JOB DETAILS:
Purpose: The Urban Child Health Specialist will provide technical expertise and day-to-day technical assistance to Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and its governance structures at Division and healthcare facility levels to support the design, implementation and tracking of interventions to address gaps in access and quality of child health promotion, disease prevention and curative services in the city.
Roles and Responsibilities
1. Work closely with the health managers at KCCA, its divisions and facilities to design, coordinate and implement targeted and relevant service provider competences, and systems strengthening activities to address critical bottlenecks in the delivery of child health services using MOH-approved guidelines and tools (using REC, IMNCI, ETAT, etc). This will include strengthening child health quality of care activities to improve management of childhood illnesses, and routine immunization services guided by data to reduce inequities in coverage through supported microplanning activities to routine immunization activities and other Supplementary Immunization activities (SIAs).
2. Together with the project’s Nutrition team, private sector team, and sub-grantee CSOs support the design and implementation of integrated interventions to increase community demand and uptake of essential child health services by urban poor communities in Kampala
3. Support KCCA to strengthen its capacity to routinely use data to target technical support for improving performance on child health indicators at division, facility, and community levels.
4. Working together with the Kampala implementation manager and supply chain officer, strengthen other elements of health systems that support effective delivery of maternal and newborn interventions including – supply chain for MNH commodities, supplies and equipment; health workforce; information management systems; and leadership and governance.
5. Use Continuous Quality Improvement approaches to address implementation bottlenecks and scale up high-impact child health practices at facility and community levels. This should include pediatric death audits as a quality improvement tool.
6. Contribute to the timely compilation and submission of quality and accurate reports monthly, quarterly, annual and at all other requested times, including best practices and lessons learned.
7. Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements/ Qualifications
1. A Bachelor’s degree in medicine, nursing, or related health sciences
2. A master’s degree in public health or a clinical discipline is an added advantage
3. A minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience in in urban health programming with a focus on maternal, child health programming, QA/QI and provision of technical support.
4. Must have strong organizational skills and ability to work with diverse teams across the organization and within Uganda’s health and other development sectors
5. Understanding of the urban health service delivery landscape, prior work experience in a USAID-funded program and KCCA is an added advantage.
6. Excellent skills required in program design, reporting, documentation, monitoring and evaluation
7. Experience in working with external stakeholders with good knowledge of Uganda’s health system and structures
8. Must be creative individual with strong sense of vision, commitment, and priorities
9. Advanced proficiency in computer packages such as Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
10. Excellent analytical (qualitative and quantitative) and communication (written and verbal) skills.
11. Willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
Purpose: The Urban Child Health Specialist will provide technical expertise and day-to-day technical assistance to Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and its governance structures at Division and healthcare facility levels to support the design, implementation and tracking of interventions to address gaps in access and quality of child health promotion, disease prevention and curative services in the city.
Roles and Responsibilities
1. Work closely with the health managers at KCCA, its divisions and facilities to design, coordinate and implement targeted and relevant service provider competences, and systems strengthening activities to address critical bottlenecks in the delivery of child health services using MOH-approved guidelines and tools (using REC, IMNCI, ETAT, etc). This will include strengthening child health quality of care activities to improve management of childhood illnesses, and routine immunization services guided by data to reduce inequities in coverage through supported microplanning activities to routine immunization activities and other Supplementary Immunization activities (SIAs).
2. Together with the project’s Nutrition team, private sector team, and sub-grantee CSOs support the design and implementation of integrated interventions to increase community demand and uptake of essential child health services by urban poor communities in Kampala
3. Support KCCA to strengthen its capacity to routinely use data to target technical support for improving performance on child health indicators at division, facility, and community levels.
4. Working together with the Kampala implementation manager and supply chain officer, strengthen other elements of health systems that support effective delivery of maternal and newborn interventions including – supply chain for MNH commodities, supplies and equipment; health workforce; information management systems; and leadership and governance.
5. Use Continuous Quality Improvement approaches to address implementation bottlenecks and scale up high-impact child health practices at facility and community levels. This should include pediatric death audits as a quality improvement tool.
6. Contribute to the timely compilation and submission of quality and accurate reports monthly, quarterly, annual and at all other requested times, including best practices and lessons learned.
7. Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements/ Qualifications
1. A Bachelor’s degree in medicine, nursing, or related health sciences
2. A master’s degree in public health or a clinical discipline is an added advantage
3. A minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience in in urban health programming with a focus on maternal, child health programming, QA/QI and provision of technical support.
4. Must have strong organizational skills and ability to work with diverse teams across the organization and within Uganda’s health and other development sectors
5. Understanding of the urban health service delivery landscape, prior work experience in a USAID-funded program and KCCA is an added advantage.
6. Excellent skills required in program design, reporting, documentation, monitoring and evaluation
7. Experience in working with external stakeholders with good knowledge of Uganda’s health system and structures
8. Must be creative individual with strong sense of vision, commitment, and priorities
9. Advanced proficiency in computer packages such as Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
10. Excellent analytical (qualitative and quantitative) and communication (written and verbal) skills.
11. Willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
JOB DETAILS:
Purpose:
The Technical Director MCH will provide strategic and technical leadership and oversight for the implementation of the MCH (maternal, newborn and child health, and post-partum family planning) component of USAID MCHN. S/he will ensure that MCH project activities and deliverables meet high quality standards. The Technical Director will manage the MCH team and oversee their technical assistance work at both above-site and service delivery levels. The Director will support the USAID MCHN Chief of Party in strategic design, planning, implementation and tracking documentation and reporting of MCH and FP workplan activities, and engagement with the Donor, other implementing partners, and GoU structures at national and subnational levels.
Roles and Responsibilities
1. Provide overall strategic and technical leadership for design and implementation of USAID MCHN Activity’s MCH technical assistance activities at national level and in Kampala
2. Ensure that the project meets intended MCH service delivery improvement goals, quality standards, and reporting requirements by appropriately aligning the MCH team’s technical assistance efforts to agreed upon priorities, as per annual workplans
3. Provide effective leadership for MCH technical assistance teams, including ensuring smooth linkages and cross-leveraging with nutrition, health systems strengthening (HMIS, supply chain, HRH, QI, etc) teams, and with GoU structures at national and subnational level
4. Effectively represent the USAID MCHN Activity in MCH technical strategy and policy engagements with Donor, other implementing partners and GoU structures at national, regional and district levels.
