Plan International
Kampala, Uganda
Date: 17-May-2019
Location: kampala, 102, UG
Company: Plan International
The Organisation
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.
We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting time for Plan International as we embark on a new strategy for 2017-2021. Our global strategy defines who we are, why we exist, the change we want to see in the world and how we will contribute to making change happen. It underpins everything we do, guiding all our work in all parts of the federation.
To achieve greater change in children’s lives we will dramatically transform how we operate and we need bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals to steer our country operations, driving change and delivering results that will allow us to transform the lives of 100 million girls globally.
The role of Country Director is a truly influential position that comes with full accountability for Plan International’s operations and results. You will help to realise our vision by shaping and implementing Plan International’s strategy at a country level. Your talents as a leader and communicator will inspire Plan International employees and volunteers while engaging partners, government, local communities and our other stakeholders. And, on an operational level, you will bring a focused approach to key responsibilities such as risk management, income growth, the disbursement of project funds and the oversight of projects.
As Country Director you will lead a high performing team to deliver Plan International’s programme and influencing work, creating positive change for girls through advocacy and campaigns and ensuring that we are able to respond to the emergency and development needs of the most marginalised children.
You will drive transformative change, ensuring that the country operating model is fit for purpose, that we have the right funding mix to achieve our ambition and our organisational values are truly embedded.
With a demonstrable commitment to gender equality, you will lead by example in ensuring gender equality is evident in everything we do, working with your team to build a culture that ensures we are champions for girls and gender equality.
Plan International commenced operations in Uganda in 1992 and since has been supporting children, especially the most marginalised, to realise their full potential. With an increasing focus on the remote communities in the North, East and Central regions of the country, our work helps more than 400,000 children to access quality and inclusive education, protection from all forms of abuse, improving maternal and neonatal child health and supporting their transition to young adulthood.
At present Plan Uganda implements a portfolio of approximately 16.5 million Euros every year of which 75% is from grants from both bilateral and multilateral donors e.g. UNICEF, GAC, the Dutch, Norwegian, Japanese and Danish Governments, ECW and DFAT and 25% from sponsorship funding.
Plan International Uganda currently has programme operations in 3 of the 4 regions of the country with 9 field offices including a significant refugee response programme for the South Sudanese refugees entering Northern Uganda.
The Country Director is accountable for the management and leadership of a team of over 250 staff with a Country Leadership Team of seven, whom report directly to the Country Director.
As part of the broader organizational effort to transform Plan International Uganda to achieve greater impact, Plan Uganda will soon be going through a transformational change and strategy development process which will require the leadership of the Country Director and strong experience in change management.
Do you have what it takes?
Your deep understanding of child rights and gender in development and knowledge of the concepts of sustainable community development and of participatory approaches and practice in development and humanitarian interventions will be essential.
You will lead by example in ensuring gender equality is evident in everything we do from staffing, to programing and influencing, to ways of working. You will work with your team to bring about the right culture that ensures we are champions for girls and gender equality.
You will lead a motivated team, ensure legal compliance, and be ready and able to respond to emergency and development needs of the most marginalised children, especially girls.
You will have proven networking and negotiation skills with governmental and non-governmental actors including strong diplomatic and communication skills, including through mass-media in order to influence decision-makers and key stakeholders.
Appreciation of the historical, security context, political environment, economic, social/religious and humanitarian context in Uganda or a comparable environment.
Please follow this link for a full role profile and person specification;
https://www.dropbox.com/s/b6wdbxd64orup89/CD%20Uganda%20Role%20Profile%20V1.docx?dl=0
Location:Kampala, Uganda
Type of Role: 5 Year FTC
Reports to: Sub-Regional director
Grade: Competitive salary and benefits package
Closing Date: 2nd June 2019
E arly application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy.
As an international child centred community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realisation of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.
Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.
Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for. Our organisation is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.
We will provide equality of opportunity and will not tolerate discrimination on any grounds. We foster an organisational culture that embraces and exemplifies our commitment to gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion while supporting staff to adopt good practice, positive attitudes and principles of gender equality and inclusion.
https://jobs.plan-international.org/job/kampala-Country-Director-Uganda-102/530222301/?locale=en_GB
Date: 17-May-2019
Location: kampala, 102, UG
Company: Plan International
The Organisation
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.
