Project Coordinator (Bilingual French and English), Kampala, Uganda

We are searching for Project Coordinator (bilingual French & English)

COUNTRY : Uganda CITY: Kampala with 70% of time travelling Starting Date: 01/10/11 Length of the assignment: 14 months Closing date for application: 12/09/11 Advertisement reference: PCKAMP1108

Handicap International is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights. Handicap International is a not-for-profit organisation with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations that provide it with human and financial resources, manage its projects and implement its actions and social mission. For more details on the association: http://www.handicap-international.fr/en/s/index.html

JOB CONTEXT: Following consultation between Handicap International (HI), the Uganda Mine Action Center (UMAC) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) at the 9th Mine States Parties meeting in Geneva November 2008, HI conducted, in March 2009, a mine action assessment mission in Western Uganda. The assessment mission confirmed the presence of mine/ERW (Explosive Remnants of War) and a significant socio-economic impact in Western Uganda which was not being fully addressed. HI has started to assist the Ugandan authorities to prevent disability from contamination of ERW, protect most at risk groups until clearance and return is possible, and contribute to victim assistance. The project proposed by HI has taken place through a coordinated mine action approach in the affected district of Kasese. The approach will include Mine/ERW Risk Education and ERW Victim Assistance, in coordination with development and capacity building.

JOB DESCRIPTION: You will be responsible to ensure implementation and supervision of Mine Action project (Victim Assistance & Mine Risk Education) in the intervention area. To address this objective you will have to build a strong relationship with main HI Uganda strategic partners.

You will be based in Kampala under the responsibilities of the Head of mission, and will have to travel to different sites up to 70% of your time. You will ensure the management, the implementation, the supervision and the follow up of the whole Mine Action project, in Uganda, and for the AUSAID cross border Mine Action project, in the East of Congo DRC.

Your main responsibilities are to:

• Budget and manage the project
• Ensure the programs' advancement supervision with respect to technical and budgetary plans
• Link with Log Manager, Admin Manager, Livelihood Technical Advisor, VA Technical Advisor, and MRE Coordinator to define the intervention strategy, check the advancement of Mine Action projects through regular field visits, write narrative and budgetary project proposals
• Coordinate the HI Mine Action project in Uganda, and Congo DRC, with other Mine Action players
• Manage the Mine Action Congo Uganda Project staff members
  
  CANDIDATE PROFILE: As the successful candidate you will have:
  
• Higher education in economics, social sciences, management
• At least 3 years experience of implementing and developing projects, including experience of team management and project engineering-related issues
• Relevant professional experience in an NGO
  
  REQUIRED LANGUAGE SKILLS: You will need to be fluent in French AND English
  JOB ENVIRONMENT: Living conditions in Kampala: very good and quite comfortable. Possibility to rent house with all modern conveniences in Kampala + running electricity and water. Security conditions in Kampala: safe.
  EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: This role can be open to families HOWEVER you need to remember before applying that the position involves 70% Travelling
  Volunteer: 750 or 850 Euros monthly indemnity + living allowance paid on the field + accommodation + 100% of the medical cover taken in charge by HI + repatriation insurance + indemnity for partner and children Salary: 2100 to 2400 gross salary/month + 457 Euros net expatriation allowance + 50% of the medical cover taken in charge by HI + repatriation insurance + indemnity for partner and children
  To apply thank you for sending CV and cover letter with the reference PCKAMP1108 to recrut14@handicap-international.org
  HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL – 14 avenue Berthelot – 69361 LYON CEDEX 07 – France www.handicap-international.fr

Regional Communication Specialist - inSCALE, Kampala, Uganda

Malaria Consortium is one of the world's leading non-profit organisations dedicated to the comprehensive control of malaria and other communicable diseases in Africa and Southeast Asia. Malaria Consortium works with communities, government and non-government agencies, academic institutions, and local and international organisations, to ensure good evidence supports delivery of effective services, providing technical support for monitoring and evaluation of programmes and activities for evidence-based decision-making and strategic planning. The organisation works to improve not only the health of the individual, but also the capacity of national health systems, which helps relieve poverty and support improved economic prosperity.

Malaria Consortium recently secured a five year grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to carry out operational research on ICCM in Mozambique and Uganda (the inSCALE project).

The successful candidate will provide high quality technical inputs and support to Uganda and Mozambique Country Programmes on internal and external communication around aspects of integrated community case management of sick children (ICCM) and dissemination of findings related to practical solutions to improve Community Health Worker motivation, supervision and use of data. The dissemination will be aimed at helping districts to scale up a sustainable ICCM strategy (specifically for diarrhoea, pneumonia and malaria) and promote spread of best practices and lessons learned to the rest of the two countries.

