14 Management Jobs in Uganda jobs

Pernix Group is interested in hiring a Quality Control Manager for our project in Kampala, Uganda. The right person will have experience implementing construction quality control programs for U.S. Government projects.   This person will be responsible for overall quality control of the project; including developing and managing a site specific Contractors Quality Control Plan. They will be responsible for ensuring all work is carried out per the project and company policies and procedures, and for ensuring that all operations and work meet the contract requirements.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities Observes and monitors construction activities to assure quality and conformance with plans and specifications Monitors and documents construction progress on a daily basis Understands material testing procedures and witnesses test(s) performed by others Manages project documentation Prepares and maintains daily checklists and inspection reports Able to understand shop drawings Ability to understand reports and communicate issues in a timely manner Reviews, tracks and summarizes quality control non-conformances and ensures appropriate follow up Update Submittal Register Ability to review and understand submittals Perform other duties as assigned Requirements Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible for a security clearance (able to pass a credit and criminal background check). Current clearance is a plus. At least 10 years of experience serving as Quality Control Manager on construction projects; Prefer at least 5 years of experience as Quality Control Manager on DOS or other Federal Government construction projects overseas. Experience must include the completion of a minimum of one project with a minimum contract value of $100M. Must have a degree in engineering, a degree in architecture, or a degree in construction management. The degree shall be from a 4-year accredited college/university;   http://pernixgroup.catsone.com/careers/index.php?m=portal&a=apply&jobOrderID=12538307&ref=Careerjet

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up. For every child,  a fair chance Uganda is one of the over 190 countries and territories around the world where we work to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease, and discrimination place in a child’s path. Together with the Government of Uganda and partners we work towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals, the objectives of the Uganda National Development Plan, and the planned outcomes of the United Nations Development Assistance Framework. Visit this link for more information on working with UNICEF Uganda.   https://youtu.be/1n3WU86XUQA How can you make a difference? Under the supervision of the Representative, undertake a Field Operations coordination role and provide leadership and guidance to Chiefs of three Field Offices (Gulu, Mbarara and Moroto) in the development, planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of all development and emergency programmes. Coordinate with Deputy Representatives, Chiefs of programme and operations sections to ensure efficient and effective management of Field Operations and the delivery of results for children. Coordinate UNlCEF's emergency preparedness and response in crisis situations, in full consultation with the Representative, Deputy Representative, Chiefs of Sections and Chiefs of Field Offices. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES and DUTIES & TASKS  Within the delegated authority and the given organizational set-up, the incumbent may be responsible for all or most of the following areas of major duties and key end results. Ensure continuous flow of strategic information on the situation of children and women to the Representative, Deputy Representative and Chiefs of CSD (Child Survival and Development), BEAD (Basic Education and Adolescent Development), Child Protection and Communications and PME on programme planning and monitoring, for policy development, advocacy and resource mobilization Provide leadership and guidance to the Field office teams, programme officers and Specialists and programme assistants on all aspects of Field Operations and Emergency programme management, planning, implementation and monitoring and ensure compliance with UNICEF's technical and operational procedures and guidelines particularly developed for the Country Programme. Coordinate and participate in rapid assessments, during emergencies to determine programmatic needs as well as factors affecting the organization’s capacity to function in the field. Within the onset of an emergency, develop a simple data collection plan, covering key data gaps as required for the continued emergency response. Develop and regularly update emergency preparedness and response plans for UNICEF Uganda. Contribute to the analysis of information and identification of trigger mechanism, for the purpose of early warning. Liaise and coordinate with other humanitarian partners and actors, at national and county levels. With the support of the planning, social policy, M&E sections, monitor and report on programme implementation at the field level to assess progress and ensure achievement of planned results. Facilitate technical decisions on program management and programme convergence and integration of the UNICEF programmes in the field. Oversee Field Office Chiefs’ liaison and collaboration with implementing partners including County Governments, UN agencies, NGOs and other stakeholders for assessing the situation of children, planning, implementing and monitoring of the programme and emergency response in the field. Work with technical sections to leverage county level In coordination with the Deputy Representative, ensure provisions of support services to the key areas as ERIP, capacity development for emergency preparedness planning and response, social mobilization, communication for development and monitoring. Work closely with the sectoral specialists and emergency focal points to interface with sectoral policies and guidelines and support evidence -based advocacy for children especially during emergencies. Directly supervise Chiefs of Field Offices and collaborate with Chiefs of Sections to ensure that sectoral Work Plans for the FOs are prepared, are responsive to emergency situations, and are coherent with UNlCEF's country programme and its core commitments for children in emergencies(CCCs) In conjunction with the Deputy Representative oversee preparation of funding proposals for emergency assistance and related documentation within UNICEF in a coordinated manner To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… Advanced University degree in Social Sciences, Public Administration, Humanitarian Response, Business Administration, Management or other fields related to the work of UNICEF. Training in emergency response important. At least eight (8) years of responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in development, recovery and humanitarian response, financial and human resources management, monitoring and reporting. Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset. Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset. Familiarity/ background with emergency is considered as an asset. Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset. For every Child, you demonstrate… UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results. The competencies required for this post are; Leading and Supervising, Formulating Strategies and Concepts, Analyzing, Relating and Networking, Persuading and Influencing, Creating and Innovating. View our competency framework at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.   Remarks: Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.   https://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=523835

