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BID/BIA Child Specialist, Ugandan Nationals Only


Job Description and required qualifications


(Important Note- Position open to Ugandan nationals only)


Under the supervision of Psychosocial Program Manager, the incumbent will be the focal point for assessments carried out on children and other child protection related activities while ensuring compliance with relevant child protection standards including child participation. The incumbent will also perform the following functions:


o Oversee specific child protection activities including identification of children at heightened risk and effect appropriate intervention including alternative care arrangements, birth registration etc.;


o Follow-up and monitor individual case status and progressively ensure compliance with the comprehensive child protection strategy;


o Coordinate and oversee the best interest assessments and determinations (BIA and BID) process including presentations to the BID Panel;


o Ensure the implementation of decisions relating to refugee children made by the BID and Psychosocial panels;


o Maintain up-to-date individual case files, date and information relating to refugee child protection and progressively generate appropriate periodic reports on trends and activities;


o Provide support to caseworkers in the tracking of individual cases, updating status, and updating child protection database; and


o Liaise with and support partners in refugee child protection through activities such as capacity building, and inform and participate in relevant network and coordination forums;


o Performs other duties as required.


Qualifications:


Education: University degree in the social sciences or any other relevant field, Good knowledge of human rights doctrine, child rights and/or extensive field experience in working with refugees.


Skills and competencies


o A degree in social sciences or any other relevant fields.


o Computer literacy a must with strong knowledge of MS Office


o Good knowledge of human rights doctrine, refugee law, child rights and protection;


o Strong research, capacity building, analytical and report writing skills;


o Data handling skills and previous exposure to database a plus;


o Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills;


o Strong organization skills


Experience: No less than two years work experience, including at least 1 year conducting assessments on children, preferably with an NGO. Experience working in the field of refugee protection and assistance a distinct advantage.


Languages:Proficiency in English and Swahili, Knowledge of French a plus




How to apply:


Please send a cover letter and resume to the Email address below or hand deliver to HIAS Uganda Central Office:


Address: Church Road, Off Ggaba Road, Kansanga


P.O BOX 7626, KAMPALA-UGANDA


Tel: +256 312202174 or +256 41450134. Cell: +256 788229398 or +256 758836759.


Email: recruitment.hiasuganda@gmail.com


Indicate Vacancy Notice No HIAS/UG/BBCS/08/15


Important: Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification. Late applications will not be considered.
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IFAD PRELNOR Grant Jobs - Project Coordinator at Ministry of Local Government ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs












Organisation: Ministry of

Local Government


Funding Source: International

Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)


Project Name: Project for

Restoration of Livelihoods in the Northern Region (PRELNOR)


Duty Station: Gulu, Uganda


The Government

of the Republic of Uganda has received a loan and a grant from the

International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to finance the Project

for Restoration of Livelihoods in the Northern Region (PRELNOR), and intends to

apply some of the proceeds to recruit staff to implement the project. PRELNOR

will cover the districts of Adjumani, Agago, Amuru, Gulu, Lamwo, Kitgum, Nwoya

and Pader.


The overall

goal of the PRELNOR is: Increased income, food security and reduced

vulnerability of poor rural households in the project area. This will be

through increased sustainable production, productivity and climate resilience

of smallholder farmers with increased and profitable access to domestic and

export markets.


Job Summary:  The Project Coordinator has the primary

responsibility for the day-to-day activities of PRELNOR. The incumbent will

oversee the project management unit (PMU) and report directly to the Ministry

of Local Government (MoLG). He/she will act as Secretary to the Project Policy

Committee (PPC), liaise with and report to the agencies directly funding

PRELNOR, and coordinate implementation activities with other projects engaged

in support for community and rural development in the project area. The

incumbent will provide frequent technical support and supervision visits to

district local governments and field sites, with occasional travels to the

ministry headquarters whenever necessary to update the Permanent Secretary.


Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Offer

    overall strategic guidance to PMU staff relating to PRELNOR strategy and

    implementation and the related administrative functions required.

  • Offer

    technical and policy assistance to PMU staff and implementing agencies for

    effective project implementation.

  • Coordinate

    and supervise functions and activities of the PMU staff and regularly

    appraise them on job performance and otherwise. Ensure that work

    disciplines and ethics are adhered to by staff.

  • Coordinate

    and follow up on the activities of the specialists responsible for

    implementation of project components to ensure effective delivery of

    project activities.

  • Approve

    all procurement and accounting transactions performed at PMU, and

    facilitate disbursement of loan and grant funds needed for the

    implementation of PRELNOR.

  • Work

    closely with MoLG, MFPED, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives

    (MTIC), IFAD and other financiers on matters of policy and project

    administration.

  • Work

    in liaison with other projects, partners and agencies supporting the rural

    development and commercial sectors in the project area to ensure

    consistency and complementarity.

  • Oversee

    and guide the preparation of project annual work plans and budgets (AWPB)

    and procurement plans.

  • Ensure

    timely and appropriate reporting on progress and problems of project

    implementation and submit semi-annual reports to PPC, MoLG, MFPED and

    IFAD.

  • Ensure

    gender mainstreaming in the project through the timely development, review

    and implementation of a Gender Action Plan.

  • Take

    ultimate responsibility, with the assistance of the community development

    specialist, for ensuring that the project’s poverty, gender and youth

    targeting mechanisms are respected by government and implementing partners

    at all administrative levels

  • Ensure

    climate change, resilience and adaption activities are mainstreamed

    through the project activities.

  • Undertake

    any other responsibility assigned by MoLG that will ensure smooth and

    effective implementation of the project.


Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

  • The

    Project Coordinator should possess Master’s degree in environment or

    natural resources management, or agriculture, or management, or social

    sciences from a recognised University / Institution, with experience in

    rural and/or SME development and in managing a major programme/project or

    institution. Experience and other skills should include:

  • Eight

    or more years’ experience, including four years in management of financial

    institutions and/or government/donor-funded programmes and a track record

    as a successful manager and administrator in the Ugandan context.

  • Proven

    ability and capacity to take on a leadership position with strong

    managerial skills and capacity to manage people and interact with a wide

    range of private sector partners and public sector representatives, as

    well as managers and implementers of large-scale rural / community / SME

    development projects.

  • Strong

    organizational skills and knowledge of strategic planning.

  • Excellent

    oral and written communication skills in English.

  • Broad

    knowledge and understanding of climate change, capacity building and

    gender issues.