The successful candidate will have

· A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Communications, Health Communications, Journalism, or related area

· A minimum of four (4) year's experience in external communications, advocacy or journalism particulary with audiences such as government officials and development partners

· Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills are essential.

How to apply

For more information please visit our website www.malariaconsortium.org where you will have access to the full Job description.

Please send a covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification along with your CV to Human Resources at HR.Recruitment@malariaconsortium.org

Please quote the position and country in the subject line of your application.

We appreciate your application however, only short listed candidates will be contacted within three weeks after the closing date

Livelihood Technical Support Officer, Kampala, Uganda

Handicap International is looking for : Livelihood Technical Support Officer
COUNTRY : Uganda CITY : Kampala Starting date : ASAP Length of the assignment : 14 months
Closing date for application : 15/09/2011 Advertisement reference : LICTUG
Handicap International is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights. Handicap International is a not-for-profit organisation with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations that provide it with human and financial resources, manage its projects and implement its actions and social mission. For more details on the association: http://www.handicap-international.fr/en/s/index.html
JOB CONTEXT: Following consultation between Handicap International (HI), the Uganda Mine Action Center (UMAC) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) at the 9th Mine States Parties meeting in Geneva November 2008, HI conducted, in March 2009, a mine action assessment mission in Western Uganda. The assessment mission confirmed the presence of mine/ERW (Explosive Remnants of War) and a significant socio-economic impact in Western Uganda. The HI project approach will include Risk Education to prevent accidents and support to survivors and affected population. The activities will take place in partnership with 5 local Mine/ERW Survivors and Disabled People Organizations (DPO).
JOB DESCRIPTION: Your main objective will be to ensure the implementation of all livelihood activities at district level and define the livelihood strategy within the project.
Challenges and goals: Based in Kampala, you are under the responsibility of the Program Coordinator and you will participate in the cross border (between Uganda and East Congo DRC) project set-up and accompany the project throughout your mission. You will be the programme's key contact person in your field of expertise for internal and external partners.
Activities:

• Support the team to Identify appropriate local partners in order to implement identification and referral system,
• Support the implementation of socio economic inclusion activities for survivors and other persons with disabilities .
• Offer technical support and training to HI staff and partners on line with Handicap International policy and frame of action
• Prepare and update the action plan for livelihood operations
• Manage reporting and capitalization

CANDIDATE PROFILE: Mandatory:

• Master degree in economics, enterprise development, employment…
  • Experience abroad in livelihoods and socio economic development projects (monitoring, evaluation, implementation)
  • Relevant experience in social inclusion of vulnerable groups or persons with disabilities
• Business management knowledge
• Training capacities
  • Training and management skills and experience
  • Hands-on experience in similar positions and projects (start-up) in a humanitarian context.
  • Excellent negotiation and adaptation skills to multi-cultural, multi-actor environments.

REQUIRED LANGUAGE SKILLS: Fluent written and spoken English and French
JOB ENVIRONMENT: Living conditions in Kampala are good and quite comfortable. It is possible to rent a house with all modern conveniences in Kampala (including running electricity and water). Security conditions in Kampala: safe. This position is open to single, couples and families. 75 % of your time will be spent travelling
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Volunteer: 750 or 850 Euros monthly indemnity + living allowance paid on the field + accommodation + 50% of the medical cover taken in charge by HI + repatriation insurance + indemnity for partner and children Salary: 2100-2400 gross salary/month + 457 Euros net expatriation allowance + 50% of the medical cover taken in charge by HI + repatriation insurance + indemnity for partner and children
Please send resume and covering letter with the reference: to: LITCUG HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL - 14, avenue Berthelot - 69361 LYON CEDEX 07 - FRANCE By Email: recrut05@handicap-international.org Or by our website: www.handicap-international.fr Please do not telephone

Project Officer (Gates Foundation project), Kampala

PROJECT OFFICER (GATES FOUNDATION PROJECT) (AFRO/11/TASR42)

7 September 2011

The mission of WHO is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.

