The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a non-denominational, international development agency established in 1967 by His Highness the Aga Khan. Its mission is to develop and promote creative solutions to problems that impede social development. AKF (East Africa) has worked in the regionby forming intellectual and financial partnerships, focusing on specific social and economic development problems in sectors that include civil society, health, education and rural development. With a small staff, a host of cooperating agencies and thousands of volunteers, AKF reaches out to vulnerable populations on four continents, irrespective of their race, religion, political persuasion or gender. AKF supports programming in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda that contributes to a better quality of life for hundreds of communities.

This position is based in Kampala and will report to the Country Director. As part of AKF (EA)’s core team, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to, shape and manage the expansion of the AKF Uganda programme portfolio as well as provide oversight on the existing Early Childhood Development and education projects’ grant management. The successful candidate will also be expected to coordinate external partnerships, policy engagement and the development of new programmes.

Specific responsibilities include:

Qualifications/Experience:

· Minimum of Master’s Degree or equivalent in International Development, Public Policy, International Education, Public Health, Social Development or other relevant fields;

· Programme development experience with ability to write strong funding proposals and responsive bids for new programming;

· Strong interpersonal skills, initiative, ability to network with a range of development partners and organisations

· Proven management experience including ability to support and/or supervise a team;

· Exceptional English communications skills, able to make strong oral presentations and produce high quality written reports, concept notes and proposals.

· Minimum 5 years’ experience in donor dialogue and communications, preferably in the field of international development;

· At least 2 years of direct experience in managing a grant/project or programme, preferably in ECD and/or primary education with a willingness to visit programmes in the field;

· Solid experience on grant management, including work-planning, M&E, preparation and monitoring of budgets;

· Knowledge of rural economic development and health sectors;

· Knowledge of the Uganda development context and the Aga Khan Development Network will be an added advantage.

Candidates interested in this unique career opportunity with AKF (Uganda) should submit a cover letter explaining why they are best suited for this particular position, CV (not exceeding 4 pages) and the names and contact information of three professional referees by Friday 5th December 2014,to the Country Director - Aga Khan Foundation, Uganda,by e-mail to akf.uganda@akdn.org Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

AKF is an equal opportunity employer

Aga Khan Foundation is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network

(http://www.akdn.org/)

For over 30 years, in more than 100 countries, IntraHealth International has empowered health workers to better serve communities in need. IntraHealth fosters local solutions to health care challenges by improving health worker performance, strengthening health systems, harnessing technology, and leveraging partnerships.

In collaboration with governments, nongovernmental organizations, and private-sector organizations around the world, IntraHealth champions the needs and contributions of health workers—from doctors and nurses to community health workers to health facility managers—and works to ensure they have the tools, supplies, information, training, and support they need to provide communities they serve with the best possible opportunity for health and well-being.

IntraHealth is seeking a Human Resources for Health (HRH) Policy and Planning Team Leader to be based in Kampala, Uganda for an anticipated national HRH project. This position is contingent upon funding.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The HRH Policy and Planning Team Leader is responsible for developing the overall framework and action plan for change to policy improvements in human resource systems. This framework will be geared to the legal, regulatory, and policy barriers at all levels of a country system, and thereby improve national workforce assessment, planning, and deployment. The HRH Policy and Planning Team Leader will monitor team progress to ensure adherence to overall goals and objectives and assist team members in the development of strategies and outcomes specific to policy analysis, advocacy and policy implementation.

