Organizational Development Innovator Job Offer at YCI in Mwanza, Tanzania

Wednesday, 26 November 2014

Job Title:    Organizational Development Innovator
Job Location: Mwanza
Employer:    Youth Challenge International (YCI)
Contract Type:Full Time

Job Overview:
Youth Challenge International (YCI) is recruiting an Innovator between the ages of 21 and 35 with relevant skills, experiences and backgrounds for a 6- to 8-week youth development project in Tanzania in the winter of 2014-2015 (dates flexible).
Deadline: On a rolling basis

This exciting opportunity will include a pre-project distance-learning program, followed by an intensive seven-week placement in Tanzania. While in Tanzania, you will work with YCI’s partner organization, the Mwanza Youth and Children Network (MYCN) in the region of Mwanza to further the reach and relevance of their youth development programs.

Job Duties:
Key Project Activities:
Building the capacity of MYCN staff in the areas of strategic planning and communications.
Specifically, the Innovator will support the MYCN team with the following activities:
• Development of a communication policy, framework, and approach for outreach
• Development of organization strategic plan, including a strategy for increasing networks and partnerships

Job Requirements:
• Background in business, organizational development, strategic development, non-profit management, communications, marketing
• Experience in facilitation and/or community mobilization
• Proven effectiveness in cross-cultural settings
• Prior overseas experience an asset
Fundraising Goal: YCI volunteers are required to fundraise and/or contribute a minimum of $600 for these projects to contribute towards YCI’s global youth development programs.

What’s Covered:
• Preparatory support and pre-project distance learning
• In-country orientation
• Modest homestay accommodation and food
• In-country work-related travel
• Comprehensive emergency travel medical insurance

What’s Not Covered:
• Airfare
• Personal expenses
• Visa fees
• Participants will be expected to obtain the required vaccinations and take anti-malarials at their own expense
Deadline Date: 09/12/2014

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NOTE: In the section “Please share with us your reason for selecting these particular countries, project lengths, range of months and sector focus,” specify that you are applying for the“Tanzania Strategic Planning and Communications – 2014”. Please highlight your skills and experience that make you a suitable candidate for this volunteer opportunity.

Application Deadline: YCI accepts applications on a rolling basis.
About YCI: Youth Challenge International is a leading global youth development organization that promotes youth innovation to drive positive change. Building on 25 years of experience, YCI’s programs are designed to meet the needs of youth affected by poverty through four integrated sectors: livelihoods, health, leadership and the environment. We engage youth in creating solutions to the challenges they face. YCI incorporates youth development, volunteerism, partnership and equity into all that we do.

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Director , Finance Job Opportunity at Family Health Initiative

Job Title: Director, Finance

Job ID: 14805

Job Location: Dar es Salaam-Tanzania

Employer: Family Health Initiative (FHI360)

Contract Type:Full Time

About FHI 360:

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Director of Finance 

Job Duties:

Oversees, manages, prepares, administers and directs the control of the budget;

• Reviews and approves recommendations for financial planning and control, providing relevant fiscal information to executive management team. Develops and manages internal financial audits;
• Develops formal reporting system to communicate results of audit activities to management and regulatory compliance agencies;
• Provides leadership and technical guidance for compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) legislation;
• Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function;
• Leads corporate or program the finance/accounting function to achieve organizational strategic and operational goals;
• Provides oversight with strategic direction, processes improvement plans, financial reporting, budgetary planning and procedures, audit reviews and financial controls;
• Approves credit and billing terms for contracts and manages financial systems used for reporting revenue and taxes in compliance with regulatory requirements;
• Identifies and provides solutions to executive level management on financial matters to make better business decisions;
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency with government regulations; 
• Guides managers and staff to achieve strategic and operational goals for the department and organization; 
• •Approves procurement requests and manages financial tools used for reporting program expenditures in compliance with regulatory requirements;
• Develops and manages internal financial reviews with country offices and implements corrective action plans; 
• Develops tailored training plans applicable to the needs of the organization and communicate results of internal review activities to management and regulatory compliance agencies.
  

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent - Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or Related Field;
• Typically requires 10+ years of finance management experience;
• Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff;
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English;
• Prior work in a non-governmental organization (NGO);
• Work experience in Tanzania preferred;
• Current work authorization in Tanzania preferred;
• CPA Certification preferred.
  