5. Lead and manage routine processes for development and tracking of project implementation bi-weekly monthly, quarterly, and annual MCH service delivery technical assistance workplans
6. Actively participate in and provide technical leadership and direction for the project’s MCH data utilization, learning and adaptation agenda
7. Establish and maintain strategic relationships with GoU national and subnational structures and other implementing partners within the MCH program implementation space
8. Establish, nurture, and manage smooth working relationships with USAID MCHN consortium partner leadership and implementation teams
9. Provide effective representation for the USAID MCHN activity at key engagements with Donor, implementing partners and GoU structures at national and subnational level
10. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements/ Qualifications
1. A Master’s Degree in Medicine or Public Health and three (3) years
2. of professional experience managing MCH programs
3. A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively increasing responsibility working for successful MCH technical assistance programs
4. Demonstrates expertise and experience in service quality improvement and operational research approaches
5. Experience and expertise in managing integrated health services
6. Experience and expertise in managing programs in across sectors beyond health
7. Excellent communication and negotiation skills
8. Experience in successfully engaging the private sector
9. Must have demonstrated leadership qualities, depth and breadth of management expertise and experience
10. Experience with integration of gender and youth analysis into health projects and services; and
11. Excellent interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills
Purpose:
The Technical Director MCH will provide strategic and technical leadership and oversight for the implementation of the MCH (maternal, newborn and child health, and post-partum family planning) component of USAID MCHN. S/he will ensure that MCH project activities and deliverables meet high quality standards. The Technical Director will manage the MCH team and oversee their technical assistance work at both above-site and service delivery levels. The Director will support the USAID MCHN Chief of Party in strategic design, planning, implementation and tracking documentation and reporting of MCH and FP workplan activities, and engagement with the Donor, other implementing partners, and GoU structures at national and subnational levels.
Roles and Responsibilities
1. Provide overall strategic and technical leadership for design and implementation of USAID MCHN Activity’s MCH technical assistance activities at national level and in Kampala
2. Ensure that the project meets intended MCH service delivery improvement goals, quality standards, and reporting requirements by appropriately aligning the MCH team’s technical assistance efforts to agreed upon priorities, as per annual workplans
3. Provide effective leadership for MCH technical assistance teams, including ensuring smooth linkages and cross-leveraging with nutrition, health systems strengthening (HMIS, supply chain, HRH, QI, etc) teams, and with GoU structures at national and subnational level
4. Effectively represent the USAID MCHN Activity in MCH technical strategy and policy engagements with Donor, other implementing partners and GoU structures at national, regional and district levels.
5. Lead and manage routine processes for development and tracking of project implementation bi-weekly monthly, quarterly, and annual MCH service delivery technical assistance workplans
6. Actively participate in and provide technical leadership and direction for the project’s MCH data utilization, learning and adaptation agenda
7. Establish and maintain strategic relationships with GoU national and subnational structures and other implementing partners within the MCH program implementation space
8. Establish, nurture, and manage smooth working relationships with USAID MCHN consortium partner leadership and implementation teams
9. Provide effective representation for the USAID MCHN activity at key engagements with Donor, implementing partners and GoU structures at national and subnational level
10. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements/ Qualifications
1. A Master’s Degree in Medicine or Public Health and three (3) years
2. of professional experience managing MCH programs
3. A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively increasing responsibility working for successful MCH technical assistance programs
4. Demonstrates expertise and experience in service quality improvement and operational research approaches
5. Experience and expertise in managing integrated health services
6. Experience and expertise in managing programs in across sectors beyond health
7. Excellent communication and negotiation skills
8. Experience in successfully engaging the private sector
9. Must have demonstrated leadership qualities, depth and breadth of management expertise and experience
10. Experience with integration of gender and youth analysis into health projects and services; and
11. Excellent interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills
JOB DETAILS:
RELON Uganda is a national non-political and non-partisan movement of people working together to advocate for refugees’ self-representation and inclusion where matters concerning them are discussed. Its aim is to strengthen the capacity of refugees to engage and respond to the challenges facing refugees and refugee-led organizations.
The Role:
This role will allow you to act as a key contributor to our work of planning, supporting and coordinating RELON’s advocacy efforts. You will also have a chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and internationally focused environment. We offer fair pay and competitive benefits package.
With support from the program coordinator, the advocacy officer is responsible for guiding RELON Uganda’s external relations, including public awareness, research, visibility, and campaigning. To create change in the humanitarian space, RELON adopts an evidence-based approach to advocacy in order to end inequality and injustice, while supporting the rights and voices of the populations we serve. The advocacy officer will develop policy positions, facilitate networking and coalition building, support internal and external capacity strengthening, and disseminate key findings and lessons in RLO best practices. We aim to support activities that will achieve change at scale at all levels. Raising the voices of the communities we work with is critical to influencing a sustainable shift in local, national, regional, and global policies and practices.
Benefits of working at RELON Uganda We offer a number of benefits including:
• Employer 10% contribution to a national social security fund to cover employee’s pension scheme
• Staff thirteenth cheque
• Contribution to staff medical insurance
• 25 days of annual leave per year (excluding bank holidays), plus 1 day for every year of service
Key Responsibilities:
1. Support the development of RELON’s advocacy strategy and lead on delivery of agreed advocacy objectives.
2. Support the advocacy and campaigning activities of the RLOs’ Champions for Project “Strengthening refugee-led advocacy through capacity – building of refugee-led organizations in Uganda (STRAC of RLOs – U)”.
Key specific responsibilities
1. To support the development of STRAC of RLOs – U’s advocacy strategy and lead on delivery of agreed advocacy objectives.
1.1. Strategy
• Support the Coordinator with the process of developing and agreeing the organization’s advocacy strategy;
• Develop strategic plans for agreed advocacy objectives;
• Responsible for monitoring the implementation of individual champions strategic objectives, updating these as appropriate
• Use knowledge and insight into the political environment to inform the organization’s advocacy actions;
1.2. Outreach & influencing
o Develop and utilize advocacy channels for the organization to achieve relevant advocacy objectives;
• Initiate and maintain strategic relations with civil servants working in all relevant departments;
• Work with all relevant RLOs to foster and build support for relevant advocacy aims amongst refugees;
• Build partnerships and coordinate work with other networks and allies in the field of refugee humanitarian space in the Uganda and beyond to maximize the chance of securing advocacy wins;
• Develop and maintain clear lines of communication with advocates and key stakeholders at a national, regional and global level and use this to inform our work;
• Manage relationships and communication with national and international institutions and partner networks;
• Develop policy positions and other useful resources in relation to the advocacy objectives of the project;
Member engagement
• Working with the program coordinator to motivate and co-ordinate members to maximize their engagement and use of own organizational capacity and voice;
Communication
• Undertake and support Communications and Campaigns in media outreach to support our advocacy strategy;
• Support Communications and Campaigns in generating social media and website content.