The HRH Policy and Planning Team Leader will work directly with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and other relevant ministries and the districts to provide technical assistance in the areas of policy analysis, review and development; strategic human resources planning, including health workforce projection, action planning; and costing S/he will lead and provide technical support for activities in developing capacities for human resource policy development, planning and systems strengthening in the health sector. S/he will apply her/his extensive knowledge of the health sector planning primarily to work at the national and district levels.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Lead development of IntraHealth’s strategy for HRH policy and planning that reflects national strategies and supports capacity building at all levels of the MoH and relevant ministries.
• Offer technical leadership in sharing and developing new and improved strategies, tools and interventions for improved human resources planning, availability and productivity and in documenting evidence of success and/or challenges of the interventions.
• Identify key issues and constraints that can be overcome by policy, legislative or other initiatives, working in collaboration with MoH and district health agencies.
• Develop short and long-range plans and funding priorities with MoH and others to improve health care workers’ work environment.
• Build local professional capacity and expertise in human resources planning and personnel policies and develop innovative strategies for building this local capacity at national and district levels.
• With staff and partners, support counterparts to identify the need for policy changes through policy forums, policy analysis and review of model policies in public/private sectors.
• Support development and implementation of career ladders for all professional cadres.
• Advocate for and support the development and implementation of effective health workforce planning and performance systems.
• Effectively increase the capacity of key stakeholders to advocate for supportive policies, alliances, and networks.
• Build capacity in the training institutions for leadership and management training.
• Supervise data collection, data analysis, report writing and determinations of findings.
• Supervise direct staff and manage team of staff assigned under the HRH Policy and Planning Team.
• Organize and lead work teams for assigned activities, including preparing budgets, tracking expenditures, and ensuring work is high-quality and proceeds according to plans, timelines and on budget.
• Create and strengthen linkages with relevant partners such as the MoH, Ministry of Finance, the World Bank and others to encourage complementarity and synergy in the investments in HRH in Uganda.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Master’s degree in HR Planning/ Management or similarly relevant degree and at least 8 years relevant experience. Additional degree in International Health or Public Health preferred. Experience in HR policy and strategic planning development and implementation in Uganda or the region is preferred. .
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation and communication skills and team working
• Excellent written and oral communications skills in English
• Proven ability to direct and manage a team to achieve technical goals on a large, complex project, preferably for USAID
• Demonstrated diplomatic and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a complex and changing environment with all levels of stakeholders
• Proven customer-service (client-focused) management skills
• Demonstrated experience to develop and work within approved work plans
• Computer literacy in MS Office applications including Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook
• Willingness to travel 25% within the country and internationally on occasion

Interested applicants will submit a CV online at http://www.intrahealth.org/.

IntraHealth International is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Job Title:  Senior  Policy  Officer  Agriculture and  Agribusiness
The People Performance Group  is seeking  to recruit suitable qualified applicants  to fill the above position.
Responsibilities
•    Responsible for  guidance and  monitoring  of the  embassy’s  agricultural projects
•    Assessment of work  plans  and progress  reports of these  projects .
•    Identify and realize  links between  the projects and  Dutch  companies .
•    Network  within farmers  associations, agribusiness  companies  and  other  relevant players  in the area  of agriculture.
Experience
•    Master’s degree  in agriculture or other relevant field
•    Good knowledge of the  agricultural sector and the Ugandan government institutions  in this area
•    Affinity with (agri)business
•    Experience with project management
•    Fluency in English

How to apply
To apply  please send  your CV and cover letter with three work related referees to the address below.
People Performance Group
Plot 8 Kitante  Close, Kitante
P. O. Box 12405, Kampala-Uganda

Deadline: 15 /03 /2013

Job Title: Social Policy Specialist (Research, Evaluation & Advocacy), P-4, Kampala, Uganda

Vacancy No:  E-VN-2012-001736
Duty Station:  Kampala
Country:  Uganda
Region:  ESARO
Job Level:  P-4
Position#:  00082912
Application Close:  30-Nov-12
Contract Type:  Long-term Staff (FT)

Purpose of the Position
Under the supervision of the chief of social policy, the social policy specialist will be responsible for developing, overseeing and implementing the policy advocacy strategy of the office. A crucial element of this will be ensuring a high quality research and evaluation output of the office that is strategically linked to advocacy objectives.

Key Expected Results
1. Oversee the research agenda of the office to ensure its alignment with the office’s policy advocacy strategy.  Ensure the quality of research work, through overseeing development of TORs, consultant selection and oversight of incoming work.

2. Oversee the evaluation agenda of the office in accordance with UNICEF guidance through interaction with programme sections and management of the IMEP. Identify strategic areas for evaluation and ensure quality of evaluations through overseeing all aspects of the evaluation process.

3. Oversee the development and creation of a policy advocacy strategy for the office through engaging internal colleagues and external partners.