We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. 

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Jobs in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; Director, Technical

Job Title: Director, Technical

Job ID: 14806

Job Location: Dar es Salaam-Tanzania

Employer: Family Health Initiative (FHI360)

Contract Type:Full Time

About FHI 360:

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Technical Director 

Job Overview:

The Technical Director is primarily responsible for overall technical leadership on the design and implementation of the CP2 program and activities and oversees program planning, monitoring, and reporting. This position will be based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.  Availability of this position is contingent upon successful award of the project to FHI 360 and selected candidate is subject to USAID approval.

Job Duties:

Works directly under the Chief of Party (COP) and shares responsibilities for maintaining working relationships with USAID, assuming leadership of the project in the COP’s absence;

• Provides overall technical leadership on the design and implementation of the integrated service package for key and vulnerable populations using a combination prevention approach;
• Coordinates all technical activities for implementing partners to achieve program objectives;
• Oversees program planning, monitoring, and reporting;
• Serves as the principal liaison for all CP2 program areas for partners, USAID, Government of Tanzania (GoT) and all stakeholders;
• Communicates a common vision among diverse partners (i.e. GoT, USAID, CSOs, private sector) and coordinates multi-disciplinary technical assistance teams with the Government;
• Ensures effective integration and coordination of program implementation among partner organizations through effective leadership;
• Maintains a strong and wide network with key partners and stakeholders, and ensure that the project is represented on appropriate technical, steering, and advisory groups.
  

Job Minimum Requirements:

Master’s degree in public health, social/behavioural sciences or related field;

• Minimum of eight years of experience in developing countries managing large-scale health or HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and support activities for key and vulnerable populations;
• At least five years in a technical leadership/oversight role for a project of similar size and complexity, including experience with direct supervision of professional staff;
• Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal skills, including proven ability to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse partners and lead a multi-disciplinary team;
• Five years field experience as a senior management experience in health communication program of equivalent size and scope, preferably in Tanzania or East Africa;
• At least 10 years of progressively increasing responsibility working in public health in the fields of HIV prevention services for key population and other vulnerable population, community development, health communication, promotion and/or education;
• Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain professional relationships and to work collaboratively with host country government counterparts and civil society organizations;
• Prior experience building the technical capacity of local organizations for health-focused social mobilization, knowledge of capacity development and system strengthening methods required to accomplish the program description for comprehensive community HIV prevention for key and vulnerable population;
• Management of a USG cooperative agreement or contract, of which at least five years shall have been in senior program management, including professional and support staff supervision .
  

We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. 

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FHI 360 Jobs in Tanzania; Director, Monitoring, Evaluation & Research

Job Title: Director, Monitoring, Evaluation & Research

Job ID: 14825

Job Location: Dar es Salaam-Tanzania

Employer: Family Health Initiative (FHI360)

Contract Type:Full Time

About FHI 360:

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Director of Monitoring, Evaluation and Research 

Job Overview:

The Director of Monitoring, Evaluation and Research will lead the research, learning and adaptation component of the project, testing and evaluating local solutions to health and social welfare systems bottlenecks and community barriers impeding the provision of quality services to key and vulnerable populations.

This position will be based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.  Availability of this position is contingent upon successful award of the project to FHI 360 and selected candidate is subject to USAID approval.

Job Duties:

• Lead the monitoring, evaluation and research component for the CP2 program, designing and implementing mechanisms for continuous learning, collaboration and adaptation;

