Research Technician Job Career at The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

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Job Title: Research Technician

Organisation: The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About ILRI:

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for better and more sustainable use of livestock. ILRI is a non-profit-making and non-governmental organization with headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, and a second principal campus in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. We employ over 700 staff from about 40 countries. ILRI is a member of the CGIAR Consortium which works for a food-secure future.

Job Summary: The Research Technician will provide effective technical support for the East Africa Dairy Development project.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Provide technical backstopping (including survey design, implementation, data cleaning and analysis) in the implementation of surveys and other data collection exercises in the EADD sites, as per the EADD Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation (MLE) framework;
• Analyse MLE data and present the results to EADD consortium partners and other stakeholders;
• Act as the ILRI focal contact person in the EADD country office.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The ideal candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics or related field.
• At least five years' experience including experience working with producer organisation and/or other value chain actors in a RinD projects.
• Good knowledge of the livestock sector - particularly dairy- in Uganda.
• Experience with statistical packages such as SPSS, Stata or R. Excellent data management and analysis skills.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite packages, as well as ability to develop databases and prepare required documentation from them.
• Fluency in oral and written English, and ability to communicate in Luganda.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, which will be key to facilitate stakeholder workshops and training programs for all actors of the value chain, as well as to participate and contribute effectively in a multicultural, multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent analytical and synthesizing skills; ability to write dear and concise scientific documents.
• Highly effective multi-tasking skills, with ability to coordinate, prioritize, and organize workload, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Considerable judgment and initiative and the ability to work with a high degree of independence within assigned areas.
• Willingness to travel frequently.
• Motor cycle/light vehicles driving permit.
• Possession of MSc in Agricultural Economics or related field will be highly advantageous

How to Apply: 

All suitably qualified candidates are required to send their applications including a letter of application (responding to the required qualifications and competencies) and curriculum vitae in English, with names and full contact details of at least three referees, (including telephone and email address) who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience should be emailed to: S.Lwasa2@cgiar.org. The position title and reference number “Application For Research Technician Position - EADD Research Technician” should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email applications.

Deadline: 25^th March 2014.

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GOAL Uganda Non-profit Careers - Logistics Coordinator

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Job Title: Logistics Coordinator

Organisation: GOAL Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Assistant Country Director - Systems

About GOAL:

The GOAL Uganda country project focuses on two of GOAL'S strategic sectors, namely: Health (including WASH and health accountability) and Livelihoods and mainstreams HIV, gender, child protection and the environment across all programming. GOAL works on a district focused approach, and uses a mixture of direct implementation and partnerships with local organisations to give effect to the mission.

Job Summary: The GOAL Logistics Coordinator will manage the Logistics function in GOAL Uganda both at country and field office level by providing effective and timely logistics support to all programmes. They will ensure that all logistics tasks are carried out in compliance with the GOAL and donor requirements, build the capacity of and manage staff in the logistics department. They will also serve as the security focal point counterpart for GOAL Uganda and as a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The suitable candidate should also hold a relevant Master’s Degree in relevant subject;
• Possession of Full or part completion of a professional and internationally accredited procurement, or logistics and supply chain management course (CIPS, CILTS, etc.) is required
• Practical experience in areas such as repairing/maintaining vehicles, computer and communications systems setup an advantage;
• Past experience in proposal development, budget preparation and planning, and report writing;
• Prior experience of working in insecure environments
• Three or more years’ experience in senior logistics management with an International NGO;
• The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Engineering, Business, or related field;
• Good working knowledge of project management, vehicle management, communication systems,
• , procurement, stock control and asset management systems;
• Working knowledge of security management systems and approaches for NGO’s;
• Extensive skills and experience in capacity building and the training of staff.
• Proven experience in the development and implementation of systems;
• Possess the ability and willingness to travel, including to insecure environments;
• Excellent computer literacy skills in Microsoft packages, including Word, Excel, and Outlook;
• Possess the ability to work under pressure to pursue multiple tasks simultaneously to successful conclusion;
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills with an analytical approach to work;
• Ability to take initiative and work long hours with minimal supervision;
• At least a year’s experience on a Senior Management Team
• Basic budgeting experience
• Alignment with GOAL values

How to Apply: 

All suitably qualified candidates should endeavor to send their applications which must include at least four professional reference contacts (2 professional, 2 character including current or most recent employer), daytime contact number and salary history to the Human Resource Manager, GOAL Uganda, P.O. Box 33140, Kampala, Lubbobo Close, Muyenga, or email: AdminKampala@ug.goal.ie.

