Medical Officer Jobs - at District Local Government in Nebbi

Medical Officer Jobs Vacancy in Uganda

Nebbi District Service Commission is seeking to employ qualified applicants to fill the above position.
Key Functions
• Diagnosing , treating and managing patients ;
• Promoting public health practices in the community;
• Participating in research activities and health data collection; and
• Participating in continued professional development .
Specifications
• Must have an MB.Ch.B or its equivalent from a recognized Institution .
• Must be registered and licensed with Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council
How to apply
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the under mentioned vacancies with Nebbi District Local Government .
Applications should be in Triplicate (3 Copies) each with photocopies of academic certificates and other supporting documents plus three passport size photographs and be submitted to the
Secretary District Service Commission
P. O. Box 1, Nebbi
Application forms are obtainable from District Service Commission Offices country wide and Public Service Commission Offices , Kampala. Those already in Government Service should route their applications through their heads of Department who should be informed of the closing date.
Deadline: 12 / 04 /2013

District Education Officer - at District Local Government in Nebbi

District Education Officer Jobs Opportunity in Uganda

Nebbi District Service Commission is seeking to employ qualified applicants to fill the above position.
Key Functions
• Implementing Education Laws , policies policies and regulations ;
• Implementing approved education and sports development plans , strategies , and council decisions;
• Providing technical and professional advice ;
• Organizing and facilitating teachers training programs
Specifications
• Should hold an Honors Bachelors Degree in Education from a recognized University or Institution
• Either a Masters degree in Education Planning and management or Human Resources management or Public Administration and Management or other related Managerial capacity at the level of Principal Education Officer.
How to apply
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the under mentioned vacancies with Nebbi District Local Government .
Applications should be in Triplicate (3 Copies) each with photocopies of academic certificates and other supporting documents plus three passport size photographs and be submitted to the
Secretary District Service Commission
P. O. Box 1, Nebbi
Application forms are obtainable from District Service Commission Offices country wide and Public Service Commission Offices , Kampala. Those already in Government Service should route their applications through their heads of Department who should be informed of the closing date.
Deadline: 12 / 04 /2013

District Internal Auditor - District Local Government in Nebbi

District Internal Auditor Jobs in Uganda

Nebbi District Service Commission is seeking to employ qualified applicants to fill the above position.
Key Functions
• Managing and coordinating District Audit Function;
• Carrying out Special Audit assignment s.
• Facilitating and evaluating Risk management process;
• Producing and submitting Internal Audit reports to relevant authorities.
Qualifications
• Honors Bachelor degree in Accounting or Auditing from a recognized University or Institution plus full professional qualifications in Accounting or Auditing from a recognized awarding institution .
• Or Full Professional Qualification in Accounting or Auditing from a recognized awarding Institution plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management or
• Auditing or Business Administration from a recognized Institution .
How to apply
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the under mentioned vacancies with Nebbi District Local Government .
Applications should be in Triplicate (3 Copies) each with photocopies of academic certificates and other supporting documents plus three passport size photographs and be submitted to the
Secretary District Service Commission
P. O. Box 1, Nebbi
Application forms are obtainable from District Service Commission Offices country wide and Public Service Commission Offices , Kampala. Those already in Government Service should route their applications through their heads of Department who should be informed of the closing date.
Deadline: 12 / 04 /2013

Sub County Chief Jobs - District Local Government in Nebbi

Sub County Chief Jobs Vacancy in Uganda

Nebbi District Service Commission is seeking to employ qualified applicants to fill the above position.
Key Functions
• Managing the implementation of all Districts bye-laws and Government policies ,projects ,programs and lawfull directives.
• Collecting and accounting of Local Government revenue in the sub-county;
• Executing orders and warrants issued by any court of complement jurisdiction.

