Mobile Counsellor - Marie Stopes Uganda

Vacancy:  Mobile Counsellor
Recruiting Company: Marie Stopes Uganda (MSU)
Duty Station:  Kampala,
Country Uganda


Job Summary: The Mobile Counsellor's primary responsibility will be to safely and efficiently provide HCT services to clients and ride a three wheeled vehicle within  Kampala.  This specific role is part of the Link Up Team that is working to provide integrated family planning and HIV services to youth and high risk groups such as young people living with HIV and sex workers. Therefore the post holder should hold a positive attitude towards serving these demographics and be exceptionally resilient and open.

 Responsibilities:
Offer comprehensive client counselling on reproductive health and other health matters.
Taking necessary steps to ensure that all outreach clients are treated with sensitivity, respect, and consideration.
Effectively manage and resolve complaints raised by clients and promptly escalate difficult issues to the Outreach Team Leader.
Support the clinical staff in imparting general Family Planning Information to clients and exercising the vocal local technique.
Actively participate in community sensitisation and mobilisation
Support the Service Provider on outreach by unloading the vehicle.
Ensure the vehicle is properly loaded with outreach equipment and ready to leave at 9 a.m. at the latest for outreach.

Community Services Assistant jobs in Uganda at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

Job Title: Community Services Assistant
Organisation: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Position No.: 10020297
Reports to: Assistant Field Officer
Vacancy Notice: 021/2013
Duty Station: Rwamwanja, Uganda

About UNHCR:
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was established on December 14, 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly. The agency is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide. Its primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees. It strives to ensure that everyone can exercise the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge in another State, with the option to return home voluntarily, integrate locally or to resettle in a third country. It also has a mandate to help stateless people.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Assist in working with host communities to involve national civil society groups in improving the protection of persons of concern
Offer support implementing and operational partners as well as with displaced and local communities to develop community-owned activities to address the social, educational, psycho-social, cultural, health, organisational and livelihood concerns as well as child protection and prevention and response to GBV.
Assist in analyzing protection risk and capacities of communities of concern.

Gender Officer Jobs in Uganda at Busitema University

Job title: Gender Officer
Country: Uganda
City Tororo
Category Social
Closing date: October 1, 2013 - 5pm
Job Description:
Busitema University is recruiting qualified candidates to fill the vacant position of Gender Officer
Roles:
• To coordinate the University’s wide gender mainstreaming activities and provide administrative support to the gender unit.
Qualifications and Experiences:
• Masters Degree in any of the following ; Gender Studies, Sociology , Development Studies or Psychology from a recognized institution .
• A postgraduate qualifications in Project Planning and Management or its equivalent will be an added advantage

Capacity Development Specialist Jobs - World Vision Uganda in Kampala

Job Title: Capacity Development Specialist 

World Vision Uganda (WVU) is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Governmental Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.
Duties
• We currently work in over 40 districts in Uganda.
• World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children.
• All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record where possible.
• Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness.
Specifications
• Qualified persons to provide technical support for a proposed US Department of Labor (USDOL) program to help Ugandan youth develop the skills to secure decent work and to serve as civic leaders in their communities
• The project will also seek to enhance livelihoods for youth and their households, support civic engagement of youth and encourage youth to take on leadership roles within their communities.

How to apply
Interested candidates should hand deliver their applications plus two cover letters from professional competent practitioners. We do appreciate your interest in working with us. However, only short listed candidates will be contacted.
The Details of the Jobs above and how to apply can be accessed from our Website;
http://wvi.org/Uganda/jobs
Deadline: 02 /08 /2013

Capacity Development Specialist Jobs - World Vision Uganda in Kampala

Job Title: Capacity Development Specialist 

World Vision Uganda (WVU) is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Governmental Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.
Duties
• We currently work in over 40 districts in Uganda.
• World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children.
• All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record where possible.
• Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness.
Specifications
• Qualified persons to provide technical support for a proposed US Department of Labor (USDOL) program to help Ugandan youth develop the skills to secure decent work and to serve as civic leaders in their communities
• The project will also seek to enhance livelihoods for youth and their households, support civic engagement of youth and encourage youth to take on leadership roles within their communities.