Vacancy Notice No: AFRO/11/TASR42

Title: Project Officer (Gates Foundation project)

Grade: P4

Contract type: Temporary Appointment under Staff Rule 420.4

Duration of contract: 12 months

Date: 5 September 2011

Application Deadline: 19 September 2011

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Organization unit: AF/DNC Prevention & Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (AF/DNC), AF/HPR Health Promotion (0)

AF/TOB Tobacco Free Initiative

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :

The objectives of the tobacco control programme in WHO is to reduce the global burden of disease and death caused by tobacco, thereby protecting present and future generations from the devastating health, social, environmental and economic consequences of tobacco consumption and exposure to tobacco smoke. This is accomplished through providing global policy leadership; encouraging mobilization at all levels of society; and promoting the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC). The WHO FCTC encourages countries to adhere to its principles, and the Tobacco Free Initiative (TFI)Programme supports them in their efforts to implement tobacco control measures based on its provisions. The tobacco control programme in AFRO seeks to influence national and international efforts to achieve tobacco control policies that are pro-public health, and also to increase the ability of Member States to manage the opportunities related to implementation of the WHO FCTC.

The World Health Organization is the recipient of a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant to implement model, sustainable sub-regional tobacco control capacity building and to work with Member State Governments in the African Region to promote tobacco-control oriented policy change.

Description of duties:

Under the broad guidance and direct supervision of the Senior Project Officer (Gates), and in collaboration with TFI AFRO and the Global Coordination Team at TFI HQ, the incumbent:

1. Provides technical, tobacco control-specific programmatic expertise and guidance relevant to the establishment of the African Tobacco Control Resource Centre (ATCRC);

2. Assesses leading tobacco control practices and research to identify innovative approaches and models for integration into the ATCRC's initiatives;

3. Advises the Director of the ATCRC in developing and implementing the Centre's initial tobacco control capacity building trainings, product and service offerings;

4. Liaises on the technical level with ATCRC's external partners and technical counterparts within WHO and relevant AFR Member State governments to forward the work of the ATCRC;

5. Identifies and evaluates tobacco control research opportunities for the ATCRC and encourages national counterparts to seek new scientific courses of investigation, building tobacco control capacity and sustainability;

6. Provides the Senior Project Officer (Gates) with advice on attainment of the ATCRC tobacco control programme objectives and execution options, within the agreed operational parameters;

7. Any other appropriate duties and functions, as required by the Senior Project Officer (Gates)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Essential: Advanced degree in public health, administration or policy.

Desirable: Training in tobacco control

Skills:

Excellent track record in tobacco control programme planning and implementation at the national or international levels;

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in complex tobacco control project;

Proven ability to develop and support health programmes in developing countries, preferably in countries with a high burden of tobacco use and resource-limited settings;

Ability to communicate and write in a clear and concise manner;

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity, including gender balance;

Tact, discretion and diplomacy;

Ability to work under tight deadlines and on a results oriented basis;

Ability to develop innovative approaches and solutions.

Experience:

Required

7 years experience in public health programmes, policy or research at national and international levels, including one year of experience at the international level in a governmental, academic or international organization or institution. At least 3 years of experience in tobacco control. Experience in the African Region. Proven experience in public health programmes in developing countries, drawing on best practices and working well with partners, internal and external. Demonstrated familiarity with the WHO FCTC, related instruments, implementation and institutions is essential.

Desirable

Experience in WHO, with a broad understanding of the Organization's mandate and work in the field of tobacco control.

Good track record in tobacco control projects, research or policy.

Ability to communicate tobacco control technical and policy issues at various occasions (e.g., meetings with Governments, policy makers, press conferences, seminars and conferences).

Innovativeness and strong organizational skills with capacity to handle stress while working complex tasks.

Strong interpersonal skills and enjoy working collaboratively with others from a range of disciplines and cultures.

Languages:

Excellent knowledge of English and French.

Additional Information:

Fixed-term staff will keep their status and short-term will be given a Temporary Appointment in line with the Staff Rules up to 24 months.

Annual salary:

(Net of tax)

USD 67395 at single rate

USD 72373 with primary dependants

Post Adjustment:

26.7 % of the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.

Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable WHO to store your profile in a permanent database. Please visit WHO's e-Recruitment website at: www.who.int/employment . The system provides instructions for online application procedures.

All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.

WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
Non-communicable Diseases

Post Doctoral Fellow, Kampala

REF: PD/UG/MK05/08/11 Total salary & benefit package circa USD 65000 (tax free*) Base salary from USD 35,000-USD 40,000 per annum plus benefits
The Post Doctoral Fellow will work in a project to develop smallholder pig production systems and their associated value chains in Uganda and will report to the Project Manager. The Fellow will be part of a team designing and evaluating a pilot intervention to improve livelihoods, incomes and assets of smallholder households by raising productivity of their pig enterprises based on a package of technical and organizational strategies. S/he will contribute to designing and working closely with national research and development partners to implement the research, with specific responsibility for assessing the financial, economic and social feasibility and appropriateness of the models being piloted, including monitoring of gender dimensions, farmer business and organizational strategies and potential constraints to adoption. The Fellow will also apply existing and new conceptual value chain frameworks to identify pro-poor opportunities for improving the associated value chains. S/he will be expected to actively contribute to preparing strategic communication products including journal publications.
Specific qualifications:

• An understanding of innovation systems and value chain analysis.
• Experience in research design, use of quantitative and qualitative analytic methods (including econometric and mathematical modeling),
• Experience with supervising/coordinating collection and analysis of gender-disaggregated data related to agricultural households and associated value chains
  
  Post location: The position is to be based in Kampala, Uganda.
  Position level: The position is a Post doctoral level, job grade 4A. Duration: 2 years with the possibility of renewal for 1 year Benefits: *Monetary benefits are tax free subject to compliance with tax regulations of country of citizenship. Benefits include: s Life insurance s International medical cover for staff and dependentss Education allowance for dependent children s Housing allowance sBaggage allowance s Home leave travel allowance s Annual holiday entitlement of 30 days + 11 public holidays. Applications Applicants should send a cover letter explaining their interest, what they can bring to the job and indicating earliest availability. They should also send curriculum vitae and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate's professional qualifications and work experience to email: ilri-economists@cgiar.org by 30 September 2011. The position reference number 'PD/UG/MK05/08/11' must be clearly indicated in the email subject line.
  ILRI is an equal opportunity employer. Suitably qualified women and developing country citizens are particularly encouraged to apply.

Reporting Intern, Kampala, Uganda

Department: Program Development
Position: Reporting Intern Contract duration: 6 months Location: Kampala, Uganda Starting Date Sept 2011
I. Background on 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.
was created in 1993 to support populations affected by the conflict in Afghanistan. Based in Paris, France, now operates in 30 countries worldwide, with over 200 international and 4000 national staff. has a 100 million € budget for over 350 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.
II. Country Profile
Capital Office : Kampala National Staff : 77 Areas : 2 (Northern Uganda, Karamoja) On-going programmes : 13 Budget : 2.9 M
has been active in Uganda since May of 2007, both in the northern region and Karamoja. In the North, supports the early recovery process with a specific focus on the needs of returning populations displaced by years of conflict. It also expands access, retention, equity and quality of primary education. In Karamoja, the focus is enhanced food security and resilience to disasters, especially droughts, as well as improving the primary education sector. In 2010, began laying the foundations for long term economic development by strengthening livelihoods, building community infrastructure, increasing access to markets, and focusing on disaster preparedness and drought early warning. In 2011, expands its disaster preparedness interventions, responds to early signs of a drought in North Pokot, consolidates DEWS, continues publishing timely and useful drought bulletins, pilots a SMS-based health reporting system in Karamoja, while continuing interventions focused on increasing market access, and capacity building of farmers and pastoralists to strengthen livelihoods. In addition to these long-term development activities, will maintain an emergency response capacity and will use its experienced and recognized expertise to advocate sustainable cross-border solutions in Karamoja and Pokot, as well as in Northern Uganda.
III. Position Profile
The Reporting Intern ensures the production of timely reports for the Reporting Manager as well as the Country Director. He/she assists the Reporting Manager and the Country Director in developing internal and external country communication strategies.
Under the supervision of the Reporting Manager, the reporting intern will:

• Collect and synthesize data from the field, and draft reports in cooperation with project management, finance, monitoring and evaluation, and other field coordination departments
• Assist the Reporting Manager in developing project proposals, addressing ad hoc donor requests or catalysing action on specific projects or components of projects
• Liaise with external partners and represent in coordination and information meetings with NGOs, donors, and other humanitarian actors.
  
  IV. Qualifications:
  
• Postgraduate diploma in Journalism, International Relations or a relevant field
• Previous related work experience, preferably in the humanitarian field w/knowledge of donor relations
• Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English (French in a francophone post/Spanish in a Central American post)
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure
  
  V. Conditions:
  Field Intern benefits include: a 300 USD per month living allowance, coverage of all accommodation, food, and travel costs, a luggage allowance of 50 kg., and the provision of medical, repatriation, and life insurance.
  VI. Submission of applications:
  Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to jobs@acted.org Ref : RI/UGA/RW
  Att: Human Resources Department 33, rue Godot de Mauroy 75009 Paris FRANCE
  Fax. + 33 (0) 1 42 65 33 46
  For more information, visit us at http://www.acted.org

Administrative Assistant, Kampala, Uganda

Administrative Assistant, Uganda

The mission of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) is to bring innovation, expertise, solutions and support to address health challenges in low- and middle-income populations. With nearly 10,000 members and subscribers from 145 countries, The Union has its headquarters in Paris and regional and country offices serving the Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, North America and South-East Asia regions. Its scientific departments focus on tuberculosis, HIV, lung health and non-communicable diseases, tobacco control and research. Each department engages in research, provides technical assistance and offers training and other capacity-building activities leading to health solutions for the poor. For more information, please visit our website: www.theunion.org.

