Technical Officer (Water for Production) needed at Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

Job Title:   Technical Officer (Water for Production)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Report to: FAO Representative
Vacancy Announcement No; FRUGA-960-13-PRJ

About FAO:
The global mandate of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is to improve nutrition, increase agricultural productivity, raise the standard of living in rural populations and contribute to global economic growth. Achieving food security for ail is at the heart of FAO’s efforts - to make sure people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. For more information about the Organization visit www.fao.org.

Job Summary:
The Technical Officer is responsible for technical advice to the Head of the Water for Production Department of the Ministry of Water and Environment and will co­ordinate the technical support for development and management of water for production facilities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical advice in the implementation of water for production (WfP) facilities under the Global Climate Change Alliance (GCCA) project;
• Support the Ministry of Water and Environment to enhance and stabilize livestock and farmers access to this resource;
• Support institutional development, training           and capacity building (including development of training modules) for sustainable management of water for productive use services;
• Design and implement capacity building initiatives and training programme for water for multiple use and management services, including and participation for private sector players         in operation and maintenance of WfP facilities;
• Develop information materials (brochures,            handbooks, pamphlets, charts etc), including preparation of site implementation documentaries, for dissemination of appropriate practices as well as guidelines, regulations, standards, design manuals and technical back-stopping for water for production facilities;
• Support the establishment of demonstrations and pilot water for productive multiple uses and management to ensure transfer of knowledge and skills;
• Contribute to the establishment and implementation of a framework for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for development and management of WfP facilities;
• Promote research and development into application of appropriate water for production technologies;
• Recommend and formulate proposals on specific matters of relevance to the WfP as well as on matters of relevance to the whole Project and the Climate Change realm in Uganda;
• Prepare quarterly progress reports, joint annual performance appraisals, and capacity development and            training           reports;
• Support information management and monitoring framework for water for production;
• Support design, establishment and operation of ICT/MIS/GIS system and monitoring framework for water for production development and management

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The prospective FAO employee should possess an advanced university degree in rural/water engineering, rural development, agriculture, or a related field
• At least seven years of relevant experience in agricultural, water resource management projects and technical support to Government institutions;
• Significant experience in water resource management and technical assistance to government institutions
• Ability to analyze complex problems and provide sound technical advice and support to government counterpart for water resource management
• Demonstrated experience with the design and implementation of systems of monitoring and evaluation of the impacts of rural and water investment projects and familiarity with methodologies for the economic, financial and institutional appraisal of projects
• Relevance of experience in Eastern Africa is considered a strong asset
• Please note that all candidates should possess computer/word processing skills and should be capable of working with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Language Proficiency: Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of one of the other official languages of FAO (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish)

How to Apply:
For full guidelines to applicants on How to Apply, please visit the Application Toolkit at: http://www.fao.org/employment/current-vacancies/project/en/
Please send your application to:       V.A FRUGA-960-13-PRJ
The Food and Agriculture Organization,
Plot 88 Buganda Road, Kampala PO Box 521, Kampala, Uganda E-mail: FAO-UG@fao.org

NB: Please note that FAO staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the Director-General and may be assigned to any activities or office of the organization.

Deadline: 17th January 2014

Regional Programme Manager needed at Stromme Foundation International

Stromme Foundation International NGO 

About Stromme:
Stromme Foundation is a Norwegian based international development organization that helps poor people in Africa, Asia and South America to cross the poverty line. Through challenging, committed and long term partnerships with local organizations, along with focused and lasting value creation for every donation the organization is entrusted with, Stromme Foundation aims to eradicate poverty by working with donors and partners in 13 countries through Education and Microfinance interventions. The Regional Office of SF in Kampala, is an extension of the Head Office in Norway, and was set up to coordinate the work of the SF partner organisation's in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and South Sudan.