How to apply
Interested candidates should hand deliver their applications plus two cover letters from professional competent practitioners. We do appreciate your interest in working with us. However, only short listed candidates will be contacted.
The Details of the Jobs above and how to apply can be accessed from our Website;
http://wvi.org/Uganda/jobs
Deadline: 02 /08 /2013

Community Relations Officers -BGP Uganda in Kampala

Job Title: Community Relations Officers 

BGP Uganda (Registered Name : Oriental Geographical Uganda is to conduct seismic acquisition services in block EA -1 and EA-1A in east Nile as part of a joint Government of Uganda and Total E&P (operator) Tullow oil operations pty Ltd and CNOOC Uganda limited operations .
Experience and Education
• Bachelors degree in any discipline
• Knowledge of local languages and exposure within oil and gas operating environment is an added advantage.
• The position holder will be working in the field

How to apply
Only individuals may apply for this position and should have an interest in working with the company. Applicants should submit their necessary documents including testimonials and relevant certificates and transcripts plus three professional referees.
Applications should be brought to office before the closing date with every relevant document needed.
Applications by email only: bgpjackrecruit@gmail.com
Deadline: 01 /08 /2013

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Component Specialist – Youth and Education CARE International in Uganda

Job title:  Component Specialist – Youth and Education (CSYE)

Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Min. years of experience: 5 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Closing date: July 31, 2013 - 5pm
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Lead the strengthening the capacity of implementing partners, more specifically empowering of women and youth for improved and sustained economic livelihood in Northern Uganda.
• Also be the lead in the Planning, Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation of AS4Y Programme in collaboration with partners to achieve program objectives
• Manage relationships and represent CARE with partners and other stakeholders in pursuit of the program objectives.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The Component Specialist should have a Masters degree in Development studies, Industrial/Community Psychology, Education with a bias to in Vocational Studies or its equivalent
• Five or more years program management experience in vocational and technical education programming or related field.
• Additional qualification in Entrepreneurship is an added advantage
• Demonstrated leadership and strategic planning capacities.
• Strong skills and experience in M&E
• Advocacy and report writing skills
• Participatory planning techniques and Human Resource Management
• Computer literacy skills (email, word processing, spreadsheets).
• Ability to drive especially a 4X4 Vehicle on and off road is an added advantage.
• Skills in team work, facilitation and training.
Contact/How to apply:
Send their applications together with detailed (CV), professional and academic papers and apply for the job online through the link provided.
And for any more details.
You can also send in hand delivered applications to our offices on Plot 17 Mackinnon Road, Nakasero, P.O Box, 7280 Kampala, Uganda addressed to the Human Resource Management Coordinator indicating the position applied for.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Social Workers Jobs - CUAMM Africa in Karamoja

Job Title: Social Workers

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.
Functions
• Specifically oversee the implementation of the family support group activities including cross referral from facility to community and vice versa to ensure continuum of care
• They will be involved in planning , formation and making family support groups functional .
• Family support group is a psychosocial support group that offers peer support to help HIV positive pregnant /lactating mothers and their families cope better with the impact of HIV/AIDS on their lives through utilization of EMTCT and EID interventions .
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in sociology, social work and social administration , community development , development studies or related courses .
• Ability to speak one or more Karamoja languages ,
• Experience in HIV/AIDS community activities advantageous .
• Computer knowledge is strongly desirable
How to apply
Application forms can be collected from CUAMM offices in Kampala or Karamoja districts (with in District Health Offices ) Inquiries can be made through phone :041-4267585/508. Applications can be collected from CUAMM offices in Kampala or Karamoja districts or downloaded . They can also be emailed to Uganda@cuamm.org with the subject –RCEK Application July 2013
Deadline: 29 /07 /2013

Component Specialist Youth - Care International in Kampala

Job Title: Component Specialist -Youth

CARE International in Uganda works with others to make a sustainable improvement in the lives of the very poor .
Core Roles
• Take lead in strengthening the capacity of implementing partiners , more specifically empowering of women and youth for improved and sustained economic livelihood in Northern Uganda
• Lead the Planning , Implementation , Monitoring and Evaluation of AS4Y program in collaboration with partiners to achieve program objectives
Specifications
• At least a minimum of a Masters degree in Development studies , Industrial /Community Psychology , Education with a bias ti in Vocational Studies or its equivalent
• A qualifications in Entrepreneurship is an added advantage
• Proven leadership and strategic planning capabilities
• Strong skills and experience in M&E
• Skills in team work , facilitation and training
How to apply
Please submit your application together with detailed CV and you must attach your professional and academic papers and then apply for the job for any more details . You can also send in hand delivered applications to our offices on Plot 17 Mackinoon Road, Nakasero, P. O. Box 7280 Kampala
Deadline: 31 /07 /2013