The Union is seeking a qualified local candidate for the position of Administrative Assistant, SPARK-TB project to be posted in Kampala, Uganda. The position is dependent upon availability of funds.

Key Responsibilities: Working under the guidance and supervision of the Project Manager, the Administrative Assistant shall: 1. Provide general office support to the management team and staff, including but not limited to;filing, collating reports, photocopying, faxing, mailing documents, organising courier services, formatting documents, organising deliveries, making phone calls to external sources, directing phone inquiries, taking messages. 2. Keep an updated record of all office materials and supplies, collect requests for supplies on a monthly basis. 3. Coordinate local and international travel arrangements for the staff, including bookings, transport, travel advance requests, compiling expense reports and re-imbursement requests, according to The Union's Travel Policy. 4. Organise meetings and coordinate meeting schedules as requested by the management team and staff. 5. Ensure proper maintenance of office equipment and organise all necessary repairs in a timely fashion. 6. Perform other tasks as assigned by the Project Manager and Finance Assistant. 7. Liaise and maintain effective working relationships with internal (Union office in Paris, France) or external contacts with regard to IT support.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Management and Administration/Secretarial Studies with experience in private sector or donor funded organisations supporting senior level Executives.
• University degree in Secretarial and Administrative Studies will be an added advantage.
  
  Competence and Skills:
  
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Two or more years of experience in a similar or related position.
• Computer literacy especially in Microsoft-office, email and internet.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Record keeping and retrieval skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Strong team player and orientation towards team.
  
  How to Apply: Please send a cover letter and your resume to hr@theunion.org Kindly note that the position is open to Ugandan nationals only. Due to the urgency of this position, it may be filled before the closing date. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Closing Date: Sunday, 14 August 2011

Procurement Associate, Kampala, Uganda

Background

UNDP Uganda is looking for a suitably qualified Ugandan to fill the post of Procurement Associate.

Under the guidance and supervision of the Procurement Specialist, the Procurement Associate ensures execution of transparent and efficient procurement services and processes in Uganda CO. The Procurement Associate promotes a client-focused, quality and results-oriented approach in the Unit.

The Procurement Associate works in close collaboration with the Operations, Programme and projects' staff in the CO and UNDP HQs staff for resolving complex procurement-related issues and information exchange.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensures

implementation of the operational strategies

focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Full compliance of procurement activities with UN/UNDP rules, regulations, policies and strategies; implementation of the effective internal control.
• CO Procurement business processes mapping and elaboration of the content of internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in Procurement and Logistics in consultation with the direct supervisor and office management.

Organizes procurement processes for CO, NEX/DEX projects and at the request of other Agencies

focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Preparation of procurement plans for the office and projects and their implementation monitoring.
• Organization of procurement processes including preparation and conduct of RFQs, ITBs or RFPs, receipt of quotations, bids or proposals, their evaluation, negotiation of certain conditions of contracts in full compliance with UNDP rules and regulations.
• Preparation of Purchase Orders (POs) and contracts in and outside Atlas, preparation of Recurring Purchase orders for contracting of services, vendors' creation in Atlas. . Buyers profile in Atlas.
• Preparation of submissions to the Contract, Asset and Procurement Committee (CAP) and Advisory Committee on Procurement (ACP).
• Implementation of the internal control system which ensures that POs are duly prepared and dispatched. Timely corrective actions on POs with budget check errors and other problems.
• Presentation of reports on procurement in the CO.
• Preparation of cost-recovery bills in Atlas for the procurement services provided by UNDP to other Agencies.
• Implementation of joint procurement processes for the UN Agencies in line with the UN reform.

Ensures

implementation of sourcing strategy

focusing on achievement of the following result:

• Development and update of the rosters of suppliers, implementation of supplier selection and evaluation.

Ensures proper

control of CO Assets

focusing on achievement of the following result:

• Preparation of inventory reports in collaboration with the Assets focal point.
• Implementation of Inventory and physical verification control in the CO and projects.

