Field Assistant

In the Lokere Watershed Management Zone, Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH implements GIZ “Climate Change Adaptation” (CCA) Project in Karamoja will implement 2 pilot micro-watershed management interventions to demonstrate measures in natural resource restoration and water for production infrastructure. The project uses existing village, sub county and district structures to implement activities at community level.

The approach is based on principles of participatory rural appraisal, do-no-harm and gender. Based on extended experience in Karamoja, GIZ CCA has learned that sustainability is best guaranteed if all level of stakeholder (individuals, village, sub county, district) are involved from the very beginning in participatory planning, joint implementation, monitoring and a structured exit strategy. The measures focus on water conservation techniques, applying agro-forestry systems, reduction of surface water run-off, soil conservation, erosion control, improved agro-pastoral production techniques as well as pasture and range land management.

Job title: Field Assistant.

Closing date: October 30, 2015 – 5pm

The Field Assistants will be responsible to support the implementation of the water catchment management activities in coordinating and implementing all GIZ CCA project activities within the component of water catchment management (identification, sensitization, mobilization, implementation and follow-up) in partnership with the local government (at all working levels) and other relevant partners. The incumbent will be supporting the Lokere Catchment Zone in project management in the reporting of all activities and developments within the respective pilot area.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicants for the Field Assistant jobs should hold a diploma in natural resources management, agro-forestry, Agriculture or climate change adaptation
• Possession of a University Degree in a relevant field is an added advantage

How to apply: 

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications to either of the following addresses clearly indicating the position you are applying for as subject for your cover letter.

Send application to:
Head of Human Resources
Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
GIZ Office Kampala
P.O. Box 10346
Kampala Uganda
E mail to: barbara.matovu@giz.de
Or directly deliver your application to:
GIZ – Climate Change Adaptation Project,
Plot No. 82 Circular Road/North Division, Senior Quarters Moroto Municipality,
P.O. Box 140 Karamoja, Uganda
E-mail to: edward.mazinga@giz.de

Data and ICT Officer

The International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs, ICAP at Columbia University is an international non-profit organization that aims to ensure the wellness of families and communities by strengthening health systems around the world.
About US CDC PHIA:

ICAP is working in partnership with the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to conduct Population-based HIV Impact Assessments (PHIA) in specific PEPFAR-supported countries. Each PHIA will define the status of the national HIV epidemic, guide allocation of resources based on evidence, and integrate capacity building of country stakeholders in the design, conduct, analysis, and use of PHIAs.
ICAP, in partnership with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is planning to conduct a PHIA to estimate the population-level impact of the national HIV prevention, care and treatment programs in Uganda. In addition to providing important programmatic information to the MoH and relevant stakeholders, this assessment of the national HIV program is of great value to HIV researchers and public health experts around the world.

Job title: Data and ICT Officer.

Closing date: November 15, 2015 – 5pm

Funding Source: United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The Data and ICT Officer will be responsible for in-country management, storage, and security of data, as well as other technical aspects of the population-based surveys conducted on tablets. The incumbent will work to ensure delivery of clean, high-quality survey data and troubleshoot possible ICT challenges during data collection.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• The job holder will attend in-country meetings on data management and security and facilitate consensus on data architecture plan
• Work closely with NY-based Lead SI Advisor and regional ICT Specialist to conduct testing of ODK tablet forms
• Regularly troubleshoot platform-level technology issues that may arise with tablets under the guidance of the NY-based Data Manager and regional ICT Specialist.
• Identify and resolve potential connection issues with mobile operators using mobile data devices.
• Help identify and resolve potential connection issues within the survey team (e.g., from tablets to a group router, from lab equipment to tablets, etc.).
• The incumbent will troubleshoot database issues
• Carry out daily data quality control checks under guidance of NY-based Data Manager and regional ICT manager
• Offer remote technical support by phone or through remote access of tablets used during survey.
• Provide in-person technical support on ad-hoc basis for field teams.
• Provide technical assistance to MOH ICT team to obtain and maintain local copy of survey data
• Install application updates under guidance of NY-based Data Manager and regional ICT Specialist
• Coordinate replacement of damaged or lost equipment.
• Regularly report and send damaged equipment for repair.
• Control and maintain an active inventory of tablets and other ICT equipment.
• Troubleshoot basic network configuration issues on IP-enabled lab equipment.
• Troubleshoot basic software issues for the satellite and lab databases
• Help troubleshoot any software and connectivity issues with PIMA machines and Alere server
• Provide ICT support for ICAP Uganda office operations
• Perform other related duties as directed.
• Periodic domestic travel to troubleshoot technical data collection issues (requiring overnight stay of up to two days).