  The Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, non-for-profit, international university first established in 1983, with 11 campuses and teaching sites in 8 countries. The University is non-denominational institution open to all, irrespective of religon, ethnicity, gender or a national origin. Since 2001, AKU has offered academic programmes, medicine and education for and in countries in East AFRICA. The University invites appplications for the following postion: Academic Manager/Administrator Position Summary: Reporting to Academic Head SONAM,Uganda, the Academic manager/administrator will provide project management and administrative support of AKU's campus Kampala. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with outstanding communication skills. S/he will have a proven capacity to manage projrcts in a complex setting and the ability to foster strategic links within nursing and midwifery establishments and other relevant stakeholders, particularly across East Africa. Key Responsibilities: Provide administrative leadership Manage the development and implementation of the school's strategic plan Manage projects that support the school's strategic plan Quality assurance Monitor and report on the changing nursing and midwifery environment and the higher education context specific to nursing and midwifery Manage budgets and assist with the school's periodic reports Manage school staff and facilities Qualification: Applicants should posses a masters degree in administration and related fields Minimum of 5years' experience of administration at an institution og higher learning. To Apply: Please send your curriculum vitae (CV); copies of academic qualifications; and copies of professional cerficates to the Human Resources and Administration officer,Aga Khan University-Advanced Nursing and midwifery Programme,P.O.Box 8842,Kampala Uganda; hr.ug@aku.edu by July 28,2019. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About Fenix Fenix International is a next-generation energy and technology company. Our mission is to transform our customers’ quality of life through modern energy and financial services. Our flagship product, Fenix Power, is a modular, lease-to-own solar home system financed through affordable installments from just $0.11 per day. We use real-time transaction data to create a next-generation credit score to finance power upgrades and other life-changing loans, unlocking modern financial services for our customers. To date, Fenix has sold over 500,000 Solar Home Systems in Uganda, Zambia, Cote d'Ivoire, Benin, Nigeria and Mozambique, bringing clean, reliable power for lights, phones, radios, TV and much more to over 2,500,000 people. In early 2018, Fenix joined forces with ENGIE, one of the world's largest energy companies and a leader in the move to renewable, decentralised and digital energy. This has allowed Fenix to make significant commercial investments to accelerate the path to our mission, via new markets and innovative products. Together, Fenix and ENGIE are making universal access to modern energy a reality. Job Overview  We’re looking for a self-driven, entrepreneurial individual with strong project management experience to help build and grow our operations in markets across Africa.  At Fenix, one of our core values is to think big and make things happen. As a Market Development Manager, you will embody this value. Working alongside the Country Lead, your focus will be PMing our country launch and scale operations by 1) serving as a strategic partner for the country leadership team in key decisions (e.g., those that require approval by our executive team), 2) ensuring soft launch operations meet key performance indicators across major functions, and 3) supporting the transition to commercial launch. In essence, the Market Development Manager will act as the internal champion for the market and their leadership, supporting their agenda among global teams and senior management.  This role reports to our Global Team and also works with a small team of other Market Development Managers, with the expectation that Market Development Managers will share best practices across markets.  The position's location is flexible - could be based in any market where Fenix is active. Key Responsibilities Project Management and Reporting  Provide overall project management support to Country management teams to keep them focused on high priority tasks, manage multiple, competing priorities, keep the country on track as operations scale, and ensure key performance indicators are met Develop and update regular reports to keep management informed on market findings, launch progress, KPI progress, and budget-to-actual; point out successes as well as high risk/challenge areas for team to focus on so that they can balance long-term and short-term goals Actively participate in all country management team meetings, as well as meetings between Country Teams and the Global Team; participation could also include assisting with scheduling, ensuring agendas have been developed, sending out next steps following meetings, and ensuring key activities have been completed  Ensure policies, procedures, and key documents remain updated for the country and uploaded into Fenix’s central information sharing database Serve as primary liaison between strategic partners and Global team to ensure work plan alignment and achievement of business goals Support country teams in developing proposals through established channels/frameworks (e.g. product pricing committee) Strategic Partner to Support Market Launch and Scale Coordinate with Country Lead and Global team to ensure team alignment on entry strategy and launch milestones Serve as chief-of-staff resource and strategic thought partner to country leadership team; guide strategic thinking and build structure around key decision-making (e.g., prepare materials and analysis required to make key country decisions) Support country teams to articulate, submit and gain approval for important decisions that require support of senior management at the global level QA operations to ensure country soft launch meets Global expectations and requirements Knowledge Management and Additional Responsibilities Collaborate with other Market Development Managers to share and document best practices on a regular basis Host quarterly new market sessions with Country Teams to share practices across the company Update Country toolkits/templates, and manage internal database of country-specific documents/tools  As needed, conduct new market research to inform country expansion roadmap for Fenix Required Skills & Experience Outstanding bi-lingual (English and French) written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Leadership & project management experience: we are looking for entrepreneurial candidates who have started or contributed significantly to scaling a company or commercial project.  At least 3 - 5 years experience living or working in Africa Exceptional analytical skills and ability to synthesize analysis into practical strategy recommendations Comfort and experience with cultivating strong relationships with external stakeholders, whether in a board room or a rural off-grid community Excellent judgement and ability to work independently with little supervision Highly motivated by customer happiness and great team culture Three years’ minimum work experience in a relevant role, particularly B2C Bachelor’s degree in relevant field; Master’s degree preferred Highly Desired Skills & Experience Experience living or working in a rural economy Experience utilizing analytical techniques to drive data driven decisions Financial modeling skills Ability to read, interpret and take relevant and nimble action on a P&L and financial statements To Apply Please submit your resume and cover letter through the job posting at www.fenixintl.com/careers/. In your cover letter, please be sure to highlight the following: Why you are interested in Fenix International, and What excites you about this particular role. Fenix offers a competitive salary and a fun, fast-paced and high-growth work environment. We recognize the value of diversity in our workforce, and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all candidates who choose to apply, however, only those selected for a further interview will be contacted.   https://fenixintl.applytojob.com/apply/job_20190710065013_WRDGWM8EJ2KENW8G/Market-Development-Manager-French-Speaking?source=CJET

