual activity plans for all

    software activities and ensure they are implemented timely and are of high

    quality in each ADP;

  • Compile

    and submit sanitation and hygiene monthly and quarterly reports to the

    Regional Coordinator, ADP/Cluster Program Managers and other partners in

    the area of operation.

  • Work

    in close collaboration with the ADP Cluster Management (Especially ADP

    CDFs) ensuring that project implementation is integrated into ADP

    programming through frequent dialogue and support;

  • Provide

    technical backstopping and guidance to Hygiene and Sanitation Assistants

    and the ADP CDFs who are responsible for WASH projects within assigned

    area of operation.

  • Ensure

    close collaboration and working relationship with relevant Local

    Government department staff

  • Offer

    technical support to the M&E team and Regional Coordinator in

    documenting good practices and other key learning areas on WASH.


Qualifications, Skills and

Experience:

  • The

    prospective World Vision Hygiene and Sanitation Officer employee should

    hold a university degree in Public Health, environmental health or related

    disciplines from a recognized University

  • Good

    computer skills and ability to write technical reports

  • At

    least two years’ experience in implementing health, and WASH related

    activities preferably within an International NGO

  • Very

    strong facilitation and communication skills

  • Good

    Computer skills and ability to write technical reports

  • Ability

    to ride a motor cycle with a clean riders’ license, class A

  • Excellent

    communication skills and be courteous in working with communities.

  • Knowledge

    of PRA methods and willingness to live in the rural communities in the

    project areas.

  • Must

    be fluent in applicable local Languages and English.

  • Knowledge

    about CLTS, CHAST and PHAST methods are added advantage


NB: This vacancy is open

to Ugandan nationals only.


All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by

visiting World Vision International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link

below.



Please follow instructions on How to Create Account and Profile at

World Vision’s e-recruitment portal. 

Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.



Deadline: 28th

August, 2016






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UN Program Specialist- M&E Jobs - United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)



Organization: United Nations

Population Fund (UNFPA)



Duty Station: Kampala,

Uganda



Grade Level: NOC



Reports to: Assistant

Representative



UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is the lead UN agency for

delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every birth is safe, and

every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA expands the possibilities

for women and young people to lead healthy and productive lives. Since UNFPA

started working in 1969, the number – and rate – of women dying from

complications of pregnancy or childbirth has been halved. Families are smaller

and healthier. Young people are more connected and empowered than ever before.



Job Summary: The Program

Specialist- M&E will serve as the head of the Policy, Programme

Coordination and Quality Assurance (PPCQA) Unit particularly providing

technical leadership in Coordinating the Common and Country Programming

Processes particularly with regard to policy, planning, monitoring, evaluation

and reporting. The incumbent will also provide leadership for Quality Assurance

(QA) of all UNFPA programmes including gender and human and rights. S/he will

be instrumental in strengthening capacity of the Country Office staff in

programming; especially in policy analysis, planning, monitoring, evaluation

and reporting. Further, s/he will play a pivotal role in managing partnerships

and participating in National, Interagency Work and UNFPA Regional Office. The

jobholder will also coordinate the efforts of the Country Office (C0) and

provide technical support during development of national and regional frameworks/plans.

S/he will guide the CO to ensure that Country Programmes (CPs)are in line with

the national development priorities and the UNFPA Strategic Plan (SP), and

comply with the Result-Based Management (RBM) principles. S/he will be

instrumental in resource mobilization.



Key Duties and

Responsibilities: 

  • Coordinate and provide policy guidance in

    developing the National and District Development Frameworks (National

    Development Plans, Sector Plans and District Plans) and provide

    synthesized information on UNFPA Strategic Plan/CP focus areas for

    incorporation/integration in the national and district planning

    frameworks.

  • The incumbent will coordinate CO

    participation in the United Nations Development Assistance Framework

    (UNDAF) development processes (from roadmap development, country analysis,

    strategic prioritization/planning, writing UNDAF narrative and developing

    M&E Framework) and provide synthesized information on UNFPA Strategic

    Plan focus areas for incorporation/integration in the UNDAFs.

  • Coordinate and provide policy and

    technical guidance for the Development of the Country Programme;

    strengthen capacity of staff and partners in CP Programme development

    processes; and facilitate development of CP M&E framework.

  • The incumbent will strengthen UNFPA staff

    and Implementing Partners (IPs) capacity in developing Annual Workplans

    (AWPs); and coordinate the review of the IP AWPs.

  • Support CO Programme Analyst in monitoring

    implementation of CP activities and outputs/results and CP

    financial/logistic resource utilization rates.

  • Support CO Program Analyst to provide

    programme oversight and monitor CO’s compliance with UNFPA’s rules and

    regulations (with emphasis on adherence to NEX requirements, OFA

    management principles and management audit observations).

  • The incumbent will manage the development,

    monitoring and review of Office Management Plan (OMP) and Integrated

    Technical, Operational and Programmatic Support (ITOPS).

  • Support CO Programme Analyst to facilitate

    CP/project reviews and evaluations.