Qualifications
• An Honors Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences , Development Studies , Social Work and Social Administration or Arts or Business Administration /Business Studies or
• Bachelor of Management Sciences , from a recognized University.
How to apply
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the under mentioned vacancies with Nebbi District Local Government .
Applications should be in Triplicate (3 Copies) each with photocopies of academic certificates and other supporting documents plus three passport size photographs and be submitted to the
Secretary District Service Commission
P. O. Box 1, Nebbi
Application forms are obtainable from District Service Commission Offices country wide and Public Service Commission Offices , Kampala. Those already in Government Service should route their applications through their heads of Department who should be informed of the closing date.
Deadline: 12 / 04 /2013

Human Resource Officer - District Local Government in Nebbi

Human Resource Officer Jobs Vacancy in Uganda

Nebbi District Service Commission is seeking to employ qualified applicants to fill the above position.
Key Functions
• Carrying out staff welfare management for Local Governments ;
• Planning and organizing the manpower resource through recruitment , deployment , training , utilization and discharge as per schedule;
• Providing technical advice to the council and technical Departments on matters related to Human Resource Management issues
Qualifications
• An Honors Bachelors Degree in Social Work and Social Administration (SWSA) or Human Resources Management or Social Sciences or Management Science or Business Administration or Arts from a recognized University.
How to apply
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the under mentioned vacancies with Nebbi District Local Government .
Applications should be in Triplicate (3 Copies) each with photocopies of academic certificates and other supporting documents plus three passport size photographs and be submitted to the
Secretary District Service Commission
P. O. Box 1, Nebbi
Application forms are obtainable from District Service Commission Offices country wide and Public Service Commission Offices , Kampala. Those already in Government Service should route their applications through their heads of Department who should be informed of the closing date.
Deadline: 12 / 04 /2013

Community Development Officer - District Local Government in Nebbi

Community Development Officer Jobs in Uganda

Nebbi District Service Commission is seeking to employ qualified applicants to fill the above position.
Key Functions
• Planning and budgeting for development program at the community level ;
• Supervising staff that is involved in uplifting the social and economic welfare of local communities ;
• Organizing local communities to effectively participate in development initiatives.
Qualifications
• An Honors degree in the Development Studies , Arts, Social Sciences, Social Work and Social Administration and
• Management Science from a recognized University or Institution.
How to apply
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the under mentioned vacancies with Nebbi District Local Government .
Applications should be in Triplicate (3 Copies) each with photocopies of academic certificates and other supporting documents plus three passport size photographs and be submitted to the
Secretary District Service Commission
P. O. Box 1, Nebbi
Application forms are obtainable from District Service Commission Offices country wide and Public Service Commission Offices , Kampala. Those already in Government Service should route their applications through their heads of Department who should be informed of the closing date.
Deadline: 12 / 04 /2013

Water Officer - District Local Government in Nebbi

Water Officer Jobs Opportunity in Uganda
Nebbi District Service Commission is seeking to employ qualified applicants to fill the above position.
Key Functions
• Supervising the installation of safe and clean water and sanitation facilities ;
• Providing technical advice to stakeholders in the provision of water and sanitation issues ;
• Understanding inspection of water and sanitation facilities
Qualifications
• Should hold an Honors Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution.
How to apply
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the under mentioned vacancies with Nebbi District Local Government .
Applications should be in Triplicate (3 Copies) each with photocopies of academic certificates and other supporting documents plus three passport size photographs and be submitted to the
Secretary District Service Commission
P. O. Box 1, Nebbi
Application forms are obtainable from District Service Commission Offices country wide and Public Service Commission Offices , Kampala. Those already in Government Service should route their applications through their heads of Department who should be informed of the closing date.
Deadline: 12 / 04 /2013

Senior Entomologist - District Local Government in Nebbi

Senior Entomologist Jobs Vacancy in Uganda

Nebbi District Service Commission is seeking to employ qualified applicants to fill the above position.
Key Functions
• Controlling tsetse and other pests using environmentally friendly Techniques ;
• Organizing farmers training in the control of both ticks and tsetse flies .
• Carrying out extension work in apiary (beekeeping ) and sericulture
• Coordinating dissemination of information through the extension workers ;
Qualifications
• An Honors Bachelors Degree in Science with a bias in Entomology and Parasitological from a recognized University /Institution.
How to apply
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the under mentioned vacancies with Nebbi District Local Government .
Applications should be in Triplicate (3 Copies) each with photocopies of academic certificates and other supporting documents plus three passport size photographs and be submitted to the
Secretary District Service Commission
P. O. Box 1, Nebbi
Application forms are obtainable from District Service Commission Offices country wide and Public Service Commission Offices , Kampala. Those already in Government Service should route their applications through their heads of Department who should be informed of the closing date.
Deadline: 12 / 04 /2013