Background UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action, peace and security. Placing women’s rights at the centre of all its efforts, and in line with the ongoing UN Reform, UN Women leads and coordinates the United Nations system efforts in Uganda to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action. It provides strong and coherent leadership in support of Uganda’s priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors. Reporting to the Country Representative, the Deputy Country Representative is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Uganda Country Office. The incumbent is responsible for substantially contributing to the design, implementation, management and oversight of the country programme and to the operations supporting its implementation to ensure effective and efficient delivery of results as planned in the UN Women Strategic Plan and the Country Office annual work plans.   Duties and Responsibilities 1.        Manage the programme and operations teams Manage the day-to-day work of the programme and operations teams, including finalizing programme team’s annual workplan; Oversee/lead the process of programme conceptualization, planning, implementing and monitoring; and the management of material and financial resources; Lead the process of preparing programme implementation progress reports and identifying areas for UN Women Country Representative’s action and/or decision; Manage the performance of staff under supervision; provide managerial direction, guidance and leadership to staff and provide performance feedback and coaching to staff under supervision, ensure performance assessment are implemented on time and ensure staff members are fully aware of UN Women workplace relations policies;  Technically support the development of the Office security strategy and plan as required.  2.        Provide advisory and specialized technical support on the strategic direction of the office Advise and guide the Country Representative on strategic areas; Provide specialized technical and strategic support and guidance in managing all aspects of the programme design and related activities and for ensuring compliance and accountability in programme monitoring, reporting and evaluation; Develop policy documents, briefs and other strategic papers/materials for use in the development and presentation of innovative and coherent policy and programmatic positions; Serve as a senior member of the management team. 3.        Represent UN Women in UN system coordination, with a focus on programming and operations As delegated by the UN Women Country Representative, represent UN Women in the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) and/or the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) to collaborate with the Resident Coordinator and UN system on interagency coherence, collaboration, cooperation, resource mobilization, advocacy, common services, and operations; Participate in UN system thematic and other working groups to advance UN Women’s mandate; Provide guidance and support to the Regional Director in interacting with the UNCT on gender equality and women’s empowerment. 4.        Provide technical support in creation of strategic partnerships and resource mobilization strategies Provide substantive research and inputs in the formulation and implementation of the country resource mobilization strategy; Establish and maintain relationships with government, partners, stakeholders and donors to achieve active collaboration, cooperation and alliances on programme development and implementation and resource mobilization. 5.        Represent UN Women and support advocacy strategies Represent and advocate for UN Women in organizational, regional, global, public information/ relations events and key meetings and meet with high level and senior officials to promote UN Women’s mandate, as delegated; Provide input to advocacy and public communication strategies. 6.        Facilitate knowledge management, innovation and capacity building Manage the process of collecting and sharing lessons learned on gender equality and women’s empowerment to build knowledge and capacity of partners and stakeholders; Oversee the design and implementation of capacity building training activities to enhance skills and knowledge.   Key Performance Indicators Timely and quality provision of strategic support and advise to the Country Representative Timely and quality delivery of the programme and operations teams Regular interaction and establishment of joint activities and programmes with other agencies and partners Quality of inputs provided in formulation and implementation of the country resource mobilization strategy Quality and number of knowledge management and advocacy initiatives undertaken Quality mentoring, training, coaching which affects performance of Staff UN Women is seen as a reliable and trustworthy partner, providing substantial inputs to progress UN women’s mandate   Competencies Core values Integrity Professionalism Respect for Diversity   Core Competencies Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues Accountability Creative Problem Solving Effective Communication Inclusive Collaboration Stakeholder Engagement Leading by Example   Functional Competencies Excellent programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills Ability to develop detailed operational plans, budgets, and deliver on them Ability to provide policy advice and support to partners Ability to synthesize program performance data and produce analytical reports to inform management and strategic decision-making Excellent analytical skills Excellent knowledge of Results Based Management Strong knowledge of the UN system Strong knowledge of local country context Strong negotiation skills   Required Skills and Experience Education and certification Master’s degree or equivalent in international development, public administration, public policy or other relevant social science fields is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A project/programme management certification would be an added advantage. Experience At least 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience that combines intellectual, strategic and managerial leadership in development programmes with a strong focus in the area of gender equality and women’s empowerment at the international level, preferably in developing countries within the UN system, Agencies, Funds or Programmes; Field based experience working with multi-cultural teams; Experience in leading a team. Language requirements   Fluency in English is required; Knowledge of the other UN official working language is an asset. https://jobs.undp.org/cj_apply.cfm?cur_job_id=86279

About Fenix Fenix International is a next-generation energy company. Our mission is to transform our customers’ quality of life through disruptive innovation in energy and financial services. To date, Fenix has sold over 400,000 Solar Home Systems in Uganda and Zambia, bringing clean, reliable power for lights, phones, radios, TV and much more to over 2 million people. In early 2018, Fenix joined forces with ENGIE, one of the world's largest energy companies and a leader in the move to renewable, decentralised and digital energy. This has allowed Fenix to make significant commercial investments to accelerate the path to our mission, via new markets - Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Mozambique - and innovative products. Together, Fenix and ENGIE are making universal access to modern energy a reality. Opportunity  This is a fantastic opportunity to support Fenix’s mission to bring inclusive and affordable energy and financial services to millions across Africa. Fenix International considers Exceptional Customer Experience as a core value and fundamental to the success of our business, and the Global Customer Experience Director will be responsible for ensuring exceptional Customer Experience standards across all markets within Fenix International.  