All suitably

qualified and interested candidates should send their applications accompanied

with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates, transcripts

and testimonials including names and addresses of three referees to: Ag.

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Worker’s House, 3rd Floor,

P.O. Box 7037 Kampala. Uganda


Deadline: 14th August, 2015












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    03 August 2015
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    Assistant Counseling Psychologists (Two Positions), Ugandan Nationals Only


    Job Description and required qualifications


    (Important Note – Position open to Ugandan nationals only)


    Under the supervision of the Counselling Psychologist, the incumbent will perform the following functions:


    Duties and responsibilities


    • Assist in directing the operations of a HIAS Uganda field site with regard to psychosocial assistance and supervise a field team of social workers and incentive workers;

    • Assist in implementation of a coordinated multi-sectoral psychosocial field office and psychosocial response strategy;

    • Assist in providing counseling services and other short term therapeutic services to refugees referred to the office in individual and group settings;

    • Assist in conducting psychosocial/mental status assessments and prepare related reports; assess refugees in need of psychiatric care, refer those in need to a psychiatrist and monitor progress;

    • Liaise with the Legal Officer in the implementation of a comprehensive child protection strategy ensuring participation and best interests of the child, care & protection and realization of child rights;

    • Liaise with the Counseling Psychologist in the monitoring, documentation and intervention in SGBV cases;

    • Assist in the development of training materials and facilitate internal and external capacity building activities on a variety of topics, including psychosocial support, SGBV, child protection and PSN;

    • Assist in identifying and assessing the individual needs of refugees at heightened risk and present cases to the psychosocial panel;

    • Assist in overseeing provision of social assistance as needed;

    • Ensure up to date record keeping including case preparation, keeping continuous counseling notes and daily records;

    • Assist in providing support to social workers and incentive workers in the tracking of individual cases, updating status, case review, and maintaining client database etc.;

    • Assist in follow-up and monitoring general case status and processing of refugee cases and prepare field site’s weekly casework plans;

    • Work with partner agencies in the provision of and referral for services and attend stakeholder meetings; and

    • Ensure services are offered in a professional and ethical manner and perform other duties as required.

    Education: A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in psychology, counselling psychology or its equivalent from a recognized university. Master’s degree a plus


    Skills and competencies


    · Computer literacy a must with strong knowledge of ACCESS, EXCEL AND WORD;


    · Ideal candidate should have a keen awareness and a good knowledge of psychosocial issues and the complexities of working on these issues with a refugee population;


    · Strong analytical and report writing skills and proven ability to conduct psychological assessments;


    · Must have at a least two years’ experience in providing counseling services to traumatized individuals (group) in multi-cultural environment. Experience with refugees plus;


    · Experience in planning and implementing psychosocial project activities including facilitating individual and group therapy training;


    · Experience working with children and child therapy, with good knowledge of child rights and protection;


    · Group facilitation skills and experience


    · At least one year of training experience;


    · Good team player with excellent cross-cultural international skills, proactive and able to work under minimal supervision while exercising diplomacy, flexibility and assertiveness;


    · Ability to confront and discuss sensitive issues with respect and confidentiality


    Experience: No less than two years job experience in trauma counselling, preferably in the NGO sector. Knowledge of refugee protection and assistance a plus.


    Language:Proficiency in English and Swahili. Working knowledge of French and other languages as an added advantage.




    How to apply:


    Please send a cover letter and resume to the Email address below or hand deliver to HIAS Uganda Central Office:


    Address: Church Road, Off Ggaba Road, Kansanga


    P.O BOX 7626, KAMPALA-UGANDA


    Tel: +256 312202174 or +256 41450134. Cell: +256 788229398 or +256 758836759.


    Email: recruitment.hiasuganda@gmail.com


    Indicate Vacancy Notice No: HIAS/UG/ACP/08/15


    Important: Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification. Late applications will not be considered.
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    Finance Jobs - Accountant at Security Company ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs



    Organization: Security

    Company


    Duty

    Station:     Kampala, Uganda


    Reliable Corporate Solutions (RCS) is a

    performance enhancement firm known for people and organization development. We

    specialize in developing and strengthening organization systems through

    research and information interpretation, behavioral and attitude change, Staff

    training, Recruitment, and R & D. They would like to recruit for a valuable

    client, a Security Company.


    Job Summary:  The Accountant carries out a variety of

    professional level accounting duties involved in preparing, maintaining,

    analyzing, verifying, and reconciling complex financial transactions,

    statements, records, and reports; maintains the accuracy of the  ledgers and subsidiary financial systems;

    support in the preparation of assigned budgets, annual audit, and year end

    closing; and provides highly responsible staff assistance to assigned management

    staff.


    Key Duties and Responsibilities: 


    ·        
    Carry out a variety of professional accounting

    functions supporting operations; maintain accuracy of general, revenue, and

    expenditure ledgers and subsidiary financial systems.


    ·        
    In charge of reconciling financial ledgers and

    records; prepare financial statements and reports, general and subsidiary

    ledgers and supporting schedules; research and resolve discrepancies.


    ·        
    Regularly review and audit all accounts payable,

    purchase orders, cash receipts, business licenses, payroll, utility billing,

    and other accounting records and transactions; ensure money is posted to

    correct accounts and that all accounts balance.


    ·        
    Offer technical support in the development of the

    annual budget; assist in the review and validation of the annual budget; create

    a variety of spreadsheets, documents, and graphs; assist in preparing the final

    budget document for approval by City Council.


    ·        
    In charge of preparing bank reconciliations and

    related journal entries for a variety of accounts.


    ·        
    Prepare a variety of monthly, periodic, and annual

    financial and statistical reports and account summaries; prepare treasurer

    reports; prepare and file annual State Controllers Report.


    ·        
    Support in the preparation of year end closings and

    accompanying financial reports.


    ·        
    Perform grant accounting work related to state or

    grant agency funding; maintain records for audit purposes.


    ·        
    Maintain and track fixed asset inventory control

    records for the City.


    ·        
    Participate in the year-end audit; compile and

    prepare supporting schedules, work papers, and financial reports as requested

    by auditors.


    ·        
    In charge of preparing property tax remittances for

    payment.


    ·        
    Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner;

    provide information within the area of assignment; resolve issues in an

    efficient and timely manner.


    ·        
    Provide responsible staff assistance to management

    staff; perform special department projects as assigned.


    ·        
    Serve as department liaison to various City

    committees as necessary.


    ·        
    Perform any other related duties as required.


    Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 


    ·        
    The applicant must hold a good Bachelor’s

    accounting, B.com, or finance degree from an accredited college or university.


    ·        
    Possession of professional qualifications like ACCA.


    ·        
    At least five years of progressively responsible

    experience performing journey to complex accounting and finance work,

    preferably in a municipal setting.


    ·        
    Working knowledge of operations, services and

    activities of a general accounting program.


    ·        
    Knowledge of the principles and practices of

    accounting and auditing including general ledger, debit, credit, journal

    entries and audit procedures.


    ·        
    Principles and practices of governmental accounting.


    ·        
    Working knowledge of computerized accounting and

    financial systems.


    ·        
    Methods and techniques of analyzing general ledgers

    and preparing journal entries.


    ·        
    The applicant must be proficient in Generally

    Accepted Accounting Principles.


    ·        
    Principles of municipal budget preparation and

    control.


    ·        
    Methods and techniques of preparing financial

    reports and statements.


    ·        
    Working knowledge of the principles and practices of

    financial record keeping and reporting.


    ·        
    Principles of business letter writing and report

    preparation.


    ·        
    Office procedures, methods, and equipment including

    computers and applicable software applications such as word processing,

    spreadsheets, and databases.


    All suitably qualified candidates who

    wish to apply should send their CVs via Email to; office@rcsconsult.net.


    Deadline:

    14th August, 2015 by 5:00pm.
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    Deputy Program Leader (Ref.: 15- 42 DPL/IRS/SSA)


    The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a highly competent and dynamic individual to fill the newly created position of Deputy Program Leader to support the management and further development of CIP’s Strategic Program on Resilient, Nutritious Sweetpotato.


    The Center:CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweetpotato, and Andean roots and tubers. Its vision is of roots and tubers improving the lives of the poor. CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved well-being, and gender equity for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world. CIP works with partners to contribute high quality science, technology, and capacity strengthening for sustainable science-based solutions. CIP is headquartered in Lima, Peru, with staff and activities in over 30 locations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. CIP is a member of the Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research, a network of 15 research centers mostly located in the developing world and supported by more than 50 donor members.


    The Strategic Program: The Strategic Program on Resilient, Nutritious Sweetpotato seeks to combat micronutrient deficiency and improve nutrition and livelihoods amongst 15 million food insecure households in Africa, Asia, and Latin America and the Caribbean. The Program currently comprises a dynamic portfolio of over 30 research and development projects in 16 countries. We pay specific attention to gender and poverty aspects of our work and monitor our impacts closely. At this time, the Program seeks to scale up our success to more countries through strategic research and development partnerships.


    The Position: The Deputy Program Leader will report to the Program Leader and will be based in Kampala, Uganda with extensive travel to project countries in particular in Africa. He/she will work closely with project leaders, country managers, and other teams responsible for project management and program development. The position demands expertise in program management, proposal development and technical writing, as well as good technical understanding of agriculture and nutrition in the context of international development.


    Duties and Accountabilities:


    1. Program management (60%)

    2. Support the Program Leader in overseeing implementation and management of the global sweetpotato program portfolio.

    3. Work with Project Leaders and their teams to ensure projects generate high-quality results and contribute effectively to wider CIP and CGIAR objectives. Specifically, support Project Leaders in technical reporting, work planning, partnership management, and during major reviews and evaluations.

    4. Review technical project reports to donors and project partners for technical quality, consistency, and completeness.

    5. Coordinate review of monthly internal project updates and work with Project Leaders and relevant CIP teams to identified and address technical and operational issues that require support.

    6. Coordinate reporting of Program progress to CGIAR Consortium Research Programs and contribute to high-level analysis and synthesis of results for donor forums.

    7. Contribute to the monitoring and annual update of the rolling Program Business Plan.

    8. Program development and resource mobilization (30%)

    9. Support the Program Leader in identifying and responding to opportunities for continued program development and growth, working with CIP’s Resource Mobilization Unit and other relevant CIP teams.

    10. Specifically, support Country Managers and Project Leaders to develop funding proposals, including hands-on support for writing and negotiations with implementing partners. This will often involve extensive travel to project countries.

    11. Publications and communications (10%)

    12. Contribute to technical publications and presentations based on Program research and development as will be agreed with the Program Leader.

    13. Coordinate internal communications within the Program to ensure that project teams are well connected for research and management.

    14. Working with the CIP communications specialists, contribute to external communications about the Program through a wide range of media.

    Selection criteria:


    • PhD degree in a relevant discipline, including agricultural, biological, or social sciences. An equivalent degree with strong experience may also be considered.

    • At least 10 years of management experience in international development, including at least 5 years senior responsibilities in project or program management.

    • Excellent command of program management tools, including up-to-date MLE approaches, business planning, and communications.

    • Excellent proposal and report writing skills with a proven track record of success.

    • Direct work experience in field-based research or development projects, preferably in agriculture. Direct work experience in sub-Saharan Africa is an advantage.

    • Strong understanding of the priorities and approaches of CGIAR research and development programs, in particular of the agriculture and nutrition agenda.

    • Excellent leadership skills that support teamwork and service within complex work relationships.

    • Excellent English written and verbal communication skills are essential. Working proficiency in French is a strong advantage.

    • Ability and willingness to travel extensively, and at times at short notice, to project locations in Africa and other regions.

    Conditions:Employment contract will be for a three-year term (with three months probation period) with the possibility of renewal,subject to availability of funding. The salary will be internationally competitive, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with experience.


    CIP prides itself on its collegial and supportive working environment, which allows space for personal and professional growth.
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    PRELNOR Grant Project Jobs - Environment and Climate Change Specialist at Ministry of Local Government ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs












    Organisation: Ministry of

    Local Government


    Funding Source: International

    Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)


    Project Name: Project for

    Restoration of Livelihoods in the Northern Region (PRELNOR)


    Duty Station: Gulu, Uganda


    The Government

    of the Republic of Uganda has received a loan and a grant from the

    International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to finance the Project

    for Restoration of Livelihoods in the Northern Region (PRELNOR), and intends to

    apply some of the proceeds to recruit staff to implement the project. PRELNOR

    will cover the districts of Adjumani, Agago, Amuru, Gulu, Lamwo, Kitgum, Nwoya

    and Pader.


    The overall

    goal of the PRELNOR is: Increased income, food security and reduced

    vulnerability of poor rural households in the project area. This will be

    through increased sustainable production, productivity and climate resilience

    of smallholder farmers with increased and profitable access to domestic and

    export markets.