1. To support the advocacy and campaign activities of the STRAC of RLOs – U’s project
• Support the RLOs champions for STRAC of RLOs – U’s project to implement their developed advocacy and campaign strategy and build RLOs champions campaigning support.
2. In collaboration with the Program coordinator with support of the chief executive director and team leader, the advocacy officer will support RELON Uganda’s Project “Strengthening refugee-led advocacy through capacity – building of refugee-led organizations in Uganda (STRAC of RLOs – U)” through coordination and advocacy - capacity-support and training activities
3. Work closely with the communication officer to collect and document project stories for sharing, learning and advocacy.
4. Coordinate with partners and the concerned local government departments and supporting the advocacy capacities of RLOs and community-based organizations (CBOs). Coordinate the participation of RLOs, CBOs, NGOs, Local Government agencies and INGOs in a range of advocacy events.
5. Support capacity strengthening initiatives for RELON Uganda staff, NGO partners, and Refugee led organizations/groups through advocacy-related events and skills-building workshops.
6. Networking, relationship building, information gathering and dissemination, with relevant external actors in Uganda, including coordination bodies.
7. Report drafting and editing
8. Organize advocacy events, trainings, and workshops of the Project “strengthening refugee-led advocacy through capacity – building of refugee-led organizations in Uganda (STRAC of RLOs – U).”
9. Execute other key events and activities associated with the goals of the project.
10. Develop an advocacy plan for the project
11. Draft advocacy products like policy briefs, position papers etc.
What we are looking for:
1. Essential
• Proven knowledge and experience of the national refugee humanitarian response in Uganda, East Africa Community (EAC), and Intergovernmental Authority for Development (IGAD) and Africa Union (AU) instruments.
• Africa Union
• Bachelor (BA) or Degree from a recognized university/college in Journalism, Government, Sociology, International relations, or any other related areas that can bring added value to the job.
• Relevant policy, advocacy, or campaigning experience of 2-5 years, preferably in a national or an international NGO.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English to a variety of audiences.
• Deep commitment to RELON Uganda’s core values of participation and inclusion and humanitarian principles, and standards for informed consent and dignified representation.
• Strong interpersonal skills, sensitivity to cultural differences and ability to work in a wide variety of cultural settings
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills, with ability to prioritize work issues to meet deadlines with minimal supervision and an ability to adjust to changing situations while maintaining focus on delivery and follow-through.
• Previous experience with training and capacity support initiatives.
• Ability to engage with a variety of complex issue areas such as refugee governing policies at local and international level, refugee meaningful participation and inclusion, gender and humanitarian response, and translate these into simple
• Female candidates with the required experience and people with forced displacements are highly encourage to apply
2. Our values and commitment to safeguarding
RELON Uganda is committed to preventing any type of harmful behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and are committed to promoting the welfare of RLOs’ beneficiaries including children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom RELON Uganda engages. RELON Uganda expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organization.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. RELON will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
RELON Uganda is a national non-political and non-partisan movement of people working together to advocate for refugees’ self-representation and inclusion where matters concerning them are discussed. Its aim is to strengthen the capacity of refugees to engage and respond to the challenges facing refugees and refugee-led organizations.
The Role:
This role will allow you to act as a key contributor to our work of planning, supporting and coordinating RELON’s advocacy efforts. You will also have a chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and internationally focused environment. We offer fair pay and competitive benefits package.
With support from the program coordinator, the advocacy officer is responsible for guiding RELON Uganda’s external relations, including public awareness, research, visibility, and campaigning. To create change in the humanitarian space, RELON adopts an evidence-based approach to advocacy in order to end inequality and injustice, while supporting the rights and voices of the populations we serve. The advocacy officer will develop policy positions, facilitate networking and coalition building, support internal and external capacity strengthening, and disseminate key findings and lessons in RLO best practices. We aim to support activities that will achieve change at scale at all levels. Raising the voices of the communities we work with is critical to influencing a sustainable shift in local, national, regional, and global policies and practices.
Benefits of working at RELON Uganda We offer a number of benefits including:
• Employer 10% contribution to a national social security fund to cover employee’s pension scheme
• Staff thirteenth cheque
• Contribution to staff medical insurance
• 25 days of annual leave per year (excluding bank holidays), plus 1 day for every year of service
Key Responsibilities:
1. Support the development of RELON’s advocacy strategy and lead on delivery of agreed advocacy objectives.
2. Support the advocacy and campaigning activities of the RLOs’ Champions for Project “Strengthening refugee-led advocacy through capacity – building of refugee-led organizations in Uganda (STRAC of RLOs – U)”.
Key specific responsibilities
1. To support the development of STRAC of RLOs – U’s advocacy strategy and lead on delivery of agreed advocacy objectives.
1.1. Strategy
• Support the Coordinator with the process of developing and agreeing the organization’s advocacy strategy;
• Develop strategic plans for agreed advocacy objectives;
• Responsible for monitoring the implementation of individual champions strategic objectives, updating these as appropriate
• Use knowledge and insight into the political environment to inform the organization’s advocacy actions;
1.2. Outreach & influencing
o Develop and utilize advocacy channels for the organization to achieve relevant advocacy objectives;
• Initiate and maintain strategic relations with civil servants working in all relevant departments;
• Work with all relevant RLOs to foster and build support for relevant advocacy aims amongst refugees;
• Build partnerships and coordinate work with other networks and allies in the field of refugee humanitarian space in the Uganda and beyond to maximize the chance of securing advocacy wins;
• Develop and maintain clear lines of communication with advocates and key stakeholders at a national, regional and global level and use this to inform our work;
• Manage relationships and communication with national and international institutions and partner networks;
• Develop policy positions and other useful resources in relation to the advocacy objectives of the project;
Member engagement
• Working with the program coordinator to motivate and co-ordinate members to maximize their engagement and use of own organizational capacity and voice;
Communication
• Undertake and support Communications and Campaigns in media outreach to support our advocacy strategy;
• Support Communications and Campaigns in generating social media and website content.