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate for the Data and ICT Officer vacancy must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Informatics, Engineering, or related field.
• At least two years of related experience managing and working directly with health informatics applications and databases from large research studies.
• Significant experience conducting data quality checks and producing data collection monitoring reports.
• Proven experience in using and troubleshooting electronic data collection tools, especially tablets.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of cloud-based data storage service offerings.
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP protocol suite.
• Extensive experience in providing remote assistance (e.g., from a central office location) to public health teams working in the field.
• Demonstrated and successful experience managing large, population-based survey data.
• Demonstrated experience in resolving IP-level connection issues, IPv4 sub-netting, etc.
• Significant experience in working with mobile telecommunications technologies (GSM, 3G/4G, etc.), mainly in disconnected mode.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Prior experience working with issues relating to HIV/AIDS.

Contact/How to apply: 

All suitably qualified and experienced candidates should submit their applications, including a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and cover letter to: icap-jobs-uganda@columbia.edu
Please clearly indicate position being applied for in the subject line and do not attach certificates

USAID Development Program Assistant

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates/All Sources
POSITION:USAID Development Program Assistant
POSITION LOCATION: USAID, Office of Program and Policy Development (OPPD)
OPENING DATE:    October 26, 2015
CLOSING DATE:   November 8, 2015
WORK HOURS:  40 hours per week
SALARY:  Ordinarily Resident: FSN-9  (Ugshs 64,849,075 to 94,733,853 p.a. inclusive of allowances).
Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-5


USAID/Uganda is seeking for a qualified individual for the position of Development Program Assistant
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Provides broad guidance, analysis, and leadership in the formulation and management of USAID/Uganda’s overall economic development assistance strategy.  PPD is responsible for developing policies and procedures that govern portfolio implementation.  The office plays a leadership role in the Mission’s portfolio from the pre-activity stage of planning and concept paper review, through the design, implementation, evaluation and closeout processes.  The office is also responsible for ensuring Agency guidance and procedures are adhered to, as well as developing Mission policies and systems to ensure quality, results-oriented activities are being implemented.  PPD has additional responsibilities that include leadership in gender equality, Collaborating, Learning and Adapting (CLA) and Information and Communications Technology;  financial management reviews; partnerships; the Mission web site; and reviews of unsolicited applications.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED.
Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.  Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
1.  Education:  A University Degree – at the Bachelor’s Degree level in public or business administration and/or management is required.
2. Experience:  At least five years of progressively responsible experience is required in development-project documentation, program design, management, and or evaluation, or similar work, at least three years of which should be with an international organization or agency doing development-assistance donor or implementing-partner organization.  Experience in project management support, the collection, analysis and interpretation of data and presentation of findings in both oral and written form is required.
3. Language: Level IV English; Excellent English language oral and written communication skills are required.  (This will be tested)
4. Knowledge:  A thorough knowledge of administrative and documentation procedures, including standard business formats for correspondence and business/diplomatic protocol is required.  Good understanding of GOU organization and operations and a capacity to learn and understand USG operations, procedures and policies regarding the planning, design, implementation and performance-monitoring and evaluation of USG official development assistance.  Thorough understanding of USAID office and administrative policies and procedures for management of its program in Uganda, and familiarity with participant training-type programs is highly desirable.
5.  Skills and Abilities: Ability to read/understand, analyze and report out clearly and concisely – in both oral and written form – complex data and narrative material regarding development assistance, the local development context, USG  policies and procedures, and related subjects, to a wide variety of audiences.  Ability to read and interpret spreadsheets of medium related to budgets and development statistics.  Ability to use and train others in various office machines and computers with a variety of software programs i.e. word-processing, dbase and spreadsheet applications.  Ability to establish and maintain a wide variety of contacts in public and private sectors.  Must have the professional and interpersonal skills to effectively handle inter-office relations and workflows and to facilitate cross-cultural and interagency relationships.  Able to obtain, analyze and organize large volumes of complex data and to prepare concise and accurate reports based on that data. (This will be tested)
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:  The complete position description listing all of the duties and responsibilities may be obtained on our website at http://kampala.usembassy.gov/job_opportunites.html and/or by contacting the Human Resources Office on 0414-306001
SELECTION PROCESS:  When qualified, applicants who are U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and/or preference-eligible U.S. Veterans are given a preference in hiring.  Therefore, it is essential that these applicants make themselves known as having a hiring preference and specifically address the required qualifications above in their application.
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
(1) USEFM who is ALSO a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
(2) USEFM OR a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
(3) FS on LWOP
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:

