Coordinator Internal Audit Job Opportunity in Kampala, Uganda

Tuesday, 25 November 2014

Job Title:  Coordinator Internal Audit

Job Location: Kampala, Uganda

Employer: Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS)

Reports to: Secretary General

About URCS:

Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) is the leading National Humanitarian Organization in Uganda and a member of the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. The ICRC is an International humanitarian institution which has a mandate to protect victims of international and armed conflicts i.e. the wounded, refugees, civilians, prisoners and other non-combatants.

Job Overview:  

The Coordinator Internal Audit will plan for, lead and manage the Internal Audit Function and provide an independent cost effective audit service to URCS and its partners in line with the URCS audit charter and international audit best practices

Job Duties: 

• Actively participate in the development of URCS’ strategic and annual business plans, identifying key risk areas and developing the URCS Annual audit plan in line with critical risks identified

• Supervise and participate in the internal and external audits (review of financial systems, internal controls and organizational policies )to assure management of efficient and effective use of resources, accuracy of records, security of assets and prevention of fraud in accordance with organizational policies and procedures, national laws, donor guidelines and the International Standards on Auditing
• Supervise, motivate, appraise the Internal Audit team and build the capacity of Audit staff, non-Audit staff and branches in line with the URCS HR Policy  and other organizational policies and procedures
• In charge of developing, reviewing and operationalizing the audit charter and Manuals for the effective running of an internal audit function
• Present audit reports to the Board, Finance and Audit Committee and URCS Management and, Coordinate and participate in Management Audit Committee meetings
• Plan, monitor the tracking, evaluate and foster compliance of URCS Auditees with relevant laws, policies and procedures
• Steer the execution of non-routine audit tasks or special projects when required by management, such as fraud investigation, due diligence, reviews etc.

Job Requirements:   

• The ideal candidate should hold a Degree in Accounting/ commerce / Business Administration from a recognized institution; Post Graduate in Accounting / Business Administration is an added advantage; Internationally recognized accounting/auditing qualifications like CPA, ACCA, CIA, CISA;
• At least eight years’ auditing experience with at least three years in managerial role,
• Extensive knowledge of NGO operations and Knowledge of current auditing practices and trends;
  Supervision and managerial skills,
• Excellent Analytical and planning skills
• Negotiation and convincing skills, Leadership and organizing skills, Interpersonal / communication skills

Deadline Date: 28/11/2014

How to Apply: 
All candidates who desire to join the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement should send their filled application forms, Download Here and, 
E-mail to: vacancies@redcrossug.org 
or mail via post to: 
The Interim Secretary General, Uganda Red Cross Society, 
P.O. Box 494, Kampala, Uganda.

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Project Officer Job Opportunity at Engender Health, Uganda

Tuesday, 11 November 2014

Job Title: Project Officer
PROGRAM: Gates Implant Initiatives Project - Increasing Access and Use of Quality Family Planning, including Implant services
Reports to: Field Project Coordinator
Job Location: Masaka Or Hoima District, Uganda
Employer: Engender Health
About Us 
EngenderHealth is a leading global women’s health organization committed to ensuring that every pregnancy is planned, every child is wanted, and every mother has the best chance at survival. In 20 countries around the world, we train health care professionals and partner with governments and communities to make high-quality family planning and sexual and reproductive health services available— today and for generations to come.
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation awarded EngenderHealth a grant to expand access to family planning, including the under-utilized contraceptive implants and IUDs in Tanzania, Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over a period of two years from October 2013 – September 2015. The project results are; Capacity of providers to offer quality family planning (FP) services increased, with focus on implants and IUD, quality of FP services improved, with a focus on implants and IUD and access to FP increased, with focus on implants and IUD
EngenderHealth Uganda through Gates Implant Initiatives Project is now seeking the expression of interests for the position of Project Officer based in Hoima or Masaka District. This position is open for Uganda national candidates only.

Job Summary
The Project Officer has the responsibility of planning, organizing, implementing and monitoring project activities at the district level and specifically at the selected project assisted health facilities. He/she will ensure acceleration and completion of the project work plan at district level. The job requires a well-motivated and self-driven person who is able to work with minimum supervision. He/she will work closely with District Health Office, Regional Referral Hospital, lower level health staff, Village Health Teams; Youths and the community. The project officer will ensure observation of client’s rights and choice, quality FP services and commodity security.

Job Responsibilities
• Supports the Field Project Coordinator to accelerate implementation of project activities at district level including  capacity building of health workers in family planning; strengthening health facilities to provide quality family planning services and increasing access of family planning services support to the under-used implant and IUD services
• Participates in onsite training and mentoring and coaching on FP clinical skills, service delivery approaches, community participation and mobilization, and contraceptive supply security
• Works with health facility to plan, organize and implement special FP days and outreaches on a monthly basis
• Conducts regular support supervision to the selected project sites and works closely with facility staff to implement project activities
• Provides technical support during support supervision and follow up visits while ensuring sustainable strategies
• Supports mobilization, training  and engagement of  youths in family planning activities
• Provides support to ensure continuous availability of FP Commodities at all facilities
• Provides technical support to VHT training, follow-up and their  client mobilization for FP Special days and outreaches
• Writes and submits activity and quarterly summary reports
• Coordinates data collection and analysis on family planning with M&E Program Associate
• Participates in documenting lessons learned and success stories
• Represents the project at a district level to country partners to further the aims of the project
• Participates in other activities assigned by the supervisor

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
• Bachelor’s Degree in health related field or related advanced degree relevant to the field of family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH).
• Minimum of 5 years programmatic and technical experience in FP/RH and/or public health
• At least 3 years’ experience in providing family planning services and specifically Implants and IUD preferred. Experience in youth programming is an advantage.
• Experience and skills in conducting onsite technical support supervision; follow up and providing supportive feedback on performance
• Knowledge and experience in quality improvement strategies, willingness to learn EngenderHealth’ s  COPE tool
• Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of coordinating teamwork and high-performing teams
• Excellent English and oral communication skills and computer skills
• Demonstrated working relationships with district officials from the public, private commercial, and/or NGO sectors
• Ability to travel up to 50% within the district

Deadline Date: 23/11/2014

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/apply.jsp?org=ENGENDERHEALTH&cws=1&rid=722

EngenderHealth provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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Finance and Reporting Specialist Job Vacancy at Save the Children in Uganda

Job Title:  Finance and Reporting Specialist

Organisation: Save the Children

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Manager Strengthening Capacity to Care (SC2C)

About Save:

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale.  In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Livelihoods & Food Security, Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts. Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern and Central regions of Uganda, Currently, Save the Children has a staff complement of over 200 persons. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfill their potential. In 2013, we reached over 143 million children through our work around 52m directly and 91 million indirectly around the world.