• Lead efforts to identify key research questions and develop research studies related to addressing health outcome barriers for target populations at the community, regional and national levels, spanning a range of issues such as health financing, quality service provision, demand generation, and policy harmonization;
• Take final accountability for baseline size estimation, mapping and formative research activities; sampling and analysis of service statistics to measure saturation; evaluation of novel pilot interventions for key and vulnerable populations, including girls ages 15-24; and implementation science to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of program interventions;
• Lead development and testing of the integrated core and expanded service package of health and social services tailored to the needs and contexts of KVP and contribute to the identification of successful models for scale-up to achieve saturation;
• Oversee the dissemination of information on successful and promising approaches, lessons learned and other program results to local, regional and national levels, intergovernmental bodies, donors, partners and other stakeholders; promote forums that facilitate collaboration, learning and action as a result of this information;
• Lead learning and adaptation including dissemination of program results through various forums and publications; deliver presentations at professional meetings and conferences;
• Oversee the program monitoring and evaluation component, including data collection, data quality assurance, analysis and reporting;
• Ensure that data from CP2 link with national and regional health management information systems and promote data use among stakeholders for learning, programming and policy development;
• Build capacity of CP2 staff, government and other stakeholder counterparts and implementing partner staff in program monitoring and evaluation, data collection and management, and research and learning methods;
• Ensure all research and evaluation conducted under the project include a gender focus that promotes gender equitable programming;
• Contribute to reports and papers summarizing project results and evidence;
• Ensure research implementation adheres to company policies and standard operating procedures and remains technically and ethically sound;
• Provide leadership and team building at the task level;
• Monitor and maintains relevant protocols, instruments, data sets, manuals, training materials and reports;
• Respond to requests and inquiries from internal and external staff.
  

Job Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s Degree or higher in Public Health, Social Sciences, or other relevant discipline;

• Minimum eight years working on monitoring, evaluation and research in the health communication field, managing data intensive programs and designing monitoring and evaluation (M&E) methodologies and tools, with progressively increasing responsibility;
• Demonstrated expertise in the design and implementation of rigorous quantitative and qualitative research studies, rapid appraisals, etc., and methods for data analysis;
• Hands-on practical experience setting up and managing M&E systems for health programs in developing countries, and the ability to coach and train others in their use;
• Proficiency managing complex sets of quantitative data, including data collection, conducting data quality checks, and analyzing data;
• Expertise with data analysis software for quantitative and qualitative data analysis e.g., Epi Info, Stata, SPSS, NVivo, or similar databases;
• Knowledge of M&E issues and indicator development for system strengthening/capacity building;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across a broad range of stakeholders including government representatives, for-profit private sector entities, local community organizations, donors and other stakeholders;
• Strong interpersonal, communication, problem solving and team-work skills with excellent ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing; superior presentation skills, both written and oral; Samples of writing will be required;
• Has sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political, contextual, and ethical issues in Tanzania;
• Demonstrated capacity to coordinate and implement evaluations, including experience developing terms of reference, recruiting, training and managing a diverse team;
• Familiarity with PEPFAR indicators and reporting results to USAID;
• Experience in knowledge management and dissemination of research findings;
• Proficiency in SPSS, Excel, Word and other MS Office software;
• Work experience in Tanzania preferred;
• Current work authorization in Tanzania preferred.
  

Deadline Date: 02/12/2014 (YCI accepts applications on a rolling basis.)

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Gender Innovator Job Vacancy at Youth Challenge International, Tanzania

Job Title: Gender Innovator

Job Location: Zanzibar

Employer: Youth Challenge International (YCI)

Contract Type:Full Time

About YCI:

Youth Challenge International is a leading global youth development organization that promotes youth innovation to drive positive change. Building on 25 years of experience, YCI’s programs are designed to meet the needs of youth affected by poverty through four integrated sectors: livelihoods, health, leadership and the environment. We engage youth in creating solutions to the challenges they face. YCI incorporates youth development, volunteerism, partnership and equity into all that we do.

Job Overview:

Youth Challenge International (YCI) is recruiting an Innovator between the ages of 18 and 35 for a six-week focused project in Zanzibar, Tanzania starting September 2014 (dates flexible).

This exciting opportunity will include a pre-project distance-learning program, followed by an intensive six-week placement in Tanzania. While in Tanzania, you will work with YCI’s partner organization Zanzibar NGO Clusters (ZANGOC), to further the reach and relevance of the Gender Equity programs.

Job Duties:

• Conduct workshops based on dissemination of ZANGOC gender policy program among member organizations.
• Support ZANGOC GET team working on issues of gender equality and prevention of gender based violence.
• Design a Radio and TV program on the issues of gender equality.
• Organize forums based on Gender Policy for both public and private officials so as to raise awareness of gender-related issues in Zanzibar.

