Job Title: Regional Finance Officer, Kampala

Malaria Consortium is one of the world's leading non-profit organisations dedicated to the comprehensive control of malaria and other communicable diseases in Africa and Southeast Asia. Malaria Consortium works with communities, government and non-government agencies, academic institutions, and local and international organisations, to ensure good evidence supports delivery of effective services, providing technical support for monitoring and evaluation of programmes and activities for evidence-based decision-making and strategic planning. The organisation works to improve not only the health of the individual, but also the capacity of national health systems, which helps relieve poverty and support improved economic prosperity.

The Regional Office based in Kampala, Uganda provides support to the Africa country offices. The Regional Finance team is responsible for overseeing the finances of the country programmes including donor reporting, budget preparation and all financial and management accounting and provides a link between the country offices and the global organisation to ensure a consistency of approach and high quality standards across all of Malaria Consortium. The role of the Regional Finance Officer is to provide support to the country finance teams in the region to help them achieve their objectives of timely and accurate reporting and sound financial management of Malaria Consortium's portfolio of programmes in each country. In addition, the Regional Finance Officer will provide the financial monitoring and support for a number of Malaria Consortium's multi country projects, which are based in the regional office in Kampala.

The successful candidate will:

    Qualified accountant in recognised global body e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA
A bachelor's degree from a recognised university
Knowledge of NGO donors and their financial reporting requirements
Minimum of 3 years accountancy experience, with at least a year in a managerial position
Working knowledge of accounting software
Excellent computer skills with high proficiency in Microsoft excel
Good analytical and reporting skills
High level of English, both written and spoken
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Willingness to travel to countries within the region

How to apply:
Please send a covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification along with your CV to Human Resources at HR.Recruitment@malariaconsortium.org Please quote the position and country in the subject line of your application.

We appreciate your application however, only short listed candidates will be contacted within three weeks after the closing date.

Deadline: 19/03/2013

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( DanChurchAid (OCA), Uganda)

DanChurchAid (OCA), is a faith-based Danish NGO working closely with church-based as well as secular NGOs in Uganda and in the East Africa region. Our programmes focus on HIV/AIDS prevention and social support to people living with HIV/Aids, political space with a strong focus on good governance, food security, as well as humanitarian and transitional responses to conflict and natural disaster. OCA has supported emergency relief and development programmes in Uganda since 1979. Its current areas of operation are the Karamoja and Teso sub-regions, Rakai and Lyatonde districts and the Kagera zone in Tanzania. DCA values a rights-based and gender equality orientation and works to strengthen these aspects both internally and externally. DCA is a member of the ACT Alliance.

For further information on DCA please visit: www.danchurchaid.org.

Consortium Coordinator

Beginning March 2012 DCA, contracted by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MFPED) with funding from Karamoja Livelihood Programme (KALIP) 10 European Development Fund, will be coordinating a consortium comprising three other agencies (ACTED, C&D, CPAR Uganda), implementing in Karamoja a project called Livelihood Protection and Enhancement through the Development of Productive Assets in Nakapiripirit and Amudat Districts, Karamoja Region for eighteen months. DCA is therefore seeking an experienced Consortium Coordinator to manage and coordinate the action.

As Consortium Coordinator you will ensure the overall coordination of the implementation of the action. The action is part of the broader GoU Karamoja Livelihood Programme whose aim is Developing Productive Assets in Karamoja to protect and enhance livelihoods. The action will synergize with interventions by other players, particularly the IINFAO to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of all activities. The action will utilise mainly labour-intensive methodologies to develop communities’ productive assets where Cash for Work (CfW) will be the main cash transfer mechanism. Participating men and women will be encouraged to form and utilise Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLA) as a means to encourage savings and access micro-credit in order to enhance incomes and livelihoods. Furthermore the project will ensure close cooperation with other relevant stakeholders especially at district levels to achieve enhanced benefit to the communities. The Consortium Coordinator reports to the Programmes Coordinator.

Basic Facts about the Project and Position:

Contract period: 1st April 2012 – 31 September 2012 (subject to change)

Main Sectors: Water, Community Access Roads, Manyatta Gardens and VSLA

Duty Stations: Moroto (80% time); Sub-duty station Kampala (20% time), with frequent travelling to Nakapiripirit and Amudat districts. Non-family posting.

Main tasks:

To apply please e-mail or post CV and cover letter explaining yefe suitability for the position and how you meet the above competencies, include 3 work related referees to the address below. Clearly mark in subject field or on envelope, the position you are applying for. Attachments may not fill more than 2 MB. Closing date is 5 PM on Wednesday 21st March 2012. While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification. Note that all interested candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, marital status and religious, political or ethnic affiliation, nationality. Further clarification on the positions can be accessed on +256 7 75 49 45 19, Monday to Friday between 10 am and 2 pm. DanChurchAid Human Rights House Plot 1853, Lulume Road, Nsambya P.O. Box 11027, Kampala,Uganda Attn.: The Regional Representative E-mail: agr@dca.dk