NB: For E-mail applications, please indicate position you are applying for in subject of E-mail.

Deadline: 28^th March, 2014 

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Careers - Field Monitoring Assistant

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Job Title: Field Monitoring Assistant

Organisation: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

Duty Station: Moroto and Kotido, Uganda

Job Number: FRUGA/03/2014

Reports to: Programme Monitoring Officer

About FAO:

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is an agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Serving both developed and developing countries, FAO acts as a neutral forum where all nations meet as equals to negotiate agreements and debate policy. 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 all 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. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Offer support to FAO field offices to follow-up and monitor project input deliveries, activities and compliance by suppliers, implementing partners and consultants, and generate feedback and verification reports to enable timely oversight by the relevant technical and administrative officers;
• Under the supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit and the head of office measure the performance of DFID project against targeted outcome/outputs, indicators and all key bench marks,
• Provide liaison support and trouble-shooting to the project Implementing Partners in all process monitoring data collection, processing and reporting, including FFS tracking and mapping;
• Actively participate in all field research activities, including remote sensing, ground-truthing, and action research, PET, watershed mapping, food security/needs assessments (including HEA baseline and seasonal assessments);
• Work in close collaboration with the Information, Communication and Reporting officers, support the collection, collation and compilation of beneficiary success stories, photos and other communication material on a regular and timely basis;
• Offer technical support to the coordination of the Food Security Sector Working Group through soliciting and compilation of data on the activities/interventions of the different actors (Government departments, UN, NGOs, farmer groups/ associations and private sector).
• Perform any other relevant duties requested

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The prospective Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) should hold a University degree, preferably in Agriculture, Rural Development, Economics or Social Sciences.
• At least a year to two years’ professional experience in socioeconomic, agricultural and livelihood statistical data collection, processing and interpretation.
• Excellent command of  both spoken and written English
• Possess the ability to communicate in the most common local languages.
• Significant knowledge on project cycle management, monitoring and evaluation;
• In-depth knowledge and experience in designing, conducting or participating in project monitoring processes;
• Broad range of skills in collecting, managing and analyzing data from rural socio-economic, food security and livelihood studies;
• Proven ability and/or willingness to interact and work among rural communities in remote and hard-to-reach areas like Karamoja, and with a wide cross-section of partners: Government, NGOs, communities, media and international donors;
• Demonstrated mature judgment combined with a proactive, energetic approach to problem solving; excellent interpersonal and communication skills (ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in writing and orally);
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and with problem solving skills.

How to Apply: 

All suitably qualified Ugandan nationals who meet the above requirements above are requested to submit applications together with a Personal History Form to be found under www.fao.org, Click Here to Download, and copies of certificates in a sealed envelope, quoting Vacancy Announcement: FRUGA/03/2014 Field Monitoring Assistant, addressed to Chairman, Recruitment Committee, Food and Agriculture Organization. All the envelopes should be registered at reception and placed in the box at reception of the FAO offices at Plot 88 Buganda Road, Wandegeya, Kampala. Uganda. 

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 31^st March 2014 by 5PM

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NGO Careers - Program Manager at Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED)

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Job Title:  Program Manager
Organisation: Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED)

Duty Station: Gulu, Uganda

Reports To: ACTED Area Coordinator

About ACTED:

ACTED is an independent international, private, non-partisan and non-profit organization that operates according to principles of strict neutrality, political and religious impartiality, and non discrimination. ACTED was created in 1993 to support populations affected by the conflict in Afghanistan. Based in Paris, France, ACTED now operates in 32 countries worldwide, with over 200 international and 4000 national staff. ACTED has a 110 million € budget for over 370 projects spanning 8 sectors of intervention; including emergency relief, food security, health promotion, economic development, education & training, microfinance, local governance & institutional support, and cultural promotion. For more information, please visit our website at www.acted.org.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Offer technical direction and oversight from project implementation through life cycle duration
• Supervision of all program technical team.
• Develop maintain, and sustain strong relationship with all relevant stakeholders and project teams
• Steer the implementation of the project and all relevant follow up
• Manage project finances, pipelines and planning
• Liaise with all internal and external counterparts on the project;
• Assess the activities undertaken and ensure efficient use of resources;
• Establish clear timeline of reports to be submitted to project Donors;
• Responsible for all donor reporting
• Draft narrative reports and contribute to the development of financial reports through regular budgetary follow up;
• Ensure adherence to ACTED processes and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with contractual obligations and achievement of project scope of work and financial goals 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The ideal candidate should possess a Master’s degree in civil engineering, economics or social science discipline
• Five or more years’ experience in managing large complex infrastructure programs preferably within an African context
• Demonstrated ability to quickly and effectively assemble and manage a highly-skilled, interdisciplinary team; ability to effectively collaborate and coordinate with and lead a broad range of governmental and non-governmental actors; the ability to manage high-profile and politically sensitive programs.
• Possess the ability to organize and coordinate multiple projects and ensure completion of requisite milestones within established deadlines;
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and project management skills
• Possess an excellent track record in managing large teams effectively
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills with evidence of ability to interact with a wide range and level of stakeholders (government, private sector, NGOs).
• Past experience leading collaborative efforts with multiple stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Excellent conceptual, analytical and writing skills
• Excellent oral I written communication skills
• Excellent Report writing skills
• Highly proficient in English.

Job Terms and Conditions:

Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay bonus

7Additional monthly living allowance

Free food provided + housing allowance

Transportation costs covered, including additional return ticket + luggage allowance

Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement package

How to Apply:

If you are interested in working with ACTED as the Program Manager,  please send, in your application in English with a cover letter, CV, and three references to uganda.jobs@acted.org,

Deadline: 23^rd March 2014

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United Nations UNDP Career Jobs - Programme Associate - Governance

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Job Title: Programme Associate - Governance

Organisation: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Governance Team Leader

About UNDP:

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

UNDP supports national democratic transitions by providing policy advice and technical support, improving institutional and individual capacity within countries, educating populations about and advocating for democratic reforms, promoting negotiation and dialogue, and sharing successful experiences from other countries and locations. UNDP also supports existing democratic institutions by increasing dialogue, enhancing national debate, and facilitating consensus on national governance programmes.

To accomplish the MDGs and encourage global development, UNDP focuses on poverty reduction, HIV/AIDS, democratic governance, energy and environment, social development, and crisis prevention and recovery. UNDP also encourages the protection of human rights and the empowerment of women in all of its programmes.

Job Summary: The Programme Associate - Governance will be responsible for ensuring effective delivery of the Governance programme by entering and managing data, and supporting programme implementation consistent with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) rules and regulations. The Programme Associate works in close collaboration with the operations, programme, and projects staff in the UNDP country and headquarters offices, as required, for resolving complex finance- related issues and exchange of information.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. The Program Associate will support the formulation of Governance programme strategies and implementation of the Country Programme Action Plan;

• Support the management of the Governance programme;
• Provide administrative support to the Governance Programme Team;
• Support to resource mobilization;
• The incumbent will also facilitate knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the area of Governance.
• Technically supports formulation of programme strategies and implementation of the Governance programme focusing on achievement of the following results:
• The UNDP Program Associate will be responsible for collection and presentation of Governance background information for preparation of United Nations; Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF), Country Programme Document (CPD), Country Proramme Action; Plan (CPAP), effective application of Results Based Management (RBM) tools and establishment of Governance management targets;
• Intuitive presentation of background information for to inform formulation of projects, drafting of project documents, work plans, budgets and proposals on implementation arrangements.

2. Provides effective support to management of the Governance programme focusing on the achievement of the following results:

• Creation of a project in Atlas;
• Preparation  of required budget revisions;
• Revision of project award and project status;
• Rigorous tracking of un-utilised funds;
• Facilitate operational and financial close of a projects;
• Provision of guidance to the executing agencies on routine implementation of projects;
• Presentation of information required for audit of projects;
• Provision of support to the implementation of audit recommendations;

3. Provides administrative support focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Review of projects Financial Reports;
• Timely preparation of non-Purchase Order (PO) vouchers for development projects;
• Maintenance of the internal expenditures control system which ensures that vouchers processed are matched and completed; transactions are correctly recorded and posted in Atlas;
• Timely corrective actions on un posted vouchers, including the vouchers with budget check errors, match exceptions, unapproved vouchers;
• Creation of requisitions in Atlas for development projects registers of goods receipt in Atlas;
• Making budget check for requisitions, purchase orders, and vouchers.

4. Supports resource mobilization focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Analyze information on Governance donors;
• Prepare donor’s profile;
• Track and reporting on mobilized resources;
• Review contributions agreements;
• Manage contributions in Atlas.

5. Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the Governance area focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Support the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Governance trainings for all staff;
• Support the synthesis of lessons learned and best practices in programme;
• Make contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

Perform any other reasonable duties as may be assigned by the supervisor or management

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate for the UNDP Programme Associate - Governance vacancy should possess a good University Degree in Business Administration or a relevant Social Sciences field would be desirable;
• Specialized certification in accounting and finance would be an asset;
• Professional Prince2 training and certification, RMG would be an added advantage.
• At least six years’ progressively responsible administrative or programme experience is required at the national or international level;
• Past exposure and experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc);
• Advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and data base packages;
• Experience in handling web based management systems;
• Working knowledge of the Enterprise Resource Planning Systems, such as ATLAS would be an added advantage.

Language Proficiency: Fluency in written and spoken English.

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.

Development and Operational Effectiveness:

• Ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks related to Results Management, including support to design, planning and implementation of programme, managing data, reporting;
• Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, implementation of new system, including new IT based systems.;
• Good knowledge of Results Management Guide and Toolkit.

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.

How to Apply:

If you believe you are one of the ideal candidates for this opportunity in working with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), then visit the web link below for full job details and How to Apply.

Click Here

NB: UNDP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified Women are encouraged to apply.

Deadline:  4th April, 2014

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2 Data Entry Officer Career Vacancies at DFID UNICEF Project - MHSDMU

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Job Title: Data Entry Officers (2 Career Jobs)

Organisation: Medicines and Health Services Delivery Monitoring Unit (MHSDMU)

Funding Source: DFID and UNICEF

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About MHSDMU:

Medicines and Health Services Delivery Monitoring Unit (MHSDMU) is a key partner in implementation of the DFID funded mTrac programme . MHSDMU's role is to identify and follow up health service delivery related concerns as reported by the public using the mTrac anonymous hotline. The Unit is thus, seeking to recruit M&E and Data Entry Officers on an eight month contract with support from UNICEF under this initiative.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Updates and maintains database by entering new and updated data files.
• Respond to the mTrac complaints and update the live dashboard with actions taken
• Maintain data integrity, confidentiality and efficient operations by following policies and procedures.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The Data Entry Officers should hold a Bachelor's degree in any relevant field
• Possession of a Certificate or Diploma in ICT is an added advantage
• At least a year’s experience in Data entry
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, communication and problem-solving skills
• Possess the ability to multi task and meet deadlines.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft office packages.

How to Apply:

All interested candidates who desire to the DFID UNICEF Project should address their applications, CV, photocopies of relevant academic documents, with names of three (3) professional Referees and telephone/email contacts to the Director, Medicines and Health Services Delivery Monitoring Unit. Plot 21 Naguru drive, Naguru. P.O. Box 25497 Kampala. Uganda. Tel: 0414288442/5

Deadline: Monday 24th March 2014

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USAID Abt Associates Career Opportunities - Finance and Administration Director

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Job Title: Finance and Administration Director

Organization: Abt Associates

Project Name: USAID Integrated Health Project

Duty Station:  Mbarara, Uganda

About Abt:

Abt Associates, a global leader in research, technical assistance, and program implementation, seeks qualified candidates for a 5-year, Mbarara-based, USAID-funded integrated health project. The program will advance key aspects of USAID/Uganda’s HIV/AIDS, Health, and Education (HHE) strategy and expand the public sector's contribution to achieving the country's health goals. The program objectives include: Strengthening decentralized HIV/TB and other priority health service delivery systems; Improving the quality and efficiency of health services in facilities and communities; Strengthening referrals systems to improve access to, use and coverage of services; and Improving demand generation activities for services in communities.

Job Summary: The Finance and Administration Director will be responsible for the development, management, and monitoring of the USAID project budgets, accurate financial reports, and projection of funding needs, in close coordination with senior project staff. The incumbent ensures that the project operations are in compliance with all USAID and Abt policies and procedures. S/he also oversees the financial operations and financial reporting of the country program, providing guidance and technical assistance to financial management personnel.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The ideal candidates must hold a master's degree in a finance related discipline, prior donor-funded experience related to health, and an outstanding professional reputation.
• Past experience and exposure with USAID programs within the region desired.
• A minimum of eight years’ professional experience managing financial and contractual aspects of large international development projects, preferably USAID-funded projects.
• Considerable experience managing and supervising financial and procurement management personnel.
• Prior experience and skills in developing and managing large budgets, experience with managing logistics and/or supply chain management for the implementation of public health programs in Africa.
• Good familiarity and understanding of US Government Cost Accounting Standards.