  • Support CO Programme Analyst to coordinate

    and provide technical guidance in preparing programme implementation

    reports (quarterly and annual); and preparation of UNDAF Annual Reports,

    Country Profiles, County Office Annual Report and other relevant reports

    as required.

  • Support CO Program Analyst to facilitate

    capacity building of IPs (particularly on M&E and reporting);

    conducting periodic IP assessment; and continuously update IPs on UNFPA

    policies and guidelines.

  • Actively participate in UN Joint M&E

    Technical Working Group (TWG); National/Sector Programme Development and

    M&E TWGs; Regional Office Programme Support Team; and other relevant

    TWGs as required.


Qualifications, Skills and

Experience:

  • The ideal candidate for the United Nations

    UNFPA Program Specialist- M&E career opportunity should hold a

    Master’s degree in any one of the following: Statistics, Population

    Studies, Demography, or Public Health.

  • Possession of a Post-graduate training in

    planning, management, monitoring and evaluation will be an added advantage.

  • A minimum of five to seven years of

    experience in a related field and/or research.

  • Broad knowledge and understanding of the

    UN system in general, and especially UNFPA mandate, its policies and

    operations and current development topics and political issues in Uganda

    will be an added advantage.

  • Excellent computer/information systems

    skills.

  • Advocacy/Advancing

    a policy oriented agenda

  • Results-based programme development and

    management

  • Innovation and marketing of new approaches

  • Leveraging the resources of national

    governments and partners/Building strategic alliances and partners

  • Resource mobilization


·        
Values: Integrity/Commitment to mandate,

Knowledge sharing/Continuous learning, Valuing diversity, Respect for

Human Rights.



·        
Managing

Relationships:


Working in teams, Communicating information and ideas, Conflict and

self-management.



·        
Working

with people:


Empowerment/Developing people/Performance management.



·        
Personal

Leadership and Effectiveness: Strategic and analytical thinking, Results

orientation/Commitment to excellence, Appropriate and transparent

decision making.



All candidates who so desire to join the United Nations UNFPA in the

aforementioned capacity are encouraged to send a cover letter and P11 Form, download

here
to vacancyug@googlegroups.com. Please clearly indicate position

title in the subject of the email and include your full names.


NB: The complete

applications should be less than 10MB.


Deadline: 26th August

2016






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Entry Level Administration Assistant NGO Jobs - World Vision International



Organisation: World Vision

International



Reports to: Administration

and Facilities Officer



Duty Station: Kampala,

Uganda



World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy

Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and

communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41

districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children

and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with

children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all

applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.

“Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every

Heart, the will to make it so.”



Job Summary: The

Administration Assistant will support the Administration and Facilities Officer

through the provision of administrative support services to World Vision Uganda

and to facilitate in the conducive running of the administration systems at the

national office in line with the World Vision Uganda Policies and Procedures.



Key Duties and

Responsibilities: 

  • Prepare

    requisitions for supplies and services on behalf of the

    administration department

  • Receive, analyze and process services and

    supplies requisitions from other departments and projects to ensure timely

    delivery of services and items requested

  • The incumbent will process payments of

    outstanding invoices in a timely manner to avoid any disconnections and

    meet our contractual obligation to the suppliers and service providers.

  • Ensure that adequate stocks of

    administration routine user items and replenishment of all supplies are

    maintained at all times


Facilitation of Expatriate Staff:

  • Maintain a clear database to track

    international schools, manage and process payments of school fees on

    behalf of the expatriates. Ensure that renewals are made at the beginning

    of each school term

  • Maintain a database and proper filing

    system to ensure that all WVU expatriates have up to date documents

    during/for the rest of their contract periods with WVU.

  • Process renewals, permits, special passes

    and any other special passes and documents necessary within the required

    time on the staff arrival or expiration of the existing document


International and Local Travels:

  • Regularly review forms and invoices for

    staff travels for payment authorization

  • In charge of the facilitation of WVU staff

    and other support offices where required with VISA processing and

    requirement

  • Maintain an up-to-date database of all

    guests coming into the country

  • Support to division/Program Assistants in

    facilitation of the guests i.e. hotel reservations, confirmation of flight

    reservations among others.

  • Effective use of the administration

    activities work plan

  • Prepare and submit monthly reports to tract all activities in the

    department


 


Qualifications, Skills and

Experience:


  • The prospective World Vision

    Administration Assistant employee should hold a university degree in any

    business- related discipline

  • A minimum of two years relevant experience

    in a similar position

  • Good computer skills and ability to write

    reports using MS Office packages

  • Excellent communication skills and be

    courteous in working with clients.

  • Fluent in English.


NB: This vacancy is open

to Ugandan nationals only.


All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by

visiting World Vision International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link

below.



Please follow instructions on How to Create Account and Profile at

World Vision’s e-recruitment portal.  Qualified

female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.