1. To support the advocacy and campaign activities of the STRAC of RLOs – U’s project
• Support the RLOs champions for STRAC of RLOs – U’s project to implement their developed advocacy and campaign strategy and build RLOs champions campaigning support.
2. In collaboration with the Program coordinator with support of the chief executive director and team leader, the advocacy officer will support RELON Uganda’s Project “Strengthening refugee-led advocacy through capacity – building of refugee-led organizations in Uganda (STRAC of RLOs – U)” through coordination and advocacy - capacity-support and training activities
3. Work closely with the communication officer to collect and document project stories for sharing, learning and advocacy.
4. Coordinate with partners and the concerned local government departments and supporting the advocacy capacities of RLOs and community-based organizations (CBOs). Coordinate the participation of RLOs, CBOs, NGOs, Local Government agencies and INGOs in a range of advocacy events.
5. Support capacity strengthening initiatives for RELON Uganda staff, NGO partners, and Refugee led organizations/groups through advocacy-related events and skills-building workshops.
6. Networking, relationship building, information gathering and dissemination, with relevant external actors in Uganda, including coordination bodies.
7. Report drafting and editing
8. Organize advocacy events, trainings, and workshops of the Project “strengthening refugee-led advocacy through capacity – building of refugee-led organizations in Uganda (STRAC of RLOs – U).”
9. Execute other key events and activities associated with the goals of the project.
10. Develop an advocacy plan for the project
11. Draft advocacy products like policy briefs, position papers etc.
What we are looking for:
1. Essential
• Proven knowledge and experience of the national refugee humanitarian response in Uganda, East Africa Community (EAC), and Intergovernmental Authority for Development (IGAD) and Africa Union (AU) instruments.
• Africa Union
• Bachelor (BA) or Degree from a recognized university/college in Journalism, Government, Sociology, International relations, or any other related areas that can bring added value to the job.
• Relevant policy, advocacy, or campaigning experience of 2-5 years, preferably in a national or an international NGO.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English to a variety of audiences.
• Deep commitment to RELON Uganda’s core values of participation and inclusion and humanitarian principles, and standards for informed consent and dignified representation.
• Strong interpersonal skills, sensitivity to cultural differences and ability to work in a wide variety of cultural settings
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills, with ability to prioritize work issues to meet deadlines with minimal supervision and an ability to adjust to changing situations while maintaining focus on delivery and follow-through.
• Previous experience with training and capacity support initiatives.
• Ability to engage with a variety of complex issue areas such as refugee governing policies at local and international level, refugee meaningful participation and inclusion, gender and humanitarian response, and translate these into simple
• Female candidates with the required experience and people with forced displacements are highly encourage to apply
2. Our values and commitment to safeguarding
RELON Uganda is committed to preventing any type of harmful behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and are committed to promoting the welfare of RLOs’ beneficiaries including children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom RELON Uganda engages. RELON Uganda expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organization.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. RELON will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
JOB DETAILS:
Brief description of WFP in Uganda
WFP delivers food assistance in emergencies and work with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. WFP provides life-saving food assistance and livelihood opportunities to refugees in Uganda. In addition, WFP assists the most vulnerable people in Uganda with food and nutrition assistance. Finally, WFP works with smallholder farmers and links them to markets.
As Uganda strives to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030 and become a middle-income country by 2040, WFP is also assessing its relevance and repositioning its role in Uganda.
ARE YOU UP TO THE CHALLENGE?
We are seeking a qualified individual for the position of Programme Policy Officer (Nutrition) to be based in Arua. Selected candidates will be employed on Service contract.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
These jobs are found in Headquarters (HQ), Regional Bureaux (RBs) or Country Offices (COs) and job holders report to a more senior Programme Policy Officer.
Job holders are likely to be working under the close support and guidance of a more experienced professional staff member receiving guidance and regular feedback on work performed. They are typically involved in programme or policy activities or similar nature and analytical work of limited complexity.
JOB PURPOSE
To provide support to Nutrition programmes and activities to contribute to meeting the nutrition needs of WFP beneficiaries.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)-1/2
• Plan and Monitor Nutrition Programme, verify the planned movements and distribution of Nutrition products, resolving routine issues and or escalating where appropriate to ensure that the quantity distributed, and the quality of the operations is in line with WFP standards.
• Summarize Nutrition data, conduct analysis and prepare reports to support programme reviews and informative decision-making.
• Liaise with cooperating partners and internal counterparts to gather feedback and comments to support Nutrition Programme reviews and improve services.
• Suggest improvements to field monitoring processes and procedures for efficient implementation of Nutrition Programmes.
• Support communication and activities with local partners, agencies, NGOs, and Government Institutions.
• Build team capacity in Nutrition through effective guidance, coaching, training, and accountability.
• Support technical trainings for cooperating partners in Nutrition and WFP operational practices to support them to independently implement and self-monitor nutrition activities in the coverage areas.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES-2/2
• Assist in developing and expanding malnutrition prevention activities through promotion of E-IYCF and awareness raising in targeted areas.
• Follow the standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP can quickly respond and deploy needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
• Participate and give area office nutrition report in the weekly nutrition technical meetings.
• Participate in national level nutrition technical working group discussions as may be required by the head of Nutrition.
• Strengthen external stakeholder engagement including district local Governments to strengthen nutrition Programming.
• Support cooperating partner project management processes, evaluation, and oversight.
• Support Nutrition Programme reporting including; donor report writing; CP report reviews, HMIS,etc.
• Any other duties as may be required.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Advanced University degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Sociology, Development Studies, or other relevant field with 8 years relevant working experience.
• Minimum five years progressively responsible professional work experience in protection and gender development programming including years of experience in emergency and development contexts.
• Any specialized training with international standards of humanitarian work e.g SPHERE, Humanitarian Accountability Partnership (HAP) Standards, etc is desirable.
4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES
Purpose
• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Understands WFP’s Strategic Objectives and the link to own work objectives.
• Be a force for positive change: Flexibly adapts individual contributions to accommodate changes in direction from supervisors and internal/external changes (such as evolving needs of beneficiaries, new requirements of partners).
• Make the mission inspiring to our team: Recognizes and shares with team members the ways in which individual contributions relate to WFP’s mission.
• Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Sets own goals in alignment with WFP’s overall operations, and is able to communicate this link to others.