Senior Agricultural Engineer - District Local Government in Nebbi

Senior Agricultural Engineer Jobs Vacancy in Uganda

Nebbi District Service Commission is seeking to employ qualified applicants to fill the above position.
Key Functions
• Initiating and developing Systems for suitable utilization of land and water Resources ;
• Developing strategies for utilization and engineering technologies which enhance land and water productivity ;
• Providing technical guidance to farmers and district leaders on sustainable land adaptation of engineering technologies
Qualifications
• Should have an Honors BSc. Degree in Agriculture Engineering plus a minimum of a postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural/Farm planning from a recognized Institution /University
How to apply
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the under mentioned vacancies with Nebbi District Local Government .
Applications should be in Triplicate (3 Copies) each with photocopies of academic certificates and other supporting documents plus three passport size photographs and be submitted to the
Secretary District Service Commission
P. O. Box 1, Nebbi
Application forms are obtainable from District Service Commission Offices country wide and Public Service Commission Offices , Kampala. Those already in Government Service should route their applications through their heads of Department who should be informed of the closing date.
Deadline: 12 / 04 /2013

Principal Health Inspector Jobs Vacancy in Uganda at Nebbi District Local Government

Job Title: Principal Health Inspector

Nebbi District Service Commission is seeking to employ qualified applicants to fill the above position.

Key Functions
• Participating in disease surveillance and management of Environmental Health activities ;
• Accounting for allocated resources ;
• Coordinating inspection of homesteads and public premises for hygiene and environmental sanitation;

Qualifications
• Must have an Honors Degree in Environmental Health Sciences from a recognized Institution; with six years experience three of which at the level of Senior Health Inspector ;
• Must have a Diploma in Health Services Management or its equivalent

How to apply

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the under mentioned vacancies with Nebbi District Local Government .
Applications should be in Triplicate (3 Copies) each with photocopies of academic certificates and other supporting documents plus three passport size photographs and be submitted to the

Secretary District Service Commission
P. O. Box 1, Nebbi
Application forms are obtainable from District Service Commission Offices country wide and Public Service Commission Offices , Kampala. Those already in Government Service should route their applications through their heads of Department who should be informed of the closing date.
Deadline: 12 / 04 /2013

Global Advisor, Monitoring and Evaluation - Samaritan's Purse

Global Advisor, Monitoring and Evaluation (1120)

Kampala, Uganda - Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems and processes require definition, discipline and training. The Advisor will provide clarity, definition and system synchronism across all Samaritan’s Purse (SP) field office locations. The individual serving as the Advisor for Monitoring and Evaluation will work closely with the Program Management Advisor, Regional Directors, Country Directors, and Program Managers as well as within the Program Development Division (PDD) in general. The Global Advisor, M&E will seek to establish meetings with key implementers in the critical start-up phase of programs to ensure the best possible chance of success. Along with the Technical Advisors, this person will promote the best practices of the organization both internally, by capturing the critical lessons learned as well as externally, by writing and presenting programming results to the international community.

This position will be based in either Kampala, Uganda or Nairobi, Kenya.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide Monitoring and Evaluation training and mentoring on-site for SP Country Directors, and their Program Management/M+E staff; • As a basic step in program development s/he will provide guidance in the design of program monitoring and evaluation strategies specific to each project while using the tools developed in the Program Management Guidelines. • Train and/or participate in rapid or baseline-assessments which serve as a basis for validation of outcomes of all program activities. • Be available to assist/advise/support field offices in conducting project evaluations on a project to project basis to ensure maximum impact. • Assist offices in developing data entry, storage and analysis templates to assist with M+E. • Be available to advise on statistical analysis of project data and conduct advanced analysis when required. • In coordination with the Technical Advisors, write reports for publication and present impact results of SP programs at international conferences, educational institutions and in other venues. • Stay current in M+E approaches, with the ability to provide clarity on all donor approaches as well as the continually changing codes within the international community. • Follow policies and procedures of Samaritan’s Purse as set forth in the Policy and Procedure Manual. • Attend daily morning devotions and participate in prayer support for the ministry, its donors and volunteers. • Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public. • Position requires moderate international travel.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job will not have supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ. • Master’s Degree (MSc.) or equivalent in statistics or similar subject; or ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. • One year of college-level Biblical studies is preferred • Commitment to the Samaritan’s Purse statement of faith, and experience in working with cross-cultural and cross-denominational Christians. • Technical writing skills including developing logical frameworks, monitoring and evaluation plans and evaluation reports. • Field experience in relief and program development, program implementation and proposal development. • Working knowledge of donor monitoring and evaluation requirements (UN, CIDA, DFID and USAID etc) and best practice in the field. • Experience of conducting project evaluations including using survey methodologies of Cluster and LQAS. • Proficiency and proven track record with using EPI Info and statistical software such as SPSS, STATA or other packages.