This role combines two major functions to improve the Fenix Customer Experience. First, the Global CX Director will improve customer service and support functions across all markets, ensuring that Fenix customers across the continent are receiving world class after-sales service and support. They will work with new and mature markets to drive profitable, quality customer experience by focusing on customer loyalty, satisfaction and retention.   Second, the Global CX Director will play a key role in enabling a culture where the customer always comes first and ensuring that the customer voice is always prioritised in business strategy and decision making at a global and market level. They will create and share best practices, processes and standards that enables a consistent customer experience across all Fenix countries. They will ensure all Fenix teams are always connected to our customers, and will develop strong global and market-level visions for the Fenix customer journey.  The Global CX Director will lead, develop and grow their own Global CX team to achieve their vision, and will work closely with CX Directors and country leads in new and mature markets. They will report directly to the Fenix Chief Commercial Officer.  Responsibilities Develop World-Class Customer Service and Support Functions across Fenix Markets Support CX leads in new and mature markets to improve their service and support functions. Provide specific advice and support with developing CX systems and processes at scale and helping new markets meet their unique CX challenges.  Build Service/Support Functions and Processes in new markets: for example, providing on-ground support in setting up infrastructure for contact centres/service centres.  CX tools and systems support: for example, building tools to track the quality of customer experience provided by customer facing teams. Work with CX leads to integrate globally-facing CX tools to all markets.  Promote and facilitate best practice sharing across markets: ensure CX and country leads are aware of learnings and innovations in other markets.  Ensure Customer-Driven Culture, Strategy and Decision Making.  Develop Strong Customer Voice Program across all markets that frequently gathers customer feedback, generates actionable insights and converts to business improvements.  Improve Customer Insights and Data: Create and track key customer experience metrics and related management dashboards. Ensure data across markets is consistent, high quality and directly relevant to global and market CX goals and strategy.  Advocate for the customer: Ensure that the customer voice is always prioritised in business strategy and decision making at a global and market level, and that decision makers have easy access to accurate customer feedback and opinion where required.  Customer Journey Mapping: Map existing Fenix customer journey from the customer’s point of view, develop strong global and market-level visions for the Fenix customer journey, and then redesign processes to achieve that vision.  Connect Teams to our Customers via connectedness programs that ensure our teams maintain a strong relationship with and understanding of our customers   Skills & Experience Essential  Demonstrated passion for our mission, values and customers.  B2C commercial experience in Africa. (Last-mile customer service experience desired) Leadership Experience:  Experience building, inspiring, leading strong teams.  Proven experience as a collaborative, hands on team player and eagerness to learn new tools and/or roll up sleeves to get the job done Ability to build strategic plans and execute against them Very strong critical and analytical thinking skills; ability to work with large amounts of data to develop strategy and make rigorous decisions.  Strong communicator, verbally and through presentation.  Highly organized and able to follow through and prioritize tasks Ability to develop meaningful relationships with key stakeholders with commercial partners Willingness to travel up to 50% to Fenix markets across Africa Excellent written and verbal communication in English (French is a plus) Desired Ideally,  3+ years leading B2C customer-experience operations in Africa.  Experience living in at least one African market.  Experience managing a company or department budget Energy and/or financial services experience Experience with Tableau or other data analytics tools.  To Apply Please submit your resume and cover letter through the job posting at www.fenixintl.com/careers/. In your cover letter, please be sure to highlight the following: Why you are interested in Fenix International, and What excites you about this particular role. Fenix offers a competitive salary and a fun, fast-paced and high-growth work environment. We recognize the value of diversity in our workforce, and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all candidates who choose to apply, however, only those selected for a further interview will be contacted.   https://fenixintl.applytojob.com/apply/job_20190703141628_DA36WDTMUVIISUVR/Global-Customer-Experience-Director?source=CJET

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance. ABOUT WFP The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide.  The mission of WFP is to help the world  achieve Zero Hunger  in our lifetimes.  Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT WFP’s operation has grown rapidly as a result of the large influx of South Sudanese refugees that began in mid-2016.  WFP’s footprint has changed on the ground with the establishment of two Area Offices in the country that oversee the operations of several field offices each. The organizational structure of the Country Office has been evolving organically in order adapt to the changing context. As the operation has grown substantially, so too has the operational information management and reporting needs of the Country Office.    WFP is seeking a qualified individual to fulfil the role of Operational Information Management and Reports (OIM/R) Officer to support the Uganda Country Office in enhancing its capacity in this area. While managing the day-to-day OIM/R function of the Country office, the OIM/R officer will need to strengthen – and establish where needed – OIM/R systems, processes, procedures and protocols. While administratively located within the Programme Unit, the OIM/R Officer will need to work across functions, notably with Field and Area Offices, Government Partnerships Unit, Budget and Programming, and Supply Chain. The OIM/R Officer will supervise the OIM/R national officer. JOB PURPOSE To support all Operational Information Management and Performance Reporting (OIM & PR) activities and contribute to the establishment and presentation of standard operating picture of WFP programme portfolio and associated results that facilitate informed and timely decision-making at all levels throughout the organisation.  KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive) The OIM/R Officer will be under the direct supervision of the Head of Analysis, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning and receive overall guidance from the Deputy Country Director.  OIM/R Officer will be responsible for the following duties specifically formulated for this role: ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES : Management of Country Office Operational Information Management and Reporting Function Support the organisation, packaging, utilisation and dissemination of relevant information to inform programme design, implementation and presentation to external audiences; Support the external information provision and reporting requirements of the country office inclusive of donor proposals and reports; Coordinate the internal reporting requirements of the country office inclusive of monthly Country Briefs and ad hoc briefing materials as required; Lead the preparation of the WFP Uganda Annual Country Report in collaboration with all relevant units and ensure coherence and quality of information.    