1. Management may consider the following when determining successful candidacy:  nepotism, conflict of interest, budget, and residency status.

1. Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.  Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.

1. Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered:

1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174), which is available on our website or by contacting Human Resources.  (See “For Further Information” above); and
2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. transcripts, degrees, etc.)

IMPORTANT:  Applicants claiming a U.S. Veteran’s preference must submit written documentation confirming eligibility (e.g., Member Copy 4 of Form DD-214, Letter from the Veteran’s Administration, or certification documenting eligibility under the VOW Act with an expected discharge no later than 120 days after the certification is submitted) by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.  If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veteran’s preference will not be considered in the application process.  Specific criteria for receiving a U.S. Veteran’s preference may be found in HR/OE’s Family Member Employment Policy (FMEP).
WHERE TO APPLY:
Human Resources Office
By email at KampalaHR@state.gov
Telephone: 0414306001
ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND ONLY
 SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Your application will be reviewed if you have fulfilled all the requirements including submission of standard file types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) in a single  attachment (No Zipped files, Links or Multiple Attachments) and should not exceed 10MB.
Cleary indicate the position number and title you are applying for on the DS-174 form.

Field Coordinator- District Capacity Building Program

Job Title:   Field Coordinator- District Capacity Building Program

Organization: Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) 

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) in conjunction with the Ministry of Health (MoH) with support from the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is implementing a capacity building program for district and regional health managers to equip them with knowledge and skills to effectively accelerate health services performance at district level.

About Global Fund Program:

The aim of District Capacity Building Program is to improve health services delivery through improved leadership and management. The program specifically targets District Health Teams, Regional Performance Monitoring Teams (RPMTs), and managers of Regional Referral Hospitals (RRH). The training is work-based and modular in nature, and trainees spend approx 20% of their time in class learning the basic tenets of governance, leadership and management, and 80% in the field applying what they leamt and implementing selected projects with support from mentors. MakSPH has received funds from The Global Fund to support the rapid scale up of the District Capacity Building Program and would like to recruit a Field Coordinator to beef up the implementation team.

Job Summary:  The Field Coordinator for the District Capacity Building Program will be responsible for coordinating, consolidating, and ensuring smooth implementation of field activities related to the District Capacity Building program.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

·         Oversee the implementation of field activities related to the District Capacity Building Program working closely with central Ministry of Health, national and regional core teams, district- based implementing partners, mentors and respective district health offices

·         Carry out on-site support supervision to trained teams at district level and offer technical support to national and regional core teams

·         Support the development of training curricula, materials and supporting tools for the District Capacity building program

·         Offer technical support to trainees to develop and refine concept papers and proposals on priority areas identified within their places of work

·         Mentor and support district health teams in the implementation of their projects, compilation and dissemination of progress reports within the districts and other forums.