12 month contract with the potential for renewal.

This is an accompanied position.

Mission Statement: Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Distinct Objectives: The work of Samaritan’s Purse is marked by five distinct objectives, grounded in Scripture and biblical principles: Proclaim the Gospel - Exalt Christ and share the Gospel while working in His Name around the world Serve with Excellence - Exceed the world’s standard while serving the purposes of God’s kingdom Respond with Compassionate Action - Expedite our response to needs as the Lord reveals opportunities to minister Demonstrate Biblical Integrity - Exhibit character and integrity personally, at home and work Walk in Bold Faith - Expect God to do the impossible-- “God Room”

How to apply:
In order to apply, please go to http://ee.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/employment_listings/position_lis... and click on "Apply Now" Closing date: 31 Mar 2013

Logistics Coordinator - Action Against Hunger

Logistics Coordinator

The Logistics Coordinator (LOG-CO) is responsible for all logistics aspects of the mission with a particular focus on building the capacity of the national staff and improving the quality of logistics (procurement management, fleet and handling all logistics activities in the mission and improving logistics systems, as well as the contingency and logistics strategy plan).

Objective 1: Coordination of logistics at national level

Responsible for the elaboration and follow-up of the mission logistics organization related to supply chain, equipment management, fleet management, communication, maintenance. Responsible for the specification and forecast of needed logistics means of the mission, planning and management of the logistic budget lines. Responsible for the control and analysis of expenditures related to logistic means. Responsible for the implementation and standardization of the logistic procedures as defined in the kitlog V3; propose and develop additional procedures if required and mentor staff on correct application of donor and ACF procedures. Collaborate with coordination team in the preparation of project proposals with quantification of logistic needs and costs to be incorporated in the budgets of the proposals. (Draft of the procurement planning & logistics budget, study of any donor specific rules, preparation of necessary derogations. Be vigilant on potential risk of abuses and corruption, propose corrective measures in order to improve efficiency and effectiveness of logistic services to the programs. Objective 2: Ensure timely, efficient and transparent supply and procurement chain.

Supervise the methodology of the purchasing officer for quotation request and updating of mission catalogue. Supervise the supply chain management (orders collecting, orders follow up, goods delivery).

Objective 3: Ensure efficient management of equipments of the mission.

Supervise the allocation and the use of the equipments through updated equipment list, storage management and their follow up. Ensure that material and equipment stocked are functional to the mission and avoid accumulation of stockpile. Identify redundant and unused items and organize dispose-off following donors and ACF procedures.
Supervise the installation, the maintenance and the repairing of the equipments. Recommend and train on missing tools and procedures of equipment management. Recommend and train in tools and procedures of storage management.

Objective 4: Ensure Information, Technology and communication management.

Supervise the smooth running of IT material and makes sure ACF IT procedures are respected. Supervise the safety of computers & data by ensuring that back up and antivirus and updates are properly and regularly done according to ACF IT procedures. Supervise the appropriateness of communication tools for the mission. Recommend and mentor in tools and procedures of communication management.

Objective 5: Ensure fleet management.

Supervise the drivers` management. Supervise the internal organization on transportation management (rental contracts, report, log book mileage and maintenance). Supervise that all cars and motorbikes are at any time in good running conditions, provided with security features in order to reduce risks. Supervise the link between transportation management and security rules. Monitor mileage costs of vehicles and motorbikes in order to avoid abuses and propose procedures and measures for cost effectiveness. Supervise the internal organization of movement follow-up between bases in order to optimize travels.