Country Office OIM/R Capacity Building and Systems Strengthening Map and update, as required, information flows and requirements within the CO and between the CO, AOs and FOs; between the CO, RB and HQ; and from CO to external audiences; Provide recommendations to optimize the evolving organizational structure for information flows in line with WFP Uganda’s needs and priorities across functions at CO, AO and FO level; Define OIM and reporting process flows to ensure a common understanding, agreement and prioritization across cross functional units and sections; Lead the implementation of OIM/Reporting SOP, identifying each unit’s role and responsibilities with clear deadlines and products (accessing corporate systems such as COMET, LESS, WINGS, etc.); Enhance the capacity of WFP staff and partners to effectively manage operational information and reporting through the provision of the relevant OIM/R training;   DELIVERABLES: Management of Country Office Operational Information Management and Reporting Function Improved quality and timely completion/submission of internal and external information provision and reporting requirements; Donor proposals and reports completed on time and up to high quality standards that use robust evidence base to demonstrate WFP’s potential or real impact achieved through its programming; Internal reporting requirements - inclusive of, monthly Country Briefs and ad hoc briefing materials - well-coordinated, delivered on time and up to high quality standards; and Information identified, validated and available for inclusion into the WFP Uganda Annual Country Report. Country Office OIM/R Capacity Building and Systems Strengthening Existing and required information flows within the Uganda CO mapped and gaps clearly identified; Clear understanding of all units’ key information needs, timelines and the roles and responsibilities in OIM/R (who, what and when); OIM/R communication tree established for the circulation of key information that results in streamlined operational information management processes in the Uganda Country office; WFP Uganda staff capacity to fulfill individual responsibilities within the CO OIM/R framework enhanced; 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. STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Advanced University degree in Political Science, Economics, Statistics, Information Management or Journalism, Business Management, Social Sciences or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses. Experience: At least four years of professional experience, including at least two years’ experience as an OIM/R officer or in a related functional role; an in-depth knowledge of WFP processes, systems and OIM/R requirements.   Language: Fluency (level C) in English language.   Knowledge and Skills Knowledge & Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, able to clearly articulate insights to external stakeholders and stakeholders within WFP; Strong understanding of OIM/R concepts and principals with a broad knowledge of best practices, techniques and processes; Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyse and interpret information and draw out the key messages; Capacity to produce high quality products when working under pressure and with competing deadlines; Ability to work in a team and establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds; High capacity for organization and cross-functional coordination, as well as an ability to work with a high degree of independence in a team environment; Ability to adjust own communication style to different internal and external audiences and purposes; Ability to lead, motivate and develop less experienced/more junior staff.   . Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status. No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.   https://career5.successfactors.eu/career?career_ns=job_listing&company=C0000168410P&navBarLevel=JOB_SEARCH&career_job_req_id=106059&rcm_site_locale=en_GB  

Organization Overview   The International Development Division focuses on improving the lives and economic well-being of people in lower and middle-income countries. We command technical expertise in health, agriculture, climate change, food security and governance—as well as in international evaluation. Our multi-layered health portfolio includes policy, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. In partnership with government clients and local experts, our high-quality programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are known for impact and innovation.   Opportunity   Abt Associates, a mission-driven, global leader in research and program implementation in the field of international development, seeks qualified candidates for an expected USAID-funded Agricultural Systems and Institutional Strengthening project in Uganda. The objective of the program is to put Ugandan institutions on a true path to self-reliance and autonomy by improving their internal abilities to self-assess pain points and take intentional steps to make improvements. The program will work with both the public sector and private APEX organizations, improving business practices, enhancing relationship management, supporting institutional reorganization, etc.   The Grants Manager will work under the supervision of the Director of Finance and Administration. She/he will manage the project’s grants program, assuring compliance with USAID regulations and generally accepted standards, laws, and administrative policies.  Key Roles and Responsibilities   Work with the project’s technical staff to define scopes of work for grantees to support Agricultural Systems and Institutional Strengthening project objectives Conduct grants solicitation and advertisements; design and prepare grant review guidelines for evaluators, including scoring formats Convene grant committee meetings; participate in negotiations with applicants, prepare the negotiation memoranda and awards Oversee grant administration, compliance and implementation procedures, and ensure compliance with USAID procurement regulations and local laws Develop and implement a grant tracking system to ensure the timely and correct execution of all grant agreements Collaborate with the monitoring, evaluation and learning team to obtain required monitoring data and to support ongoing learning Make periodic visits to the organizations and institutions that are executing projects supported by grant funds Review grantees invoices and ensure that all payment requests are supported and justified by appropriate documentation Facilitate the technical approval and payment of grantees Organize/provide ongoing support and training to strengthen grantee financial, management, and governance systems, as well as operational policies and manuals Ensure a successful and compliant close-out of grant activities Other duties may be assigned   Preferred Skills / Prerequisites   Bachelor’s Degree required (Master’s Degree preferred) and at least four years of experience managing USAID grants Excellent written and oral communication skills in English Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, problem-solving ability and able to exercise good judgment Ugandan national preferred Minimum Qualifications   (6+) years of experience and a master degree OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.   Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.  Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.   https://career4.successfactors.com/career?career_ns=job_listing&company=AbtPROD&navBarLevel=JOB_SEARCH&career_job_req_id=60720