Job Summary: The Save the Children Finance and Reporting Specialist will be responsible for providing technical assistance for all aspects related to financial management and reporting. The incumbent may be called upon as and when necessary to support the emergency team in cases of humanitarian crisis.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  

• The Finance and Reporting Specialist should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or finance management or professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, ICSA or the equivalent accrued working experience in a related position.
• Four or more years’ relevant experience working with International NGO’s particularly those addressing human/children’s rights and those applying partnership approaches is desirable
• Past exposure and experience of working with local partners and District Local Government in Child Rights Governance, Health, Nutrition, Education, HIV/AIDS or Child Protection is an added advantage.
• Possess excellent analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.
• Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.
• Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.
• Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.    Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
• Excellent time management and planning capacity.
• Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.
• Willingness to extensively travel to the field.

Deadline Date: 14/11/2014.

 How to Apply:

Please send your application letters with detailed CVs indicating three professional referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors should be submitted to:

The Director of Human Resources & Administration

Save the Children

Plot 68/70, Kira Road

P.O Box 12018,

Kampala, Uganda

Electronic copies can be sent via email to: uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org

NB:  Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications that are submitted online.

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Advisory Jobs at Oxfam Kenya; Women’s Land Rights Advisor

Job Title: Women’s Land Rights Advisor
Job Location: To be negotiated – preferably Nairobi, Addis Ababa or Dar es Salaam (with travel to other countries)
Salary & Benefits:  GBP26,364 – 35,656 net per annum + competitive benefits package
Level:  C1 Global 
Contract type:  Fixed Term –  2 years
Status:  Accompanied

Oxfam works in different contexts on humanitarian, development and campaigns programmes across the world. We are currently looking for a dynamic and high level land rights expert to lead international policy and advocacy work for the strengthening of women’s land rights. 

The Role

This position involves supporting and carrying out influencing work that draws on national work and grassroots women’s experiences and leads to greater attention to women’s land and property rights in international policy arenas, including, but not limited to, the African Union, The World Committee on Food Security (CFS) and the World Bank.

Key areas of work to be carried out include:

• Facilitating the increased level and quality of debate on women’s land and property rights among opinion shapers, civil society and the public.
• Influencing, with clear propositions and strong arguments, international agreements and multilateral institutions to give greater attention to women’s land and property rights.
• Ensuring the development and implementation of indicators and monitoring systems to track progress on women’s land rights within land policies and their implementation.

The Person

To be a successful candidate you will need a proven commitment to advancing the rights of women, have extensive experience in land policy work and policy advocacy at national and international levels. You will also need: a high level understanding of land and property rights, land reforms and land policy; relevant Master’s degree, or equivalent, or higher qualification; in-depth experience in development and/or human rights work; lived and working experience in Africa; previous experience of high level policy influencing work at national as well as international levels; you must have excellent presentation and representation skills; excellent writing skills; high level command of spoken and written English (Fluency in French and/or widely used African language/s would be an advantage). 

This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam's values and beliefs. If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV in English detailing your experience for the post and include daytime telephone contacts.

Deadline Date: 17/11/2014
How to Apply:
Apply online at http://bit.ly/13LG7TG using REF INT0992.
                                                                                       
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Accountant Jobs in Kenya; Programme Accountant

Job Title: Programme Accountant

Job Location: Lodwar, Turkana

Contract Type: Open Ended

LEVEL:  D1 National

Oxfam’s operational programme in Turkana incorporates significant interlinked sectoral elements (including provision of food assistance, cash based approaches, public health and improved access to water, livestock interventions, peace building and conflict mitigation and education) designed to respond effectively to emergencies, to support recovery and reduce vulnerability.  Throughout its work, the Kenya programme seeks to link development, humanitarian work and policy influencing in order to maximise impact. In support of the Turkana programme we are looking for a dynamic and knowledgeable Programme Accountant to enhance the impact of our missions in Turkana.
The Role
This role reports to the Programme Coordinator. You will be responsible for co-ordinating the management of all bank and cash transactions from and to the Nairobi bank accounts in order that programme activities can be efficiently carried out. He/she will review monthly payroll for accuracy, completeness and ensure that taxes and other deductions are remitted on time. Ensure that payroll is agreeing to people soft and end of contract (EOCs) provisions are done and also reconciles to people soft. You will process cheque payments ensuring that invoices are thoroughly checked and checks together with payment vouchers raised are appropriately approved and filled in safe.  You will assist programme managers and officers prepare project budgets and proposals, provide programme with advice and on donor regulation and proper donor budget format.  You will Provide financial management support to partner organizations through capacity building using participatory approaches, development of proper Accounting systems and procedures.
The Person
To be successful in this role, you will have a first degree and accounting qualification (CPAK, ACCA 1 or its equivalent) from a recognised institution coupled with extensive accounting experience preferably in a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO).  Knowledge and understanding of project budgeting, monitoring and reporting is essential.  You will have knowledge and experience of computerised accounting systems and demonstrable numeracy and computer skills.  You will have the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and show initiative.  You will be a strategic thinker with good decision making skills.  You will be required to have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Deadline Date: 21/11/2014

How to Apply:
Please read the full job profile and submit your application and CV including a day time contact by applying online using this link: http://bit.ly/1sdIaEp

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization. 

Diversity The difference starts with you!

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Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya; Oxfam International Country Director

Job Title: Oxfam International Country Director

Job Location: Nairobi; Kenya

Contract: Open Ended

Salary: Competitive salary with substantial Benefits

Background
Oxfam GB is part of Oxfam International (OI), an international confederation of 14 organizations working together in 99 countries and with partners and allies around the world to find lasting solutions to poverty and injustice.  OI’s vision is a just world without poverty.
Kenya is currently a single affiliate country managed by Oxfam GB. Oxfam in Kenya is seeking a Country Director to take the lead in representing Oxfam and the programme within the country, the region and globally.

The role
The role is a senior management post reporting to the Deputy Regional Director. The Country Director will lead the development and delivery of the Kenya programme in ways that will have the greatest impact on poverty and consistent with Oxfam’s wider organisational principles and approaches and ensure adequate and cost effective resource management including people, budgets and funding. The role works with the Country Management Team (CMT) to ensure that minimum standards are met in the country for programme management, HR, finance, security, health and safety. The role co-ordinates with the CMT to identify new funding sources and negotiate funding opportunities to support programme implementation. The OI Country Director takes the lead in representing Oxfam and country programme within the country, the region and globally as well as build relationships and develops networks.