4. Oversee the implementation of the policy advocacy strategy of the office through coordinating policy work in the office and identifying, creating and participating in external opportunities to pursue advocacy goals.

5. Undertake field visits to monitor and evaluate programme implementation, as well as conduct periodic programme reviews with government counterparts and other partners. Identifies problems or alternative courses of action to accelerate/improve programme delivery.

6. Self-learning to stay abreast of latest developments in research, advocacy and evaluation.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Advanced university degree in social sciences, law, economics or development policy and planning.

Eight years of relevant work experience at national or international levels in social policy research and evaluation.  Experience in advocacy.

Fluency in English. Knowledge of another UN language an advantage. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.

Competencies of Successful Candidate
Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking

Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment

Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals

Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear

Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives

Analyzes and integrates diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data from a wide range of sources

Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of  individuals across organizational departments

Identifies urgent and potentially difficult decisions and acts on them promptly; initiates and generates team- and department-wide activities

Demonstrates, applies and shares expert technical knowledge across the organization

How to Apply:
https://careers.unicef.org/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PARAM=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9NTBBNjkyNUM1Qjg3NUVGN0UxMDAwMDAwOUU3MTBGMEYmY2FuZF90eXBlPUVYVA

Deadline: 30th Nov 2012

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THE AIDS SUPPORT ORGANIZATION (TASO UGANDA)
The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda), an organisation contributing to a process of preventing HIV infection, restoring hope and improving the quality of Life of persons, families and communities affected by HIV infection and disease, requires the services of dedicated, competent, innovative and results oriented personnel to fill in the following positions.
8. Job title : Program Officer – Advocacy and Policy.
Department/Location : TASO HQ, Advocacy and Networking
Reports to : Team leader Advocacy and
Networking. Supervises: None
Main purpose of the Job:
Advocate with a strong PLHIV voice on relevant aspects of healthcare policy, and human rights with the aim of influencing health agendas and policies.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following tasks;
• Translate evidence into sound policy -linking policy, research and practice on HIV/AIDS to promote more effective health care services in line with HIV/AIDs and health policies.
• Disseminate key policy issues of concern to PLHIV and PLHIV organizations, and how TASO is addressing them through proactive and reactive policy-making, policy statements, collaborations, organizing and participating in key events
• Promote advocacy and policy work through strong coalitions and networks
• Develop and communicate policies that are consistent and transparent to help promote PLHIV voice effectively
• Provide quick access to TASO’s views on addressing key policy issues of relevance to PLHIV and PLHIV organizations in Uganda.
• List and share all upcoming events relevant to PLHIV-centered healthcare, especially those which may be of interest to PLHIV organizations.
• Promote the fundamental right to PLHIV centred healthcare that respects their unique needs, preferences and values, as well as their autonomy and independence
• Take up the responsibility of healthcare policy-making through meaningful and supported engagement to ensure that they are designed with the PLHIV at the centre
• Engaging PLHIV in health policy decision-making Process to ensure that policies reflect patient and caregiver needs, preferences and capabilities
• Liaise with the TASO training Centre in developing the advocacy training curriculum
• Build the capacity of PLHIV organizations to enable them be well-informed and effective PLHIV representatives and advocates. Train and help organise young PLHIV groups
• Develop consistent and compelling messages to promote sustained advocacy and produce publications that focus on policy-research-practice gaps and resource flows.
• Serve as delegate and a link to PLHIV meetings, forums and coalitions, social media and human rights networks
• Promote PLHIV Rights as in the charter of patients
• Identify, review and synthesize the most accurate evidence literature to provide accessible information to promote evidence-based programming, advocacy and policy positions.

NB:
The PO-Advocacy and Policy Must be a person living with HIV/ AIDS with a strong self confession of HIV status and females are particularly encouraged to apply

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:
Program officer • Advocacy and Policy Academic Qualifications:
Bachelor degree in any of the following disciplines: Medicine, Social Sciences, Education, SWSA, Development Studies, Community and Adult Education, Community Psychology or Guidance and Counselling
Additional Training Necessary
Training in Advocacy and policy formulation, Training in HIV/ AIDS Counselling, Knowledge of human rights and protection, Training in research and budget analysis
Minimum Experience and Exposure:
5 years experience in a HIV/AIDS related work, 2 of which should have been in advocacy, policy and networking positions.