·         Support district capacity assessments and program evaluation

·         Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

·         The applicants should possess a Master’s degree in Public Health, Master of Public Health Leadership, Master of Health Services Management, or in any other health-related fields.

·         A minimum of five years’ experience working in a health- related field 2 of which should be in a similar position.

·         Two years’ experience in a managerial position will be an added advantage.

·         The candidates with experience working with the district local government with adequate knowledge of the Uganda health system will be preferred.

·         Good management skills

·         Good facilitation and training skills

·         Interpersonal skills

·         Good negotiation skills

·         Ability to multitask

·         Ability to work effectively with teams.

How to Apply:

All candidates are encouraged to send a letter expressing interest and providing a brief education background, and research experience, personal research interests, names of two referees, and expected date of availability. Please attach your latest curriculum vitae. The complete application should be addressed to the following address:

The Dean,

Makerere University School of Public Health

Mulago National Referral Hospital Complex,

Mulago Hill Road,

Room 215, 2^nd Floor, MakSPH Building,

P.O. Box 7072, Kampala, Uganda.

Deadline: 8^th November, 2015

Programme Director

GOAL
Founded in 1977, GOAL works to promote the realization of the fundamental rights of the poor, the vulnerable, and those affected by humanitarian crisis. GOAL currently works in 16 countries; Ethiopia, Haiti, Honduras, India, Kenya, Malawi, Niger, Sierra Leone, Sudan, South Sudan, Syria, Uganda, Iraq, Philippines, Liberia and Zimbabwe. GOAL’s head office is in Dublin, Ireland with support offices in London and New York.

General description of the country programme
First operational in Uganda in the late 70’s, the current country programme focuses on two of GOAL’s three strategic sectors, namely: Health (including WASH and Health Accountability programming); and a market based approach to improving agricultural livelihoods. GOAL Uganda mainstreams HIV, gender, child protection and resilience strategies across all programming. GOAL works on a district focused approach, and uses a mixture of direct implementation and partnerships with national and international civil society organizations, local government, the private sector and communities to give effect to our mission.
GOAL Uganda has a skilled team of 120 personnel and manages an annual operating budget of approximately €4.6 million (2015). GOAL is currently operational in the North, South, East and West of Uganda with five established offices in Kampala, Bugiri, Abim, Kaabong and Agago Districts; and a new office planned for mid-2015 in Lira, Eastern Uganda in 2015. GOAL Uganda country programme is funded by a number of donors who include DfID, Charity: water, Irish Aid, FAO, GOAL and a number of small foundations.

General Programme Summary
Working in consortium with Mercy Corps, VSO and Restless Development, the Driving Youth-led New Agribusiness and Microenterprise (DYNAMIC) programme will strengthen systems and facilitate the creation of sustainable economic opportunities for disadvantaged Ugandan youth. DYNAMIC’s overall goal is to increase the number of young people who are in secure employment or self-employment and to promote effective and efficient agricultural market systems for youth. Through a market-driven and holistic approach, DYNAMIC will engage an array of public and private sector actors to increase access to goods, services, markets, information and productive and social assets to increase productivity of Ugandan agribusinesses and non-farm enterprises.

DYNAMIC will reach 125,000 out-of-school youth aged 15 – 24 living in peri-urban and rural areas within eight districts of northern Uganda over five years. Through an innovative, market facilitation approach, DYNAMIC will promote long-term efficiency in existing agricultural systems. Youth already engaged in on-farm activities will move from subsistence to more productive and profitable farming. DYNAMIC will increase the employability of Ugandan youth by facilitating access to demand-driven technical skills, knowledge and market information that directly respond to business opportunities in the agricultural sector. In parallel, DYNAMIC will link agribusinesses and microenterprises to market opportunities and diverse stakeholders, and ensure they can utilize appropriate (formal and informal) financial services. DYNAMIC’s design recognizes that youth are a diverse age group requiring tailored interventions to fit their stage in life and transition into the workforce. In particular, DYNAMIC will ensure that participating youth, particularly young women, are engaging in appropriate, safe, and productive economic opportunities.