Objective 6: Human resources

Supervision, training, support and technical evaluation of logistic team in Kampala and HoB in the field. Responsible for the identification of training need and training opportunities of logistic staff, which include coaching and in-house training. Collaborate with Assistant Country Director for the forecast of the HR logistics needs, preparation of JD and recruitment. Collaborate with Assistant Country Director for the monitoring of the respect of the charter of ACF, policies and standards of transparency and quality of logistic department. Briefing of any new expatriates (security + basic logistic) and of any new logistic staff (logistic organization in detail).

Objective 7: Security

In collaboration with HOB and CD, drafting and updating the mission/base security plan. In collaboration with CD, training on security of expatriates and nationals staff. Involvement in crisis and incident management under the supervision of CD. Participation into the context analysis and communication of the information to the CD.

Qualifications:

University degree.

Skills and Experience:

Essential:

Good experience in logistic procedures Skilled in logistic evaluation and recommendation Skilled and experienced in capacity building IT (network)/ communication equipment knowledge Respectable personality, good communicator, leadership Ability to develop relationships with other actors. Significant experience in logistics of NGO, Good knowledge of donors’ guidelines (ECHO, UN…), Experience in African context.

How to apply:
Apply with resume and cover letter at http://actionagainsthunger.theresumator.com/apply/ZTsoid/Logistics-Coord...

Organisation development/monitoring and evaluation specialist, Uganda

Organisation development/monitoring and evaluation specialist, Uganda

Voluntary Service Overseas is an international development charity fighting poverty through volunteers.
Through secure livelihoods, VSO aims to ensure poor and marginalised people are able to access their right to a sustainable livelihood. This is particularly important in the context of Northern Uganda as the majority of youth either missed out on or had their formal education severely disrupted as a consequence of the conflict. The Youth Development Programme (YDP) seeks the support of volunteers to aid implementation and build capacity of NUYDC (Northern Uganda Youth Development Centre) and local Vocational Training Institutes (VTI’s). The Centre was established as part of the Peace Recovery and Development Programme (PRDP) and reports directly to the Office of the Prime Minister.

What does the role involve?

Working with the Youth Development Programme of Uganda you’ll build the capacity of NUYDC (Northern Uganda Youth Development Centre) and local Vocational Training Institutes (VTI’s). To do this you will:

• carry out a general organizational assessment of the VTI’s to determine their current and future needs

• support the development of Monitoring and Evaluation systems for VTI’s participating in the DFID funded Youth Development Programme (YDP) within the Langi sub-region

• based on the organisational assessment and in agreement with the individual VTI’s, build the capacity of the VTI’s on financial management, data capturing, reporting and human resource development

• support VTI staff to implement the development plans, and to report to the program coordinators (NUYDC) on YDP programme and finance related issues

• highlight examples of good practice and share lessons learned amongst colleagues, other VTI’s within the sub-region and throughout NUYDC’s network of learning providers and with NUYDC.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll have a relevant degree and at least 3 years experience in monitoring and evaluation, programme management or another organisational development role. Data analysis, reporting and programme management/implementation skills are essential, as well as strength in one or a combination of the following areas: management, finance, M&E, organisational development. You’ll be a self-starter with good communication skills and experience of working with low capacity teams. You must be able to ride a motorbike or willing to learn and staff development / people management skills would be an advantage. You must be a team player and understand the challenges involved in working in a different environment.

And the rest.... You’ll be based in the small, but busy town of Lira, Northern Uganda. Lira has basic services such as markets, hotels and banking institutions. We’ll ask you to commit 24 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll provide you with training before your placement and a local living allowance, return flights, accommodation, insurance and more. When you return to your home country, we’ll support you to resettle.

How to apply:
To find out more about volunteering with VSO visit www.vsointernational.org/volunteer and please use reference U0605/0010/0001 in your application. On average it takes a minimum of 4 months to go through the application process, so apply now for departure in 2013.

TECHNICAL EXPERTS, EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES

TECHNICAL EXPERTS, EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES

Tetra Tech ARD is pioneering the establishment of a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) unit within its international development services. CSR in this context covers a range of technical skills encompassing social and environmental issues and practices that mitigate local, national and international impact of extractive industries.

We are presently seeking interested technical professionals with experience in this discipline and who have experience in, and/or reside in the eastern Africa region with a focus on the extractive industries, oil, natural gas and minerals. Successful candidates may engage in international work under the Tetra Tech Global Mining Practices (GMP) as opportunities become available.