We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting time for Plan International as we embark on a new strategy for 2017-2021. Our global strategy defines who we are, why we exist, the change we want to see in the world and how we will contribute to making change happen. It underpins everything we do, guiding all our work in all parts of the federation.
To achieve greater change in children’s lives we will dramatically transform how we operate and we need bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals to steer our country operations, driving change and delivering results that will allow us to transform the lives of 100 million girls globally.
The role of Country Director is a truly influential position that comes with full accountability for Plan International’s operations and results. You will help to realise our vision by shaping and implementing Plan International’s strategy at a country level. Your talents as a leader and communicator will inspire Plan International employees and volunteers while engaging partners, government, local communities and our other stakeholders. And, on an operational level, you will bring a focused approach to key responsibilities such as risk management, income growth, the disbursement of project funds and the oversight of projects.
As Country Director you will lead a high performing team to deliver Plan International’s programme and influencing work, creating positive change for girls through advocacy and campaigns and ensuring that we are able to respond to the emergency and development needs of the most marginalised children.
You will drive transformative change, ensuring that the country operating model is fit for purpose, that we have the right funding mix to achieve our ambition and our organisational values are truly embedded.
With a demonstrable commitment to gender equality, you will lead by example in ensuring gender equality is evident in everything we do, working with your team to build a culture that ensures we are champions for girls and gender equality.
Plan International commenced operations in Uganda in 1992 and since has been supporting children, especially the most marginalised, to realise their full potential. With an increasing focus on the remote communities in the North, East and Central regions of the country, our work helps more than 400,000 children to access quality and inclusive education, protection from all forms of abuse, improving maternal and neonatal child health and supporting their transition to young adulthood.
At present Plan Uganda implements a portfolio of approximately 16.5 million Euros every year of which 75% is from grants from both bilateral and multilateral donors e.g. UNICEF, GAC, the Dutch, Norwegian, Japanese and Danish Governments, ECW and DFAT and 25% from sponsorship funding.
Plan International Uganda currently has programme operations in 3 of the 4 regions of the country with 9 field offices including a significant refugee response programme for the South Sudanese refugees entering Northern Uganda.
The Country Director is accountable for the management and leadership of a team of over 250 staff with a Country Leadership Team of seven, whom report directly to the Country Director.
As part of the broader organizational effort to transform Plan International Uganda to achieve greater impact, Plan Uganda will soon be going through a transformational change and strategy development process which will require the leadership of the Country Director and strong experience in change management.
Do you have what it takes?
Your deep understanding of child rights and gender in development and knowledge of the concepts of sustainable community development and of participatory approaches and practice in development and humanitarian interventions will be essential.
You will lead by example in ensuring gender equality is evident in everything we do from staffing, to programing and influencing, to ways of working. You will work with your team to bring about the right culture that ensures we are champions for girls and gender equality.
You will lead a motivated team, ensure legal compliance, and be ready and able to respond to emergency and development needs of the most marginalised children, especially girls.
You will have proven networking and negotiation skills with governmental and non-governmental actors including strong diplomatic and communication skills, including through mass-media in order to influence decision-makers and key stakeholders.
Appreciation of the historical, security context, political environment, economic, social/religious and humanitarian context in Uganda or a comparable environment.
Please follow this link for a full role profile and person specification;
https://www.dropbox.com/s/b6wdbxd64orup89/CD%20Uganda%20Role%20Profile%20V1.docx?dl=0
Location:Kampala, Uganda
Type of Role: 5 Year FTC
Reports to: Sub-Regional director
Grade: Competitive salary and benefits package
Closing Date: 2nd June 2019
E arly application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy.
As an international child centred community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realisation of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.
Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.
Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for. Our organisation is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.
We will provide equality of opportunity and will not tolerate discrimination on any grounds. We foster an organisational culture that embraces and exemplifies our commitment to gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion while supporting staff to adopt good practice, positive attitudes and principles of gender equality and inclusion.
https://jobs.plan-international.org/job/kampala-Country-Director-Uganda-102/530222301/?locale=en_GB
World Resurces Institute
Kampala, Uganda
PROJECT COORDINATOR, URBAN MOBILITY
Program Management Kampala, Uganda
Job Summary
The WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities seeks a full-time representative based in Kampala to coordinate and support a project to foster integrated urban transport Kampala, seeking to merge new innovations and enterprises in the city, emerging plans for BRT and other public transport, as well as building on the city’s existing minibus system. You will work with governments and other stakeholders, such as KCCA, local enterprises in urban transport, minibus operators and others involved in the public transport system of Kampala. You will be required to be located in Kampala.