The Person
You should have indepth senior management experience in leading the development, and ensuring the delivery, of programme strategy, with partners and within a networked and interdependent approach, in one or more challenging locations. You should have proven analytical skills and ability to think strategically, including the ability to think beyond the country programme context and to act within a regional and global framework and have the ability to manage the development of, and contribute to, the high level analysis of factors driving poverty, marginalisation and vulnerability in developing country contexts, including the ability to ‘think politically’ by understanding motivations, pressures and challenges faced by colleagues, partners and other actors.

 You will be actively committed to promoting gender equity and the interests of marginalised people in all aspects of an organisations work. You should have experience of design and delivery of an Influencing programme cycle, including proven ability in implementing all or aspects of a notable campaign and leading humanitarian responses, either directly implementing or through advocacy and communication strategies.
You should be experienced in leading and motivating multi disciplinary, geographically remote teams; have a high degree of self awareness and an understanding of how to drive and support excellent team performance and individual development. To be successful in this role you should have experience of managing complex change processes and relationships involving a wide range of both internal and external multi-cultural stakeholders across a variety of disciplines & geographical areas and experience in representing an organisation with partners, government agencies, private sector organisations, and donors at senior level: locally, regionally and globally and high level financial management skills to steer the operational budget

Deadline Date: 22/11/2014

How to Apply:
If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please download the full job description and apply online at using this link: http://bit.ly/10EXu7l

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.

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Economic Justice Programme Officer Job at Oxfam Kenya

Job Title:  Economic Justice Programme Officer

Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Employer: Oxfam Kenya

Contract Type: Fixed term – 1 year

LEVEL:  D1 National
Salary: Ksh205,064 - Ksh287,090
Region: HECA
Division: International
Hours: 35 Per Week
Job Type: Fixed Term 

OXFAM is one of the world's leading agencies enabling people affected by injustice, poverty and natural disasters to reclaim power over their circumstances. With over 5,000 staff and dedicated volunteers in more than 80 countries, OXFAM combines public campaigning, emergency response work and long-term development programmes for lasting change. The OXFAM Pan Africa programme promotes active citizenship, effective national governance and the realization and enjoyment of fundamental freedoms and human rights. We work with social movements, CSOs and their coalitions, the African Union and Governments to influence, popularise and implement key international and continental policy standards, pledges and human rights instruments. We also support a strong and autonomous Pan Africa campaigning force of coalitions, alliances and social movements around their own objectives.
The Role
You will facilitate coordination with regional and national teams, develop and implement Pan African advocacy initiatives on key economic justice priorities, especially sustainable agriculture, land rights and climate change.  The post holder will initiate and develop research and analysis related to economic justice issues, regional and national Economic Justice Leads and livelihoods advisers, and research, programme and public policy teams in affiliates.  You will collaborate with other campaign actions including popular mobilisation. Travel will involve lobby visits to key capitals globally in coordination with Oxfam and affiliate colleagues, to build relationships with key delegations.
The Person
To be successful in this role, you will have a first degree in economics, political science and/or relevant social science subject from a recognised institution.  A Masters degree relevant to economic or social rights is an added advantage. Expertise on Sustainable Agriculture, Land Rights and Climate Change issues is essential.  Knowledge of African Union organs, structures, processes and policies is needed. In-depth experience in developing and driving strategy, particularly on advocacy, working with and/or understanding of African governments and civil societies is needed in this role.  You will be a strategic thinker with good decision making skills.  You will be required to have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be able to speak and write in English.
Are you the one we are looking for?
 
Deadline Date: 20/11/2014

How to Apply:
Please read the full job profile and submit your application and CV including a day time contact by applying online using this link:http://bit.ly/1zxVdZR

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization. 
Diversity The difference starts with you!

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Senior Programme Officer Job at Doctors with Africa CUAMM

Wednesday, 20 August 2014

Job Title: Senior Programme Officer

Job Location: Kampala, Uganda

Employer: Doctors with Africa CUAMM

About CUAMM:

Doctors with Africa CUAMM was the first non-governmental organisation (NGO) in the field of healthcare to be officially recognised in Italy.  Doctors with Africa Cuamm is the largest italian body working to improve and safeguard the health of African populations. Doctors with Africa CUAMM is implementing a 2 year extension of a health system strengthening project “Responding to Chronic Emergency in Karamoja IV” with support from UNICEF. The purpose of the project is to strengthen the health system in service planning and implementation leading to increased access to health services especially maternal, neonatal, nutrition and EMTCT services.

Job Overview:  

The Senior Programme Officer will mainly mentor and coach project staff in project design, developing tools for M and E, carry out M and E activities and ensure that projects are implemented according to the work plans, travel to project sites to give technical support to project implementation, follow up scholarship beneficiaries, contribute to elaboration of periodic, annual and other reports of CUAMM, explore new partnerships, participate in operational research and calls for applications as needed and any other duties as may be requested.

Job Requirements: 

• The candidate should hold am MBChB or equivalent plus MPH, MSc HSM, MSc International Health, Msc Epidemiology or Msc Health Services Research or related equivalent degrees.
• Past exposure and experience in sufficient project cycle management experience may be equated to a master's degree.
• Prior experience in HIV/AIDS programming including M and E and in the current HMIS, DHIS2 and SMS reporting will be a very strong advantage. 

Deadline Date: 01/09/2014

How to Apply:

The complete applications with telephone contacts and contactable referees should be addressed or delivered to: The Country Representative, Doctors with Africa CUAMM, P.O. Box 7214 Kampala, Uganda or via Email to: uganda@cuamm.org

NB: Email applications must have the following subject: "RCEK Application August 2014." Emails and attachments must not exceed 3MB otherwise they will be rejected by server.

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Administrative Officer Job Vacancy at Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU)

Job Title: Administrative Officer

Job Location:  Kampala, Uganda

Employer: Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU)

Project Name: Competitive and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP)

Funding Source: World Bank

Reports to: Project Coordinator, CEDP

About CEDP:

The Government of Uganda has received credit from the World Bank towards implementation of the Competitive and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP). The project development objective (PDO) is to improve the competitiveness of enterprises in Uganda through supporting reforms in priority productive and service sectors geared towards a better investment climate with particular focus on MSMEs.

The 5 year project comprises of four major components and will be implemented by seven agencies. However, the overall coordination of the Project will lie with the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) through a Project Coordination Unit (PCU).