    Job Summary:  The Environment and Climate Change Specialist

    will be responsible for orienting and ensuring the climate resilient

    implementation of PRELNOR activities supporting value chain development, so as

    to ensure that the project‘s climate resilience becomes reality. The incumbent

    will also ensure that climate and environment issues are mainstreamed in all

    aspects of project and activity development, implementation and follow-up. The

    incumbent will render support in institution building and developing strong

    working relationships with the major GoU and climate change and environment

    agencies working in Uganda and East Africa.


    Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

    • Work

      in liaison with the agronomist /agricultural extension and agribusiness

      specialists design and supervise baseline assessments of the production

      systems and rural infrastructure development and develop

      strategy/guidelines for necessary modifications to make them climate

      resilient.

    • Work

      with the technical experts recruited to provide advice on climate

      resilience in the infrastructure component of the project (more

      specifically roads) to ensure appropriate integration of climate change

      and climate risks in project-sponsored infrastructural works.

    • Providing

      support to the project implementers (local governments, district farmer

      associations and other agencies) on climate risk management in PRELNOR.

      This includes:

    • Steering

      the identification, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of

      climate resilient project activities for community level production

      improvement and in post-harvest handling and value-adding support to

      farmer and SME groups,

    • In

      charge of promoting climate-smart production and post-harvest practices in

      farmers‘ groups and organisations;

    • Working

      with the Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA) and MAAIF to

      facilitate the development and transmission of climate and agro-climate

      information from central level to districts and to farmers, including

      through the development of Memoranda of Understanding and training, where

      relevant.

    • Working

      with UNMA and MAAIF to collect data from the existing agro-met stations in

      each of the project districts and facilitate analyses relevant to PRELNOR

    • Supporting

      the development of agro-meteorological products and decision support

      systems designed for transmission to the various departments of the MAAIF,

      relevant extension services and the private sector/business partners

    • Ensuring

      the sound integration of climate-resilient technologies in production and

      market access development

    • Building

      PMU, MoLG and MAAIF capacities in climate resilient approaches;

    • Supporting

      the MEL specialist in developing the project learning system;

    • Monitoring

      the climate resilient activities and, in collaboration with the MEL

      specialist, ensure related knowledge management and the identification of

      policy lessons;

    • Identifying

      training needs for public and private sector stakeholders and planning and

      implementing a capacity building project based on identified need;

    • Conduct

      radio programmes of climate change information.


    Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

    • The

      applicants should preferably hold a Master’s degree in agricultural

      development / climatology/ environmental Science or related discipline

      from a recognised University / Institution.

    • A

      minimum of five to ten years’ experience in climate change adaption work

      and risk management or risk disaster management in a smallholder farming

      context.

    • Prior

      experience in mainstreaming climate change adaptation issues within both

      public and private sector organizations for a wide range of agricultural

      sub-sectors would be advantageous, particularly rural and market

      infrastructure.

    • Proven

      ability and capacity to take on a leadership position with strong

      managerial skills and capacity to manage people and interact with a wide

      range of private and public sector partners as well as managers and

      implementers of large-scale rural / community / SME development programmes.

    • Result

      oriented management skills.

    • Detailed

      knowledge and understanding of aspects of technical writing to different

      categories of audiences

    • Ability

      to bring together various stakeholders for policy dialogue.

    • Strong

      oral and written communication skills in English.

    • Good

      knowledge and understanding of gender and, community and institutional

      capacity building issues.

    • Computer

      literacy skills

    • Ability

      to work in an interdisciplinary team and meet crucial deadlines.


    All suitably

    qualified and interested candidates should send their applications accompanied

    with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates, transcripts

    and testimonials including names and addresses of three referees to: Ag.

    Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Worker’s House, 3rd Floor,

    P.O. Box 7037 Kampala. Uganda


    Deadline: 14th August, 2015












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    10 Entry Level Loan Officer Jobs - Platinum Credit (U) Ltd ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs













    Organization: Platinum

    Credit (U) Ltd


    Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda


    Reports to: Business

    Development Manager-Private Sector Loans


    Platinum credit

    is a leading Regional Micro Finance Company, a subsidiary of Platcorp Holdings

    Ltd, providing emergency loans to employed individuals in Eastern Africa. We

    have a wide spread branch network in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania. Currently,

    Platinum provides loans to Civil servants and employees of the Private sector,

    and will soon roll out asset finance products.


    Job Summary: The Loan

    Officers will be responsible for meeting sales and collection targets for

    Platinum Credit.


    Key Duties and Responsibilities: 


    ·        
    In charge of building relationships in sales and

    collections activities with stakeholders.


    ·        
    Quick resolution of customer related

    issues/complaints in a timely/professional way.


    ·        
    Carry out market intelligence and research on latest

    industry developments in the market.


    Qualifications, Skills and

    Experience: 


    ·        
    The Loans Officers should preferably hold Degrees or

    Diplomas in a relevant field.


    ·        
    The applicants must have one year’s experience in sales

    and marketing


    ·        
    Proven sales skills, by demonstrated success in

    consistently meeting sales goals.


    ·        
    Computer literacy skills.


    ·        
    Excellent numerical and analytical skills.


    ·        
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.


    All suitably

    qualified candidates should send your application, detailed CV (in Ms Word

    format) and testimonials (in PDF format) to this E-mail address:

    info@platinumcredit.co.ug.













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    Prevention of Online Child Sexual Abuse Consultant


    1. Purpose of Assignment


    The consultant will undertake the development of an Action Plan to address and prevent online child abuse and monitor the key outcomes and progress as per the targets identified and agreed upon.


    2. Scope of Work


    1. Provide technical support and assistance to develop an action plan on prevention of online abuse for August 2015 – March 2016 with clear cut targets and key progress indicators highlighted.

    2. Provide coordination support to the National Working Group in monitoring progress against targets and flag any operational issue for corrective action to accelerate implementation.

    3. Support the Ministry of Internal Affairs to identify communication and training resources available on prevention of online abuse.

    4. Support the Ministry of Internal Affairs to develop relevant IEC materials on the issue of online abuse to be used by all relevant departments , have it approved by the National working Group, JLOS and others and provide UNICEF with a ready to print copy of IEC materials with distribution and dissemination plan.

    5. Support and provide Ministry of Internal Affairs and UNICEF relevant documentation, case studies, and lessons learned, good practices on the Prevention of On -Line abuse interventions for sharing with key GOU/Donor and UNICEF HQ colleagues.