Job Title: Programme manager, Kampala Closing Date: Thursday, 31 May 2012 Malaria Consortium is one of the world's leading non-profit organisations dedicated to the comprehensive control of malaria and other communicable diseases in Africa and Southeast Asia. Malaria Consortium works with communities, government and non-government agencies, academic institutions, and local and international organisations, to ensure good evidence supports delivery of effective services, providing technical support for monitoring and evaluation of programmes and activities for evidence-based decision-making and strategic planning. The organisation works to improve not only the health of the individual, but also the capacity of national health systems, which helps relieve poverty and support improved economic prosperity. The Regional Programme Manager provides direct support to the Africa Programme Director to provide management oversight to designated country programme and project design and management. The successful candidate will need: Masters in Project Management, Business Administration or similar Master's in Public Health and advantage Extensive years of programme management experience Demonstrable passion for Malaria Consortium's mission; a strategic manager with integrity and a desire to work in a dynamic environment Mature and proactive, with evidence of having worked at the highest level of a multi-divisional operations Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting a strategic vision into an operational model Deep understanding of and experience with programme management, evaluation, budgeting and financial monitoring An effective communicator at all levels in the organization, with strong oral and written skills and a willingness to share information Willingness to undertake international travel at short notice Ability to work effectively and sensitively in developing countries A collaborative and flexible style, with a strong service mentality Creativity, with experience funding activities in ways that both cover costs and generate operating margins How to apply: Please send a covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification along with your CV to Human Resources at HR.Recruitment@malariaconsortium.org Please quote the position and country in the subject line of your application. We appreciate your application however, only short listed candidates will be contacted within three weeks after the closing date. Deadline: 31st May 2012

Job Title: Project Epidemiologist, Beyond Garki, Kampala
Closing Date: Wednesday, 11 April 2012

Malaria Consortium is one of the world's leading non-profit organisations dedicated to the comprehensive control of malaria and other communicable diseases in Africa and Southeast Asia. Malaria Consortium works with communities, government and non-government agencies, academic institutions, and local and international organisations, to ensure good evidence supports delivery of effective services, providing technical support for monitoring and evaluation of programmes and activities for evidence-based decision-making and strategic planning. The organisation works to improve not only the health of the individual, but also the capacity of national health systems, which helps relieve poverty and support improved economic prosperity.

Malaria Consortium is keen to contribute to efforts towards malaria elimination in areas with high transmission potential. The Beyond Garki Project was developed to monitor changes in malaria epidemiology in relation to multiple interventions in selected African countries with high malaria endemicity and assessment of the necessary conditions to reduce transmission below the critical level.

The purpose of the job is to provide technical assistance to the Beyond Garki Project, especially in study design, selection and set up of field sites, training of staff, coordination and supervision of activities in all project sites, liaison with partners and collaborators, data management and analysis, and developing scientific reports.

The successful candidate will have: Essential

A post-graduate degree in epidemiology.
Research experience in and advanced knowledge of malaria epidemiology.
Field experience in communicable disease prevention and control in a Sub-Saharan African country.
Advanced knowledge of statistical and data management software, especially Stata and EpiData.

Desirable
Experience in coordinating a multi-country epidemiological research.
Knowledge of mathematical modelling of infectious diseases.

Work-based skills and competencies Essential
Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Office software.
Experience in design, implementation and analysis of household surveys.

Desirable
Skills in database programming for field surveys, especially using PDAs.

How to apply:

Please send a covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification along with your CV to Human Resources at HR.Recruitment@malariaconsortium.org

Please quote the position and country in the subject line of your application.

We appreciate your application however, only short listed candidates will be contacted within three weeks after the closing date.

Deadline: 11th April 2012

Job Title: Western Region Coordinator
Department: Management

Vacancy Number: MCUG/MGT 19/08/001

Key Accountabilities

Tasks
Lines manage the western Uganda staff team, whilst respecting technical support supervision lines which will operate from Kampala. The staff team will be comprised of technical officers, project officers, operations officers, finance and administration assistants, drivers, and support staff.Work closely with the project coordinators of the relevant projects based in Kampala to support the smooth and timely implementation of, and effective coordination between, all Malaria Consortium Uganda activities in the Region.liaise effectively as required with the operations, Logistics, Finance, and HR departments in Kampala in support the ongoing needs of the office.Provide support to all visits to the field, including for both internal and external representatives
Person Specification
Qualifications:
Degree in social science, public health or management related discipline with a post graduate diploma in project planning and management. A Masters degree in the above field will be an added advantage4 years experience in project management, including financial management, human resources, and donor liaison and reportingWork Based Skills and Competencies
Essential
Experience coordinating public health programs including with INGOs, multilaterals or donor institutionsExcellent organization skills
Experience in effectively managing diverse teamsExcellent communications and presentation skills and proficient in word -processing and data management softwareStrong networking skills and the ability to develop strong relationshipsTrack record in resource mobilizationThe candidate must also be prepared to live and wrk in HoimaHow to Apply
Candidates who fully meet the above requirements should submit a detailed cv, a covering letter explaining how and why you are suited to the role, and the contact details of three referees quoting the reference number MCUG/MGT 19/08/001 to p.kisembo@malariaconsortium.org not later than Thursday, 8th September 2011.