Job Summary: The CEDP Administrative Officer will be responsible for all activities aimed at ensuring the efficient administration of the project. As office Superintendent, the administrative officer shall manage and oversee activities of the support staff and ensure that any matters are promptly and appropriately handled. The Officer will also ensure that office logistics are availed and functional at appropriate times and that the project environment is serene.

Job Duties: 

• Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals, Answer enquiries in form of telephone or email and providing general information. Assist in making outgoing calls when requested by other staff.
• Receive, and direct stakeholders/visitors to appropriate Officer.
• Receive and sort mails, collecting and distributing mails to respective offices. Confirm receipt of mails or documents
• Responsible for keeping the reception tidy
• Photocopying and filling and maintaining attendance register.
• Arrange travel reservations for office personnel.
• Schedule and confirm appointments for clients, customers, or supervisors.
• Set up and maintain paper and electronic filing systems for records, correspondence, and other material.
• Take dictation in shorthand and transcribe information.
• Operate electronic mail systems and coordinate the flow of information both internally and with other organizations.
• Operate office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and phone systems
• Process all matters of general office administration and staff matters and administer daily office operations and coordinate logistic requirements
• Coordinate and organize meetings including venues, facilities, document preparation and catering.
• Prepare attendance register for participants in workshops or conferences
• Support drafting, editing and finalizing reports and correspondences.
• Prepare, type, and distribute meeting notes, routine correspondence, and reports.
• Ensure that all documents, correspondences are appropriately and securely filed meticulously.
• Formulate and implement/administer Human Resource procedures, and monitor their effectiveness.
• Follow up all service contracts e.g. security services, cleaning services etc under the PCU to ensure that they are implemented in accordance with the terms therein, and renewed on time.
• Identify and rationalize career and training opportunities/needs for project staff.
• Make sure all Human Resource data types and reports are continually kept up-to-date.
• Keep an inventory of the equipment and goods for the project.
• Perform any other duties incidental to the above as may be assigned by the Project Coordinator from time to time.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Well Maintained staff files and office records that are complete and accurate
• Up to date stores register.
• Workshops, conferences and meetings are well coordinated
• Tasks accomplished within deadlines.
• Feedback from Stakeholders and Staff demonstrates effective and courteous communication skills

Job Requirements:  

• The candidates should hold an honour’s bachelors’ degree in Administrative & Secretarial Science, Social Sciences, development studies, Business Administration, Management or a related field. A post-graduate qualification in human resource management, project planning & management, business administration, stores/logistics management, secretarial is an added advantage.
• Be knowledgeable in modern Office systems and must be computer literate.
• Be highly familiar with efficient working environment where targets must be met timely, and there may need to work long hours; for example under a Donor funded project Coordination/Implementation unit. s
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Possess the ability to plan, organize, solve problems, implement, monitor and evaluate tasks and to deliver outputs to meet required deadlines; ability to relate well with a multiplicity of stakeholders; self-motivated and team worker, and of demonstrable and unquestionable level of integrity.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent drafting, report writing and communication skills
• Strong ability to organize and prioritize workloads, meet deadlines and targets.
• Proven ability to work as a team leader/team member.
• Computer literacy skills i.e. knowledge of Microsoft Office, email and Internet is essential
• Must have a typing speed of at least 40 words per minute.
• Proven integrity and confidentiality in handling public resources and in executing duties as demonstrated by the letters from the referees

Deadline Date: 01/09/2014

How to Apply: 

Please deliver your application letters, updated curriculum vita and photocopies of academic and professional certificates to the address below.

Please indicate the position being applied for on top of the envelope.

The Project Coordinator,

Competitiveness and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP)

Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU)

Plot 43, Nakasero Road,

P. O. Box 7683, Kampala- Uganda.

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Mercy Corps Job Opportunity in Kampala, Uganda; Portfolio Director - Agriculture, Uganda

Thursday, 7 August 2014

Job Title: Portfolio Director - Agriculture, Uganda
Job Location:  Kampala, Uganda
Employer: Mercy Corps
Project Name: Transforming the Economy through Climate Smart Agriculture (NU-TEC)
Funding Source: DFID
Tracking Code: 219243-927

About Mercy Corps:
Mercy Corps is an international nor for profit organization which has been operating in Uganda since 2006 and works to catalyze change makers within the Ugandan private sector, civil society and government to create economically dynamic, healthy and secure communities. Our works focus on building resilience and enable economic growth, improve opportunities to attain better health and nutrition, and improved governance and conflict management.  We implement programs in the northern districts of Pader, Kitgum, Agago, Lamwo, Kaabong, Abim and Kotido with funding from USAID, USDA, Walmart Foundation, SDC, DFID as well as other private donations. Mercy Corps’ programs in Kitgum currently focus on economic development, agriculture, financial services, and women’s empowerment.

About DFID NUTEC Project:
The DFID-funded Transforming the Economy through Climate Smart Agriculture (NU-TEC) aims to develop pro poor agricultural markets in Northern Uganda and promote inclusive growth. DFID has identified a set of market failures that are standing in the way of way of the effective functioning of the agricultural sector in Northern Uganda. These include input markets, land tenure issues, storage infrastructure; access to finance; rural transport and processing capacity. The programme intends to address these market failures by facilitating improvements in agricultural productivity and to encourage private sector investment in medium to large agribusiness through the application of a market systems development approach. The programme also places a strong focus on reforming the regulatory environment in Northern Uganda by promoting more effective regulation and application of quality grades and standards.

Job Overview:
The Portfolio Director will steer the strategic design for transforming rural markets in Northern Uganda through climate smart agriculture. Guided by a strategic vision and mission for the programme outcomes, he or she will oversee and manage a portfolio of programme interventions aiming to improve rural markets systems and decrease the negative impacts on smallholder farmers caused by changing weather patterns. In doing so, he/she will manage and oversee interventions within various agricultural market systems that are considered to have the most pro-poor growth potential for Northern Uganda.

The programme will focus in particular in the areas of access to agricultural inputs, access to finance, post-harvest handling, and rural transport. The Portfolio Director will as senior member of a management team ensure strategic design and implementation of proposed interventions, including providing oversight to the pilot interventions, development of results chains, making sure team members’ learning is constant and progressive and performance of market system teams is achieved. Strong private sector ethos is essential.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Strategy and Vision:

•     Formulate a vision for NU-TEC, and ensure market opportunities with clear potential for pro poor growth and promotion of climate-smart agriculture are identified;
•     Ensure the design of the portfolio of interventions complies within the programme’s wider strategy; and
•     Recognise opportunities for innovative action and create an environment where alternative viewpoints are welcomed.