    6. Provide back up support to key sectors and ensure that all policy heads of DPP, units of Uganda Police (Interpol, cyber- crime, CFPU, CIID etc.) are sensitized on prevention of online abuse issues for further dissemination to all key staff by their units.

    7.Provide technical inputs along with SAFE team on the proposed baseline/documentation to be undertaken regarding prevalence and knowledge of online abuse in Uganda.


    3.****Areas to be Considered


    Prevention of online abuse issues are relatively new areas of work in Uganda and will need to be integrated into existing child protection systems as well as getting new partners in government like Uganda Communications Commission, Interpol, Service providers etc. on board.


    Thorough knowledge of how systems work, track record in coordination & working with large systems including government is desirable, ability to network with CSO and technical experts on dealing with online abuse, and advocacy skills and capacity to deal with sensitive sexual issues with National partners is essential.


    4. Expected Deliverables and time frame


    Guidance


    1. Action Plan on prevention of online abuse with key indicators of progress developed and signed off by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

    2. Quarterly progress submitted on key activities undertaken, gaps identified for policy guidance and action by the Working group.

    3. Soft copies of art work for the IEC materials (to be supplied by UNICEF) developed in consultation with key partners and submitted to UNICEF.

    4. Training/Sensitization of key partners schedule developed in consultation with key partners with clear cut objectives and expected results reflected in the Training Plan.

    5. Quarterly reports on back up support given to key departments and action taken by them

    6. Identification of best practices, lessons learned documented.

    7. Programme annual report submitted by end of the project.

    8. Technical inputs provided to UNICEF on base line survey.5. Tasks End Products/ Deliverables
      Task 1: Action Plan to prevent online sexual abuse of children. Deliverable 1: Action Plan with key indicators of progress developed and signed off by the Ministry of Internal Affairs
      Task 2: Monitor progress against quarterly targets in action Plans. Deliverable 2: Quarterly progress reports presented based on programme progress reports by departments /districts
      Task 3: Support Ministry of Internal Affairs in identification of resource material on prevention of online abuse. Deliverable 3: Soft copies of IEC material developed, training material, manuals , posters brochures identified from other countries and shared with the Ministry of internal Affairs Task 4: Provide technical inputs into TOR for conduct of baseline survey by UNICEF . Deliverable 4: TOR inputs given to SAFE. Task 5: Development of IEC materials and submission to UNICEF for printing.Deliverable 5: Approved art work for products with distribution plan to be given to UNICEF for printing and supply Task 6: Support development of content and training plan on prevention of sexual abuse. Deliverable 6: Training plan developed and monitored quarter wise. Task 7: Provide technical inputs on online abuse to key departments especially those new to child protection issues like Cyber- crimes, Interpol, UCC etc. Deliverable 7: Reports of monthly meetings held with the relevant departments to provide technical and back up support on child online abuse. Task 8: Identify areas of good practice on prevention of online abuse, Deliverable 8: Develop information formats , case study outlines.
      Task 9: Support UNICEF in documentation of case studies and good practices in specific sectors. Deliverable 9: TOR developed and consultant /writer identified and briefed , visits prepared. Task 10: Support UNICEF and Ministry of internal Affairs in Annual Report and development of proposal phase two. Deliverable 10: Annual report prepared and shared with National working group and project proposal developed for second phase by Ministry of Interior based on key lessons learnt
      **
      6.** Desired background qualification and experience and competencies

    Education


    Master’s degree in Sociology/Social Work and/ or Human Rights degree or training.


    Fluency in English and report writing skills essential.


    Ability to analyze, advocate and present data to decision makers for action essential.


    Experience in addressing and understanding of cyber and online child abuse issues desirable. Familiarity with development and understanding of software platforms and operation of internet required. Computer skills OFFICE essential.


    Work Experience


    Proven track record in addressing and working with government /non- government child protection systems, relevant background in child justice and familiarity of government systems and way of work on child protection including on line abuse issues.


    At least five years of experience in working on large scale child protection issues preferably with Government or large international projects.


    Ability to work with senior and field technical teams in government and non -government sectors in Uganda. Knowledge and familiarity of government systems in East Africa useful. 5. Condition:


    Consultant will undertake travel to the districts as and when required and requested by Ministry of Interior and all related costs of travel by road /and air and DSA where applicable will be paid by UNICEF.


    Consultant will have access to UNICEF SAFE team on a daily basis and will sit in UNICEF premises unless otherwise requested to do so in GOU premises.


    The consultant will be paid on monthly basis.




    How to apply:


    5.How to Apply:


    Applicants interested in the above position should send their Applications, a resume and P11 Form Via email to: ugderecruit@unicef.org, clearly indicating the position applied for and using the specified order to name attachments (Firstname_Lastname followed by document e.g. First name_Last Name P11 or First name_Last Name CV or First name_Last Name)


    ONLY Ugandan Nationals will be considered for this Assignment.


    UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff; qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.


    UNICEF is a smoke free environment.


    Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Closing date for applications is 16 August 2015.
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    International NGO Jobs - Finance & Operations Specialist at One Acre Fund ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs












    Organisation: One Acre Fund


    Duty Station: Jinja and

    Kamuli, Uganda


    Most of the

    world’s poor are farmers, representing the largest and most uniform group of

    poor people in the world. One Acre Fund is a growing International NGO

    operating in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, Malawi and Tanzania that is innovating

    a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. Instead of

    giving handouts, One Acre Fund invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain

    in farm income. We provide farmers with a “market bundle” that

    includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access. Our

    program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and

    measure 50-100% average gain in farm income per acre. Our approach has won

    widespread validation, including grants from The MasterCard Foundation and

    Gates Foundation.


    Job Summary:  The Finance & Operations Specialist will

    play a key role in running discreet projects to driving innovation and process

    improvement. Potential focus areas for Finance & Operations Specialists

    include: Finance, Business Operations, Logistics & Audit functions. The

    Finance & Operations Specialists will own portions of projects, including

    managing discrete components of operations or managing a team running

    operational activities in rural East Africa. This role has the potential to

    grow into a Finance & Operations Associate position with good performance.


    Key Duties and Responsibilities: 


    ·        
    Business Operations: Manage the

    team of bookkeepers who do data entry for into our client management system.

    Steer the development of talent in operations team.