Country Sales Manager      If you are an experienced Sales Manager who has the ability to manage, coach and develop sales teams then we'd love to hear from you! Our client is looking for someone to manage their business in Uganda(Kampala). This is your chance to join the FinTech revolution across Africa and join our client's talented team of experts. They are one of the leading online payments companies across the continent with over 4,000 customers - serving the travel, tourism and hospitality sectors. To be considered for this position, It's imperative that you have a background in the travel, tourism, e-commerce and or payments Industries - ideally with experience and knowledge of reservation systems, virtual card services and online channel management Requirements Strong communication skills both verbal and written  Ability to supervise a team Experience in activity, task and sales reporting Proven customer relations skills Understanding of the importance of after-sales follow up Proven track record in front-line sales and CRM system management Excellent face-to-face presentation skills Must be very energetic and thorough Confidence, enthusiasm and persuasive in nature Excellent organisational skills Good time-management skills The motivation to work without supervision The ability to work under pressure and able to meet deadlines Possess a sense of responsibility, leadership and innovation Core Skills Working knowledge of hospitality, travel, e-commerce and or payments industries – travel management background preferred Optional background in insurance, banking or software/system support will be considered relevant (but not vital) Minimum 5 years’ background in sales with senior level sales experience Understanding of office system including Excel & Powerpoint Experience with CRM systems for lead & pipeline planning & reporting desirable Experience of res systems, virtual card services (Booking.com, Expedia) & online channel management would be a distinct advantage Fluent sales presenter Job Responsibilities To compile & share the country sales program with RSM & HOS, agree on targets and implement the sales activity calendar To execute and report on the agreed sales program To follow the company sales procedures Main Tasks Agree personal & team sales targets, plan, initiate and execute sales meetings  To manage own & oversee the sales team - meeting scheduling & following up with clients each month, face-to-face, by Skype and phone calls to generate new sales and support existing clients Manage new accounts and ensure adequate after sales relationship management To take the lead in dormant account reactivation and ongoing client revenue management meetings To assign sales rep responsibilities for specific sales projects & shared marketing campaigns To ensure that post-event follow up campaigns are implemented by the sales team in a timely & effective manner (proposals sent & telesales follow up) To oversee and participate in customer support activities as requested by the Customer Support & Operations departments To vet all requests for new accounts (KYC, Closed Won) with recommendations to RSM or HOS once approved & ready To understand & operate the company CRM To prepare and present weekly sales reports to the Regional Manager and Head of Sales, based on sales targets, activities and achievements, deadlines and market intelligence To participate in sales roadshows, workshops, client exhibitions and events as directed by the Sales and Marketing department https://direct-pay-online.breezy.hr/p/6c448b280557-country-sales-manager

Uganda - Civil Society Organization Capacity Building Intern Programming  Kotido, Uganda Description INTERN WORKSITE LOCATION : Kotido District, Uganda LENGTH OF INTERNSHIP:  April – October (Flexible as long as 3 months minimum) Availability: M-F 9am-5pm (Flexbile) INTERN SUPERVISOR & CONTACT INFORMATION:  Governance Manager FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR THE INTERNSHIP:  $500/month stipend Mercy Corps responsibilities For the duration of this internship assignment the intern will receive: Accommodation in shared guesthouse in Karamoja sub-region Per diem while out of duty station Sim card to facilitate communication Visa costs ISOS emergency medical evacuation insurance Transportation between Karamoja and Kampala Field travel costs Mercy Corps email address and online tools All other tools, materials and communication requirements for this SoW to be undertaken Intern responsibilities Intern will remain responsible for all costs associated with: Air travel to/from Uganda Medical insurance Vaccinations Living expenses Providing an adequate computer to complete the necessary work All other costs associated with the internship PROJECT DESCRIPTION :  Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Mercy Corps Uganda is implementing a five year USAID funded Activity named Apolou in the Eastern Districts of the Karamoja sub-region of Uganda. The Activity is implemented in four Districts of Karamoja: Kotido, Kaabong, Moroto and Amudat. It covers programmatic areas including: crop production, agricultural input sales, livestock production, veterinary pharmaceuticals, construction of household latrines, construction of small market infrastructure, WASH infrastructure repair, storing of commodities among other areas. The Activity has 7 subawardee partnerships including local CSOs and INGOs. The Activity has four strategic objectives: Inclusive and effective governance contributes to food and nutrition security Adolescent girls, Pregnant and Lactating Women, and Children under 5 are nutritionally secure Adoption of improved WASH practices Improved livelihoods and income support household food security Apolou works with three local CSOs: Karamoja Peace and Development Agency (KAPDA), Nakere Rural Women’s Activists (NARWOA), and RiamiRiam Civil Society Network. The identified intern will work closely with each CSO and the associated program technical team to ensure that the CSO is achieving identified objectives in their Capacity Development Plans. Required support will include the organization of training, workshops, events and 1:1 learning sessions with CSO staff members. Topics to be covered will include, program management, communications, and good governance, among others. LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  The intern will have a unique opportunity to understand the challenges and rewards of working with and for local Civil Society Organizations, while working in the fascinating context of Karamoja, Uganda, as part of an energetic and entrepreneurial team. DELIVERABLES: Successful planning and delivery of training and mentorship to three CSO partners demonstrated through a final comprehensive report including recommendations and associated training materials THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: A Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Management, Communications, or a related field with knowledge and/or interest in the field of international development, Master’s degree is preferred Strong organizational skills Experience and/or desire to support CSOs build their capacity, or experience working/volunteering with small organizations Strong written and verbal communicator (English) Outgoing, enthusiastic, creative, and a tremendous amount of flexibility A self-starter who can work with minimal supervision and limited resources such as intermittent electricity or internet Adventurous person willing to work in the least developed region of Uganda Cultural sensitivity is essential Living   Conditions: The intern will reside in a shared guest house in Kotido District. Internet, electricity and running water are generally available. Access to medical services is limited. Security in Karamoja is good. The intern will have free weekends that can be used for tourism and safari activities at their own expense. Mercy Corps interns and team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours and are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues. Diversity is powerful. To achieve transformational change, we seek out team members with different origins, beliefs, backgrounds and ways of thinking. Diversity helps us unlock complexity. http://jobs.jobvite.com/mercycorps/job/oSXH9fwp