2. Programme Management:

•     Leverage technical expertise in business analysis and agricultural market systems to oversee development of sector strategies in close collaboration with Mercy Corps and non-Mercy Corps teams and individuals, both within and outwith the NU-TEC programme;
•     Ensure effective and strategic implementation of sector strategies by supporting the intervention managers in brokering deals with private sector players and representative organisations;
•     Engage with government and civil society partners;
•     Cultivate “system” champions, and push knowledge flows and learning within the selected market systems;
•     Manage the development of intervention plans, activity plans, budgets, Scopes of Work (SoW) for external resources identified, and other necessary intervention management documents as needed;
•     Ensure that programme implementation is responsive to communities and partners and consistent with Mercy Corps’ relevant programme guidelines, principles, values, quality standards and strategic plan; and
•     Ensure that beneficiaries are effectively targeted according to established vulnerability criteria.

3. Team Management:

•     Provide leadership and guidance to managers and officers in developing the theory of change and results chains guided by market systems development framework and which provide the management and results framework for sector strategies;
•     Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence;
•     Promote accountability, communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback;
•     Supervise, hire and orient new team members as necessary; and
•     Provide team members with information, tools and other resources to improve performance and reach objectives.

4. Finance & Compliance Management:

•     Ensure adherence and compliance to donor and Mercy Corps regulations; and
•     Input to scopes of work to hire and manage any technical consultants, including review for technical efficacy.

5. Representation:

•     Identify, build and manage collaborative partnerships with consortium partners, sub-grantees, donors, local governments and other stakeholders where appropriate;
•     Communicate effectively to ensure overall project targets and donor obligations are met; and
•     Support the preparation of material and presentations to promote the programme.

6. Security: 

•     Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership;
•     Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.

Job Requirements:

•     An MBA or equivalent Masters in Economics, Business Studies and Agribusiness
•     Ten or more years’ experience working in value chains or market development programmes (experience in Northern Uganda is a plus)
•     Good team management experience and experience in supervising staff
•     Prior experience in leading the development and managing programs in the field of private sector development
•     Demonstrated experience in market system analysis and research, design of sector strategies, and the ability to broker deals and partnerships with the private sector, high level government actors and representative associations
•     Good knowledge and understanding of the political economy of the Ugandan context, particularly in Northern Uganda
•     Possess the ability to formulate results chains and undertake participatory research with experience in the DCED standard a plus
•     Excellent computer skills (minimum of MS word, excel and power point)
•     Excellent report writing and presentation skills
•     Be a team player, creative, and full of energy

Deadline Date: 21/08/2014

Apply Now

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Care and Treatment Coordinator Job Vacancy at Baylor-Uganda

Job Title: Care and Treatment Coordinator
Job Location:  Uganda
Employer: The Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Uganda (Baylor-Uganda)
Funding Source: CDC
Project Name: SMGL Project Phase 2

About Baylor:
The Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Uganda (Baylor-Uganda) headquartered at Mulago hospital, is a comprehensive HIV/AIDS care and treatment organization that supports the treatment and care of HIV infected and affected Children and Adults. Baylor – Uganda has four operational areas; HIV/AIDS care, treatment and prevention services, maternal child health services, Health Professional training and Clinical Research. Baylor-Uganda is in receipt of UNICEF and PEPFAR grant through CDC.

Job Overview:
The CDC Project Care and Treatment Coordinator will be responsible for the review and monitoring of the implementation of systems, policies and procedures for aligning 'care and treatment’ Standard Operating Procedures from the district level to health facility and community level in line with Baylor Uganda's mission.

Job Duties:

•     Develop and monitor the implementation of a consolidated and comprehensive care and treatment plan and budget in the region and as well as monitor the integration of related activities during district and facility planning and budgeting in line with the objectives of the projects in the region and Baylor-Uganda financial guidelines.
•     Benchmark the site assessment data of the current state of a HF in the region with expected ART/ MNCH standard service deliveries for MoH then make & follow up recommendations for improving HF systems and structures and accreditation of facilities for ART/MNCH clinic establishment in line with MoH related guidelines, virgin areas
•     Bench mark the systems and structures for existing accredited HF in the region for ART/ MNCH clinic care &treatment with the expected MoH systems and structures then advocate and monitor the implementation of related developed quality improvement projects as per MOH related guidelines
•     Develop and monitor the implementation strategies aimed at periodic needs assessment and as well as implementation and evaluation of care and treatment capacity building plans in the region in line with capacity building guidelines for Baylor Uganda and MoH.
•     Offer technical support during the development of periodic 'care and treatment' performance targets for various projects and monitor their implementation in liaison with key stakeholders then produce periodic reports to key stakeholders in line with various Project objectives.
•     Develop and strengthen partnerships & networks with the district, CBOs, NGOs and other influential groups to have coordinated and harmonized interventions and as well as monitor the implementation of strategies for community mobilization and advocacy for paediatric and adolescent care and treatment in the region in line with Baylor Uganda's mission.
•     Develop and monitor implementation of strategies for strengthening early identification, linkage and retention of infants and children who are exposed to or have HIV in line national Paediatric/adolescent HIV//AIDs strategies
•     Review and monitor the implementation of HR support activities to enhance a competent & motivated team of 'care & treatment staff' in accordance with Baylor Uganda human resources manual.
•     Monitor the implementation of a strategy and package for scale up of adolescent HIV care and treatment services into the existing Health facilities services by the Baylor-Uganda implementing teams in line with national Paediatric/adolescent HIV// AIDs strategies
•     Intuitively review and monitor the implementation of strategies for behavioral change that enhances provision of targeted combination prevention services for MARPs, and other special populations in line with the National HIV Prevention Strategy
•     Develop and monitor the implementation of initiatives for conducting care and treatment related operational research and as well write fundable proposals for program continuity in line with Baylor- Uganda research and donor guidelines of given projects.

Job Requirements:

•     The job holders should possess master’s degrees in public health with a background of a degree in M.B.Ch.B and registered with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council and health systems management training
•     Three or more years’ experience in managing HIV/ AID3 related programs/projects
•     At least two years’ experience preferably in health development at a senior management position, with a reputable international NGO, and direct experience with government and donor representatives
•     Good team and communication skills
•     Must be dynamic. Persuasive &convincing, self-motivated and able to demonstrate high initiative.

Deadline Date: 15/08/2014

How to Apply:
All suitable candidates with a desire to work with the Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation should send their applications to: Send a detailed updated CV demonstrating possession of the job requirements, current position, names and addresses of three referees, copies of professional/Academic documents, email address, and day time telephone contact. You must have at least a credit 6 in MATH and ENGLISH.