Ensures organization of l

ogistical services

focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Organization of travel including purchase of tickets, DSA calculation, PO preparation; arrangement of shipments; vehicle maintenance; conference facilities arrangements in collaboration with the Assistant Administrative in charge of travels and protocol.
• Timely conducted DSA, Travel Agencies, vehicle maintenance, hotel and conference facilities surveys in collaboration with the Administrative Associate.

Ensures

facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing

in the CO focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Organization of trainings for the operations/ projects staff on Procurement.
• Synthesis of lessons learnt and best practices in Procurement.
• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

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
• Encourages office staff to share knowledge and contribute to UNDP Practice Areas
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills

Development and Operational Effectiveness

• Ability to perform a variety of specialized activities related to contract, asset and procurement management, including organization and conduct of procurement processes, implementation of contract and sourcing strategies, reporting, control of assets
• Sound knowledge of financial rules and regulations
• Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, implementation of new system.

Leadership and Self-Management

• Focuses on result for the client
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
• Demonstrates openness to change
• Responds positively to feedback and differing points of view

UNDP Procurement Certification programme

Required Skills and Experience

Secondary Education with specialized training in procurement. University Degree in Business or Public Administration would be desirable, but it is not a requirement.

6 years of progressively responsible administrative experience is required at the national or international level. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc), advance knowledge of automated procurement systems, experience in handling of web based management systems.

Fluency in the UN and national language of the duty station.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Project Coordinator and Trainer, Kampala, Uganda

The mission of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) is to bring innovation, expertise, solutions and support to address health challenges in low- and middle-income populations. With nearly 10,000 members and subscribers from 145 countries, The Union has its headquarters in Paris and regional and country offices serving the Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, North America and South-East Asia regions. Its scientific departments focus on tuberculosis, HIV, lung health and non-communicable diseases, tobacco control and research. Each department engages in research, provides technical assistance and offers training and other capacity-building activities leading to health solutions for the poor. For more information, please visit our website: www.theunion.org .
SPARK-TB (Slum Partnerships to Actively Respond to Tuberculosis in Kampala) is a one-year project aimed at improving access to quality TB diagnosis and treatment for the urban poor in Kampala district within private health facilities, with the objective of increasing case-finding.
The Union has a vacancy for 3 Project Coordinators & Trainers, SPARK-TB Project to be posted in Kampala, Uganda. The positions are open to local candidates only, and are dependent upon availability of funds.
Overall Role: The post holders will coordinate technical and training activities in his/her assigned project areas, which will support in the detection of additional TB cases. S/he will report to the SPARK-TB Project Manager.
Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the District Health Officer, the Divisional Health Officer and the Project staff and provide technical support on DOTS, TB/HIV and the Public-Private Mix (PPM) to the Private Health Providers.
• Direct and coordinate the implementation of project activities within his/her assigned region/division.
• Train and mentor the Private Health Providers on DOTS, TB/HIV and PPM within his/her assigned region/division.
• Liaise with the Divisional Health Officer and the Private Health providers to identify training needs, develop action plans and implement the desired actions to address those needs.
• Support to modify and develop training materials for the Private Health Providers.
• Coordinate all monitoring and evaluation activities within the assigned region/division and drafts regular monthly and quarterly reports using specific project tools.
• Liaise with the Divisional Health Officer to collect and organize data related to DOTS, TB/HIV and PPM from the Private health facilities.
• Serve as first point of contact on all project related inquiries within the assigned region/division.
• Coordinate and provide support supervision to the Private Health Providers within his/her assigned region/division.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by the Project Manager.

Qualifications:

• A diploma qualification as a Clinical Officer or a comprehensive nurse with training in public health or community health.
• Three or more years of experience in a similar or related position.
• Strong coordination, organisational and training skills.
• Computer literacy especially in MS-office, email and internet.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Strong team building skills.
• Strong representation skills.
• Understanding and experience in tuberculosis control an added advantage.
• Previous work experience with the private health sector an added advantage.
  
  How to Apply Please send a cover letter and your resume to hr@theunion.org Kindly note that the position is open to Ugandan nationals only. Due to the urgency of this position, it may be filled before the closing date. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Technical Project Manager for DevTrac: Software for Online Mapping and Monitoring of Service Delivery in Uganda, Kampala

DURATION:

Phase 1 is 6 months (approximately August 2011 to February 2012); possibility for a second phase depending on need and funding available

BACKGROUND

UNICEF Uganda recently created a web and mobile based geo-spatial trip report and results tracking knowledge management software application called DevTrac (version 1.0), as part of a multi-stage process to build a national development-monitoring and information-sharing tool to track and monitor services and development projects in Uganda, and allow for visualization of both traditional and real-time data.

