Background and context:

The Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa – SIHA Network – is a coalition of civil society organisations from Sudan, South Sudan, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Somaliland and Uganda. Founded in 1995, the organisation advocates for social change and gender equality in the Horn region and works specifically on protecting women’s human rights, promoting women’s access to justice, supporting economic empowerment and activating women’s political participation. SIHA’s secretariat/HQ is located in Kampala, Uganda and SIHA maintains field offices in Sudan and South Sudan.

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Regional Director, and in close collaboration with the Regional Programme Officer and other relevant staff members, the Programme Development and Fundraising Officer will be responsible for identifying programmatic priorities and funding opportunities, developing concept notes and proposals, supporting programme implementation, building partnerships, and liaising with donors. Where possible, the person may be required to assist with capacity building of partner agencies and project oversight.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

Profile:

The candidate must have demonstrated experience in proposal development and donor liaison and proven track record of successful fundraising. A commitment to women’s rights and gender equality as is essential.

Qualifications, experiences and requires competencies:

SIHA is committed to offer a fair remuneration based on qualifications and experience. Preference will be given to Ugandan nationals and/or individuals residing in Uganda. Please send your C.V, contact details for three professional references, application letter and two sample of writing (Inclusive of a proposal that you have developed) to: sihahornofafrica@gmail.com . Preselected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

PROGRAMME SUMMARY:

Mercy Corps does high-quality, analytical work in very difficult places. We have been operating in Uganda since 2006 and currently implement development programs in the Acholi and Karamoja sub-regions of Uganda with funding from USAID, EC, SDC, and USDA. We were awarded a market-development focused 5-year USAID/Food for Peace-funded program working in the northern half of Karamoja, and are in search of a Health Facility Support Officer for Abim District with support to Kaabong District. The project, called Growth Health and Governance (GHG), aims to support the immediate needs of program beneficiaries while promoting long-term development by spurring systemic improvements in key economic sectors of northern Karamoja. The Health Facility Support Officer will participate in strategy development and lead the daily implementation of program interventions focused at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of Health Centre III and Health Centre II-level facilities in the target area.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary focus of the Health Facility Support Officer (HFSO) will be to implement and support a program that improves the organizational performance of HCIII and HC II-level facilities in line with government standards and priorities. Support will be strongly focused on the management of facilities, with less support on the technical skills of facility staff. It will also include supporting a pre-internship and COBERS program designed to encourage Ugandan medical students to work in Karamoja and other various activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Mentorship and Supervision of Health Facility:

§ Work with the Health Facility Support Team leader in assessment of the organizational and management strengths and weaknesses of health facilities management systems. Continuous support and supervision to district, sub-county and facility level officers to improve performance of the public health system.

Health Facility governance(health unit management committees):

§ Support the functionality of HUMCs through mentorship and on-the job training.

§ Periodically carry out assessment on HUMC's functionality.

§ Advocate for oversight at district and sub-county level through continuous dialogues

Collaboration/networking

§ Establish and maintain productive working relationships with sub-county and district leaders and health departments, representing Mercy Corps in coordination meetings and soliciting their participation in all activities where appropriate;

§ Work in synergy with World Vision's GHG maternal child health/nutrition officers in achieving GHG's program objective 2.

§ Ensure close coordination and sharing of information with other stakeholders such as district health offices, NGO’s and local authorities, as appropriate and advised by the line manager.

§ Ensure an integrated approach to program implementation in order to maximize resource utilization and synergy between the staff and different MC programs

Monitoring and Evaluation:

§ Take primary responsibility for district data gathering and documentation of program activities

§ Compliance with M&E procedures and policies to ensure program impacts and desired results

§ Analyze project implementation strategies to identify constraints to program success and provide timely recommendations;

§ Submit timely weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports that will be indicative of program progress during implementation.

§ In collaboration/consultation with the World Vision MCHN staff periodically supervise various activities implemented on the ground by the partner;

§ Where needed support external evaluations by research partner Feinstein International Center and other organizations;

Other job deliverables

§ Work closely with the pre-intern and COBERS Ugandan medical students placed in Karamoja health facilities

§ Recommend program priorities and explore, evaluate and present new opportunities that leverage impact and/or complement core program activities;

§ Offer onsite technical support supervision to health facilities; with focus on strengthening the functionality of HUMC's and HMIS in health facilities.

§ Work with the gender advisor to ensure that the needs and priorities of women, men, boys and girls are effectively addressed in the program cycle. This includes but is not limited to, the collection of sex-disaggregated and gender responsive data, developing and implementing gender responsive strategies and plans that reiterates Mercy Corps Uganda's commitment to the promotion of gender equality in its organizational culture and programming.

§ Where needed support ongoing GHG assessments in economic development, Gender, conflict and governance & facilitate the integration of health related economic opportunities in all GHG program objectives

§ Conduct oneself professionally and with sensitivity, awareness and respect when working with diverse groups of people, including Mercy Corps staffs, beneficiaries and partner agencies.

§ Adhere to Mercy Corps policies and procedures

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

§ A Degree in Public Health, Nursing or a related field.

§ At least 3 years of professional experience working with the government health system is desirable.

§ Experience in delivering capacity building programs especially on organizational capacity of health facilities and establishing support programs.