Job Summary: 
The Regional Programme Manager (RPM) is a managerial position in the regional office charged with supporting the Regional Director in the development of the region's strategy, and in overseeing the different programmes of Stromme Foundation Eastern Africa, ensuring relevance and quality of interventions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Key to the role is to ensure that the overall regional programmes are consistent with SF's mission and goals,
• Play a key role in the operationalizing and revisions to the region's strategic and operational plans.
• Manage/Develop strategies and innovative processes and systems for strengthening basic Education and Livelihood systems in poor and hard to reach communities
• Develop and promote Development Education concepts among SF partners and ensure that sustainability mechanisms/exit strategies are in-built right from the beginning
• Develop funding proposals and periodic reports to funding agencies
• Coordinate and supervise the liaison offices in the region and to ensure that programmes managed from there are in line with the overall SF Strategic Plan.
• Guarantee that institutional objectives are performed in cooperation with partner organizations and that there is continuous regional growth in the quality and volume of operations.
• Ensuring that SFEA has a holistic approach towards development and qualitative synergy between the Education and Microfinance interventions of SF Eastern Africa.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• All interested applicants should possess a relevant first degree with long relevant experience and additional qualifications in Social Development and Management of Community programmes
• A relevant Master’s degree
• At least five years’ experience in a similar position, preferably with an International NGO
• The applicant should possess qualifications and experience in sociology and socio-­anthropology with a good understanding of the importance of building the civil society and demonstrated ability to add value to local partners
• A creative individual who possesses energy, self-confidence, and flexibility; thrives in a dynamic multi-cultural environment
• Should have judgment necessary to understand, balance, and respond to the competing needs of many different constituents;
• Should be a good team player, passionate, of high integrity, and articulate about rights based development approaches and social change
• Possess excellent people and mentoring/coaching skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English
• Should be willing to travel extensively locally and internationally
• Be a Committed Christian

How to Apply:
 please send your application to:
The Regional Director, Stromme Foundation,
P. O. Box 27200, Kampala, Uganda.
Please attach your curriculum vitae, capability statement, current remuneration, day and evening telephone numbers, photocopies of relevant testimonials; and contacts of three referees or hand deliver your application to the Stromme Foundation Regional office in Kampala on Plot 25, Bukoto Street -Kamwokya. Kampala. Uganda.

Deadline: Friday, 10th January. 2014

Quality Assurance Officers - Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA)

Job title: Quality Assurance Officers- 3 positions
Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
 Location: Kampala
Job category: Quality Assurance/Safety
Min. years of experience: 2 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Closing date: December 31, 2013 - 5pm
Reporting To: COE Coordinator
Supervises: Laboratory Assistant
Job Purpose: Implement the COE quality assurance activities, and conduct research in order to build a culture of excellence along the coffee value chain.

Key Result Areas
• Carry out coffee quality research, analyse, interpret and disseminate results in accordance with established protocols and guidelines.
• Establish the coffee traceability system and create awareness of the concept along the value chain.
• Conduct coffee profiling and mapping, and link coffees to their origin.
• Carry out coffee evaluation along the value chain and recommend for the issuance of Q and R certificates.
• Identify high quality coffee lots and producers, and promote the speciality and fine coffees concept.
• Conduct trainings in coffee quality, and organise workshops for demonstration of best practices.
• Organise annual on-site events such as open cupping sessions, coffee contests and Taste of Harvest (TOH) contests.
• Conduct inspections of coffee activities at harvest and post-harvest level so as to ensure continuing compliance with coffee regulations.

Local Government Officer- One Acre Fund

Job title: Local Government Officer
Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kamuli
Job category: NGO/Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
Min. years of experience: 2 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Closing date: January 10, 2014 - 5pm

One Acre Fund (1AF) is an agricultural NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Burundi that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. 1AF invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. We provide farmers with a "market bundle" that includes training, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access. Our program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre. We are growing quickly. In six years, we have grown to serve over 137,000 farm families with more than 1,600 full-time staff worldwide.