The development of DevTrac version 1.0 has allowed UNICEF staff to transfer their paper “trip report” system to a digital one. Staff are able to create trip reports directly on the DevTrac website, creating a rich history of visits for each location that is easily accessible to anyone within UNICEF, with some information available to the public. Staff is able to upload photos from the locations they visit, as well as enter data and assessments for their critical monitoring duties. The website also interfaces with a DevTrac Blackberry application, allowing for basic information to be collected offline for each location visited.

The long-term vision is to create a tool that will allow UNICEF and eventually other development and government partners to monitor and analyze service delivery, and the results of development investment, throughout the country.

In order to continue to advance the software and scale the system, UNICEF Uganda seeks to fill the position of Technical Project Manager for DevTrac. UNICEF has entered a second phase of software development for the DevTrac application, urgently needed due to the recent launch of the site and steady usage by the users, as well as increased use by managers. This second phase will upgrade the DevTrac 1.0 website to fulfill more of the needed functionality now apparent, including:

1. technical and workflow modifications to allow for improved data collection from the Blackberry application
2. development of more advanced “views”: for improved ability to manage the work of monitors, as well as to visualize, assess and use the collected data
3. general improvements to usability and workflow, in response to feedback from users, and
4. beginning to incorporate fiscal monitoring and project result data

The current system was built using the open-source Drupal platform, by an Ugandan software company.

PURPOSE

UNICEF Uganda is looking for a skilled technical project manager to guide and manage the future phases of software/Blackberry development and rollout of the DevTrac system to complement UNICEF’s strategy of creating a cross-organizational knowledge management tool. To support this initiative, the project manager will be responsible for:

1. Working with the external software development company based locally in Kampala. In this capacity, the project manager will:

1. develop and review all requirements, user stories, iteration summaries or notes and other documents created by the development team, request necessary corrections, and approve such materials;
2. provide requested information on existing systems, adequate facilities, hardware and data to enable the development team to work effectively;
3. advise the development team of any changes to requirements or stories and work with the team to re-estimate and control scope; and
4. where necessary, facilitate collaboration between UNICEF system users and the external company;

2. Act as the DevTrac focal point for all UNICEF Uganda staff using the system. In this capacity, the project manager will:

1. work with key UNICEF stakeholders to further define requirements and functionality of DevTrac
2. revise the implementation strategy, including mapping of future stages of DevTrac, with accompanying timeframe and budget
3. conduct routine analysis of system usage
4. assist with any day-to-day user support of DevTrac issues
5. develop/modify training materials and communications to users regarding new functionality
6. support integration of data with other UNICEF web and mobile based initiatives, such as Ureport, teacher absenteeism monitoring and the mHealth package
7. attend various team meetings, and undertake necessary field travels to gather feedback and new requirements from UNICEF users, key stakeholders, and PCR teams to ensure all user needs are addressed in future releases

3. Collaborate with UNICEF partners and outside institutions interested in the development of DevTrac. Partners may include various Ministries of the Government of Uganda, development partners, international NGOs, and District government officials, etc. For example, UNICEF Uganda is currently researching the incorporation of the IATI standard into DevTrac with several international organizations. In this capacity, the project manager will:

1. be expected support development and to maintain relationships with key partners
2. provide demonstrations of the software or other information when requested
3. collaborate with partners to create appropriate feedback mechanisms for the data being collected in DevTrac. For example, this include interfacing with appropriate persons at the Ugandan Bureau of Statistics to share information on the locations of water points throughout the country
4. draft concept notes, strategy documents and fundraising proposals as necessary

Additionally, UNICEF Uganda expects to begin the process for establishment of a new long term contract for the future software development effort of DevTrac during the term of the project manager. The project manager will be expected to contribute to this effort by creating necessary documentation in support of the contract process, assist in evaluating potential software partners, and work with the selected partner to continue both the development of the software and the management processes already put in place.

