National Coordinator Job Vacancy at Reproductive Health Uganda

Tuesday 27 December 2016
Duty Station: RHU Head Office, Kampala
Reports to:  Advocacy Advisor-RHRN Project

Job Role:
The National Coordinator will be in charge of coordinating the work of the RHRN platform and serve as link between platform members. S/he will be responsible for fostering strategic linkages with other initiatives and stakeholders and to represent the platform.

Essential duties and Responsibilities
Is the focal point of the platform for the RHRN Consortium members, including the Dutch Embassy, hence ensure synergies with the regional and international advocacy activities of the RHRN Global partnership.
Monitor the national policy environment and keeps the platform updated on key developments relevant to the platform. Is overall responsible for the internal and external communication of the platform;
Facilitate Linking with other existing initiatives relevant to the work of the platform, seeking alignment and harmonization, building synergies and avoiding duplication;
Coordinate the implementation of country plans: a). Coordinate strategic and yearly planning processes and implementation of the country plan by the platform and its members; b). Initiate activities that promote synergies between platform members and implement joint activities;
Inform the governance structure of the platform on the day to day activities and work as de facto secretary to the governance team and prepares platform meetings for decision-making.
Support the platform in Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (PMEL) in liaison with the regional team;
Compile/draft annual plans and budgets, draft annual progress narrative and financial reports in consultation with the regional coordinator; submits annual plans/budgets/reports to the regional manager, following their approval by the platform, and keeps regular contact with the regional team;

Training and experience
Master’s degree in Social Sciences or related disciplines, with at least three years’ experience in the field of advocacy on sexual and reproductive health and rights is essential. Demonstrate an understanding of the SRHR context of Uganda in the context of Ugandan policy landscape. Have at least three years work experience in the area of SRHR at national level.

Knowledge and skills
Knowledge of key national and international frameworks that mandate SRHR related work including treaty bodies. Have networking, advocacy and coordination skills. Demonstrable mobilisation skills and ability to write clear and concise reports. Experience and skills in managing social accountability projects. The candidate should be willing to work and support the capacity building of youth-led organizations to adhere with platform values.

How to apply
Submit by post letters and attach certified copies of academic transcripts, a detailed Curriculum Vitae and other relevant documents as well the contact addresses (e-mail) of 3 referees including their telephone contacts to:

The Executive Director,
Reproductive Health Uganda,
P.O. Box 10746,
Kampala.

Or hand-deliver at: RHU Head Office, Plot 2, Katego Road, Kamwokya (Opposite Uganda Museum). Applications may also be sent by email to rhu@rhu.or.ug and copy to asizomu@ippfaro.org

Deadline: 13th/Jan/2017.

Strategy and Resource Mobilization Officer Job Vacancy at Brick by Brick in Uganda

Position Overview
The Strategy and Resource Mobilization Officer will ensure that all relevant resource mobilization activities are developed, coordinated, and implemented in the most efficient and effective manner in line with quality management standards and the results-based approach. The fellow will be responsible for developing customized fundraising strategies and policies, tools and mechanisms for implementation; advising on resource mobilization and related communication aspects; ensuring full alignment of resource mobilization activities with internal colleagues and partners; promoting Brick by Brick fundraising activities to potential donors and partners in resource mobilization; and generating fundraising proposals and other resource mobilization innovations in order to reach annual targets.

Responsibilities
With guidance from Executive Directors (ED) and Program Director (PD) in collaboration with other internal and external implementation partners, develop a specific fundraising approach for Brick by Brick and provide advice and support to EDs and relevant staff in the implementation of this strategy
Establish and broaden relations with traditional or non-traditional donors and financial partners and analyze information on their funding priorities and trends; advise Brick by Brick on methods to develop bankable projects; explore possible sources of funding and coordinate strategic program development opportunities with relevant Brick by Brick stakeholders to raise funds
Develop Brick by Brick’s resource mobilization capacity through establishing a sound, methodological, coordinated and long-term approach to resource mobilization
 
Desired Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s degree*
Preferred: Advanced university degree in finance, business, public administration, public health, international relations, or related field
Experience in fundraising, resource mobilization, and project development preferably in the field of international health, with progressive scope of responsibilities*
Proven record of mobilizing resources in private and public sectors, preferably in the field of human health
  
During the fellowship year, all fellows are provided with:
A living stipend of $550/month
Housing and utilities
Health insurance
A professional development grant of $600
An award of $1500 upon successful completion of the fellowship year
Travel costs covered to and from placement site, training and retreats

How To Apply:
http://ghcorps.org/fellows/apply-to-be-a-fellow/application/

Advocacy and Communications Officer Job Vacancy at Brick by Brick Uganda

Position Overview
The Advocacy and Communications Officer will provide overall guidance for promoting visibility of the BAMA program to stakeholders and design demand-generation solutions as well as support implementation of various communication interventions using appropriate platforms. The fellow will also manage information and reporting in both digital and other forms.