Responsibilities/Experience: *Support the development and implementation of CSR programs in the field of extractive industries; * Analyze environmental and social circumstances in the vicinity of extractive industry activities and develop mitigation policies, plans and procedures; * Develop strategic and operational plans for managing execution, and measuring results; *Prepare, communicate and educate target groups and team on changes in policies and practices within the world of CSR best practices; *Manage programs and initiatives which keep Tetra Tech in a leadership position within CSR and sustainable development to the extractive industries and other clients with an interest in promoting CSR; *Maintain relationships and develops channels for dialogue with key CSR stakeholders, influencers and organizations; *Lead programs, strategic initiatives, communications and structural support to improve the performance of global, regional and local extractive industry efforts; *Manage strategic relationships with the appropriate affected communities, non-governmental organizations, business associations and public agencies; *Provide subject matter expertise on CSR implications of business issues; *Conduct and ensure the completion of performance reviews; *Ensure partners adhere to legal and operational compliance requirements; Provide training in corporate CSR to relevant partners in the industry and those affected by extractive industries.

Qualifications: *Ability to apply knowledge of multidisciplinary principles and practices to achieve successful outcomes in cross-functional projects and activities; *Excellent written and oral communication skills; *Well-versed in eastern Africa extractive challenges and practices; *Ability to apply sound business principles and practices to project management and change management processes; *Cross sector experience in the identification of and addressing CSR and sustainable development services; *Direct work experience related to the specific CSR functions in international development contexts and the extractive industries; *Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline; advanced degree preferred; *Minimum of 5 years relevant international experience; *Knowledge of CSR practices and mining a distinct advantage; *Fluency in Swahili and other local languages, in addition to English, a major advantage; *East African nationals encouraged to apply.

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of this on-line application process: * A letter of application explaining individual qualifications for this opportunity * A current CV in reverse chronological format

How to apply:
To Apply: https://careers.tetratechintdev.com/ARDCareers/App/InternationalPostingD...

Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.

For our records, please also indicate where you found this job posting.

Tetra Tech is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations- in the U.S and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

Social Enterprise Manager,-Invisible Children

Social Enterprise Manager, Uganda

Invisible Children (“IC”) is looking to hire a creative problem solver with a business, social entrepreneurship, and/or fashion merchandising background to manage and grow our social enterprise, Mend. Mend is geared toward improving the quality of life of women in northern Uganda who were directly affected by the LRA conflict. These women handcraft unique, high-quality bags designed to seam a personal connection between products, their makers and consumers.

With plans to expand the Mend product line, we are seeking a highly motivated Social Enterprise Manager to drive the overall success of operations and production. In this position, you will work closely with the entire Mend team and seamstresses to implement overall brand strategy through new product designs. This position is an incredible opportunity to work in a developing country within a motivated cross-cultural team aimed at making an impact through social entrepreneurship.


Come work with us if you want to:

Contribute to a social enterprise that has a strong impact on actual lives using your business, fashion and/or entrepreneurial background
Be a part of creating original, well designed, high-quality products
Work in a cross-cultural team environment
Consult on a broad scope of issues as part of the ICU management team
Utilize your strong logistical, communication, and relational skills
Live in East Africa and invest in the development of a post-conflict community

Responsibilities:

- Implement and manage the production of new product designs in coordination with production deadlines; identify opportunities for best practices improvements
- Oversee the supply management / inventory of all raw materials and supplies, and work with the logistics department to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement
- Participate in local sourcing of raw materials in Africa
- Oversee and ensure quality control of products
- Oversee international shipments to and from the U.S. office
- Collaborate with the Social Worker to provide psychosocial programs and trainings for the seamstresses
- Serve as a brand ambassador for Mend by hosting international visitors and representing the social enterprise to the local community
- Manage all Mend-related social media
- Create original content for marketing and communications materials that highlight the enterprise, its impact, makers, and product, through stories, blog posts, and photography assets
- Directly oversee and support the Mend staff through training and capacity building
- Oversee Mend’s annual operating budget and financial management, in coordination with the Social - Enterprise Director and the Finance Department
- Coordinate with the Monitoring and Evaluation department to ensure compliance with all M&E data collection and reports, in order to assess program impact and inform future decision making
- Ensure that the facility and equipment are functioning at full capacity
- Provide regular reports to Invisible Children Uganda (“ICU”) and the IC U.S. Headquarters