Job Description
Starting with the 2014 planting, One Acre Fund is undergoing a trial program in Uganda based in Kamuli. If successful, we expect that this trial will develop into a full country operation in subsequent years. We are seeking a local government officer to serve as: a point of contact for local Ministry of Agriculture, NAADS and other government officials; an administrator for quarterly reports to government; and a resource for managing risks and other issues involving government officials. S/he would begin engaging with local government through meetings and forums at the district level, and develop relationships that support the field activities of One Acre Fund. This role will report to the East Africa Policy Manager.
Candidates should demonstrate a strong understanding of local government structures, have an interest in agriculture, be prepared to travel regularly, and be an effective communicator. The role requires someone with IT skills and an undergraduate degree.

Programme Manager at World Vision in Uganda

Job title: Programme Manager
Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
Location: Gulu
Job category: NGO/Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
Min. years of experience: 5 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Closing date: December 27, 2013

Purpose of the position:
To provide leadership and management to Area Development Programmes (ADPs) and grant projects within designated district/s in the development of programme and project designs and plans, capacity building; and facilitate implementation of interventions in a manner that empower communities, children and local institutions.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and supervision of teams and individual staff
Manage, supervise and build the capacity of programme staff (ADPs and grant projects) in quality programme development, management and implementation
Provide guidance to program staff in planning and monitoring detailed implementation plans and activities.
Provide leadership in setting and managing staffing targets and priorities.
Plan for and implement reflection and learning events.

AIM Project Manager - World Vision

Job title: AIM Project Manager
Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
 Location: Kabale
Job category: NGO
Min. years of experience: 3 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Closing date: December 27, 2013 - 5pm
Application Deadline: 27th December 2013

Purpose of position:
The AIM project is a 5 year Maternal and New born Child Health (MNCH) project implemented in the districts of Kabale, Busiteema and Tororo. The Project Manager provides leadership in all aspects of strategic planning and follows through the implementation of agreed upon strategies.
Key responsibilities
Project management and coordination - Technically interpret the MNCH technical approaches and facilitate their integration in the HIV/AIDS and Nutrition programming in the project districts.
Project monitoring and evaluation - Build Coalition with other actors to support districts in implementation of MNCH strategies including the Malaria and Nutrition programming and ensure World Vision’s institutional learning and experiences in MNCH activities feed into AIM’s program development.
Performance management and supervision - Manage, supervise and build capacity of staff in project development, management and implementation

Field Partnerships Coordinator at World Vision Uganda

Job title: Field Partnerships Coordinator
Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Gulu and Hoima
Job category: NGO/Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
Min. years of experience: 3 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Closing date: December 27, 2013

Report to: Regional Operations Manager
Purpose of position: To provide strategic guidance on local level partner engagements focussing on civil society organisations, district and sub county local government and the private organisations. In addition, the position is required to provide high level guidance on aspects of partner capacity building.
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical backstopping and guidance to regional and field staff on several partnership issues including: organisational assessments, partners’ capacity building, sub granting, networking, partners’ capacity building, sub granting, networking, partner reflections and reviews and mapping of partners.
Mentor Regional staff with skills and knowledge to facilitate the growth and development of strong partnerships within the Region.
Follow up and report on compliance and effective utilisation of the tools, models, guidelines developed to facilitate effective relationship enhancement and management.
In consultation with the Staff Training and Development Coordinator, facilitate staff capacity enhancement to improve on the knowledge and skill levels of staff in initiating and managing partnerships.
Organize and facilitate forums to enhance the sharing and learning of best practices within World Vision Uganda (WVU) and amongst partners through forums like partner review meetings.
Develop monthly, quarterly and annual work plans, budgets and reports and share them with the Regional Operations Managers to reflect Area Development Programme priorities for review, agreement and approval.
Support the development of knowledge products for the strengthening of World Vision institutional memory as a basis for learning, documentation, monitoring and evaluation of promising practices, collaboration and partnering.