General Position Summary
The Programme Director will provide overall leadership, management and strategic vision to the implementation of the MasterCard Foundation-funded DYNAMIC programme. S/he will lead an extended team from GOAL and all consortium partners to develop, research, implement and measure the programme. DYNAMIC is implemented by a consortium of actors: GOAL is the consortium lead and along with Mercy Corps, will directly implement the programme across eight districts. VSO is the technical lead for skills and learning and Restless Development is the technical lead for youth engagement. Mercy Corps is the technical lead for market development and financial services and GOAL is the technical lead for M&E. Overseas Development Institute (ODI) will provide technical back stopping to overall M&E systems on behalf of MasterCard Foundation.

The Programme Director will lead the coordination, strategy, compliance, M&E and reporting of the consortium of implementing partners. The Programme Director will engender a collaborative team spirit focused on achievement of the programmes goals. The programme is just beginning (August 2015 – 2020), and offers the right candidate an exciting opportunity to influence the setup, research and detailed implementation design of this large and innovative programme. The position is based in Lira, a thriving market town mid – eastern Uganda where the programme management unit (PMU) will sit.
Essential Job Functions
Strategy and Vision

• Provide strategic leadership and vision to attain programme goal and objectives through the development, implementation, reviews, presentation and management of all aspects of this large programme.
• Recommend and lead implementation of programme priorities and explore, evaluate and present new programme/ business opportunities that leverage impact and/ or complement core activities.

Program Management

• Lead the day to day consortium management to ensure programme objectives and reporting deadlines are met.
• The programme director is responsible for ensuring the grant management and implementation (including all compliance and reporting), with support from GOAL finance and grant management teams.
• Manage all operations related to the programme according to the programme work plan, programme budget and implementation strategy.
• Troubleshoot, as needed, to prevent disruptions in daily programme activities and liaise with relevant senior management from across the consortium.
• Monitor programme implementation, measure impact and calibrate programme strategy and implementation accordingly.
• Work closely with the GOAL MEL Coordinator and ODI on the MEL systems design and measurement.
• Ensure that achievements and best practices are captured and disseminated including the continual re-evaluation of programme activities and information, with resulting activity adjustments.
• Primary person responsible for the management of logistics, administration, human resources and transport needs of the programme in line with donor guidelines and GOAL policy Ensure all programme funds are spent in accordance with donor rules and regulations and are reasonable, and that work with the private sector conforms to MasterCard Foundation guidelines.
• Work with the Deputy Director to forecast expenditure surpluses and deficits to enable adjustments to be made to the programme in a timely fashion.
• Ensure that all work follows international quality standards and best practices and that agriculture initiatives are technically and environmentally sound.

Team Management

• Directly responsible for the performance management of the Programme Management Unit (PMU) which includes consortium partners’ staff.
• Manage the recruitment and training of the PMU to ensure staff are of the quality and capacity to ensure the successful implementation of activities. Monitor and advise on staffing needs throughout the programme. Ensure evaluations and disciplinary measures are made, as necessary according to GOAL policy.
• Provide direct and ongoing supervision and managerial support to all staff in the PMU.

Representation

• Ensure accountability to project participants and to international standards guiding development work. This includes understanding and following established international guidelines and actively engaging participating communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of programmes.
• Work closely in partnership with the GOAL Uganda Country Director to represent the programme to the MasterCard Foundation, the Uganda government at national and district levels. As well as the programme Steering Committee, Consortium Coordination Group, National Advisory Committee and the National Youth Working Group.
• Ensure good relations and accountability with the MasterCard Foundation, Ugandan government counterparts and private sector partners.
• Ensure establishment and maintenance of relationships with target communities, and local government structures.
• Represent DYNAMIC at external conferences (Global Youth Economic Opportunities Conference, SEEP conference, etc.) and relevant thought leadership events as needed