Uganda- Leadership Initiative Technical Support Intern Programming  Kotido, Uganda Description  INTERN WORKSITE LOCATION : Kotido/Moroto District, Uganda LENGTH OF INTERNSHIP:  April – October (Flexible as long as 3 months minimum) Availability: M-F 9am-5pm (Flexbile) INTERN SUPERVISOR & CONTACT INFORMATION:  Market Systems Development Manager FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR THE INTERNSHIP:  $500/month stipend Mercy Corps responsibilities For the duration of this internship assignment the intern will receive: Accommodation in shared guesthouse in Karamoja sub-region Per diem while out of duty station Sim card to facilitate communication Visa costs ISOS emergency medical evacuation insurance Transportation between Karamoja and Kampala Field travel costs Mercy Corps email address and online tools All other tools, materials and communication requirements for this SoW to be undertaken Intern responsibilities Intern will remain responsible for all costs associated with: Air travel to/from Uganda Medical insurance Vaccinations Living expenses Providing an adequate computer to complete the necessary work All other costs associated with the internship PROJECT DESCRIPTION :  Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Mercy Corps Uganda is implementing a five year USAID funded Activity named Apolou in the Eastern Districts of the Karamoja sub-region of Uganda. The Activity is implemented in four Districts of Karamoja: Kotido, Kaabong, Moroto and Amudat. It covers programmatic areas including: crop production, agricultural input sales, livestock production, veterinary pharmaceuticals, construction of household latrines, construction of small market infrastructure, WASH infrastructure repair, storing of commodities among other areas. The Activity has 7 subawardee partnerships including local CSOs and INGOs. The Activity has four strategic objectives: Inclusive and effective governance contributes to food and nutrition security Adolescent girls, Pregnant and Lactating Women, and Children under 5 are nutritionally secure Adoption of improved WASH practices Improved livelihoods and income support household food security Apolou is committed to building the talent and capacity of our energetic and entrepreneurial team members. The Activity plans to roll out a Leadership Initiative which will build the hard and soft skills of rising leaders and staff members across our field offices. The intern will work closely with Apolou management and the associated technical team members to roll out trainings, workshops, events and to develop materials in support of this initiative. LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  The intern will have a unique opportunity to understand the challenges and rewards of internal capacity building within a large team of 150+ staff members, while working in the fascinating context of Karamoja, Uganda, as part of an energetic and entrepreneurial team. The intern will be exposed to Mercy Corps’ unique approach to team capacity building (People with Possibilities, among others). DELIVERABLES: Successful planning and delivery of training and mentorship to staff participating in the Apolou Leadership Initiative demonstrated by a final comprehensive report and associated training materials THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: A Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Management, HR, or a related field with knowledge and/or interest in the field of international development, Master’s degree is preferred Strong organizational skills Experience and/or desire to support team members build their capacity Strong written and verbal communicator (English) Outgoing, enthusiastic, creative, and a tremendous amount of flexibility A self-starter who can work with minimal supervision and limited resources such as intermittent electricity or internet Adventurous person willing to work in the least developed region of Uganda Cultural sensitivity is essential Living   Conditions: The intern will reside in a shared guest house in Kotido/Moroto District. Internet, electricity and running water are generally available. Access to medical services is limited. Security in Karamoja is good. The intern will have free weekends that can be used for tourism and safari activities at their own expense. Mercy Corps interns and team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours and are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues. Diversity is powerful. To achieve transformational change, we seek out team members with different origins, beliefs, backgrounds and ways of thinking. Diversity helps us unlock complexity. http://jobs.jobvite.com/mercycorps/job/omYH9fwU

Technical Specialist / Knowledge Management and Communications Specialist - Uganda ICAN (60554) Req Id  60554  - Posted  05/31/2019  -  Uganda  -  International Economic Growth Organization Overview The International Development Division focuses on improving the lives and economic well-being of people in lower and middle-income countries. We command technical expertise in health, agriculture, climate change, food security and governance—as well as in international evaluation. Our multi-layered health portfolio includes policy, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. In partnership with government clients and local experts, our high-quality programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are known for impact and innovation. Opportunity USAID’s Integrated Community Agriculture and Nutrition (ICAN) activity will sustainably enhance the resilience of vulnerable households by increasing economic opportunities, improving nutrition with a focus on women and children, and strengthening community and local governance. The activity will work to achieve these goals in eight districts: Kisoro, Kanungu, Rukungiri, Nwoya, Gulu, Lamwo, Kotido and Kaabong. The Knowledge Management and Communications Specialist is responsible for designing and implementing ICAN’s Knowledge Management and Communications outreach strategies, overseeing the production of ICAN reports, storage and management of Activity knowledge materials, publication of success stories, guide the publication of technical notes/briefs, and overseeing the project’s Branding and Marketing Plan. Key Roles and Responsibilities Provide leadership in the implementation of the integrated communications strategy and liaise with the home office to adapt it to changing circumstances during implementation Provide expertise in the development of tools and guidance to support knowledge management (KM) practices within ICAN and its partners Provide facilitation, content management, and KM support for ICAN Provide KM technical assistance to ICAN partners to improve their knowledge sharing and collaboration Assist in providing capacity building to ICAN team members and partners on KM best practices and methodologies Provide support to the project’s technical, cross-cutting, and operations teams to ensure efficient planning and implementation of communications activities, including quarterly reports, annual reports and other communications products required by the client Create and disseminate appropriate communication products via relevant channels. This may include traditional media, new media, on-ground and public relations. Ensure key messages are delivered to the relevant target audience in a consistent manner across all channels Develop success stories and technical briefs for internal and external publications. Ensure consistent and coherent corporate and editorial style across all outputs including media and audiovisual material, publications, documentation and internal materials Develop weekly bullets summarizing activity progress, challenges, successes, and learning With field office staff and home office project team, coordinate production of, format, and edit monthly, quarterly and annual reports Champion innovative and nimble methods to drive communications Other duties as required   Preferred Skills / Prerequisites The ideal candidate for the Knowledge Management and Communications Specialist postion should hold a Master’s Degree and at least 6 years of relevant professional experience Prior experience working on donor funded projects, preferably with USAID Strong knowledge management and communication skills Excellent in verbal and technical writing communication in English Strong creative and analytical skills and good management and strategic judgment Demonstrated leadership and ability to work closely with peers Ability to remain organized and focused on long-term vision and strategy Understanding of media planning and experience working on digital communications preferred Excellent Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills Minimum Qualifications (6+) years of experience and a master degree OR the equivalent combination of education and experience Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.  Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply. https://career4.successfactors.com/career?career_ns=job_listing&company=AbtPROD&navBarLevel=JOB_SEARCH&career_job_req_id=60554