§ Demonstrate knowledge and experience in strengthening HMIS data collection, analysis & reporting

§ Demonstrable quantitative skills, including familiarity with financial accounting

§ Proven skills in networking, collaboration, community consultations and organizational development

§ Fluency in Ngakarimojong and Lebthur is an added advantage

§ Ability to ride a motorcycle and he/she should be in possession of a valid driving/riding permit

§ Proven knowledge and capacity in using computer basic applications Ms word, Excel and internet

§ Intimate knowledge of Uganda’s public health environment and strong familiarity with the publicly funded Health Centre system, particularly in the context of Karamoja.

Applications:Submit your application including a cover letter clearly stating your salary requirements, CV (with 3 referees), and copies of academic qualifications/certificates to the HR/Admin Manager, Kampala Head Office on 4thFloor Embassy Plaza, Plot 1188-1190 Ggaba Road or to MercyCorps Field Offices in Kotido and Kaabong. E-mailed applications with cover letter tomcuganda@ug.mercycorps.orgwill also be accepted. Deadline for Submission:Close of business on Wednesday, 4th February, 2015.Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by Mercy Corps. MercyCorps is an equal opportunity employer; female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Knowledge Management, Communications & External Relations Officer, Jhpiego (G10-USA)

About the Global Health Corps Fellowship: Global Health Corps is a one-year paid fellowship that pairs young professionals with organizations (fellowship placement organizations) that require new thinking and innovative solutions. We believe that great ideas don't change the world, great PEOPLE do! The fellowship begins in July 2015 and extends through August 2016. Fellows engage in professional development training, mentorship and thoughtful community-building, and continue to draw upon their fellowship experience and the GHC alumni network as they build careers of lasting impact.

Applicants can apply for up to 3 different fellowship positions, such as the one described below. To see the full list of fellowship positions, go to:http://ghcorps.org/fellows/apply/through-placements/.

Fellows are placed in organizations in pairs – one international fellow and one local fellow from the placement country – creating a fellowship team that is a central part of the fellowship experience.

About the Fellowship Placement Organization:

Jhpiego is an international, non-profit health organization affiliated with The Johns Hopkins University. For 40 years and in over 155 countries, Jhpiego has worked to prevent the needless deaths of women and their families. Jhpiego works with health experts, governments and community leaders to provide high-quality health care for their people. Jhpiego develops strategies to help countries care for themselves by training competent health care workers, strengthening health systems and improving delivery of care.

Jhpiego designs innovative, effective and low-cost health care solutions to ensure a level of care for women and their families. These practical, evidence-based interventions are breaking down barriers to high-quality health care for the world's most vulnerable populations. Jhpiego has worked off and on in Uganda for nearly 30 years. In 2011, Jhpiego made a strategic decision based on country needs and interests from key stakeholders to establish a country office, with the goal of strengthening Jhpiego's support to Uganda's Ministry of Health. The fellows will actively participate in developing this exciting endeavor.

Fellowship Position Overview: The Knowledge Management, Communication and External Relations fellows will work closely with the Country Director and individual program managers to ensure that the Jhpiego-Uganda program is capturing and communicating program information effectively, using as many means as possible, to a wide range of external audiences in Uganda. The fellows will work with the Country Director to ensure regular and effective interpersonal engagements with key partners and stakeholders; and active external relations efforts that target many different groups, including partners at the community/district levels, decision makers in Kampala, and interested international audiences. Finally, these fellows will work with the Country Director to devise systems by which the external policy and programmatic environment is being monitored, and findings from this "environmental scanning" process are being incorporated into program planning and implementation. As core members of a small team, these fellows will be fully engaged in many aspects of program activity, and will have the opportunity to contribute their ideas on how to improve programs to better respond to the needs and interests of the external environment.

Responsibilities: *
Strategy Development:*

Increasing Program Sharing and Visibility in Uganda:

Contributing to Jhpiego's Global External Relations and Communications Efforts:

Required Skills and Experience:

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Fellows receive the following benefits:

Apply at ghcorps.org/fellows/apply/

Applications will close February 3, 2015.

*We appreciate EARLY APPLICANTS and are able to spend more time with their applications

If you have any questions about the application process and the fellowship, refer to our FAQs page at http://ghcorps.org/fellows/apply/faqs/.

EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale. 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 200 persons. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. In 2013, we reached over 143 million children through our work around 52m directly and 91 million indirectly around the world.

Save the Children seeks to fill the following vacant position.

Senior Officer, Sponsorship Operations & Communications - (1) position) - Kampala

Job Purpose:

The Senior Officer, Sponsorship Operations and Communications is responsible for managing sponsorship information effectively and efficiently in line with both local and international Save the Children sponsorship & quality standards. This position is also accountable for sponsorship communications and quality of sponsorship information & data.

Academic back ground and Experience;

• Minimum of a Degree in Computer science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Business Computing or related field.

• At least 2 years working experience in development programmes of managing child sponsorship operations is essential.

• Having experience and skills in photo and video taking is an added advantage

• Must have good computer typing speed. Experience in database management is an added advantage.

General specifications applicable to all positions;

Application information;Application letters with detailed CVs indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors should be submitted to:

Email: uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org

Important to note:

Only online applications shall be considered.

Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications.

The closing date for receiving applications is 30th January 2015. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.