Requirements:

- 2+ years experience working in production management, project management, and/or social enterprise.
- Bachelor’s degree required; a Master’s degree or MBA is a plus, but experience and commitment to excellence are the biggest determining factors
- International work experience is required
- Experience managing and supervising staff; excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
- Prior experience managing and maintaining a budget
- High proficiency in Excel
- English fluency required
- Must be flexible, open-minded, and positive
- Must be able to adapt to living and working in a developing country / cross-cultural environment


Position Details:

This is a full-time, paid position, based in the town of Gulu in northern Uganda. The start date is mid-May and contract length is two years. Benefits provided include: community housing, cleaning services, meals, paid time off, home leave, in-country health care, and emergency evacuation insurance.

Learn more about Mend at http://www.mend.co. Please direct questions to jobs@invisiblechildren.com.

How to apply:
Apply here: http://bit.ly/applyMEND

Consultants - CTG Global

Consultants- CTG Global

Overview of CTG Global CTG Global is a Personnel Management Service Company specialised in Recruitment, Management Consultancy, and Human Resources in countries experiencing or emerging from armed conflict, natural disasters, or acute social and economic crisis worldwide. CTG Global provides tailored personnel management support enabling a growing number of public and private sector agencies and individuals to achieve their objectives in complex and challenging environments. CTG Global clients currently comprise UN agencies, non-government organizations (NGOs), and different corporate organisations such as security companies.

We are currently looking for suitable candidates for the following:

Team Leader (require 01 no) - Should have a solid understanding of evaluation methodologies - Proven expertise of research in social science relevant of evaluation - Demonstrated capacity for strategic thinking and policy advise - Should be familiar with humanitarian operations

Consultant for Sexual and Reproductive Health (require 01 no) - Specialist in Sexual and Reproductive Health focusing on Maternal Health, Family Planning, HIV/AIDS and Adolescent Reproductive Health - Have at least a Master’s Degree in Public Health, or any other relevant field - Extensive national and international monitoring and evaluation of Reproductive Health programmes

Consultant for Population Dynamics (require 01 no) - Specialist in Population and Development (data and integration of population dynamics plan) - Should have at least a Master’s Degree in a Population related subject, or any other relevant field - Extensive national and international experience in monitoring and evaluation of population and development programme

Consultant for Gender and Reproductive Rights (require 01 no) - Specialist in Gender with focus on Gender Based violence and Reproductive Rights - Should have at least a Master’s degree in Gender and Development Studies - Extensive national and international experience in monitoring and evaluation of Gender Programmes - Experience on Evaluation of humanitarian organisation supported programmes

How to apply:
Interested candidate, please send your Cover Letter and CV to careers@ctgglobal.com mentioning which of the above position you wish to apply for. Closing date: 31 Mar 2013

National Program Director - American Refugee Committee International

National Program Director

DEPARTMENT/COUNTRY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION/MISSION:

Vision: A Uganda where challenges to living life with dignity and self-sufficiency are overcome and people are enabled to live healthy and productive lives.

Mission: We will build individual and collective capacity to overcome the obstacles of displacement and develop sustainable livelihoods while supporting access to services when people cannot meet their basic needs.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The National Program Director (NPD) will play the leading role in ensuring overall program quality and impact, ensure that programs are contextually appropriate, monitored closely and funded sufficiently. The NPD will be responsible for developing a coherent program strategy, strong program design through effective M&E systems and represent ARC in inter-agency meetings. In addition the NPD will lead the country office in reflecting on lessons learned to improve quality of programming and reporting. The NPD will be based in Kampala with regular travel to field sites.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Program Strategy, Design and Development

• In collaboration with the Country Director and HQ technical staff, provide leadership to the development of an integrated program strategy for Uganda.

• Promote excellence in ARC Uganda’s programs through ongoing programmatic and strategic support for field based program-staff, including the development of M&E systems.

• Working in collaboration with in-country Coordinators and HQ-based Technical Unit staff ensure programs are designed according to ARC and industry best practices and ARC program framework.

• Work with HQ technical leads in the development of relevant programming frameworks.