Counselors - Mulago Hospital in Kampala

Job Title: Counselors

The DGF Program Management Unit is responsible for the management and implementation of the program competent as agreed by the DSG-Steering Committee while observing the DGF Boards strategic direction.
Responsibilities
• Provides a full range of counseling services to MMC clients
• Identify clients problems and document pertinent information
• Assist clients in formulating plans for addressing problem areas
Requirements
• A diploma or degree in a health related counseling field
• Completion of a recognized course in a counseling with a speciality in counseling services for persons living with HIV/AIDS
Skills
• Minimum of two years work experience preferably in a circumcision surgical setting

How to apply
Qualified and interested persons may hand deliver their application letter with a detailed CV , naming of at least three professional referees to;
The Human Resource Manager
Infectious Diseases Institute
College of Health Sciences , Makerere University
Mulago hospital complex
P. O. Box 22418, Kampala
Deadline: 22 /07 /2013

Community Development Officer - District Service Commission in Wakiso

Job Title: Community Development Officer

Wakiso District Service Commission is inviting for qualified candidates for the vacant position above.
Qualifications
• An Honors degree in the development Studies , Arts ,Social Sciences , Social works and social Administration and Management science from a recognized University or Institution
Duties
• Planning and budgeting for development programs 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 .
• Sensitizing communities on gender issues , social rights , roles and obligations .
• Monitoring , evaluating and reporting on community development programs and projects
• Promoting the creation and growth of functional groups for the improved welfare of the population.

How to apply
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the above vacant post which exist in Wakiso District Local Government .
Applications in triplicate , should be addressed and submitted to the Secretary , District Service Commission
Wakiso P. O. Box 7218, Kampala
Deadline: 02 /08 /2013

CDO-Sponsor Donor Ministry - Baptist Union of Uganda in Kampala

 Job Title: CDO-Sponsor/Donor Ministry

Baptist Union of Uganda is engaged in Christian Child Development Ministry targeting the neediest of the needy children in Busia sub region.
Requirements
• Must have a diploma in any of the following ;
• Social work and social Administration, social sciences , Development studies , Education ,communication records management and any related disciplines
• Knowledge of word processing and spread sheets is a must.
• Formal training in counseling and child development will be an added advantage .

How to apply
Applications with complete Curriculum Vitae, photocopies of all academic qualifications , a recommendation from your local Church Pastor /Reverend and names of two referees with their day time telephone contacts and postal addresses should be addressed to;
All applicants must indicate their daytime telephone contacts .
Interim BUU Projects Coordinator.
P. O. Box 7508 Kampala-Uganda
Deadline: 30 /07 /2013

Gender Officer - Action Against Hunger in Kampala

Job Title: Gender Officer

Action Against Hunger (ACF) is an International Humanitarian NGO.
Quality implementation
• Spearhead designing , monitoring and evaluation of women empowerment activities and mainstream into the overall program M&E framework of the program.
• In collaboration with the M&E support unit, review performance indicators , targets and milestones .
• Support partiners to fast track their outputs on regular basis and advise on the improvement (referrals , training sessions, women and men trained ).
Requirements
• First degree in Gender studies , community development , social sciences , political sciences , law or management /organizational development .
• Five or more years work experience with a focus on gender related interventions (including gender analysis , gender audit, Gender based Violence ).
• Experience in capacity building /facilitation skills
• Knowledge of local language in Acholi and Lango subregions .