Job Minimum Requirements:

• Background knowledge of gender equality, women empowerment or the humanities
• Proven experience in facilitation and gender mainstreaming
• Public speaking or facilitation skills
• Proven experience in designing, planning, and implementing project activities that support gender equality and promote equal participation of women and men in public affairs
• Demonstrated experience in project management; good understanding of the local environment in which gender related activities are practiced
• Skilled and experience in producing and airing radio and television programming

Fundraising Goal: YCI volunteers are required to fundraise and/or contribute a minimum of $600 for these projects to contribute towards YCI’s global youth development programs.

What’s Covered:• Preparatory support and pre-project distance learning
• In-country orientation
• Modest homestay accommodation and food
• In-country work-related travel
• Comprehensive emergency travel medical insurance

What’s Not Covered:
• Airfare
• Personal expenses
• Visa fees

• Participants will be expected to obtain the required vaccinations and take anti-malarials at their own expense

Deadline Date: 02/12/2014 (YCI accepts applications on a rolling basis.)

Apply Now

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UNDP Jobs; Executive Associate to Deputy Country Director (Operations)

Tuesday, 25 November 2014

Job Title: Executive Associate to Deputy Country Director (Operations) DCD- O

Job Location: Kampala, Uganda

Employer: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Post Level: GS6

Reports to: Deputy Country Director (Operations) DCD- O

About UNDP:

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations’ global development network.  UNDP advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. The UNDP provides expert advice, training, grant support to developing countries including Uganda with increasing emphasis on assistance to the least developed countries.

Job Overview: The UNDP Executive Associate will be  responsible for the effective and efficient functioning of the DCD/O’s office whilst ensuring full confidentiality in all aspects of assignment, maintenance of protocol procedures, management of information flow and follow-up on deadlines and commitments made. The Executive Associate works in close collaboration with Front Office, Programme, Business Development and Operations Teams, UN Agencies and national authorities to ensure efficient flow of information, actions on instructions, agendas.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Ensures effective and efficient functioning of the DCD/O’s Office focusing on achievement of the following results:

• In charge of the management of the DCD/O’s Office, ensuring an environment of professionalism and teamwork at all times, and setting exemplary standards of conduct for the CO team;
• Efficient and discreet management of the DCD/O’s schedules;
• Responsible for the organization of regular and ad-hoc meetings; preparation of minutes and summaries of actions to be taken; tracking of progress on planned issues; follow-up with focal points;
• Screening of all incoming communications, filter outgoing correspondence for supervisor’s signature, clearance and further action by other staff; wherever possible;
• Adherence to appropriate protocol and correspondence guidelines by CO team when communicating with Government and other external partners;
• Use of automated office management system.

2. Ensures provision of effective communications and administrative support to the office focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Responsible for the maintenance of the filing system ensuring safekeeping of confidential materials. Use of automated filing system;
• In charge of the coordination of the information flow in the office, and dissemination of corporate and interoffice communication to staff as required;
• Active facilitation of information sharing with, Programme and Operations Teams as well as other units;
• Follow up on deadlines, commitments made, actions taken and coordination of collection and submission of the reports to DCD/O’s Office.
• Draft routine correspondence, interoffice circulars, general briefing notes, documents, reports and minutes of meetings when requested, translations when required;
• Administration of travel, meetings, appointments and briefings of DCD/O; including drafting of background notes;
• Maintenance of Teams’ status reports, best practices, lessons learned, publishing on section intranet and compiling of information for operations SOPs maintenance and sharing with all staff;
• Support to organization of UN Surveys (Hardship, Cost of Living and DSA) by sending out instructions, coordinating data collection from agencies and drafting the consolidated reports;
• Support to any other Operations Unit if required.

3. Administrative support to the UN Operations Management Team (OMT) focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Drafting agenda points for OMT meeting and organizing the meetings;
• Taking notes of OMT meetings and preparing minutes;
• Following up on recommendations and actions decided by the OMT.

4. Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice;
• Organization of trainings for UNDP staff on coordination, administration and protocol issues.

Job Requirements: 

• The candidates for the United Nations UNDP Executive Associate vacancy should hold Bachelor’s Degrees in Public Administration or  any other discipline with a specialized  training in secretarial and office management;
• Six or more years of progressively responsible secretarial, administrative, programme experience is required at the national or international level.
• Significant experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc), experience in handling of web based management systems

Language and IT Skills: Fluency in the UN and national language of the duty station

Personal Competencies:

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Functional Competencies:

• Knowledge Management and Learning
• Shares knowledge and experience
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills

Core Competencies:

Development and Operational Effectiveness: Ability to perform a broad range of specialized activities aimed at effective and efficient functioning of DCD/O’s office, including data/ schedule management, maintenance of protocol, information flow.