The Human Resource Manager,
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation-Uganda,
Block 5 Mulago Hospital, P.O. Box 72052 clock tower, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256-417-119200/100

Email: applications@baylor-Uganda.org

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Logistics Support Data Analyst Career Opportunity at One Acre Fund in Western Kenya.

Friday, 27 June 2014

Job Title: Logistics Support Data Analyst 
Job Location: Western Kenya 
Employer: One Acre Fund

About One Acre Fund:
One Acre Fund is a rapidly growing organization; increasing the number of sub-locations, districts, and members we serve in each year.

Commitment:
Six Months Contract with the possibility of extension based on performance

Organization Description:
One Acre Fund is an agricultural non-profit operating in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania that is innovating a new way of helping farm families grow their way out of poverty.

We provide farmers with a "market bundle" including education, finance, farm inputs, health products, and market access. Our program has proven impact – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure a more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre.

We are growing quickly. In six years, we have grown to serve 135,000 farm families with more than 1,000 full-time field staff. Last season our Kenyan logistics department delivered over 6 million Kgs of inputs to our farmers.

This season will be even larger!

Job Description: 
We are seeking a Logistics Support Data Analyst who will use a proprietary inventory management software (Training offered upon hiring) to keep track of inventory movements across all One Care Fund Kenya’s warehouses and stores.

The Analyst will be asked to keep organized records and perform reconciliation of data where necessary.

Job Duties

• Inventory Management – Overseeing and handling day-to-day management of inventory related operations including, but not limited to:
• Daily cycle counts
• Ensuring all inventory movements are tracked in the stock cards and through receipts
• Tracking input transfers
• Data entry of daily/weekly stock movements across 7+ warehouses across Kenya
• Support regular auditing of all inventory and inventory related documentation
• Inflow support – Help organize and QC any numbers going into and out of the inflow Database
• Manage payment request process: Handle all logistics payment requests.
• Responsible for preparing and submitting timely and relevant internal inventory reports to the Logistics Team Management as well as to other relevant internal and external parties.
• Security of all documents such as stock cards, delivery notes, receipts, distribution sheets, purchase orders and invoices for the logistics department.
• Any other related duty as assigned by the supervisor

If you have skills and experience in these areas, please highlight them in your cover letter and resume.

Career Growth and Development: One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and through regular career reviews.

We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that employees are passionate about.

Job Requirements:
We are seeking exceptional professionals with a minimum of two years of work experience and a passion for sustainable agricultural development in Kenya.
We are looking for exemplary candidates so please only apply if you fit these criteria:

• Must have a minimum of a college Diploma in business management, logistics or relevant discipline.
• Attention to detail, critical thinking, strong organizational and analytical skills. 
• Experience with inventory management a plus.
• Demonstrated Computer Skills, specifically in using Microsoft Access and Microsoft Excel is a plus.
• Strong work ethic, willing to work long hours during busy season.
• Proven ability to set and meet targets on the job
• Clear written and oral communication
• Typing speed of 50 words per minute
• Strong math skills
• Demonstrated proactive problem-solving
• Integrity and a positive attitude
• High quality work with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to interact  to work in a team Environment
• A willingness to commit to living in Western Province
• Language: Fluent in Kiswahili and English Required.
• Passionate about serving smallholder farmers

We will begin interviews soon after and plan to make an offer to begin immediately.

Compensation: Competitive Salary based on qualifications and experience

Benefits: Performance Based bonuses, Housing, transport and airtime allowances

Career development: Twice annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.

One Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer.

Deadline Date: 16/07/2014. 

How to Apply:
Please forward cover letter and resume to:
Email: kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Logistics Support Data Analyst + the place you heard of the position) and salary expectation

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Senior Grants Officer Job Vacancy at RWANU in Moroto, Uganda

Job Title: Senior Grants Officer
Employer: ACDI/VOCA
Project: Resiliency through Wealth, Agriculture, and Nutrition in Karamoja (RWANU)
Funding Source: USAID
Job Location: Moroto, Uganda
Reports to: Chief of Party

About ACDI/VOCA:
ACDI/VOCA is carrying out the USAID-funded PL 480 Title II Development Food Assistance Program entitled "Resiliency through Wealth, Agriculture, and Nutrition in Karamoja (RWANU)". The RWANU Program is focusing on reducing food insecurity among vulnerable rural populations in selected sub-counties of Amudat, Moroto, Napak and Nakapiripirit. The Program's strategic objectives are (1) improved availability and access to food and (2) reduced malnutrition in pregnant and lactating mothers and children under five. The RWANU Program takes a preventive approach to reducing malnutrition, focusing on the first 1,000 days of life when conditional food rations will have the highest impact. RWANU will promote diversified livelihoods strategies including linkages to market opportunities to ensure long-term food security and resilience to food insecurity shocks.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
1. The Senior Grants Officer will steer the granting process and supervise compliance of grantee activities:

• Develop granting process guidelines jointly with technical team.
• Manage the creation of grantee selection committees involving technical staff and GOU/other stakeholder committee members as called for in the Granting Guidelines.
• Ensure that grants unit participates in review and initial screening of proposals from potential grantees.
• Keep records of all grant award decision making process and share with committee members.
• Draft grants agreements and MOUs in collaboration with Technical Team members.
• Initiate procurement requests for in-kind grants jointly with indicated Technical Team member.
• Monitor the utilization of in-kind grants to ensure proper application
• Develop reporting tools for use by technical team.

2. Work in liaison with the DCOP in strategic management of RWANU in-kind and financial grants budget to obtain best program impact:

• Monitor use of annual and LOP grant funds.
• Recommend adjustment between categories to meet project objectives.
• Review proposal from technical team and/or USAID for new grant categories; oversee elaboration of description and selection criteria.

3. Responsible for financial oversight of all cash grants extended to partner institutions:

• Carry out pre-award surveys of potential recipients of cash grants; review systems (management and accounting) used by grantees.
• Review budgets presented by grantees.
• Actively facilitate the operations of systems that meet USAID requirements and in line with best accounting and management practices.
• Engage, review and manage disbursements.
• If required review expense reports of cash grantees.
• Manage the portfolios of approved cash grants.
• Ensure compliance and adherence in the implementation of grants to donor requirements

4. Supervision and capacity building:

• Mentor and manage other grants officer(s) and short-term staff or consultants
• Steer the training of all RWANU staff involved in the granting process and monitoring of grantees.
• Assist in all aspects of capacity building of grantees to enable attainment of program goals and objectives.
• Orient and coach grant selection committee on procedures.