How to Apply:

All interested candidates who meet the above requirements and desire to work with the above USAID ABT Project should send their updated CVs and application letters which should ideally include your suitability for the above aforementioned vacancy to: uganda_jobs@abtassoc.com.

NB: Please kindly include Position Title in Subject of the E-mail. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

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Non-profit Careers - Project Associate, eWarehousing at Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)

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Job Title: Project Associate, eWarehousing

Organization: Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About IPA:

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), is an international non-profit research organization. Based in New Haven, CT, with offices in Washington, D.C. and worldwide, IPA works with development partners and academic researchers to create and evaluate approaches to solving development problems, to communicate “what works” in development and to scale up successful projects in a variety of fields, including health, education, microfinance, governance and agriculture.

About Project:

The widespread adoption of mobile phones offers an opportunity for novel interventions that have the power to integrate rural agricultural markets and increase competition.  ICT specifically designed to link farmers and input providers, as well as farmers and buyers, could generate major improvements in farmer livelihoods and agricultural market efficiency.  This study evaluates the impact of a randomized electronic Warehouse (eWarehouse) system.   This technology serves two roles.  First, it bulks famers’ input orders.  By exploiting economies of scale for transportation and transaction costs, this enables input providers to reach last-mile rural markets and offer agricultural inputs at a lower price, with the ultimate goal of increasing farmer yields.  Second, it electronically aggregates information about harvest levels at the village level and provides this information publicly to nationwide agricultural traders, alleviating the transactions cost that limit farmers’ ability to link with large-scale buyers and enhancing competitiveness among those vying for farmers’ produce and increase.  This study will explore the impact that this project has on market prices, buyer behavior, and the efficiency of rural agricultural markets. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Oversee multiple project data collection activities, including surveys of agricultural traders and markets;
• Develop and pilot survey instruments;
• Train, build and manage teams to conduct surveys with retailers and agricultural traders;
• Ensure all aspects of data quality and assist with data cleaning and preliminary analysis;
• Oversee project budget, including tracking project expenses and adherence to the project budget;
• Manage relations with the research team’s Ugandan NGO partner as a “liaison”;
• Work closely with principal investigators and the local partners to ensure study protocols are followed;
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant should possess a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in economics, social sciences, or related field
• Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills  
• Experience managing multiple teams simultaneously and prioritizing projects preferred
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills 
• Fluency in English required
• Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a team player
• Detail oriented and able to work independently
• Good understanding and familiarity with randomized controlled trials is a strong plus
• Experience living in a developing country preferred
• Past exposure and experience living in Africa or background in economics/agricultural studies is a plus, but not required
• Familiarity with database management and/or software development is a plus, but not required

How to Apply:

Please follow the application instructions below.  Any applications or CVs submitted outside this process will not be considered.  Note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Complete the J-PAL/IPA common application. Please select the position(s) you are interested in applying for on the 'Submit Application' page. Include two letters of recommendation, statement of purpose (cover letter), CV, and transcripts. We will consider your application even if you are unable to obtain reference letters before the deadline, but please be advised that we will be requiring them should you be invited for an interview.

IPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.

All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

IPA will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact us at jobs@poverty-action.org.

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Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) NGO Career Opportunities - Registered Nurse

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Job Title: Registered Nurse

Organisation: Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

Duty Station: Adjumani, Uganda

About MSF:

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is an international independent medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from health care.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Organize and carry-out care and treatments according to medical prescriptions, as well as assist them during consultations/ daily rounds and other medical procedures.
• Perform admission, surveillance and follow-up of patients meaning assessment of their health state evolution, and identification of emergency situation or any deterioration

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• The Nurse must hold a Diploma in Nursing from recognised institution
• The applicant must be registered with the Uganda Nurses & Midwives Council

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested applicants should send their applications letter (letter of motivation) with a detailed CV including certificates and copies of other relevant documents (preferably detailing responsibilities carried out in previous position) in an envelope indicating position applied for on the top to:

The Finance and HR Coordinator, Medecins Sans Frontieres - France 2329 Spear Road Kansanga Church Zone,  P. O. Box 2362 Kampala, Uganda.