Deadline: 28th

August, 2016



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Gender and Advocacy Project Officer NGO Job Careers - Caritas Moroto



Organisation: Caritas Moroto



Project Name: Water,

Sanitation and Hygiene (MF4 Project)



Funding Source: Catholic

Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD)



Duty Station: Uganda



Reports to: WASH Project Coordinator



Caritas Moroto is the social development arm of the Catholic Diocese of

Kotido and it operates as a Faith Based not-for-profit development

organization. Caritas Moroto oversees all the Diocesan Development Programs. The

Vision is ‘‘a peaceful, dignified, and self-reliant community in Moroto.’’ Her

Mission is ‘‘to strengthen the capacity of subsistence farmers and vulnerable

groups for equitable and sustainable rural development.’’ Currently, it

operates in Moroto, Napak, Nakapiripirit and Amudat districts and its

activities focus on sustainable livelihoods; justice and peace, gender and

development, emergency and disaster risk reduction. Her Values are; Integrity,

Honesty, Accountability.



Caritas Moroto has signed an agreement with Catholic Agency for

Overseas Development (CAFOD) to implement a three (3) year project on Water,

Sanitation and Hygiene (MF4 Project) in Nadunget Sub-county, Moroto District.



Job Summary: The Gender and

Advocacy Project Officer will take lead in ensuring that the gender and

advocacy components of the Match Fund IV project on Water, Sanitation and

Hygiene in Uganda is rolled out and successfully executed to meet the

expectations of the local communities, project beneficiaries, DFID and other

stakeholders. This entails working closely with district local governments,

project staff, CSOs in the area, Caritas agencies implementing same project,

local media and CAFOD among others.



Key Duties and Responsibilities:

 

  • To develop and implement an advocacy

    strategy that informs and engages a wide range of external audiences

    around the project aims.

  • Lead and or support policy research and

    drafting of advocacy documents to enhance the scope and vision of the

    project’s advocacy work.

  • Responsible for preparation of reports on

    advocacy components of the project’s advocacy work and evidencing the

    Voice and Accountability tool that will be used.

  • Ensure gender dimension in M&E system

    and support project officers and monitor the progress on gender issues

    across all programme work.

  • Responsible for local level representation

    and advocacy to governments, project beneficiaries and CSO’s.

  • To develop reports, briefing papers,

    opinion pieces and WASH articles to UWASNET

  • Produce information, materials and

    documentation to support the achievement of the project’s advocacy

    objectives

  • Undertake gender analysis at the community

    and at project level

  • Provide training, support and other

    capacity building efforts to staff on gender mainstreaming and analysis

  • To contribute to local media efforts for

    expanded and more vigorous advocacy campaigns such as on hand washing day,

    world toilet day and other advocacy opportunities.

  • To build strong relationships with local

    governments and civil society organisations on WASH.

  • To build advocacy capacity of staff,

    religious and community leaders through training.

  • Build strong network and alliance with

    like-minded stakeholders to strengthen gender awareness at both local and

    national levels.

  • Establish and facilitate communities and

    share advocacy learning and practices among other Caritas gender and

    advocacy project officers.

  • Any other duties as assigned


Qualifications, Skills and

Experience:  

  • The applicant should hold a Degree in

    Political science, International Development or social science and or

    related fields.

  • Significant experience of working as a

    development professional with NGOs, especially of advocacy/gender work

  • Basic understanding of policy scope in North eastern Uganda context- Ugandan Government policies in relation to WASH such as District Development Plans (DIP), District Implementation Manual (DIM), Sector Performance Manuals (SPMs) among others.

  • Demonstrable knowledge of the development,

    gender issues and policy challenges facing north eastern Uganda and in

    particular WASH challenges.

  • Experience and or ability to work with the

    local media and other stakeholders to disseminate advocacy messages to segmented

    advocacy audience.

  • Experience and or ability to write

    advocacy related articles such as newsletter, policy briefs to profile

    match Fund Iv project in Northern Uganda on advocacy and gender.

  • Experience of developing or supporting the

    development of advocacy materials such as posters, letters, banners,

    position papers, among others.

  • Experience of working with other

    stakeholders such as CSO’s for networking, advocacy and learning.

  • Experience of working with and influencing

    government policy makers.

  • Ability to work with local community

    advocacy groups to influence policy and practise in WASH sector or other

    development sectors.

  • Successful candidate must demonstrate

    competencies in the following areas.

  • Excellent communication skills-

    internal-external, written-spoken and online-offline communication

  • Strong research, gender and advocacy

    skills.

  • Riding skills and possession of riding

    license is an added advantage.

  • Ability to work with others in a cohesive

    team spirit.

  • Good work planning and organizational skills

  • Project delivery, Implementation,

    reporting and learning

  • Excellent interpersonal and collaborative

    skills

  • Ability to network and inspire others to

    collaborate

  • Cultural sensitivity.

  • Project management (Assessment, Planning ,

    M&E)

  • Good report writing skills

  • Facilitation skills

  • Computer skills

  • TOT development


All suitably qualified and interested should submit their application

letters, Curriculum Vitae, three referees with their telephone contacts,

relevant academic and work based certificates to: The Director, Caritas Moroto,

Moroto Diocese, P.O Box 46, Moroto-Uganda, by hand or email at

caritasmoroto@gmail.com



Deadline: 19th August,

2016 by 5:00 PM