People
• Look for ways to strengthen people’s skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses to increase self-awareness, and includes these in conversations on own developmental needs.
• Create an inclusive culture: Participates in open dialogue, and values the diverse opinion of others, regardless of background, culture, experience, or country assignment.
• Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Proactively seeks feedback and coaching to build confidence, and develop and improve individual skills.
• Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Participates in accomplishing team activities and goals in the face of challenging circumstances.
Performance
• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Shows willingness to explore and experiment with new ideas and approaches in own work.
• Focus on getting results: Consistently delivers results within individual scope of work on time, on budget and without errors.
• Make commitments and make good on commitments: Commits to upholding individual accountabilities and responsibilities in the face of ever-changing country or functional priorities.
• Be Decisive: Makes rational decisions about individual activities when faced with uncertain circumstances, including in times of ambiguity regarding information or manager direction.
Partnership
• Connect and share across WFP units: Seeks to understand and adapt to internal or cross-unit teams’ priorities and preferred working styles.
• Build strong external partnerships: Demonstrates ability to understand and appropriately respond to and/or escalate needs of external partners.
• Be politically agile & adaptable: Portrays an informed and professional demeanor toward internal and external partners and stakeholders.
• Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Provides operational support on analyses and assessments that quantifies and demonstrates WFP’s unique value as a partner.
FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES
• Capability Name Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level
• Programme Lifecycle & Food Assistance Demonstrates ability to identify key variables and contextual factors that affect food assistance problems and programmes throughout the lifecycle to inform quality programme design or re-design.
• Transfer Modalities (Food, Cash, Voucher) Demonstrates ability to analyse and consolidate quantitative and qualitative information from different sources (e.g., market studies) to inform transfer modality selection and programme development.
• Broad Knowledge of Specialized areas (i.e. Nutrition, VAM, etc.) Demonstrates the ability to interpret basic data in the context of WFP specialised fields to contribute to technical programme design, implementation and monitoring.
• Emergency Programming Displays capacity to provide inputs into the development, implementation and realignment of high quality emergency programmes.
• Strategic Policy Engagement w/ Government Develops thorough recommendations using multiple inputs (e.g., government counsel, research, own experience) to strengthen national or subnational entities and government owned food and nutrition security programmes.
OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Research experience using variety of analytical tools and methods for causality analysis, forecasting and other data modelling needs.
• Experience in performing monitoring, evaluations, and assessments at multiple field locations.
• Fluency in both oral and written communication in English. Local languages/dialects is a plus.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
• Has gained experience in implementing technical programs (i.e. nutrition, etc.).
• Has implemented programmes and provided input into designing operations.
• Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions.
Brief description of WFP in Uganda
WFP delivers food assistance in emergencies and work with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. WFP provides life-saving food assistance and livelihood opportunities to refugees in Uganda. In addition, WFP assists the most vulnerable people in Uganda with food and nutrition assistance. Finally, WFP works with smallholder farmers and links them to markets.
As Uganda strives to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030 and become a middle-income country by 2040, WFP is also assessing its relevance and repositioning its role in Uganda.
ARE YOU UP TO THE CHALLENGE?
We are seeking a qualified individual for the position of Programme Policy Officer (Nutrition) to be based in Arua. Selected candidates will be employed on Service contract.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
These jobs are found in Headquarters (HQ), Regional Bureaux (RBs) or Country Offices (COs) and job holders report to a more senior Programme Policy Officer.
Job holders are likely to be working under the close support and guidance of a more experienced professional staff member receiving guidance and regular feedback on work performed. They are typically involved in programme or policy activities or similar nature and analytical work of limited complexity.
JOB PURPOSE
To provide support to Nutrition programmes and activities to contribute to meeting the nutrition needs of WFP beneficiaries.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)-1/2
• Plan and Monitor Nutrition Programme, verify the planned movements and distribution of Nutrition products, resolving routine issues and or escalating where appropriate to ensure that the quantity distributed, and the quality of the operations is in line with WFP standards.
• Summarize Nutrition data, conduct analysis and prepare reports to support programme reviews and informative decision-making.
• Liaise with cooperating partners and internal counterparts to gather feedback and comments to support Nutrition Programme reviews and improve services.
• Suggest improvements to field monitoring processes and procedures for efficient implementation of Nutrition Programmes.
• Support communication and activities with local partners, agencies, NGOs, and Government Institutions.
• Build team capacity in Nutrition through effective guidance, coaching, training, and accountability.
• Support technical trainings for cooperating partners in Nutrition and WFP operational practices to support them to independently implement and self-monitor nutrition activities in the coverage areas.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES-2/2
• Assist in developing and expanding malnutrition prevention activities through promotion of E-IYCF and awareness raising in targeted areas.
• Follow the standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP can quickly respond and deploy needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
• Participate and give area office nutrition report in the weekly nutrition technical meetings.
• Participate in national level nutrition technical working group discussions as may be required by the head of Nutrition.
• Strengthen external stakeholder engagement including district local Governments to strengthen nutrition Programming.
• Support cooperating partner project management processes, evaluation, and oversight.
• Support Nutrition Programme reporting including; donor report writing; CP report reviews, HMIS,etc.
• Any other duties as may be required.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Advanced University degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Sociology, Development Studies, or other relevant field with 8 years relevant working experience.
• Minimum five years progressively responsible professional work experience in protection and gender development programming including years of experience in emergency and development contexts.
• Any specialized training with international standards of humanitarian work e.g SPHERE, Humanitarian Accountability Partnership (HAP) Standards, etc is desirable.
4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES
Purpose
• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Understands WFP’s Strategic Objectives and the link to own work objectives.
• Be a force for positive change: Flexibly adapts individual contributions to accommodate changes in direction from supervisors and internal/external changes (such as evolving needs of beneficiaries, new requirements of partners).
• Make the mission inspiring to our team: Recognizes and shares with team members the ways in which individual contributions relate to WFP’s mission.
• Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Sets own goals in alignment with WFP’s overall operations, and is able to communicate this link to others.
People
• Look for ways to strengthen people’s skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses to increase self-awareness, and includes these in conversations on own developmental needs.
• Create an inclusive culture: Participates in open dialogue, and values the diverse opinion of others, regardless of background, culture, experience, or country assignment.
• Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Proactively seeks feedback and coaching to build confidence, and develop and improve individual skills.
• Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Participates in accomplishing team activities and goals in the face of challenging circumstances.