Only qualified candidates that meet all the above requirements are invited to submit their resume, copies of certified academic certificates, testimonials and three referees. Please firmly staple your papers together and specify the position applied for on the top right corner of the envelope. TASO offers a competitive package for all the positions.
Note: only short listed candidates will be contacted. CLOSING DATE: 12th June 2012.
Please forward your applications to:
The Human Resource & Administration Director
P.O. BOX 10443, KAMPALA
“OR hand deliver your application to TASO HQ level II, located at Old Mulago Hospital”.

Minimum qualifications and working experience:

Contact/How to apply:
THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandan to fill the vacant post in Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and other Government Ministries. Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Form No.3(2008) accompanied by one summary form with a passport size photograph to the Secretary Public Service Commission, Kampala. The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission Office, 2nd floor Farmers, House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala, Ministry/Department Headquarters and District Service Commission Offices. The details of the advertisement including but not limited to duties of each post and reporting hierarchy as well as the application forms can be accessed from the Public Service Commission website or KCCA website.
As proof of experience where required, applicants MUST attach the relevant documents such as Appointment, confirmation or related document.
Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy. Each Application form should bear the words PSC EXTERNAL ADVERT 5/2012 on the first page of the form.
Applicants should clearly indicate the first and second choice against the post where applicable and must not apply for more than two posts. Applicants should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their certificates and testimonials, plus three recent certified passport size photographs.
Failure to comply with any of the requirements or information indicated or specified in this Advert will lead to automatic disqualification.
Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.

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Job Title: Senior Research Fellow Employment Type: Contract/Temporary Summary: Description: Main Duties Undertake empirical trade and/or regional integration policy research and analysis Engage in commissioned work for and on behalf of the Centre Based on research findings and sound analysis, contribute to national policy discourse Actively participate in national trade and regional integration policy forums Guide research and capacity building activities of Research Fellows and Assistant Research Fellows Mentor and coach Research Fellows and Assistant Research Fellows Requirements: Requirements: Excellent academic background with a Ph.D. in Economics (by coursework and research) with strong bias in trade and economic integration issues from a reputable University Knowledge of external trade issues including trading blocs, bilateral, WTO and EPA Knowledge of international and domestic trade will be an added advantage Proven high level writing skills as primary authorship in publishing research papers, review etc. Evidence of publication of own written articles in either local or international journals Self motivation and capability to work under tight deadlines in a competitive environment High-level interpersonal skills and good communications skills Excellent writing and presentation skills A minimum of five (5) years of postdoctoral research work experience in relevant public or private sector institutions Professional experience of working with reputable research institutions in policy-oriented work Unquestionable integrity The position is for three year contract, with a possibility for renewal subject to satisfactory performance. Attractive and internationally competitive remuneration package including healthcare coverage is offered. How to apply : EPRC is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive package including healthcare cover. Applications, including detailed curriculum vitae; names and addresses of three (3) referees (at least one of whom must be a current/former employer), and photocopies of credentials should be sent to the address below. Applicants should indicate clearly on top of the envelope the position applied for. The Chairman, Board of Management Economic Policy Research Centre 51 Pool Road, Makerere Campus P.O. Box 7841 Kampala. Tel: 0414- 540141/540159 Fax: 0414- 541022 Deadline:18 May 2012

COMMUNITY HEALTH ALLIANCE UGANDA

Policy Advisor, Community Health Alliance, Uganda

The International HIV&AIDS Alliance in Uganda is currently undergoing an exciting transition to become Community Health Alliance Uganda (CHAU) and is looking to fill the key position of policy advisor. The organisation is scaling up its policy work to meet the new challenges of the Uganda context.

Working nationally through coalitions with other civil society organizations and internationally with other Alliance members. CHAU will soon be launching an HIV Prevention campaign dubbed “What is Preventing Prevention in Uganda?” CHAU is also collaborating in the implementation of a multi-country advocacy programme to address maternal, newborn and child health issues for people affected by HIV and AIDS.