Knowledge and experience required for the position

• Master’s Degree in economic development or other relevant field is preferred.
• At least 7 years of relevant international experience including three years in a senior management position
• Experience managing consortium-led programmes.
• Proven technical experience in market facilitation, youth development, livelihoods and/or agriculture and value chain programming.
• Previous experience in Uganda or East Africa.
• Practical experience managing consortium-led grants involving international NGO partners.
• Complex program management and demonstrated success building, managing and leading a team of professionals.
• Strong writing, communication, organization, prioritization and negotiating skills.
• Excellent (English) verbal and written communication skills with proven financial management skills.
• Experience in building and maintaining effective partnerships with implementing and strategic partner agencies, and government authorities and counterparts.
• Strong computer literacy with a full knowledge of Office applications.

In summary:
The successful candidate will possess strong leadership skills with the ability to maintain a broad perspective. S/he will undertake innovative approaches, be agile in the conceptualization of new programme ideas and will be well versed in strategic thinking and planning. S/he will also have ability to juggle multiple priorities under tight deadlines, and to calmly and diplomatically deal with unexpected events impacting programme operations. The ideal candidate will be familiar with market-based agricultural programmes targeting youth, and will demonstrate cultural knowledge and sensitivity, while also demonstrating skills and ability to build and maintain partnerships with international organizations and private sector partners. Must have strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate and manage expectations of many stakeholders. The ability and desire to grow a cohesive and professional team from across multiple partners is essential.
Job location: Lira, Eastern Uganda, with extensive travel to programme sites
Reports to: Country Director
Management: The Programme Director has overall responsibility for all aspects of management of a five year $21.3 million MasterCard Foundation funded consortium program[1]; targeting youth and using a market based approach in the agriculture sector in Northern Uganda.
Works directly with: Country Directors of consortium partners, Financial Controller, Assistant Country Director Systems and Assistant Country Director Programmes, all staff including those seconded by partners.
Salary: €45,000 - €55,000
[1] Consortia members are Mercy Corps, VSO and Restless Development
Any published closing dates are estimated. Due to the nature of GOAL’s work we aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. This means that we will close adverts as soon as we have found the right candidate and this may be before the published closing date. We would therefore advise interested applicants to submit an application as early as possible.

How to apply:

Please visit https://www.goalglobal.org/careers

Chief of Party

The Chief of Party will provide leadership, oversight and guidance to IMA World Health's effort with regards to the USAID/Uganda's Private Not for Profit Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care and Treatment Services project in Uganda. USAID/Uganda's Health, HIV/AIDS and Education (HHE) Office seeks to initiate a five year program to contribute to a reduction in HIV infections, total fertility, maternal and child mortality, malnutrition, malaria and tuberculosis (TB).The core objective of the program is to enhance more effective use of health services within the target population. S/he will report to the IMA Country Director and will work closely with the Programs Department based in Washington D.C.
Duties:

• Provide overall supervision of program activities, including management of personnel and subcontractors
• Monitor progress of program objectives and work with the country director and program officers in headquarters to ensure quality control
• Serve as IMA's representative to USAID, the Uganda government, other donors and multinationals, technical agencies and other participating organizations
• Manage quality and timely reporting to USAID through monthly, quarterly and annual reports
• Lead development of the annual work plan and M&E plan
• Ensure visibility of program results, achievements and lessons learned through presentations at conferences and workshops and/or publishing articles through professional journals
• Ensure technical capacity of staff and provide technical assistance and backstopping when required
• Ensure project expenses are reasonable and in accordance with USAID rules and regulations

The position requires a competent and experienced person with the following attributes:

• Advanced degree in international health, public health, or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of successful implementation of projects in health systems strengthening, HIV/AIDS programs, maternal and child health, malnutrition, malaria, tuberculosis, organizational development, or related projects
• Experience leading donor-funded projects in Uganda or elsewhere in Africa
• Demonstrated familiarity and understanding of USAID policies and regulations
• Experience supervising personnel in a multicultural environment
• Demonstrated leadership in working with host country officials from the health, community, NGO,FBO and CBO sectors
• Fluency in English