Performance
• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Shows willingness to explore and experiment with new ideas and approaches in own work.
• Focus on getting results: Consistently delivers results within individual scope of work on time, on budget and without errors.
• Make commitments and make good on commitments: Commits to upholding individual accountabilities and responsibilities in the face of ever-changing country or functional priorities.
• Be Decisive: Makes rational decisions about individual activities when faced with uncertain circumstances, including in times of ambiguity regarding information or manager direction.
Partnership
• Connect and share across WFP units: Seeks to understand and adapt to internal or cross-unit teams’ priorities and preferred working styles.
• Build strong external partnerships: Demonstrates ability to understand and appropriately respond to and/or escalate needs of external partners.
• Be politically agile & adaptable: Portrays an informed and professional demeanor toward internal and external partners and stakeholders.
• Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Provides operational support on analyses and assessments that quantifies and demonstrates WFP’s unique value as a partner.
FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES
• Capability Name Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level
• Programme Lifecycle & Food Assistance Demonstrates ability to identify key variables and contextual factors that affect food assistance problems and programmes throughout the lifecycle to inform quality programme design or re-design.
• Transfer Modalities (Food, Cash, Voucher) Demonstrates ability to analyse and consolidate quantitative and qualitative information from different sources (e.g., market studies) to inform transfer modality selection and programme development.
• Broad Knowledge of Specialized areas (i.e. Nutrition, VAM, etc.) Demonstrates the ability to interpret basic data in the context of WFP specialised fields to contribute to technical programme design, implementation and monitoring.
• Emergency Programming Displays capacity to provide inputs into the development, implementation and realignment of high quality emergency programmes.
• Strategic Policy Engagement w/ Government Develops thorough recommendations using multiple inputs (e.g., government counsel, research, own experience) to strengthen national or subnational entities and government owned food and nutrition security programmes.
OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Research experience using variety of analytical tools and methods for causality analysis, forecasting and other data modelling needs.
• Experience in performing monitoring, evaluations, and assessments at multiple field locations.
• Fluency in both oral and written communication in English. Local languages/dialects is a plus.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
• Has gained experience in implementing technical programs (i.e. nutrition, etc.).
• Has implemented programmes and provided input into designing operations.
• Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions.
JOB DETAILS:
Senior External Relations Assistant
Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Senior External Relations Assistant normally functions under the direct supervision of External Relations Officer or another professional staff depending on staffing structure of the Office. The incumbent assists in the management of external relations activities of the Office. He/she plays a key role in organising the visits of foreign delegations, donors, press and media, providing regular briefings and drafting reports/materials for external partners. He/she may also receive advice and operational support from the External Relations/Public Information Units at the Country Office /HQ.
All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR¿s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.
Duties
• Draft briefing notes, press releases, bulletins, reports, newsletters and prepare any other public information material, as required
• Facilitate and accompany visits of foreign delegations, partner NGOs, donors and the media to refugee camps
• Draft and translate routine correspondence and texts.
• Assist with developing and implementing UNHCR¿s social media strategy ¿ conceptualize and pitch stories for UNHCR¿s global website.
• Ensure that public information materials including fact sheets, information brochures, briefing materials from the Branch Office, etc. are available.
• Organize visibility events (e.g. World Refugee Day) and liaise with partners, refugees and local communities on implementation.
• May be required to assist in compilation of weekly, monthly, annual/quarterly thematic reports, situations reports etc.
• Review media daily and ensure the office is kept informed of local developments.
• Provide information on UNHCR¿s activities to external partners.
• Respond to non-complex media queries and incoming correspondence.
• Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
• Education & Professional Work Experience
• Years of Experience / Degree Level
• For G5 - 2 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 1 year relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher
Field(s) of Education
• Not applicable
• Certificates and/or Licenses
• International Relations, Journalism Political Science
• Communication Media
• (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Relevant Job Experience
• Essential
• Not specified
Desirable
• Previous experience in UN/UNHCR.
• Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of position.
• Knowledge of another relevant UN language.
• HQ and Field experience with UNHCR or with other humanitarian organizations
Functional Skills
• TI-Interpretation
• IT-Computer Literacy
• CO-Drafting and Documentation
• (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Language Requirements
• For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
• For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
• For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.
All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power.
As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.
This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.
Desired Candidate Profile
Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level):
Desired languages
Operational context
• Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:
• Nature of Position:
• Living and Working Conditions:
Additional Qualifications
Skills
• CO-Drafting and Documentation, IT-Computer Literacy, TI-Interpretation
Education
• Certifications
• Communication - Other, International Relations - Other, Journalism - Other, Media - Other, Political Science - Other
Work Experience
Competencies
• Accountability, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Organizational awareness, Teamwork & collaboration
• UNHCR Salary Calculator
https://icsc.un.org/Home/SalaryScales
Compendium
• Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a written test and/or oral interview. UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. Recruitment as a UNHCR staff member is subject to proof of vaccination against COVID-19
Functional clearance
• This position doesn't require a functional clearance
Senior External Relations Assistant
Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Senior External Relations Assistant normally functions under the direct supervision of External Relations Officer or another professional staff depending on staffing structure of the Office. The incumbent assists in the management of external relations activities of the Office. He/she plays a key role in organising the visits of foreign delegations, donors, press and media, providing regular briefings and drafting reports/materials for external partners. He/she may also receive advice and operational support from the External Relations/Public Information Units at the Country Office /HQ.
All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR¿s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.
Duties
• Draft briefing notes, press releases, bulletins, reports, newsletters and prepare any other public information material, as required
• Facilitate and accompany visits of foreign delegations, partner NGOs, donors and the media to refugee camps
• Draft and translate routine correspondence and texts.
• Assist with developing and implementing UNHCR¿s social media strategy ¿ conceptualize and pitch stories for UNHCR¿s global website.
• Ensure that public information materials including fact sheets, information brochures, briefing materials from the Branch Office, etc. are available.
• Organize visibility events (e.g. World Refugee Day) and liaise with partners, refugees and local communities on implementation.
• May be required to assist in compilation of weekly, monthly, annual/quarterly thematic reports, situations reports etc.
• Review media daily and ensure the office is kept informed of local developments.
• Provide information on UNHCR¿s activities to external partners.
• Respond to non-complex media queries and incoming correspondence.
• Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
• Education & Professional Work Experience
• Years of Experience / Degree Level
• For G5 - 2 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 1 year relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher
Field(s) of Education
• Not applicable
• Certificates and/or Licenses
• International Relations, Journalism Political Science
• Communication Media
• (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Relevant Job Experience
• Essential
• Not specified
Desirable
• Previous experience in UN/UNHCR.
• Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of position.
• Knowledge of another relevant UN language.
• HQ and Field experience with UNHCR or with other humanitarian organizations
Functional Skills
• TI-Interpretation
• IT-Computer Literacy
• CO-Drafting and Documentation
• (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Language Requirements
• For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
• For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
• For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.
All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power.
As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.
This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.
Desired Candidate Profile
Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level):
Desired languages
Operational context
• Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:
• Nature of Position:
• Living and Working Conditions:
Additional Qualifications
Skills
• CO-Drafting and Documentation, IT-Computer Literacy, TI-Interpretation
Education
• Certifications
• Communication - Other, International Relations - Other, Journalism - Other, Media - Other, Political Science - Other
Work Experience
Competencies
• Accountability, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Organizational awareness, Teamwork & collaboration
• UNHCR Salary Calculator
https://icsc.un.org/Home/SalaryScales
Compendium
• Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a written test and/or oral interview. UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. Recruitment as a UNHCR staff member is subject to proof of vaccination against COVID-19
Functional clearance
• This position doesn't require a functional clearance
JOB DETAILS:
We seek a world of hope, inclusion, and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live with dignity and security.
Company Mission
CARE works around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty, and achieve social justice.
Job Description
Background
CARE International with funding from GFFO will beimplementing a multi country Protection, GBV and Sexual Reproductive and Maternal Health Project in Uganda, DRC and South Sudan targeting refugees and host populations. The project will mainly focus on: Increasing access to life-saving SRH and protection services for displaced populations and host communities across DRC, South Sudan and Uganda. The GFFO funding is to consolidate and ensure that women and adolescent girls have access to quality SRMH services as part of a comprehensive package of SRH services across the target locations.
Job Summary:
The Regional Coordinator is responsible for ensuring a smooth regional coordination, common approach and quality of the project implementation and reporting (narrative and financial) among the three implementing Country Offices of South Sudan, DRC and Uganda, and local partners involved. S/He will supervise efficient implementation of the project’s interventions, ensure regional approaches and synergies. S/He will provide overall technical support in order to guarantee full compliance with commitments and donor’s rules and regulations at the regional level, in addition to ensuring program quality. S/He will provide support to the Financial Coordinator when needed, the Regional Coordinator is also responsible for the consolidation of narrative reporting.
Specific responsibilities and tasks:
• Lead the planning and implementation of the program, overseeing all aspects (programmatic and technical, financial, administrative, personnel management).
• Support the project oversight bodies (project coordination groups, technical working groups, and work with the youth advisory board).
• Ensure that all program interventions are of a high quality and lead to measurable impact. This includes, but is not limited to, overseeing the annual work plan preparation, identifying external technical support needs, ensuring that appropriate management practices are being used in project implementation and the monitoring and evaluation systems are being used to provide timely management information.
• Ensure that program resources are used efficiently, effectively, and transparently towards meeting program objectives.
• Support the programmatic relationship with the CMP and donor ensuring that the CARE Germany Programme Officer has up to date and timely information.
• Promote and maintain an organizational culture that advances gender equality and promotes inclusion, reduces power abuse and inequalities, and fosters trust and safety.
• Create an environment across program within CARE’s workplaces, programming, and communities where CARE works, that is free from sexual harassment, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation and child abuse (SHEA-CA).
• Any other tasks as requested by the CARE Germany Programme Officer
Contacts/Key Relationships/Collaboration:
• Internally in CARE Uganda, the Regional Program Coordinator will report to the Program Director but will work closely with the Care Germany team and the other country offices. S/he will keep daily contact with the staff working in the assigned projects; with staff members in the Country Office that provide management, financial and logistical support to the programme. Externally, the Regional Program Coordinator will maintain regular contact and dialogue with all implementing Country offices, partners, other INGOs supporting common partners and organisational development and capacity building service providers that CARE and partners might want to contract.
Authority:
• The Regional Program Coordinator has the responsibility for programme monitoring. S/he has authority to review approve COs’ and partners’ narrative and financial reports and payments of new instalments in close collaboration with the Regional Financial Coordinator.
Working Conditions:
• The Regional Program Coordinator will be based at CARE’s Country Office in Arua and have occasional field visits in Kampala, DRC, South Sudan, and participation in regional and international activities. The expected time spent on travelling is 50%.
Minimum Qualification and experience:
• The RPC will have a suitable combination of experience and relevant training in the following technical and programmatic requirements for the position.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Clinical Medicine, Epidemiology Social Sciences, Gender or related field. A Master’s degree/Post graduate qualification in a related field is a MUST.
• Expert level knowledge and at least 10 years’ practical experience in SRMH/GBV/Gender programming in rural Uganda, preferably with refugee and / or displaced populations or working knowledge in project areas of DRC and South Sudan
• Advanced knowledge and at least 6 years of proven practical project management experience; 2 of which should have been at management level or managing at least two different grants at once, including strong skills and experience in M&E, report writing, participatory planning, financial management, Human Resource Management.
• People manager with proven experience managing diverse teams and individuals’ performance for success
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English and French
• Computer skills (email, word processing, spreadsheets).
• Highly motivated to maintain a regular dialogue with CARE’s partner organizations.
• Skills in teamwork, facilitation, and training. Knowledge of INGO operations and sub-grantee management is an added advantage.
• Sensitive and committed to Gender Equity and Diversity
COMPETENCIES
• Excellence: Sets high standards of performance for self and/or others; successfully completes assignments; ensures interactions and transactions are ethical and convey integrity.
• Integrity: Maintains social, ethical, and organizational norms; firmly adheres to codes of conduct and ethical principles inherent to CARE.
• Communicating with Impact: Diplomatically, logically, and clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the recipient / audience and helps them understand and retain their message.
• Facilitating Change: Supports and manages the change process at CARE by developing a culture affirmative of change; encouraging others to seek and act upon opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; critically analysing evolving and fluid situations; facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace; actively engaging with resistance to change.
• Strengthening Partnership: Identifying and utilizing opportunities within and outside of CARE develop effective strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas/departments/units or external organizations to achieve CARE’s objectives.
• Management Excellence: Makes the connection between values and performance. Influences the performance of others, and ultimately, the performance of the organization. Sets direction, coaches & develops, promotes staff wellness & safety, practices & promotes compliance, models gender equity & diversity, communicates effectively.