SCOPE OF WORK:

Below are the key tasks to be completed:

1. Report on technical development and implementation of DevTrac to T4D, UNICEF staff, and relevant partners

2. Work directly with external software partner to facilitate agile software development process, ensuring that regular, consistent progress is visible to the user community

3. Refine project implementation plan using agile methodologies, with detailed requirements prior to each software release cycle

4. Monitor the reporting behavior of DevTrac users and if necessary, take corrective action in the form of trainings, reports to appropriate persons, other communications, or modifications to scope of upcoming software releases

5. Provide recommendations and coordinate integration between DevTrac Blackberry application upgrades and web application

6. Provide support to selection of software partner to sign Long Term Agreement for future development of DevTrac system

7. Provide recommendations on integrating other platforms, both internal and external to UNICEF Uganda, into DevTrac (for example, UReport, internal UNICEF monitoring tools, IATI standards, district-level reports, etc.)

8. Develop strategy to ensure that data is fed to relevant stakeholders and followed up on; this

includes mapping key duty bearers, developing mechanisms to feed them relevant data, and creating accountability measures to encourage follow-up.

9. Demonstrate software for relevant partners at various meetings and events

10. Monitor and make recommendations for the possibility for DevTrac to become a generic tool used by other UNICEF offices

KEY DELIVERABLES:

1. Updated scope of requirements for development plan before each software development sprint, keeping in mind the overall implementation schedule (every two weeks)

2. Preparation and completion of regression and acceptance testing plan for each software development sprint, before software modifications can be officially accepted by UNICEF (every two weeks)

3. Gathering of user requirements (and proper communication to software development partner), to be addressed in overall software development iteration – ie. issues to be addressed during Management/District/etc. View iteration (every 6 weeks)

4. Assessment of DevTrac usage for Zonal Offices and PCR teams with lessons learned and clear recommendations for strengthening system effectiveness. Analysis should be both quantitative and qualitative (monthly)

5. Working with T4D Technical Specialist and Blackberry software development partner, assess and communicate implications of planned technical changes to Blackberry and website development teams (end of Month 1)

6. Working with T4D Section Coordinator, completion of appropriate documentation necessary for creation and support of a Long Term Agreement (LTA) contract competition (end of Month 2)

7. Working with Development Gateway and software development partner, 3-5 page report detailing integration strategy for IATI standards into DevTrac (end of Month 3)

8. Working with internal UNICEF Ureport development team, 3-5 page report detailing integration strategy for Ureport data into DevTrac (end of Month 3)

9. 3-5 page report proposing data export/import requirements, based on discussions with appropriate GEO-IM working group members and software development partners to ensure openness and usability of DevTrac data in updating official datasets (end of Month 4)

10. 2-5 page recommendation paper for the future development of DevTrac as a resource for other country offices (end of final month)

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE REQUIRED:

1. Advanced degree in International Affairs, International Relations, International Development, Business Management, Information Systems Management or a related field. A combination of an advanced degree and practical experience in international development work may be substituted for the particular fields mentioned.
2. 5 years experience designing and implementing solutions for large-scale technical projects – including supervising engineers and software developers; responsibility for budgets, contracts and procurement, etc.
3. Experience with ICT hardware, mobile phones and web-based technologies in Africa, particularly designing or deploying tools appropriate to low-bandwidth environments.

1. Proven skills in negotiation, networking, strategic thinking, and management
2. Proven ability to conceptualize, plan and execute ideas as well as to transfer knowledge and skills.
3. Strong writing and communication skills and the aptitude to handle competing messages and priorities with multiple audiences
4. Ability to travel and work in remote and sometimes insecure locations
5. Fluency in written and verbal English is a must; another UN or local language is a plus
6. Residence and work experience in East Africa, current or past, is advantageous.

It is highly recommended that the project manager have:

1. Experience working within key UNICEF programmatic areas (Health and Nutrition, HIV/AIDS, Child Protection, Education, WASH, Communication and Emergencies).
2. Understanding of UNICEF programmes and policy, including knowledge of communication, technology, youth participation and partnership goals, as well as sound interpretation and judgment to present these programmes and policies in a way that enhances UNICEF’s image.
3. Experience in supporting and coordinating project activities across a large organization and with other international partner organizations.
4. Ability to interact diplomatically with high-level officials as well as experience working directly with community-level partners.
5. Ability to manage relationships with UNICEF partners, including government ministries, other donors, academia, NGOs and the private sector
6. Experience with monitoring and evaluation principles
7. Understanding and experience with agile software development processes
8. Knowledge of open-source principles and Drupal software
9. Experience giving user-based feedback to the development of software applications
10. Experience directly supporting day-to-day issues of software application users
11. Experience with design and leading of software training sessions for small and large groups

TO APPLY

Send letter of interest, CV and any relevant sample work (links or attachments) to jobst4d@gmail.com and cayado@unicef.org by Friday 12 August 2011