5. General compliance:

• Ensure environmental and PERSUAP compliance in all grantee activities working closely with the RWANU DRR/Environment.
• Ensure that grant making is transparent and fair, does not create conflicts in communities and enhances gender equity, working closely with Gender and Conflict Mitigation Officers.
• Ensure effective communication of grantee activities to stakeholders.
• Significantly contribute to preparation of program reports
• Systematically and quickly respond by letter to unsolicited non-conforming grant requests, with COP signature
• Represent RWANU and ACDI/VOCA in industry and development forums as requested.
• Attend to any other related duties as assigned from time to time.

Job Requirements: 

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree, CPA or MBA is an added advantage.
• At least five years’ experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Detailed working knowledge of USAID rules and regulations is essential.
• Prior experience in accounting and granting processes for donor funded programs
• Past exposure and experience in contraction and supervising financial audits and following up on audit recommendations
• Good communication and reporting skills
• Possess the ability to manage and supervise technical staff
• Demonstrable ability to work in a team

Deadline Date: 04/07/2014

How to Apply: 
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who desire to work in the USAID RWANU Project should send their applications (only by e-mail) addressed to:
The Human Resources Manager attaching their application letters and CV to:
Email: jobs@acdivocaug.biz

NB: Women are encouraged to apply as ACDI/ VOCA is an equal opportunity employer. Only those shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.

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Vector Control Specialist Job Vacancy at Malaria Consortium in Kampala, Uganda or London, UK

Job Title: Vector Control Specialist
Job Location:  Kampala, Uganda or London, UK
Employer: Malaria Consortium
Reports to: Technical Director
Salary: $41,578-$46,773

About Malaria Consortium: 
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 improve the health of the population and the capacity of national health systems. It ensures that good evidence supports delivery of effective services and evidence-based decision-making by providing technical support for monitoring and evaluating programmes and activities. In the recent years, the organisation has undergone significant expansion, thus requiring robust and effective systems to meet the new challenges.

Job Overview: 
The Malaria Consortium Vector Control Specialist will mainly provide technical support to MC projects in different areas of disease prevention, particularly those related to entomological and vector control activities with a special emphasis to insecticide treated nets (ITNs). The Vector Control Specialist is responsible for the development and implementation of Malaria Consortium Africa’s portfolio of work in vector control and will provide technical support to various projects, ensuring technical quality of their vector control components.

Job Requirements: 

• A Post-Graduate degree or a postgraduate qualification in Medical Entomology
• Significant field experience in planning and implementation of malaria prevention and control in African countries, especially ITN programmes
• Past exposure and experience in prevention of other vector-borne diseases desirable
• Prior experience in managing or supporting multi-country health projects
• Substantial experience in designing, implementing and managing operational research projects and in data analysis and writing scientific publications
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Possess the ability to collaborate with a range of partners
• Language fluency in English, French an advantage 

Deadline Date: 06/07/2014

How to Apply: 
Please send your updates resumes / CVs, with covering letters outlining how you meet the person specification and your current salary information, to Human Resources at:
Email: HR.Recruitment@malariaconsortium.org

NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted within three weeks of the closing date.

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IT Systems Administrator Career Opportunity at Medical Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute

Job Title: IT Systems Administrator
Job Location: Masaka, Uganda
Employer: Medical Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI) Uganda
Reports to: Head of IT

About MRC/UVRI:
The MRC/UVRI Uganda Virus Research Unit on AIDS conducts large-scale epidemiological and intervention studies, clinical trials, virological and immunological research and behavioural studies, and has generated a wealth of research results that have been used to inform policy and practice, and that have led to a large number of scientific publications in peer reviewed journals over time.

The MRC/UVRI with the Sanger Institute is setting up the MRC/UVRI Ugandan Medical Informatics Centre (UMIC) that will be located at the UVRI campus in Entebbe. It will be closely associated with the Ugandan Ministry of Health and other educational and research Institutes in Uganda, as well as pan-African research centres as part of established collaborations with MRC/UVRI. The central aims of this project are: (1) to develop a medical informatics in Uganda and (2) to develop human research capacity in medical informatics and computational genomics in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) in collaboration with UK and SSA centres. The UMIC is being developed to capitalise on technological advances in genomics and to ensure the efficient utilisation of data resources in clinical epidemiology and large scale genomics across SSA from on-going research programmes.

Job Overview: 
The IT Systems Administrator will ensure availability of working hardware, software and Network connectivity at all times. The jobholder will also be responsible for resolving high-level system administration related hardware and software issues, recording these issues, and ensuring that they are eliminated. He / she will also pro-actively manage the capacity of the storage infrastructure based on current and forecasted demand. Additionally, the incumbent will offer technical support for a virtualised environment, storage infrastructure and backup/recovery environments.

Job Duties: 

• Ensure network connectivity and availability of all network services (email, internet, file access, printing) to the users in Masaka & Kyamulibwa stations.
• Maintain a Virus / malware network free environment by ensuring that upgrades of the corporate anti-virus both on servers and all LAN clients are up-to-date at all times.
• Setup, configure, maintain and monitor servers, routers, switches, Printers and to ensure all domain services are optimally running all the time (DNS, DHCP, AD, Printing)
• Offer help-desk support in Masaka and Kyamulibwa field stations through effective email/call management and personal contact.
• Maintain network security through the Help-desk support in Masaka and Kyamulibwa through effective email/call management and personal contact.
• Monitor network and internet usage and report to ISPs in case of a downtime.
• Streamline backups on servers/PC’s and recovery procedures at both stations
• Keenly track and record all ICT support requests within the Helpdesk Management System
• Assist and support in the implementation of ICT projects
• Evaluate solutions as part of the ICT strategy.

Job Requirements: 

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field from an accredited college or university. MCSA or MCSE /CCNA certification is an added advantage
• At least three (3) years’ experience in computer operations and technical support including at least One year at the enterprise Systems management level.
• Extensive practical experience in the management and administration of Windows, vSphere (ESX) and Enterprise storage devices
• Good knowledge of both client and server operating systems.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and support of SAN technology with a virtualised computing environment.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of Disaster Recovery and High Availability.
• Past server administration skills with Windows server platforms.
• Strong knowledge of backup technologies utilizing disk to disk solutions as well as tape based solutions (Backup Exec).
• Strong understanding of the networking concept, security and disaster recovery management.
• Possess the ability to ride a motorcycle to give IT support in a remote setting will be required.