    ·        
    Finance: Send reports

    on district, country and organization wide budget performance, and oversee the

    measurement of Financial KPI’s and ensure appropriate action.


    ·        
    Audit: Finance PS

    will likely manage the auditor who’ll audit our repayment collection as well as

    program expenses.


    ·        
    Product Deliveries: Helping

    execute delivery of improved seed, fertilizer, solar lights & other

    impactful products to our farmers.


    ·        
    Training: responsible

    for designing and implementing trainings on key processes & operations for

    OAF staff & farmers.


    Qualifications, Skills and

    Experience: 


    ·        
    The ideal candidate should preferably hold an

    undergraduate qualification at the top East African university or international

    university in business, finance, supply chain management, statistics,

    mathematics, economics or related fields preferred.


    ·        
    The ideal candidates for the Finance &

    Operations Specialist should have 1-3 years of strong work experiences,

    including project management, team management, or entrepreneurial experiences.


    ·        
    The applicants must have experience in finance,

    procurement, logistics or operations


    ·        
    The applicants must also demonstrate leadership

    experience at work, or outside of work including managing a team or initiating

    a new project.


    ·        
    Computer literacy skills i.e. Proficiency with

    Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Intermediate or better

    typing speed.


    ·        
    Excellent written and oral communication skills


    ·        
    Positive attitude


    ·        
    High degree of Humility.


    ·        
    Good sense of humor, patience, and a humble approach

    to service to join our growing family of leaders.


    ·        
    A willingness to commit to living in rural areas of

    Uganda for at least two years.


    ·        
    Language: English

    required. Knowledge of Luganda, Lusoga or other Ugandan languages strongly

    preferred.


    Benefits: Housing,

    transportation, and airtime allowance.


    All suitably

    qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply by sending an

    updated CV and Cover Letter via email to: uganda.jobs@oneacrefund.org with

    “Finance & Operations Specialist” as subject of the email.


    Deadline: 31st August, 2015












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    IFAD PRELNOR Grant Jobs - Administrative Officer at Ministry of Local Government ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs












    Organisation: Ministry of

    Local Government


    Funding Source: International

    Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)


    Project Name: Project for

    Restoration of Livelihoods in the Northern Region (PRELNOR)


    Duty Station: Kampala,

    Uganda


    The Government

    of the Republic of Uganda has received a loan and a grant from the

    International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to finance the Project

    for Restoration of Livelihoods in the Northern Region (PRELNOR), and intends to

    apply some of the proceeds to recruit staff to implement the project. PRELNOR

    will cover the districts of Adjumani, Agago, Amuru, Gulu, Lamwo, Kitgum, Nwoya

    and Pader.


    The overall

    goal of the PRELNOR is: Increased income, food security and reduced

    vulnerability of poor rural households in the project area. This will be

    through increased sustainable production, productivity and climate resilience

    of smallholder farmers with increased and profitable access to domestic and

    export markets.


    Job Summary: The

    Administrative Officer will be responsible for maintaining the project liaison

    office in the Ministry of Local Government, in Kampala. The incumbent will work

    in liaison with the Accountant (in the Kampala Office), to perform routine

    administrative support functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling

    appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files for the

    Kampala Project Office.


    Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

    • Prepare,

      proof-read and edit all project outgoing correspondence, including

      letters, faxes and reports;

    • Expeditiously

      follow-up on correspondence with relevant agencies at national level in

      the absence of the Project Coordinator;

    • In

      charge of preparing briefings on the project for internal use within the

      Ministry of Local Government, in the absence of the Project Coordinator.

    • Oversight

      of the Project Coordinator’s calendar, whenever he/she is in Kampala.

    • Support

      in the management of assets of the Project in the Kampala office and

      ensure they are in functional condition as well as put to proper use;

    • Actively

      participate in all human resource activities including proper filing and maintenance

      of project’s personnel records.

    • Handle

      micro procurements for the Kampala Office, in liaison with the Accountant

    • Carryout

      bookings and ticketing for foreign travel under the project

    • Perform

      any other duties as assigned by the Project Coordinator


    Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

    • The

      Administrative Officer should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences,

      Social Development, Office Administration or related course from a

      recognised University / Institution.

    • A

      minimum of seven years’ experience in handling administrative/secretarial

      related tasks in a reputable organisation;

    • Excellent

      track record in successfully managing and coordinating critical office

      workflows;

    • Ability

      to operate standard office equipment, including but not limited to,

      computers, telephone systems, copiers and facsimile machines;

    • High

      degree of integrity and sense of confidentiality.

    • Excellent

      computer skills including competence in various packages e.g. Microsoft

      Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.


    All suitably

    qualified and interested candidates should send their applications accompanied

    with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates, transcripts

    and testimonials including names and addresses of three referees to: Ag.

    Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Worker’s House, 3rd Floor,

    P.O. Box 7037 Kampala. Uganda


    Deadline: 14th August, 2015












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    Human Resource Officer Job Placement - Benedictine Eye Not-For-Profit Hospital ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs



    Organisation: Benedictine

    Eye Hospital


    Benedictine Eye Hospital (BEH)

    is a Private Not-For-Profit service of the Benedictine Monastery of Tororo,

    Uganda. The mission of Benedictine Eye Hospital is to improve the social

    economic status of the society through prevention of visual impairments and the

    treatment, rehabilitation and empowerment of persons with disability (with

    special focus on children).



    Job Summary:  The Human Resource Officer will support the

    Hospital in the oversight of Human Resource Services, activities, policies and

    programs of the Hospital. The incumbent will ensure the proper operation of all

    Human Resource functions both on a day to day operational and ongoing strategic

    basis to maximize the contribution of its human capital to the objectives of

    the organization. The incumbent will also be responsible for ensuring HR

    activities are administered in accordance with management directives and

    compliance with legal and legislative requirements.


    Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

    • Guide

      on specific role requirements and overall organizational structure and HR

      strategy and participate in the development and implementation of program

      goals, objectives, policies, procedures and priorities;

    • Actively

      participate in organizational planning taking a lead in evaluating

      hospital structure, job design, and HR planning throughout the hospital in

      liaison with the key stakeholders;

    • Regularly

      review and develop up to date HR policies and procedures and oversee

      implementation of and compliance with all such policies;

    • Manage

      the recruitment and selection, and contracts management functions in

      accordance with relevant legislation and best practice;

    • The

      incumbent will manage the HR budget and ensure that plans are approved and

      closely monitored and regularly reported on;

    • In

      charge of designing and implementing a performance management system to

      ensure optimum productivity levels and superior staff contribution to the

      organizational goals;

    • Responsible

      for the development and implementation of effective methods for monitoring

      and managing absenteeism levels and ensure that there is appropriate

      coverage by staff in the hospital;

    • Technically

      support the identification, planning and implementation of appropriate

      training and development activities for all levels of Hospital staff;

    • Offer

      training support and advice to staff regarding professional standards,

      work quality and quantity, performance and accountability;

    • Provide

      professional support and advice to all managers and staff in relation to

      Human Resource issues; including nurturing the requisite skills for people

      management, performance and discipline;

    • Actively

      monitor and report on key HR measures e.g. headcount, staff satisfaction,

      retention and attrition through regular surveys and management reporting;

    • Manage

      employee communication and feedback through such avenues as organization

      meetings, employee satisfaction surveys, newsletters, employee focus

      groups and one-on-one meetings;

    • Identify

      with and monitor the organization culture so that it supports the

      attainment of the hospital goals and promotes employee satisfaction;

    • Mediate

      and assist with conflict resolution and workplace grievances;

    • Develop

      and implement a compensation and pay structure for the hospital;

    • Monitor

      and contributing to occupational, health & safety management

      activities;

    • Perform

      any other duties as may be required by the Immediate Supervisor.

    • Human

      resource plans, policies and guidelines in place;

    • Adequate

      staffing levels determined and maintained;

    • Appropriate

      reward management system effected;

    • Roles,

      functions and hierarchy of each employee is clearly defined, and each

      staff is fully aware of his/her job description;

    • Staff

      have been recruited through a competitive recruitment process;

    • The

      performance of each member of staff is evaluated annually;

    • There

      are appropriate plans for strengthening the capacity of hospital

      managerial, clinical and support staff;

    • There

      is a process of implementing staff disciplinary measures;

    • There

      is an effective process and system in place for monitoring staff

      attendance, leave and absence;

    • Personnel

      records are well organized and maintained securely to ensure

      confidentiality;

    • Human

      resource legal issues effectively addressed.


    Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

    • The

      applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource

      Management or its equivalent, with a bias or additional qualification

      Postgraduate qualification in HR management; Possession of a master’s

      degree in management related science is an added advantage

    • A

      minimum of ten years’ experience and hands on approach to HR management;

    • Three

      years’ experience in a senior management role in a health care facility

      would be desirable;

    • Current

      knowledge of Uganda Labour Laws and labour market;

    • Highly

      effective communication and interpersonal skills;

    • Proven

      budget management experience is desirable;

    • Excellent

      Computer literacy with a sound knowledge of Microsoft office applications

      such as Word, excel & power point;

    • Ability

      to lead strategic and operational people initiatives and processes;

    • Proven

      ability to work autonomously and in a team based environment; Excellent

      time management and organizational ability;

    • Ability

      to create, review and update policies and procedures;

    • Professional

      work approach and attitude;

    • A

      high level of integrity, superior judgment and ethical standards;

    • Ability

      to manage high volume workloads with attention to detail.


    How to Apply: 



    All suitably qualified and

    interested candidates should e-mail an updated CV and cover letter explaining

    suitability for the post including three professional referees with the

    position you are applying for in the subject line to: application@ppg.co.ug.


    NB: The

    attachments should not exceed 2 MB will not be considered.


    Deadline: 14th August, 2015 by 5PM




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    02 August 2015
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    Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Advisor - Uganda Sanitation Program


    Position Overview: CAMRIS currently seeks a “Position title here” to provide support to USAID’s 5-year Uganda Sanitation Program (USP), which aims to accelerate sustainable improvement in water and sanitation access and improve hygiene behaviors in select target districts. To accomplish that the Awardee shall conduct activities which contribute to following distinct types of outputs: increase household access to sanitation and water services; expand key hygiene behaviors at home, school, and health facilities; and strengthen district water and sanitation governance. It is expected that USP shall be implemented in up to 25 potential focus districts. USP will begin district-based activities in a phased approach. District implementation shall initially begin work in roughly eight districts then incrementally scale-up based on achievement of milestones. USAID wants us to target districts where sanitation coverage is lower, in the western and northern districts.


    Duties:


    · will be in charge of the monitoring, evaluation components of this contract.


    · Improve performance and effectiveness as well as to inform planning and management decisions using secondary or first-hand information sources, baseline and end line data collection


    · S/he shall develop monitoring, evaluation and reporting (MER) systems. The MER system will include appropriate indicators, baseline data, targets and a plan to evaluate performance and produce timely, accurate and complete reporting.


    Qualifications:


    · Master’s Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, epidemiology, biostatistics, statistics, research methods or other closely related discipline and a minimum of five (5) years in M&E for health programs, demonstrating increased level of responsibility, OR a Bachelor’s degree in statistics, biostatistics, social sciences and epidemiology and a minimum of eight (8) years in M&E for health programs, demonstrating increased level of responsibility.


    · Extensive formative research, progressive M&E applications, surveys/studies, and evaluations;


    · Experience working within Uganda;


    · Working with multiple stakeholders, including experience with Government counterparts, will be an added advantage.


    · Proven ability to articulate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.


    · Demonstrated experience in successfully moving evaluation and research findings to program actions.


    Strong interpersonal, writing and communication skills.


    To apply, please visit:


    https://careers-camris.icims.com/jobs/1665/monitoring%2c-evaluation%2c-a…
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    Finance & Administration Manager – Uganda Sanitation Program


    Position Overview: CAMRIS currently seeks a Finance & Administration Manager – Uganda Sanitation Program to provide support to USAID’s 5-year Uganda Sanitation Program (USP), which aims to accelerate sustainable improvement in water and sanitation access and improve hygiene behaviors in select target districts. To accomplish that the Awardee shall conduct activities which contribute to following distinct types of outputs: increase household access to sanitation and water services; expand key hygiene behaviors at home, school, and health facilities; and strengthen district water and sanitation governance. It is expected that USP shall be implemented in up to 25 potential focus districts. USP will begin district-based activities in a phased approach. District implementation shall initially begin work in roughly eight districts then incrementally scale-up based on achievement of milestones. USAID wants us to target districts where sanitation coverage is lower, in the western and northern districts.


    Duties:


    · Ensure compliance and consistency with CAMRIS policies and procedures, as well as compliance with the terms and conditions of USAID contracts and agreements.