Confidentiality: Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, elaboration and implementation of new data management systems

Leadership and Self-Management:

• Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Deadline Date: 03/12/2014

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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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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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Finance and Administration Manager Job Vacancy at FHI 360 in Kampala, Uganda

Wednesday, 20 August 2014

Job Title: Finance and Administration Manager

Organisation: FHI 360

Funding Source: USAID

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Job ID: 14703

About FHI: 

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories.

Job Overview: The Finance and Administration Manager will support an upcoming water and sanitation project in Uganda funded by USAID. The Finance and Administration Manager is responsible for managing project finances, budgeting, financial reporting, accounting, procurement and compliance. She/he assures the accuracy and integrity of the project financial management system, compliance with FHI 360 and donor financial management policies and procedures and monitors financial reporting and record-keeping of project grantees and sub-recipients.

Job Duties: 

• Intuitively reviews and analyzes monthly financial reports regarding budgets- actual and forecast.
• Provides recommendations and consuls with management on financial projects and compliances
• Actively participates and provides financial reporting for annual budget planning, audit reviews and assessments.
• Engaged in the more critical and confidential aspects of financial analysis. Duties require broad conceptual judgment, initiative and ability to deal with a wide range of finance issues.
• Works with confidential data, which if disclosed, might have significant internal and / or external effect.
• Stays abreast with the latest trends in financial accounting and mentors staff.
• Builds and trains staff on financial policies and procedures, GAAP practices and client relationships.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: 

• The candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent - Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or Related Field.
• Professional Certifications i.e. CPA Certification preferred.
• At least five to eight years’ related work experience, including 3 years in management and 3 years working at the corporate or organization level.
• Past experience managing a financial analysis department is required.
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English; fluent in host country language as appropriate.
• Prior work in a non-governmental organization (NGO).  Experience working with an international organization.
• The applicant should have detailed knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with accounting, financial controls and financial information systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.  Excellent and demonstrated organizational and presentation skills.
• Excellent and demonstrated project management skills.
• Ability to influence, motivates, and negotiates and work will with others.
• Is well-versed in state and federal laws and regulations that have impact on financial analysis and management controls.
• Has familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and experience with automated financial reporting, government accounting practices, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) systems.
• Sound knowledge and past experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) practices and reporting guidelines.
• Must have excellent organizational, supervisory, leadership and managerial skills.
• Possess the ability to provide strategic leadership and advice to team, exchange information and collaborate with colleagues and peers within and outside the organization.
• Possesses a full understanding of the organizational structure, policies and practices, and the impact on own area and the entire organization.
• Possess excellent communication, diplomatic and negotiation skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a timely manner.

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Senior Programme Officer Job at Doctors with Africa CUAMM

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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Team Leader Job Vacancy at International Hospital Kampala,Uganda

Thursday, 7 August 2014

Job Title: Team Leader - Records & Statistics
Employer: International Hospital Kampala (IHK)
Job Location: Kampala, Uganda

About IHK:
International Hospital Kampala is one of Uganda's leading private healthcare providers and a member of the International Medical Group. International Hospital has been the market leader in the private healthcare sector in Uganda. IHK boasts highly trained staff, state-of-the-art equipment and the highest level of specialist services at affordable prices.

Job Duties:

•     Oversee the day-to-day operational running of the department
•     Take a leading role in data management & analysis reporting
•     Design and maintain computerized and manual records management systems
•     Develop policies for records management
•     Actively participate in conducting client surveys as required.

Job Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Population Studies, Actuarial Science, Stat, Quantitative Economics or its equivalent
• 2 or more years post qualification experience in a relevant field
• Good working knowledge and ability to use Navision

Deadline Date: 11/08/2014

How to Apply:
Please send your applications to:
HR Manager,
IMG and hand delivered to:
The Human Resources Department,
International Hospital Kampala,
Namuwongo,
P.O. Box 8177, Kampala. Uganda

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

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

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