Deadline Date: 04/07/2014

How to Apply:
Kindly send your applications including copies of academic qualifications, curriculum vitae and names plus telephone contact details of three (3) referees should either be addressed to:
The Human Resources Manager, 
MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS, Uganda Virus Research Institute, 
P. O Box 49 Entebbe, Uganda 
or
Email: recruitment@mrcuganda.org.

NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews

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Fundraising and Communications Coordinator at Mkombozi in Moshi, Tanzania

Monday, 16 June 2014

Job Title:    Fundraising and Communications Coordinator
Job Location:    Moshi, Tanzania
Employer:    Mkombozi

About Mkombozi:
With every child that walks through our doors, we see the future. Every moment they spend at Mkombozi– we ensure we are giving them the tools they need to see and develop successful futures. We support Tanzania’s most vulnerable children and youth by providing direct services such as housing, health services and education, as well as research and advocacy on children’s rights and protection. We strive to be the first line of defense for the vulnerable children in the Moshi and Arusha communities.

Mkombozi, meaning liberator in Swahili, was initially established in 1997 as a live-in residential center and safe haven for children living on the streets. Mkombozi has since expanded its vision over the years. In addition to working with children already living and working on the streets, Mkombozi works to end the abuse and neglect of children, to ensure that children's rights are recognised, and to identify opportunities for intervention before a child migrates to the street. Today, Mkombozi is one of the leading child-focused agencies in northern Tanzania, working with over 1,000 children and families each year in the Kilimanjaro and Arusha regions.

Mkombozi has an international presence - in Tanzania, the United Kingdom (UK), and the United States (US). Mkombozi Tanzania is the heart of the organisation. Offices coordinating all of Mkombozi's programme interventions exist in the Tanzanian towns of Moshi (Kilimanjaro Region) and Arusha (Arusha Region).

Job Overview:
This is  an  exciting, management  level  role  for  a  highly motivated,   professional individual who is committed  to the rights and  empowerment of children and  young people   and   has  extensive  experience  in  fundraising,  communications,  branding, graphic  design, website  development and  media  for development.   With a  keen eye  for  consistency, brand   identity  and  effective  visual tone,  the  Fundraising  & Communications Coordinator will be based in Moshi and will report to the Executive Director.

Job Duties:

• Manage the website by ensuring it is up-to-date with current stories, images and information. 
• Work with other staff to create news stories which promote Mkombozi’s work and provide insight into our progress and development. 
• Develop an integrated external communications strategy that ensures regular updates about Mkombozi’s work are sent to individual donors and supporters via the website, Facebook and other social media sites. 
• Ensure brand consistency throughout Mkombozi communications (local and international, internal and external) which translates support/donation to direct buy in to the organization's vision and mission. 
• Promote Mkombozi via Facebook and social media sites, systematically capture and document individual supporter information from the Mkombozi website and social media spaces. 
• Use this information to build relationships with individual donors and explore how to expand their support to Mkombozi via Friends of Mkombozi networks. 
• Work with and develop networks of overseas volunteers who promote the Friends of Mkombozi charities in the UK and in the USA. 
• Produce communications materials to be used for fundraising and develop a strategy for building the number of supporters and individual donors that regularly give to Mkombozi via the UK and US.
• Work with the Executive Director to write Fundraising proposals to institutional, corporate and other donors. Supervise staff and / or volunteers working in fundraising and communications. 
• Develop a strategy for increasing the number of individuals, groups and corporate supporters located in Tanzania that regularly give to Mkombozi in Tanzania. 
• Produce communications materials to be used for local fundraising. 
• Work with staff in other teams to assist with the editing, design and production of organisational materials in Kiswahili & English, for example, the community newsletter, the Annual Report, research reports, the annual calendar and business cards. 
• Build a library of photographs that depict all aspects of Mkombozi work, ensuring Mkombozi’s Child Protection and picture use policy is followed and permissions are obtained from all image subjects. Maintain organisational knowledge by taking part in M&E and research activity. 
• Keep abreast of developments in NGO fundraising and communications that could expand Mkombozi’s audience and be a good investment of time and energy for Mkombozi. 
• Perform any other official assignment as requested. 

Please note that your duties may vary or change situationally to meet the strategic needs of the organization.
Job Requirements:
Qualifications and experience:

• Candidates from varied backgrounds will be considered; however individuals applying for this position should have an understanding of fundraising and the ability to recruit individual donors to support charity work. 
• Applicants must also have high proficiency using publishing / print design software, Word and Excel, as well as demonstrated experience in creative design for a range of mediums, including printed publications, web-based communications and complementary media such as cards and t-shirts. 
• The ability to appreciate / articulate the distinctive ethos of Mkombozi and to work independently and with Tanzanian / foreign staff will be critical to your success.

Minimum qualifications:

• A  Masters Degree in any of the following or related   areas:  Journalism, Art & Design, Communications, Marketing, Fundraising. 
• Evidence of post-graduate and on-going professional development to improve skills and knowledge of design technologies, communications methods and fundraising techniques is highly desirable.

Skills and experience:

• Proven   track   record in design for printed and  electronic publications  and  promotional materials.
• Demonstrable   experience of designing and maintaining web hosted information. 
• Successful track record of running fundraising campaigns for charity and recruiting individual and corporate donors.
• Successful use of websites  and  online  social media spaces to build regular fundraising support from individuals. 
• Demonstrable  experience writing and  editing articles, reports and  news stories for electronic and  printed  media  aimed  at  a  wide  range of audiences  and  stakeholders, locally in Tanzania and abroad. 
• Use of photography and film equipment and editing software to produce electronic and printed materials with strong visual impact. 
• A flair for design and a keen  eye for detail; particularly when editing and finishing. 
• Ability to strategise independently   and   as part of a  collective decision-making  process.
• Adaptability   and   sensitivity to the cultural environment. 
• Fluency in English and proficiency in Kiswahili (written and spoken).

Terms and conditions:
Salary and benefits will correspond to Mkombozi's salary structure and employment policy / procedures.     Beginning as soon as possible, positions are full-time offered for a period of 24 months with the first 3 months as a probationary period. Applicants that qualify will be required to undergo   a recruitment process that includes a series of interviews and opportunities to apply and demonstrate skills.

Deadline Date: 27/06/2014

How to Apply:
Please send your application to the Address below.
P.O. Box 9601,
Moshi, Tanzania
Moshi Office Tel:  (255) 27 2754793 
Email:: info@mkombozi.org
website:: www.mkombozi.org

Note: Please include a resume and cover letter, clearly demonstrating   how you meet the qualifications of this position. Only those who are short-listed will be contacted.
Tanzanian applicants will be prioritised.

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