Job Responsibilities
Project Management
Liaise with the Kampala officials to scope, launch and foster outcomes towards integrated transport systems in Kampala, ranging from items such as fare integration, user information, and physical infrastructure – working across modes such as minibus taxis, planning for BRT, and other modes such as boda boda, bicycling and walking as modes for last-mile connectivity.
Coordinate and interact with social enterprises and entrepreneurs in the city that may interact and be part of an integrated system that incorporates new technologies.
Coordinate with WRI Africa and Washington, DC project management staff on urban transport projects, and Shell Foundation staff on advancing the project.
Liaise with other WRI offices and partner institutions for data exchange, information requests and project coordination
Coordinate any synergies or mutual contacts and institutional cohesiveness with integrated transport projects in the region, as well as in other countries.
Organize internal and external meetings, events and other activities involving other WRI or Shell Foundation staff, external experts and others.
Research, Knowledge and Practice
Serve as the point contact and coordinator for project implementation and research work on the visioning and creation of an innovation-based integrated transport strategy for Kampala;
Research and create recommendations for integrated transport strategies based on transport data, both existing and new research on items such as accessibility analysis, modal splits, opportunities for physical integration through design, user experience innovations and the like;
Coordinate day-to-day project implementation, research and field work. This includes work planning, follow up on project implementation, monitoring progress, preparing reports. Conduct research, literature reviews and synthesize findings; prepare presentations highlighting findings;
Coordinate dissemination of research to target audiences like policy makers, academia researchers, and industrial partners;
Perform transport data collection, with special emphasis on public transport mapping, routes, integration opportunities for last-mile connectivity, BRT planning and related research;
Research, document, evaluate, and analyze emerging trends, best practices, and policies in urban mobility as it relates to the project;
Support the maintenance and tracking of key performance indicators and work-plans on shared databases; and
Participate in field work as required, including site visits, stakeholder outreach, and hosting partners in Kampala.
Writing & Editing
Contribute written and graphic content to reports and presentation, and coordinate completion of reports providing recommendations to the city;
Write emails, memos, other organizational items regarding the project
May involve review of WRI publications or knowledge products.
Grants and Financial Management
Help coordinate on management of project as needed
Prepare and send donor and project/grant status reports to WRI global office
Job Qualifications
Master’s degree or higher in transport planning/engineering, or urban/regional planning or design with a focus on transportation;
Previous experience or research in urban transportation planning, road safety, non-motorized transport, road safety auditing or sustainable cities;
Knowledge or experience with integrated transport systems, including alternatives of last-mile connectivity, BRT, minibus taxis and its context in Kampala.
Ideal candidate will understand institutions and government agencies in Kampala and the larger African region. Local experience is highly desirable;
Strong quantitative, analytical, and research skills;
Enthusiasm to work on sustainability issues and in developing countries;
Detail-oriented and organized thinker;
Ability to work well in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, juggle multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines;
Experience with geographic or statistical software/specifications such as ArcGIS or open source Qgis, GTFS, Excel, STATA, SPSS, and ability to learn new software and computer systems quickly;
Program Overview
WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities works to make urban sustainability a reality. Global research and on-the-ground experience in Brazil, China, India, Mexico, Turkey and the United States combine to spur action that improves life for millions of people. Aiming to influence 200 cities with unique research and tools, WRI Sustainable Cities focuses on a deep cross-sector approach in four megacities on two continents, and targeted assistance to 30 more urban areas, bringing economic, environmental and social benefits to people in cities around the globe
How to Apply
Cover Letter and CV are required
Applicants must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered. WRI Overview
World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade in order to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean.
We are passionate. We value our diversity of interests, skills and backgrounds. We have a flexible work environment. And we share a common goal to catalyze change that will improve the lives of people. Our shared ideals are at the core of our approach. They include: integrity, innovation, urgency, independence and respect.
The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges , and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.