Email: msff-kampala-hr@paris.msf.org

OR

The Field Administrator, Medecins Sans Frontieres – France, P.O. Box 391, Arua, Next To St. Joseph’s Inn, Plot 4, Bwana Volla Road, Arua.

Email: msff-kampala-hr@paris.msf.org

NB: For E-mail applications, please clearly indicate Adjumani Application in the subject line of the email.

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Data Collection Jobs - Project Associate at Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)

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Job Title: Project Associate

Organization: Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)

Project Name: Accountability Can Transform Health (ACT Health)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About IPA:

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), is an international non-profit research organization. Based in New Haven, CT, with offices in Washington, D.C. and worldwide, IPA works with development partners and academic researchers to create and evaluate approaches to solving development problems, to communicate “what works” in development and to scale up successful projects in a variety of fields, including health, education, microfinance, governance and agriculture.

About ACT Health Project:

The Accountability Can Transform Health (ACT Health) project will be jointly implemented with GOAL Uganda. The goal of the project is to improve health outcomes in rural Uganda by improving the delivery of health services through a novel accountability and transparency intervention. The Principal Investigator for this project is Dan Posner (UCLA).

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  The Project Associates work closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to:

• Managing several other project staff
• Designing survey questionnaires
• Carrying out qualitative research
• Running pilot exercises
• Refining study design and surveying instruments
• Managing survey teams
• Checking and analyzing data
• Cleaning data and assisting in preliminary analysis
• Assisting in the writing of project reports and policy memos
• Coordinating with local partners running the programs being evaluated
• Supporting outreach to policymakers in country

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant should possess a Bachelor's degree in economics, political science, social sciences, public policy, or related fields
• Prior training in development economics
• Knowledge of Stata (strongly preferred), SAS, or other data analysis software
• Prior work or volunteer experience in development in developing countries a plus
• Experience working with local government, especially in developing countries is also a plus
• Experience living and conducting field research in a developing country is a strong plus
• Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills
• Fluency and excellent communication skills in English
• Flexibility, self-motivation, the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently as a team player
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of randomized controlled trials

How to Apply:

Please follow the application instructions below.  Any applications or CVs submitted outside this process will not be considered.  Note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Complete the J-PAL/IPA common application. Please select the position(s) you are interested in applying for on the 'Submit Application' page. Include two letters of recommendation, statement of purpose (cover letter), CV, and transcripts. We will consider your application even if you are unable to obtain reference letters before the deadline, but please be advised that we will be requiring them should you be invited for an interview.

IPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.

All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

IPA will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact us at jobs@poverty-action.org.

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UNHCR Career Jobs - Assistant Programme Officer at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

Friday, March 14, 2014   Business Administration Jobs in Uganda , Economics Jobs in Uganda , Law Jobs In Uganda , NGO - Non-Government Organisations Jobs in Uganda   No comments

Job Title: Assistant Programme Officer

Organisation: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Position No.: 10022186

Reports to: Associate Field Officer

Vacancy Notice: 004/2014

Duty Station: Adjumani, 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. UNHCR has an additional mandate concerning issues of statelessness, as it is given a designated role under Article 11 of the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness.

Job Summary: The Assistant Programme Officer will be mainly responsible for ensuring that the needs of persons of concern in the country are assessed and analysed in a participatory manner using an Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective to form a firm basis for planning and as well as ensuring that Implementing Partner (IP) agreements are established in a timely manner, regularly monitored and reported on in compliance with established guidelines and procedures.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Through a consultative process within the country and field visits, stay involved in the development of the strategies, methodologies, contingency plans that respond to new and emerging operational challenges for the country.
• Provide inputs for developing the country operations plan for overall compliance with global strategic priorities and regional priorities as well as with annual programming/planning instructions.
• Support in organizing a consultative process to ensure a consistent application of the organization’s criteria and policies for the selection of implementing and operational partners.
• Assist in managing the development of a broad network of partners, good coordination practices and the development of partner capacities.
• Conduct proper collection, monitoring and use of baselines, standards and indicators needed to measure and analyze UNHCR’s performance, trends and target interventions.
• Carry out routine field visits to evaluate and improve the planning, programming, implementation and monitoring of assistance projects.
• Assist in implementing the establishment of sound monitoring processes, in reviewing final reports and on progress in order to advise on any corrective actions required or the need for additional resources to reach planned target levels.
• Apply UNHCR’s corporate tools (e.g. Global Focus, Focus Client) to record data and assess the technical soundness of the operation and generate data for evidence-based decisions at the country-level.
• Offer technical support in keeping donor representatives briefed on developments and assist in the development of funding submissions, appeals and reports.
• Assist in monitoring compliance to the organization’s resource allocation framework, providing support and taking corrective action where required.
• Assist in ensuring compliance in issuance of audit certificates for Implementing Partners.
• Monitor the implementation of IP Risk Management techniques and tools.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Associate Field Officer.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The ideal candidate for the Assistant Programme Officer in The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) should possess a good University degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Law, Economics, Social Sciences or related field
• At least two years’ experience in a related role preferably in an international capacity.
• Excellent knowledge of English and working knowledge of another UN language.
• Very good knowledge of local language and local institutions is essential.
• Completion of specific training relevant to functions of the position
• Exhaustive knowledge and understanding of UNHCR financial rules, procedures and processes
• Knowledge of UNHCR specific programmes (MSRP, Focus, etc.)
• Excellent computer literacy skills (in MS office)