CHAU also hosts a multi-stakeholder web-based advocacy platform (Partners Uganda) for citizen journalists who regularly generate grass root advocacy news for the attention of policy makers. To effectively develop this growing policy agenda, CHAU is looking for an innovative, flexible, dynamic, passionate, self driven person to fill the position of Policy Advisor to manage the operations of the policy advocacy unit.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate must have postgraduate training in public health and or social sciences, human rights and laws, development studies. Extensive experience in HIV& AIDS related Policy work with demonstrated success at managing advocacy programmes/ initiatives. Demonstrated experience in developing innovative policy advocacy and campaign work and will be an added advantage. An insight into the workings of government policy framework and processes will be an added advantage.

CHAU is also looking for a dynamic and flexible Driver/Office Assistant to support the Policy Unit and Directors office.

The driver must have at least S6 (A-level) certificate of education. Computer skills, a good command of Business English and general knowledge of development issues in Uganda will be an added advantage.

Applications for both positions should be submitted by email only to allianceug@allianceuganda.org not later than 7th January 2011

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POSITION: COORDINATOR POLICY ANALYSIS AND MONITORING (POVERTY REDUCTION AND LIVELIHOOD)

General Description:
DENIVA seeks to recruit a Coordinator Policy Analysis and Monitoring Poverty Eradication and Livelihood Improvement Programme (PELIP) to work under the supervision of the Assistant Executive Director-Programmes at DENIVA secretariat. He/she will take lead in local, regional and national policy and advocacy initiatives and contribute effectively in the realization of the DENIVA advocacy programme objectives and desired results that are related to agriculture, trade and climate change. He/she will also work closely with the DENIVA member organizations across the country.

QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND PROFILE:
? A Masters Degree preferably in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Economic Development or related discipline
? At least three years experience working in a similar position with an NGO/CSO
? Knowledge of climate change issues both at the position with an NUU/USU
?Knowledge of climate change issues both at the National and international Levels
?Knowledge of international trade policies, tarrifs, treaties, and agreements and how they are linked to national practices and policies
?Proven track record in policy analysis, lobbying and advocacy work is essential.
? Ability to work effectively in teams, build positive working relationships and foster open communications
? Evidence of versatility in writing ability and capacity to use normal office and data management software
? Initiative, self-motivation and a commitment to continuously work toward improved results
? Excellent English language skills, both written and oral are required
? Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

SPECIFIC TASKS AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
? Coordinate the implementation of activities and projects of poverty eradication and livelihood improvement programme with special reference to agricultural development, climate change and trade
? Provide strategic and technical support to DENIVA's advocacy work at national and local levels. This will include developing and operational policy and advocacy strategy.
? Research, analyze, monitor and report on local and international policies that affect the livelihood situations
? Supervise programme officers who directly implement the various projects.
?Build positive relationships with, engage with and represent DENIVA to advocacy coalitions and other relevant stakeholders and constituencies in support of DENIVA advocacy programme objectives
? Develop recommendations for policy and advocacy at local and national levels
? Ability to conceive innovative and effective research and communications approaches, ?Ability to think analytically and plan strategically.
? Ability to prioritize and work under pressure, use own initiative and work independently
? Carry-out other tasks as and when required by the supervisor

HOW TO APPLY:

1. Suitable candidates for any of the above posts should submit their hand written applications with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic certificates, names and address of three referees and a day time contact telephone number to the DENIVA offices addressed to:

The Chairperson
Personnel and Administration Committee
Block 9,
Plot 490 (Near Law Development Centre)
Off Makerere Road
P.O. Box 11224, TEL: 256-41-4530575/4540189
FAX: 256-41-4531236 KAMPALA, UGANDA
Email: info@deniva.or.ug,
Web: www.deniva.or.ug

2. All applications must be sealed and the post applied for clearly indicated on the top right corner of the envelope.
3. DENIVA is an equal opportunity employer and any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.
4. All applications should be delivered to the above address during official working hours (8.30am-5.00pm) not later than Friday 24th September 2010.
5. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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