Responsibilities
Develop a communication strategy for BAMA as per Brick by Brick guidelines
Promote the visibility of the BAMA program to all stakeholders (particularly district leaders), and beneficiaries of the program, namely pregnant women and their families.
Design demand-generation solutions aimed at increasing utilization of maternal and newborn care services including;
Develop key health promotional messages in consultation with the BAMA team
Lead in adoption or development and evaluation/utilization of Information Education and Communication (IEC) materials
Engage in design and implementation of dissemination of digital/electronic information through appropriate platforms (e.g. social media, SMS messaging, electronic reminder systems, radio, and internet).
Lead the coordination of communication and community mobilization activities and events of the BAMA project and partners
Conduct awareness raising campaigns, events, and information dissemination workshops for target groups

Desired Skills and Experience
Items indicated with an asterisk (*) are required
Bachelor’s degree*
Mastery of Luganda, and knowledge of other Ugandan languages*
Excellent writing skills*
At least two years of professional work experience in designing and executing communication activities, preferably in health and development programs*
Ability to work in a team and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment*
Experience of working with local and international NGOs and government bodies would be an advantage  

During the fellowship year, all fellows are provided with:
A living stipend of $550/month
Housing and utilities
Health insurance
A professional development grant of $600
An award of $1500 upon successful completion of the fellowship year
Travel costs covered to and from placement site, training and retreats

*Note: The living stipend and the completion award may be paid out in USD or local currency, as determined by the placement organization.

How To apply:
http://ghcorps.org/fellows/apply-to-be-a-fellow/application/

Research Fellow Job Vacancy at MAKERERE INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL RESEARCH in Uganda

Sunday 25 December 2016
Qualifications:
PhD
A minimum of three (3) publications in Refereed journals
A  minimum  of  three  (3)  years  ofproven  Research
At least two (2) Research reports

Area of Specialization:
Political Economy: Agrarian Studies; Economic Theory and History; Late Industrialization and International Political Economy
History,  with  a  specialization  in  Pre-Colonial African and Indian Ocean History and/or Histo-riography and Historical Methods

Political  Theory: 
modern  and  pre-modern;
Western and non Western Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies:
World and African Literature;  Social  and  Cultural  Anthropology;
post-colonial studies

Duties and Responsibilities:
Publish at least one Article a year;
Teach at least two MISR graduate courses annually, and the 3rd Year PhD Colloquium;
Give at least one Research Seminar a year;
Participate in planning and carrying out MISR core Research Projects;
Prepare and submit an Annual activity Report;
Actively  participate  in  service  to  the  Institute and University;
Participate in workshops run by the Institute;
Supervision of Students to completion;
Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Director.

Tenure of appointment:
Five (5) years renewable contract subject to satisfactory performance.

How to Apply:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates  for  the  listed  posts  below.  Interested  applicants  should  submit  application,  Curriculum  Vitae, Certificates and Transcripts (3 copies each set) giving full details of applicant’s education, qualifications, work experience, present salary and naming three referees, plus their postal and email addresses. Applicants should make sure that at least two Referees have forwarded references concerning their applications  by  the  time  of  submission  of  the  application.

Applications should be addressed to;
The Director
Human Resources
P. O. Box 7062
Kampala Uganda
And  delivered  to  the  Employment  Division  Office,
Room 409, Top Floor, Main Building, Makerere University.

Deadline: 5/Jan/2017

Senior Research Fellow Job Vacancy at MAKERERE INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL RESEARCH in Uganda

Qualification:
PhD
A minimum of six (6) new publications in Refereed journals
A  minimum  of  five  (5)  years  of  proven  Research
Not less than ten (10) Research reports
Contribution to the intellectual life in the area of  specialization

Area of Specialization:
Political Economy: Agrarian Studies; Economic Theory and History; Late Industrialization and
International Political Economy
History,  with  a  specialization  in  Pre-Colonial African and Indian Ocean History and/or Histo
-riography and Historical Methods

Political  Theory:  modern  and  pre-modern;Western and non Western Comparative
Literary and Cultural Studies: World and African Literature;  Social  and  Cultural  Anthropology;
post-colonial studies

Duties and Responsibilities:
Publish at least two Articles a year;
Teach  two  MISR  graduate  courses  annually,and the 3’d Year PhD Colloquium;
Give at least one Research Seminar a year;
Participate in planning a MISR workshop and book publication annually;
Participate in planning and carrying out MISR core Research Projects;
Participate in writing at least one policy brief annually in the area of specialization;
Prepare and submit an Annual activity Report;
Actively  participate  in  service  to  the  Institute and University;
Participate in workshops run by the Institute;
Supervision of Students to completion;
Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Director.

