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11 November 2014
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Uganda: Consultancy: Improving Component of the Newborn in VHT/iCCM

Consultancy: Improving Component of the Newborn in VHT/iCCM | ReliefWeb Skip to main content Labs Blog Mobile Twitter Facebook YouTube Google plus RSS About Us Help Login / Register HomeUpdatesCountriesDisastersTopicsOrganizationsJobsTraining Print10 Nov 2014Consultancy: Improving Component of the Newborn in VHT/iCCMJobfromSave the Children—Closing date: 14 Nov 2014 Download PDF (402.77 KB)

For over 90 years, Save the Children has been making a difference in children's lives in more than 120 countries. We are the world's largest independent child rights organisation, underpinned by a vision in a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

Save the Children is an organization for talented people with different backgrounds and perspectives. We are proud that our people are representative of the children we work with and we thrive on our diversity. We are an equal opportunity organisation dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. Our culture is embedded in these values, along with a strong commitment to our Child Safeguarding Protocol, ensuring that all representatives of Save the Children demonstrate the highest standards of behaviour towards children both in their private and professional lives.

In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Livelihoods & Food Security, Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts. Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern and Central regions of Uganda, Currently, Save the Children has a staff complement of over 170 persons. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfill their potential. In 2013, we reached more than 100 million children around the world.

We are looking for consultancy services toassess and identify gaps and opportunity for improving component of the newborn in VHT/iCCM during training, home visit, supervision and reporting of iCCM/VHT implementation strategy.

Please refer to the detailed Terms of Reference for the description of each consultancy and the key selection criteria by visiting our website:www.savethechildren.ug

How to apply:

Completed proposal documents should be submitted by Friday 14th November, 2014 not laterthan 12:00 noon at;

Procurement / Logistics Desk at the below offices:

Save the Children Head Office
Plot No. 68/70, Kira Road, Kamwokya
P.O. Box 12018
Kampala, Uganda

Properly completed proposals to be returned to the above office sealed and addressed to “Consultancy Review Committee (CRC)”,

Consultancy Services for technical oversight to the operations research to evaluate and document VHT skills and competences for newborn care.

Procurement reference No: Tender/SCI/CO/012/2014

Upon submission, proposals MUST be registered and dropped in Tender Box. In addition to the hard copies, soft copies of the proposals MUST be submitted online touganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org

For further, clarification you may call Tel: 0414510582 / 0312260063/4

Job ID: #716311 Training categories: Monitoring and Evaluation Country: Uganda City: Kampala Organization: Save the Children Theme: Health Job years of experience: 3-5 years Job type: Consultancy How to apply HomeUpdatesCountriesDisastersTopicsOrganizationsJobsTraining About Us Help Informing humanitarians worldwide. A service provided by OCHA

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13 April 2013
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PROGRAMME ASSOCIATE (IMPROVING POLICIES PROJECT) ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT, Kampala (SB-3)

30 March 2013
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Programme Associate (Improving Policies Project) Energy and Environment (Open to Uganda National Only))

Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)Duration of Initial Contract :Under the overall guidance of UNDP Country Director and direct supervision of the Energy and Environment Team Leader, the Programme Associate ensures effective delivery of the Energy and Environment Unit by entering and managing data, and supporting programme implementation of UNDP and Improving policies project under Ministry of Water and Environment consistent with UNDP rules and regulations. The Programme Associate works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and projects' staff in the UNDP Country office and Ministry of Water and Environment, which is responsible for implementing the “Improving of Policies and Strategies for Environment Natural Resources and Climate risk management project

Supports formulation of programme strategies and implementation of the Environment programme focusing on achievement of the following results:

Collection and presentation of Energy and Environment background information for preparation of CCA, UNDAF, CPD, CPAP, effective application of RBM tools and establishment of Governance management targets (BSC).Presentation of background information for formulation of Energy and Environment programme, draft project documents, work plans, budgets, proposals on implementation arrangements.

Provides effective support to management of the Energy and Environment programme focusing on the achievement of the following results:

Creation of a project in Atlas, preparation of required budget revisions, revision of project award and project status, determination of unutilized funds, operational and financial close of a project.Provision of guidance to the executing agencies on routine implementation of projects.Presentation of information for audit of Nationally Implemented Modality (NIM) projects supports implementation of audit recommendations.

Provides administrative support to the Programme Unit focusing on achievement of the following results:

Review of NIM projects Financial Reports; preparation of non-PO vouchers for development projects.Maintenance of the internal expenditures control system which ensures that vouchers processed are matched and completed, transactions are correctly recorded and posted in Atlas.Timely corrective actions on un-posted vouchers, including the vouchers with budget check errors, match exceptions, unapproved vouchers.Creation of requisitions in Atlas for development projects, register of goods receipt in Atlas.Making budget check for requisitions, purchase orders and vouchers.

Supports resource mobilization focusing on achievement of the following results:
Analysis of information on Energy and Environment donors, preparation of donor's profile

Track and reporting on mobilized resources. Review of contributions agreement, managing contributions in Atlas.

Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the Energy and Environment area focusing on achievement of the following results:

Support the synthesis of lessons learnt and best practices in programme.Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

Functional Competencies:
Knowledge Management and Learning: 

Shares knowledge and experience.Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.

Development and Operational Effectiveness:

Ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks related to Results Management, including support to design, planning and implementation of programme, managing data, reporting.Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, implementation of new system, including new IT based systems.Good knowledge of Results Management Guide and Toolkit.Leadership and Self-Management:Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback.Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure.Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities University Degree in Business or Public Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting and Social Sciences would be desirable.Project Management in a Controlled Environment (Prince2), ACCA or CPA  training and certification6 years of progressively responsible administrative or programme experience is required at the national or international level.Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc)Advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.Fluency in written and spoken English.

FC: 04000

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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