    · Analyze and present financial reports, budget to actual expenditure information and monthly and annual financial statements in an accurate and timely manner to CAMRIS headquarters (HQ).


    · Oversee all financial and project accounting and reporting.


    · Maintain records and accounts of daily transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness of files and supporting documentation to serve as evidence of transactions.


    · Prepare and submit reports and required documentation in compliance with local government laws.


    · Ensure cost consciousness at the direction of the Chief of Party.


    · Provide assistance to program staff and project budget preparation, as needed.


    · Process cash disbursements in accordance with financial management policies and established approval levels.


    · Assist CAMRIS HQ with monthly yearly reconciliations, VAT reimbursements, inventory lists, etc.


    Qualifications:


    · Bachelor’s degree with professional certificate or higher in Accounting, Business Administration or Related field.


    · A minimum of 10 years of experience in financial management.


    · At least 5 years of successful experience overseeing donor-funded technical assistance projects of similar magnitude and complexity in developing countries.


    · At least 3 years of successful experience providing administrative support to an international organization, including dealing with procurement, contracts management, and HR related matters.


    · At least 3 years of experience in overseeing subawards including construction contracts and/or subgrants.


    · Substantial financial management experience managing USG funded awards as well as knowledge of USG policy, procedural and reporting requirements.


    Experience with computerized accounting and strong organizational and leadership skills.


    To apply, please visit:


    https://careers-camris.icims.com/jobs/1667/finance-%26-administration-ma…
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    01 August 2015
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    Uganda: International Technical Assistance Public Health - 2015


    Organization: Belgian Technical Cooperation


    Country: Uganda


    Closing date: 27 Aug 2015


    Location: Kampala – The candidate will reside in Kampala and its main field of activity will be within the Ministry of Health (70%) and field visits at District Health Office level, in hospitals and Health Sub-Districts (30%) in the regions of intervention. Ten days field presence every 2 months.


    Duration of the contract: 36 months


    Probable starting date: as soon as possible


    Monthly salary package: between 5,624.06 euro and7,959.57 euro (this includes the gross monthly salary and the expat benefits: hardship allowance and expat allowance). The salary is calculated, depending on the composition of the family and the number of years of relevant experience.


    Function:


    • Responsible for the functional coordination between PNFP and ICB II project

    • Support coordination with all stakeholders inside and outside the MoH

    • Steer the international Administrative and Financial Expert

    • Coordinate the work between all National Technical Assistant working in PNFP and ICB-II

    • Participate to joint planning

    • Support the MoH in its efforts to coordinate capitalisation of experiences and policy recommendation exercises

    • Responsible for the co-management procedures in the ICB II project

    • Co-responsible for the planning and budgeting of activities

    • Co-responsible for the guiding of NTA

    • Actively assist in capacity building of project and national MoH staff

    • Conceive and organise action-research initiatives

    • Co-responsible in the development of a M & E system, based on the establishment of a baseline for each explicit topic of interest of the project

    • Support the MoH in capitalising experiences generated at the operational level and translate them in a national policy

    • Organise activities to improve the quality of care and the organisational quality

    • Organise formal evaluation conversations with the ITA of the PNFP project and the iAFE

    Profile


    Qualifications


    • Degree in Medicine

    • Master Degree in Public Health or equivalent diploma (candidate will have to provide course content)·

    • Experience

    • At least 8 years in the field of public health and health service organisation of which at least 3 years in development countries.

    • Experience in institutional support and work at a ministry’s level.

    • Experience in effective management of health care facilities (Health district management).

    • Previous experience of coordination and leadership in a similar context

    • Experience in dealing with crosscutting issues (gender, SRHR, HIV)

    • Experience in action-research and capitalisation exercises are advantages

    • Knowledge on complexity concepts and management in complex environments are advantages

    • Knowledge on RBF and health insurance are advantages·

    Other


    • Leadership and coaching skills (listening, consensus building, take difficult decisions)

    • Good knowledge of computer tools.

    • Able to initiate new ideas, discuss and question them.

    • Willingness to learn new concepts and a scientific curiosity

    • Combine analytical skills with good interpersonal skills.

    • Good communication skills (negotiation, moderation, representation, presentation of results).

    • Excellent in oral and writing skills in English.

    How to apply:


    Please apply no later than 26th of August, through our website www.btcctb.org. Use our Standard CV and a letter of motivation to apply. You can find the model of our Standard CV on the Jobs page of our website. If you have any additional questions**,** don’t hesitate to contact us at +32 (0)2/505 18 65.
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    Uganda: Head of Finance – Uganda - 2015


    Organization: WaterAid


    Country: Uganda


    Closing date: 21 Aug 2015


    It’s hard to believe that today over 650 million people still don’t have clean, safe water and over 2.3 billion live without a toilet. The resulting diseases kill one child every minute.


    WaterAid Uganda is looking for a Head of Financeto play a vital role in our mission to transform lives with safe water, sanitation and hygiene in the world’s poorest communities.


    As an active member of the Senior Management Team, the Head of Finance will**provide strategic leadership and take responsibility for all finance functions within the country programme.**


    Key responsibilities: – Contribute to the development of the strategic plan for the Country Programme and develop and maintain appropriate and effective financial strategies, plans and policies to support it.


    • Develop, implement and maintain financial management procedures, systems, risk assessments and control measures to manage, monitor and audit transactions across the Country Programme and to ensure compliance with WaterAid’s overall policies.

    • Maintain oversight of the country programme funding position and compliance with donor budget contractual obligations.

    To be successful, you’ll need to have a fully completed accounting qualification or certification, e.g. CA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA. A Master’s degree in a finance qualification will be an added advantage. A minimum of seven years’ experience in leading a finance team and working in a senior position in a major organisation is required.


    By 2030 we want everyone everywhere to have clean water, sanitation and hygiene. We need you to help us make it happen. If you bring your expertise, passion and professionalism, we’ll give you a lot back.


    Working with us, you will be entitled to a wide range of employee benefits, such as an exceptional pension fund, medical insurance cover and annual leave allowance.


    Please see more information about the role: http://www.wateraid.org/audience/jobs-and-volunteering/global/21-08-2015-head-of-finance


    How to apply:


    To apply for this role please attach your CV (in English) and a motivation letter (of 350 words or less) that summarises how your profile aligns with the key requirements, skills and abilities.


    Please send all applications to:caroline.nalwanga@nftexecutivesearch.com


    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.


    Please note: in order to apply for this role you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in Uganda.
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