Job Description :   The Chief of Party (COP) will be responsible for providing overall technical and programmatic leadership of an upcoming health program focused on: multi-sectoral governance for maternal and child health, nutrition, and family planning program in Uganda. The purpose of the activity is to facilitate government-led leadership and enhance government sustainable multi-sectoral coordination efforts while applying a holistic approach to collaborating learning to accelerate gains in nutrition, maternal, newborn and child health outcomes in the country. This position requires comprehensive understanding of and experience in the following core technical areas: governance, nutrition, maternal child health, family planning, behavior change communication and gender. The COP will provide overall leadership and technical direction to promote innovative, adaptive management for this project; coordinating partner roles and setting performance expectations; ensuring program deliverables and milestones are met. The COP is expected to liaise with government and other stakeholders to ensure that activities complement ongoing learning and effectively use the evidence base. The position will work closely with the Government of Uganda, providing technical assistance at central and local levels. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project and the selection of the final applicant is subject to USAID approval.    Job Responsibilities :  Plan, direct and coordinate technical and operational activities to ensure that project goals and objectives are accomplished with prescribed timeframes and funding parameters and in compliance with USAID regulations and FHI 360 policies.  Provide technical leadership in nutrition, maternal and child health, family planning, behavior change communication, and gender components of the project, with expertise including (but not limited to): food security programming; household food access; community resilience; and health systems strengthening.  Maintain an integrated vision and approach for the project in achieving the results as defined in the award, while maintaining excellence and accountability to client households and USAID.  Establish and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders including leading interactions with government institutions, and senior level regional and sub-regional government officials on project matters on a regular basis.  Collaborate with technical specialists, other team staff, and stakeholders to ensure coordination of materials and communication strategies and avoid gaps and overlaps.  Manage project implementation and ensure goals and reporting requirements are met. Oversee monitoring and evaluation of project indicators and knowledge management activities.  Oversee the project’s financial and technical reporting requirements.    Qualifications :  A Master’s Degree in public health, nutrition, or social services management. Experience managing nutrition, maternal and child health, family planning programs in sub-Saharan Africa, preferably in Uganda.  Experience collaborating with government ministries and officials, NGOs and donors, evaluators, and community-based institutions, preferably in Uganda.  Proven abilities to set priorities, to multi-task, and to work collaboratively across technical disciplines.  At least 10 years of experience in projects of similar or related nature, size and complexity, with national or local governments, NGOs, or donors.  Demonstrated ability to lead a diverse technical team promoting innovation, adaptive management, and evaluation. Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, sub-awardees, consultants, and recipients of assistance.  Possess outstanding professional reputation and have strong demonstrated interpersonal, written, and oral presentation skills in English.  Ability to travel as needed.          This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time. FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a  competitive benefits package , professional development and policies and programs that support healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.   Please click here to continue searching FHI 360's Career Portal. FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.   https://fhi.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/FHI_360_External_Career_Portal/job/Kampala-Uganda/Chief-of-Party--Uganda-Maternal-and-Child-Health_Requisition-2019200013

URC is a global company dedicated to improving the quality of health care, social services, and health education worldwide. With a non-profit affiliate, the Center for Human Services (CHS), URC manages projects in over 45 countries, including the United States.   Established in 1965, URC offers a range of technical assistance to strengthen health and social systems and service quality by empowering communities and health workers to identify and scale up locally appropriate solutions to critical problems. Internationally, we expand access to and improve the quality of services addressing maternal, newborn, and child health; infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria; reproductive health and family planning; food and nutrition; and vulnerable children and families. In the US, we focus on improving communication related to issues like substance abuse, with a particular focus on reaching underserved populations.   URC’s mission is to provide innovative, evidence-based solutions to health and social challenges worldwide. Please join us in carrying out our mission ( http://www.urc-chs.com/ ).   Project Overview:   The overall purpose of this Task Order is to rapidly prepare Local Partners to have the capabilities and resources to serve as Prime Partners for USAID/PEPFAR programming, in compliance with USAID and PEPFAR procedures, for PEPFAR implementation in FY20 and FY21 across sub-Saharan Africa.   Specific responsibilities :   This position, based in Kampala, Uganda, will serve as the project’s primary field-based lead, providing programmatic, financial, and administrative leadership to all programming efforts in sub-Saharan Africa.   Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Plan, develop, implement and evaluate regional country programs. Be responsible for strategic direction and management, as well as mobilizing global and national networks and relevant assets within and across partners. Cultivate open and collaborative management relationships with key stakeholders. Direct and manage program staff and consultants across multiple countries. Create and direct program goals, objectives, and performance requirements. Monitor program tasks, activities, and outcomes.   Required Qualifications: Has a Master’s degree in public health, communication, or a related field. Has at least five (5) years’ experience in a senior-level management position leading, managing and implementing international health and/or development projects. Experience with PEPFAR and USG programming and policies for at least (5) five years. Has demonstrated expertise and technical leadership in HIV. Has experience interacting with U.S. government agencies. Frequent travel throughout sub-Saharan Africa required. Has demonstrated ability and leadership in nurturing diverse partnerships among global and local actors across health and development areas   https://www.urc-chs.com/careers?gnk=job&gni=8a7887a866853e7b016688d1d29e401f