How to Apply: 

All Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should submit their applications, under confidential cover, quoting the Post No addressed to:
The Senior Administrative/ Finance Officer,
UNHCR Representation in Uganda,
P.O. Box, 3813, Kampala, Uganda

Deadline: 20^th March 2014

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MRC/UVRI Non-profit Jobs - Communications and Engagement Officer at Medical Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute

Wednesday, March 12, 2014   Communications Jobs in Uganda , NGO - Non-Government Organisations Jobs in Uganda , Social Sciences Jobs in Uganda   No comments

Job Title: Communications and Engagement Officer

Organization: Medical Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI) Uganda

Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda

Reports to: The Unit Director

About MRC/UVRI:

The MRC/UVRI Uganda Virus Research Unit on AIDS was established following a request in 1988 from the Uganda Government to the British Government for collaboration on the research of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency. The Unit is a center of excellence in HIV/AIDS related research. The Medical Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI) Uganda Research Unit on AIDS based at the Uganda Virus Research Institute, Entebbe is a bilateral multi-disciplinary research organisation funded by the Medical Research Council (UK), DFID (UK) and other donor organisations.

Job Summary: The Communications and Engagement Officer will mainly be responsible for the management of all aspects of communications and community engagement across the MRC unit, and specifically support information flow within the unit, but also with the relevant stake holders and general public.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Steers the development, implementation, and evaluation of major national or international communications, projects and strategies for the lay and professional audiences, including innovative demonstration project.
• Manages and guides development, testing and timely dissemination of science and audience- based products, tools and message to different audiences (i.e. general public, external organization, partners, and media) in a variety of formats (i.e. print, video, Web).
• Offers expert consultation and technical expertise in the creation of strategic and integrated plans and strategies for communication programs, campaigns and activities.
• Takes charge of research and evaluation activities related to research communication. Promotes, guides, conducts, and supports audience research and evaluation of communication programs, including formative, process, and outcome evaluation and qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Works in liaison with management to ensure that the organization’s strategic plan, mission, vision and values are integrated into all the communications for project’s strategies, goals, objectives, work plans and work products, and services. He/she will manage and all communications in the unit
• Serves as a key focal contact liaison between MRC and other partners on organisation-wide issues and networks with a variety of external stakeholders (e.g. UNHRO, Ministry of health, UNCST and local agencies, officials of other countries and international organizations, communication experts, and representatives of the general public).
• Processes all internal publication needs of the unit in liaison with the concerned parties.
• Guarantees that the organisational website has accurate and relevant information and is updated in a timely manner.
• Routinely trains Unit personnel in communication skills on identifying their gaps.
• Develops, coordinates the implementation and monitoring of the Unit’s community development activities.
• Identifies potential collaborators to engage in shared local community engagement activities.
• Works in consultation with Programme Heads and the Directors to keep a financial oversight of communications activities under their leadership, ensuring that expenditure is within the budget limits.
• Assists the Programme Heads and Directors at national and international meetings as and when requested.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The suitable candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Masters in the same field will be an added advantage.
• Three or more years’ experience in a communications role. 
• Communication experience in a research organisation will be an added advantage.
• Previous experience ideally in a Public Health or HIV AIDS communication role is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of Media and Community Engagement programmes is an added advantage

How to Apply:

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

NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews

Deadline: 21^st March, 2014 by 5pm

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