• Working in collaboration with the Country Director, proactively identify opportunities for new programming initiatives and funding to support them.

• In collaboration with the Country Director and HQ technical staff, provide leadership to the development of an integrated program strategy for Uganda.

• Ensure that new proposals promote high quality programming by responding to identified needs, taking account of recognized best practices, minimum standards and lessons learned from earlier programs.

• Participate or lead proposal development to sustain program activities.

• Lead the M&E components of each program so that best practices, lessons learned and organizational learning are documented and used in future programming.

Program Management and Oversight

• Provide overall leadership and management to ARC Uganda programs, ensuring quality of activities and targeted impact, and compliance with ARC and donor regulations.

• Working in collaboration with Program and Field Coordinators, ensure that program implementation is managed closely through the development of structured work plans, indicator tracking and monitoring plans.

• Support Program and Field Coordinators to fulfill their budget-holder expectations. Ensure expenditure within program supplies costs of each project is monitored and corrective action is initiated and tracked where required.

• Convene grant review meetings where program performance is reviewed and corrective action taken as needed, and promote program integration.

• Provide leadership to ensure the timely and high-quality activity and narrative reporting per ARC and donor guidelines. Ensure reports and work plans are collected and compiled with input from Program Coordinators and their team.

• Provide proper representation in cluster, reference group meetings and as needed, participate in ad hoc working groups.

• Set performance objectives with all supervisees, and conduct scheduled performance evaluations. Ensure that all supervisees also complete the performance management cycle with their own supervisees.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

• Working with the Country Director and HQ technical leads, provide overall leadership to set up effective monitoring and evaluation systems for the country program strategy.

• Lead country office in documenting lessons learned, reflecting on them, and using these lessons learned as episodes of good practice.

• Share lessons learned with HQ and other actors, participate in external workshops communicating good practices.

• Lead any comprehensive or program reviews including mid-term reviews, final evaluations, and assessments.

Representation and Inter-agency Coordination

• Represent ARC in other inter-agency coordination meetings, cluster meetings or ad hoc working groups.

Participation in Country Management

• Attend national and district level meetings as needed, and represent Country Director in CD’s absence.

• Attend Country Management Team (CMT) meetings as scheduled.

• Contribute to the development and evolution of country policies and protocols.

EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Minimum 5 years program management experience in humanitarian internally displaced or refugee settings or other conflict and post-conflict populations.

• Master’s degree in a relevant area of study required; MA, MPH, MSW or similar degree or experience preferred.

• Knowledge of concepts and principles of humanitarian action and aid, Protection, Health, GBV and livelihoods.

• Understanding of the relevant IASC Guidelines, conventions, protocols of the UN or security council and development plans.

• Demonstrated management skills and ability to work independently.

• Practical knowledge of financial management tools and processes.

• Experience planning/collaborating with government officials, other health profession staff, and organizations.

• Practical knowledge of monitoring and evaluation systems

• Excellent computer, writing and communication skills, including proven report writing skills. • Fluent in written and spoken English.

Desirable

• Experience with capacity building of local organizations - technical and program development . • Experience in community-based programming approach.

• Experience planning/collaborating with government officials, other health profession staff, and organizations.

• Representation experience.

• Knowledge of USG Financial Rules & Regulations.

• Interest and experience supervising, guiding and training staff, individually or in groups.

• Interest and experience in community-based approaches.

• Ability to identify potential conflicts and conflict resolution skills.

• Experience in group facilitation and conducting trainings.

• Experience managing budgets.

• Grant writing experience preferred.

• Willingness to work in another culture, in a post-conflict/transitional environment with basic/limited resources and infrastructure.

KEY BEHAVIORS & ABILITIES:

• Willingness to work in multi-cultural setting.

• Willingness to travel to field sites and communities on a regular basis.

• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to talk with high-level officials, as well as community members.

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in participatory techniques and methodologies.

• Experience in project design and project design tools.

• Ability to think critically, identify potential conflicts and apply conflict resolution skills.

• Ability to build positive relationships with donors, government officials and other stakeholders.

• Strong personal commitment to gender equality.

• Experience in supervising both expatriate and national staff and strong mentoring capacity.

How to apply:
Please send applications to jobs@arc.co.ug Closing date: 20 Mar 2013