How to apply:

Please use the following link to apply on the IMA World Health career page:

• https://imaworldhealth.applicantpro.com/jobs/218070.html

Manager for Strategic Partnerships, East Africa (MSP)

The Manager for Strategic Partnerships (MSP) works under the direction of the Senior Regional Director for Africa, and in close coordination with senior staff of International Programs Department and New Business Development, to help identify and promote strategic partnerships in support of LWR’s work in Agriculture, Climate Change and Emergency Response. The position is expected to be based in Kampala, Uganda with responsibilities for East Africa. Primary duties are to develop partner networks and strategic partnerships to increase the scale and impact of LWR’s work, focusing on corporate, foundation, government, bilateral and multilateral organizations in priority countries in the region of assignment, and to contribute to the development of high quality proposals related to these partnership opportunities.

Resource Mobilization (Private & Public):
· Proactively pursue opportunities for engagement with the corporate sector in priority countries, around the concept of Shared Value between corporate and LWR interests
· Track USAID and other bilateral or multilateral forecasts and Requests for Applications/Proposals (RFAs/RFPs) and initiate conversations internally and with potential partners in response to these opportunities
· Initiate discussions with regional staff on Go/No-Go decisions around funding opportunities
· Recommend strategic role for LWR (e.g. as prime or sub) under relevant RFAs/RFPs
· Lead technical design workshops with staff and partners to design and write high-quality proposals in response to donor opportunities. Contribute to setting of annual growth targets for the region, in coordination with RD and NBD

Partnership Strategy & Coordination of Engagement:
· Develop a regional and/or country level strategy for leveraging investment from private (corporate & foundation) and public (bilateral & multilateral) sectors.
· Develop a plan for coordinating relationship management with these different sectors and individual institutions/companies within them, in order to share responsibility for engagement among senior staff, providing clarity on roles and responsibilities of different staff and avoiding duplication of effort

Donor Cultivation and Networking:
· Cultivate relations with prioritized partners for possible funding, sharing information on LWR’s strategies, technical approaches, and capacities
· Represent LWR at regional events to build networks

Consortium-building:
· In response to identified funding opportunities, build consortiums of partners and help define each partner’s proposed role in consortium

Capacity Strengthening:
· Provide support/training to regional office and country teams around engagement with private and public donors and strategic consortium-building
· Work closely with Country Directors to develop and track partnership engagement and follow up

Professional Development
· Engage in ongoing professional development.
Other
· Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications

1. Commitment to LWR's core values of Gratitude, Calling, Accompaniment, Stewardship and Innovation.
2. A graduate degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in a field relevant to international development.
3. Ten or more years of progressively responsible experience in international development with a track record in new business development, and 3-5 years of experience working overseas, preferably in the region of assignment.
4. Demonstrated ability to produce US government and foundation grant proposals, to successfully solicit grant funding, and to manage relationships with institutional funders.
5. Experience with public-private partnerships or similar engagement with corporate sector partners.
6. Experience effectively coordinating with a large group of stakeholders, including local partners and CBOs, field office staff, Headquarters staff, international partners and donors, and technical advisors.
7. Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word, as well as social media, ICT and mobile technology
8. Ability and willingness to travel up to 75 percent of time within the region of assignment, with some travel to Baltimore as needed. Travel could include adverse conditions and/or crisis zones, and may require extended stays in one place.
9. Excellent oral and written communications skills in English, including strong technical program design and proposal writing skills. Knowledge of French or Spanish desirable.
10. Commitment to LWR’s core values and ability to model those values in relationships with colleagues and partners.
11. Experience with and commitment to working in a very diverse workforce.
12. Understanding of issues related to LWR’s strategic objectives of Agriculture, Climate Change and Emergency response, and with the concept of resilience.
13. Ability to effectively represent organization to internal and external audiences.

How to apply:

Please apply online at http://lwr.iapplicants.com/ViewJob-694785.html