How to apply
Applications should include a cover letter , CV with at least three referees , copies of academic certificates and a daytime telephone number . For email applications please note that attached documents should not be larger than 3 MB . Any larger email will not be considered. Address your hard copy application to the Base Administrator in ACF bases in Uganda –Gulu, Otuke, Moroto or Kaabong, and Food Security and Livelihoods Co-ordinator in Kampala on Plot 4303 Kiwafu Road Kansanga, Kampala
Deadline: 12 /07 /2013

Counselors - The Lutheran Federation in Kamwenge

Job Title: Counselors

The Lutheran World Federation Uganda Program is part of the Lutheran World Federation Department for World Services , an international humanitarian and development agency.
Qualifications
• Degree in counseling and /social work (sciences) with a strong bias towards counseling and social work.
• 2 years experience in psycho-social or post trauma counseling
Competencies
• Socio-Economics counseling skills
• Knowledge in Bahavioral Change Communication and substance abuse prevention programming Experience in sexual and gender based violence support counseling
• Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place.

How to apply
The Administration/Human Resource Manager
Lutheran World Federation , Plot 1401, Ggaba Road next to Quality Hill P. O. Box 5827 Kampala.
Or email to recruitment@lwf.or.ug
Deadline: 05 /07 /2013

District Community Development Officer - District Service Commission in Kisoro

Job Title : District Community Development Officer

Kisoro District Service Commission recruiting qualified candidates for the vacant position above .
Specifications
• An Honors Bachelor Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Rural Development studies or Social Work and Social Administration from a recognized University/Institution and post Graduate Diploma in a related field.
• Should have a working experience of not less than 9 years 3 of which should have been served at the level of Principal Community Development officer in government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
Job Purpose
• To coordinate all community –based services in the District and community participation in development programs and projects .

How to apply
Applications should be submitted in triplicate on PS Form No 3 (2008) to the Secretary , Kisoro District Service Commission P. O. Box 123, Kisoro . The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission Offices , Farmers House 2nd Floor , Kampala and also from District Service Commission Offices . Handwritten applications are also acceptable.
Applications should bear the title of the post, reference number specified against each vacancy . Applicants should attach a set of 3 photocopies of their certificates plus three recent passport size photographs. Those already in service should route their applications through their heads of Department who should be informed of the closing date.
Deadline: 24 /06 /2013

Child Rights Governance CRG Advisor - Save the Children in Kampala

Job Title: Child Rights Governance CRG Advisor

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the World.
Job Purpose
• Responsible for the development of high quality, innovative programs that deliver immediate and lasting change for children , and monitoring the quality of implementation of CRG program activities .
• The Advisor will also play a key role in developing the advocacy priorities for the CRG program area and participating in advocacy , particularly at the national level .
• He or she will also support the recruitment , training and mentoring of staff under CRG Thematic area.
Specifications
• Minimum of Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences, Education, Law , Development Studies , Emergency and Disaster Management of a relevant field . A Post Graduate training in Project Management , Community Development and Monitoring & Evaluation will be an added advantage .
• Minimum of 8 years progressive experience in program implementation with at least 3 years at management level in an International NGO.
• Demonstrated knowledge of international and local frameworks relating to their thematic area.
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment .
How to apply
Application letters with detailed CV indicating 3 referees , two of whom should have been direct supervisors should be submitted to;
The Director of Human Resources & Administration
Save the Children
Plot 68/70, Kira Road
P. O. Box 12018
Kampala
Deadline: 24/ 05 /2013

Social Worker - Habitat for Humanity Uganda in Kampala

Job Title: Social Worker.

Reports to: OVC Program Manager.
Duty Station: Mayuge
Location: Mayuge.
Purpose of Position:
S/he will play the lead role in overseeing Habitat for Humanity Uganda’s programmes for HIV and other vulnerable children in the respective Communities The position calls for a high level of, collaboration, networking at local and District level.

Requirement:
A minimum of a Diploma in social work or its equivalent (additional qualifications are an added advantage).
Proven field based experience In coordinating HIV/ AIDS, OVC or related programs.
At least 3 years of NGO project/program related implementation and management preferably within the HIV/AIDS sector.
Understanding of HIV/AIDS' OVC programming/debates and knowledge of similar programs in the country.
Experience in networking, advocacy and lobbying with the local level government and other organization.
Ability to work and live in rural setting.
Ability to ride a motorcycle and evidence of a rider's license.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Computer and Facilitation skills.
High level of integrity and ability to make bold and timely decision.
Ability to communicate in the local language of the community.
Ability to work under a deadline and pressure.
Ability to take initiatives to advance me program.
Strong written and verbal communication in English and knowledge of the local language spoken in any of the target districts will be required.
Proven experience in participatory monitoring and evaluation.
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Experience: 3 years