Tenure of appointment:
Five (5) years renewable contract subject to satisfactory performance.

How to Apply:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates  for  the  listed  posts  below.  Interested  applicants  should  submit  application,  Curriculum  Vitae, Certificates and Transcripts (3 copies each set) giving full details of applicant’s education, qualifications, work experience, present salary and naming three referees, plus their postal and email addresses. Applicants should make sure that at least two Referees have forwarded references concerning their applications  by  the  time  of  submission  of  the  application.

Applications should be addressed to;
The Director
Human Resources
P. O. Box 7062
Kampala Uganda
And  delivered  to  the  Employment  Division  Office,
Room 409, Top Floor, Main Building, Makerere University.

Deadline: 5/Jan/2017

Communications and Marketing Specialist Job Vacancy at VSO in Uganda

Role overview

Assess the needs and build the capacity of the two partner VTIs to develop and implement communications and marketing strategies; so they are able to market/promote their courses and production units to generate more income towards become self-sustaining VTIs.

Communications and Marketing Specialist will also contribute to documentation and developing of materials to share learnings from the project internally and externally.

This project is part of a 3 year livelihood project, funded by private supporters of VSO’s work in Uganda.
Skills, qualifications and experience

Essential
• A degree relevant field
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Proven experience in communications and marketing
• Experience of developing and supporting implementation of marketing and communications plans
• Experience of developing communications materials for wide range of audiences
• Graphical/ design skills
• Strong networking and partnership building skills and experience
• Proven coaching and mentoring skills
• Experience of working with/training low capacity teams/ grass root organisations
• Effective communications skills (including IT skills and report writing)

Desirable:
• Prior experience of working in developing countries (in Africa, in an NGO
• Motorbike experience or willingness to learn

Personal Qualities
• Strong interpersonal skills and suitable character to work in a slow-paced environment which can be bureaucratic (requiring patience and tenacity).
• Professionalism
• Conceptual and analytic thinking
• Initiative, self-motivated
• Ability to adjust and adapt easily to a new environment, culture and situation; address multiple challenges in the workplace and be able to work without much supervision.
• A team player able to work alongside their local colleagues in a spirit of partnership.
• Proactive, supportive, adaptive and accommodative

Allowance and accommodation

All volunteers have an allowance paid in local currency. The allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country, but will not be enough to send money home.


VSO works with some of the poorest communities in the world which means accommodation varies and will be basic but meet VSO standards in terms of security and facilities.

How to Apply:
https://www.vsointernational.org/volunteering/volunteering-pro/jobs/communications-and-marketing-specialist-%E2%80%93-vocational-training

Deadline: 1/Mar/2017

Private Sector Engagement Specialist at VSO in Uganda

Location:    Hoima and Kasese, Uganda

Role overview
Assess the needs and build the technical and networking capacity of staff, management and board members of selected vocational training institutes to develop and implement strategies to strengthen access and linkages to private sector companies in oil and gas related sectors; to increase marketability and relevance of courses as well as apprenticeship, internships, sponsorship and private sector investment opportunities.
The placement is part of a 3 year GIZ funded livelihood project - Skills and Capacity for Organisational (VTI) Productivity and Employment (SCOPE) under the Employment for Sustainable Development - Skills for Oil and Gas Africa (E4D/SOGA) programme in Uganda.
Skills, qualifications and experience

Essential
• Degree or equivalent in respective field
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in Oil and Gas sector at senior management level
• Experience with apprenticeship schemes
• Experience of corporate social responsibility schemes
• Experience of identifying labour demand; skills needs
• Strong networking and partnership building skills and experience
• Proven coaching and mentoring skills
• Experience of working with/training low capacity teams
• Effective communications skills (including IT skills and report writing)

Desirable:
• Experience of local labour schemes
• Experience of working with/training low capacity teams/grass root organisations
• Prior experience of working in developing countries (in Africa, in an NGO
• Motorbike experience or willingness to learn

Allowance and accommodation

All volunteers have an allowance paid in local currency. The allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country, but will not be enough to send money home.

VSO works with some of the poorest communities in the world which means accommodation varies and will be basic but meet VSOs requirements for security and facilities

How to Apply:
https://www.vsointernational.org/volunteering/volunteering-pro/jobs/private-sector-engagement-specialist

Deadline: 28/Feb/2017
 

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