• Developing Teams: Using appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team; facilitates the completion of team goals.
• Diversity – Promoting, valuing, respecting and fully benefiting from everyone’s unique qualities, background, race, culture, age, gender, disability, values, lifestyle, perspectives or interests; creating and maintaining a work environment that promotes diversity.
• Adaptability– Expected to well adjust with the country, the cooperating environment and with the Project team to function effectively and efficiently.
• Coaching – Ability to demonstrate to enhance skills and capacity of staff working in the field and office for them continue to serve CARE in the future program activities.
We seek a world of hope, inclusion, and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live with dignity and security.
Company Mission
CARE works around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty, and achieve social justice.
Job Description
Background
CARE International with funding from GFFO will beimplementing a multi country Protection, GBV and Sexual Reproductive and Maternal Health Project in Uganda, DRC and South Sudan targeting refugees and host populations. The project will mainly focus on: Increasing access to life-saving SRH and protection services for displaced populations and host communities across DRC, South Sudan and Uganda. The GFFO funding is to consolidate and ensure that women and adolescent girls have access to quality SRMH services as part of a comprehensive package of SRH services across the target locations.
Job Summary:
The Regional Coordinator is responsible for ensuring a smooth regional coordination, common approach and quality of the project implementation and reporting (narrative and financial) among the three implementing Country Offices of South Sudan, DRC and Uganda, and local partners involved. S/He will supervise efficient implementation of the project’s interventions, ensure regional approaches and synergies. S/He will provide overall technical support in order to guarantee full compliance with commitments and donor’s rules and regulations at the regional level, in addition to ensuring program quality. S/He will provide support to the Financial Coordinator when needed, the Regional Coordinator is also responsible for the consolidation of narrative reporting.
Specific responsibilities and tasks:
• Lead the planning and implementation of the program, overseeing all aspects (programmatic and technical, financial, administrative, personnel management).
• Support the project oversight bodies (project coordination groups, technical working groups, and work with the youth advisory board).
• Ensure that all program interventions are of a high quality and lead to measurable impact. This includes, but is not limited to, overseeing the annual work plan preparation, identifying external technical support needs, ensuring that appropriate management practices are being used in project implementation and the monitoring and evaluation systems are being used to provide timely management information.
• Ensure that program resources are used efficiently, effectively, and transparently towards meeting program objectives.
• Support the programmatic relationship with the CMP and donor ensuring that the CARE Germany Programme Officer has up to date and timely information.
• Promote and maintain an organizational culture that advances gender equality and promotes inclusion, reduces power abuse and inequalities, and fosters trust and safety.
• Create an environment across program within CARE’s workplaces, programming, and communities where CARE works, that is free from sexual harassment, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation and child abuse (SHEA-CA).
• Any other tasks as requested by the CARE Germany Programme Officer
Contacts/Key Relationships/Collaboration:
• Internally in CARE Uganda, the Regional Program Coordinator will report to the Program Director but will work closely with the Care Germany team and the other country offices. S/he will keep daily contact with the staff working in the assigned projects; with staff members in the Country Office that provide management, financial and logistical support to the programme. Externally, the Regional Program Coordinator will maintain regular contact and dialogue with all implementing Country offices, partners, other INGOs supporting common partners and organisational development and capacity building service providers that CARE and partners might want to contract.
Authority:
• The Regional Program Coordinator has the responsibility for programme monitoring. S/he has authority to review approve COs’ and partners’ narrative and financial reports and payments of new instalments in close collaboration with the Regional Financial Coordinator.
Working Conditions:
• The Regional Program Coordinator will be based at CARE’s Country Office in Arua and have occasional field visits in Kampala, DRC, South Sudan, and participation in regional and international activities. The expected time spent on travelling is 50%.
Minimum Qualification and experience:
• The RPC will have a suitable combination of experience and relevant training in the following technical and programmatic requirements for the position.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Clinical Medicine, Epidemiology Social Sciences, Gender or related field. A Master’s degree/Post graduate qualification in a related field is a MUST.
• Expert level knowledge and at least 10 years’ practical experience in SRMH/GBV/Gender programming in rural Uganda, preferably with refugee and / or displaced populations or working knowledge in project areas of DRC and South Sudan
• Advanced knowledge and at least 6 years of proven practical project management experience; 2 of which should have been at management level or managing at least two different grants at once, including strong skills and experience in M&E, report writing, participatory planning, financial management, Human Resource Management.
• People manager with proven experience managing diverse teams and individuals’ performance for success
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English and French
• Computer skills (email, word processing, spreadsheets).
• Highly motivated to maintain a regular dialogue with CARE’s partner organizations.
• Skills in teamwork, facilitation, and training. Knowledge of INGO operations and sub-grantee management is an added advantage.
• Sensitive and committed to Gender Equity and Diversity
COMPETENCIES
• Excellence: Sets high standards of performance for self and/or others; successfully completes assignments; ensures interactions and transactions are ethical and convey integrity.
• Integrity: Maintains social, ethical, and organizational norms; firmly adheres to codes of conduct and ethical principles inherent to CARE.
• Communicating with Impact: Diplomatically, logically, and clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the recipient / audience and helps them understand and retain their message.
• Facilitating Change: Supports and manages the change process at CARE by developing a culture affirmative of change; encouraging others to seek and act upon opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; critically analysing evolving and fluid situations; facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace; actively engaging with resistance to change.
• Strengthening Partnership: Identifying and utilizing opportunities within and outside of CARE develop effective strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas/departments/units or external organizations to achieve CARE’s objectives.
• Management Excellence: Makes the connection between values and performance. Influences the performance of others, and ultimately, the performance of the organization. Sets direction, coaches & develops, promotes staff wellness & safety, practices & promotes compliance, models gender equity & diversity, communicates effectively.
• Developing Teams: Using appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team; facilitates the completion of team goals.
• Diversity – Promoting, valuing, respecting and fully benefiting from everyone’s unique qualities, background, race, culture, age, gender, disability, values, lifestyle, perspectives or interests; creating and maintaining a work environment that promotes diversity.
• Adaptability– Expected to well adjust with the country, the cooperating environment and with the Project team to function effectively and efficiently.
• Coaching – Ability to demonstrate to enhance skills and capacity of staff working in the field and office for them continue to serve CARE in the future program activities.