How to apply:
Qualifying candidates should apply by submitting a cover letter, a detailed CV including telephone contacts and names and day telephone contacts of two professional referees. Applications should be submitted by email to the Human Resource Department at the E-mail address below before close of Business on Friday. May 10th 2013. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. For more details about Habitat for Humanity Uganda please visit our website: www.habitat.ug Email: noffice@hfhuganda.org Telephone: 0414501457 / 0392760502.

Deadline: 20 /05 /2013

Social Worker - Habitat for Humanity Uganda in Kampala

Job Title: Social Worker

Habitat for Humanity Uganda affiliated to Habitat for Humanity International is an Ecumenical Christian non-governmental organization running Programs that seek to eliminate Poverty Housing in several areas in Uganda .
Job Purpose
• S/he will play the lead role in overseeing Habitat for Humanity Uganda’s programs for HIV and other vulnerable children in the respective Communities .
• The position call for a high level of collaboration , networking at local and District level .
Qualifications
• A minimum of a Diploma in Social work or its equivalent (additional qualifications are an added advantage )
• Proven field based experience in coordinating HIV/AIDS , OVC or related programs
• At least 3 years of NGO project/program related implementation and management preferably within the HIV/AIDS, OVC or related programs
• Ability to work and live in rural setting
• Ability to ride a motorcycle and evidence of a riders license
• Excellent interpersonal communications skills
How to apply
Qualifying candidates should apply by submitting a cover letter , a detailed CV including telephone contacts and names and day telephone contacts of two professional referees .
Applications should be submitted by email to the Human Resource Department at the E-mail address below ;
For more details about Habitat for Humanity Uganda please visit or use
Email:noffice@hfhuganda.org Telephone: 0414501457/0392760802
Deadline: 10 /05 /2013

Gender and HIV Program Officer - Oxfam International in Kampala

Job Title: Gender and HIV Program Officer

Oxfam International is recruiting suitable applicants for the vacant post above .
The Role ;
• Will be responsible for the delivery of the Violence Against Women project and will manage four partiners .
• Ensure timely reporting by the partiners and disbursement of grants including organizing ongoing capacity building support to the partiners .
• Conduct quarterly monitoring visits to partiners and field programs to mentor and support them in delivering gender sensitive projects .
The Person
• Will have graduate qualification in Women’s Studies , Gender and Development, Social Sciences or Humanities and at least 3 years experiences in similar position addressing gender equity issues, and a sound understanding of the importance of gender in development programs , campaigns and humanitarian response work are essential as well as demonstrated training and facilitation skills ;
• Proven experience working with and managing partiner organizations
• You should have a personal commitment to gender equality, and experience in gender work and/or violence against women as well as demonstrate understanding of current national processes towards ending gender-based violence in Uganda and related policies & practices.
How to apply
If you are the ideal national candidate for any of the above roles , please submit your application and CV in English detailing your experience for the post and include the daytime telephone contacts to kampalajobs@oxfam.org.uk
Deadline: 10/ 05 /2013

CDD Sponsor Donor Ministry - Businywa Church of East Africa in Busia

Job Title: CDD- Sponsor/ Donor Ministry

Businywa Church of God of East Africa - Uganda is seeking to employ suitable applicants to fill the above vacant position .
Responsibilities
Be a Christian role model for the children , their families and communities .
• Working within ones influence to serve as an advocate for the voiceless…
• Prepare in collaboration with the other stakeholders project work plans and budgets .
• If married , properly wedded in an evangelical church .
• Submit monthly reports to the project leadership and other partiners
Skills required
• Must have a Diploma at least in any of the following ; Social work and Social Administration , Social Sciences , Development studies , Education ; Communication , Records Management and any related disciplines.
• Formal training in counseling and child development will be an added advantage .
How to apply
Applications with complete Curriculum Vitae , photocopies of all academic qualifications , a recommendation from your Local Church Pastor to;
Pastor of Businywa Church of God of East Africa
P. O. Box 321 Busia-Uganda
Deadline: 29 /04/2013