ABT Associates Inc Jobs in Uganda- 5 Vacancies

ABT Associates Inc, a private US firm specializing in international development, is currently recruiting potential candidates to fill positions for upcoming USAID-funded projects designed to support the goals of Uganda’s

Development Strategy and Investment Plan (DSIP) and to support food security.

Abt is currently recruiting candidates with deep expertise and experience in Uganda related to:

(1) community-level projects promoting improved nutrition and/or enhanced livelihood strategies and / or agricultural production (2) activities targeting women and youth which promote the engagement of women (3) project financial and administrative management, especially with USAID and (4) monitoring and evaluation. Positions include:

Senior Managers and Team Leaders: Advanced degree in public health, rural development, agriculture or nutrition. Candidates must have prior experience managing long-term development programs. USAID project experience preferred. Hands-on knowledge of rural development and food security issues in Southwestern and Northern districts is required.

Nutrition and Family Health Specialists: Advanced degree in public health or nutrition.At least 10 years of relevant experience. Deep knowledge of best practices in community health, behavior change and community mobilization required.

Livelihood and Economic Development Specialists: Degree in agriculture, sustainable development or related degree. At least 10 years of relevant field experience in communities in Southwestern and Northern Uganda. Experience working with gender mainstreaming and engaging a wide range of local stakeholders highly preferred.

Financial Management/Administration Specialists: Business or accounting degree. USAID project management experience preferred. Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.Budgeting and accounting experience required.

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialists: Advanced degree in agriculture or related field, with at least 6 years of experience relating to data collection and project monitoring of performance, including use of GIS technologies. Experience in establishing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems for USAID programs preferred.

Please send current CV in English to: Ugandajobs@abtassoc.com

Please write the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email.

Deadline: Monday, 15 August 2011