We have been growing rapidly: our staff has doubled in size over the past 5 years and our operating budget is now $100 million. Founded in 1982, WRI has a global staff of 800+ people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa , Brazil , China , Europe , India , Indonesia , Mexico and the United States as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.
WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices.
The World Resources Institute ( http://www.wri.org ) is an environmental and development research and policy organization that creates solutions to protect the Earth and improve people’s lives. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, it is WRI’s policy to recruit, hire, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, protected veteran status, or disability. WRI’s global agenda requires a staff that is diverse – with respect to race, gender, cultural, and international background. Diverse perspectives and experience enhance the way WRI selects and approaches issues, as well as the creativity and applicability of WRI's policy research and analysis. WRI, therefore, encourages applications from U.S. minorities, persons from other countries (especially developing nations), and from women of all backgrounds.
https://jobs.jobvite.com/wri/job/okb19fwp
PROJECT COORDINATOR, URBAN MOBILITY
Program Management Kampala, Uganda
Job Summary
The WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities seeks a full-time representative based in Kampala to coordinate and support a project to foster integrated urban transport Kampala, seeking to merge new innovations and enterprises in the city, emerging plans for BRT and other public transport, as well as building on the city’s existing minibus system. You will work with governments and other stakeholders, such as KCCA, local enterprises in urban transport, minibus operators and others involved in the public transport system of Kampala. You will be required to be located in Kampala.
Job Responsibilities
Project Management
Liaise with the Kampala officials to scope, launch and foster outcomes towards integrated transport systems in Kampala, ranging from items such as fare integration, user information, and physical infrastructure – working across modes such as minibus taxis, planning for BRT, and other modes such as boda boda, bicycling and walking as modes for last-mile connectivity.
Coordinate and interact with social enterprises and entrepreneurs in the city that may interact and be part of an integrated system that incorporates new technologies.
Coordinate with WRI Africa and Washington, DC project management staff on urban transport projects, and Shell Foundation staff on advancing the project.
Liaise with other WRI offices and partner institutions for data exchange, information requests and project coordination
Coordinate any synergies or mutual contacts and institutional cohesiveness with integrated transport projects in the region, as well as in other countries.
Organize internal and external meetings, events and other activities involving other WRI or Shell Foundation staff, external experts and others.
Research, Knowledge and Practice
Serve as the point contact and coordinator for project implementation and research work on the visioning and creation of an innovation-based integrated transport strategy for Kampala;
Research and create recommendations for integrated transport strategies based on transport data, both existing and new research on items such as accessibility analysis, modal splits, opportunities for physical integration through design, user experience innovations and the like;
Coordinate day-to-day project implementation, research and field work. This includes work planning, follow up on project implementation, monitoring progress, preparing reports. Conduct research, literature reviews and synthesize findings; prepare presentations highlighting findings;
Coordinate dissemination of research to target audiences like policy makers, academia researchers, and industrial partners;
Perform transport data collection, with special emphasis on public transport mapping, routes, integration opportunities for last-mile connectivity, BRT planning and related research;
Research, document, evaluate, and analyze emerging trends, best practices, and policies in urban mobility as it relates to the project;
Support the maintenance and tracking of key performance indicators and work-plans on shared databases; and
Participate in field work as required, including site visits, stakeholder outreach, and hosting partners in Kampala.
Writing & Editing
Contribute written and graphic content to reports and presentation, and coordinate completion of reports providing recommendations to the city;
Write emails, memos, other organizational items regarding the project
May involve review of WRI publications or knowledge products.
Grants and Financial Management
Help coordinate on management of project as needed
Prepare and send donor and project/grant status reports to WRI global office
Job Qualifications
Master’s degree or higher in transport planning/engineering, or urban/regional planning or design with a focus on transportation;
Previous experience or research in urban transportation planning, road safety, non-motorized transport, road safety auditing or sustainable cities;
Knowledge or experience with integrated transport systems, including alternatives of last-mile connectivity, BRT, minibus taxis and its context in Kampala.
Ideal candidate will understand institutions and government agencies in Kampala and the larger African region. Local experience is highly desirable;
Strong quantitative, analytical, and research skills;
Enthusiasm to work on sustainability issues and in developing countries;
Detail-oriented and organized thinker;
Ability to work well in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, juggle multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines;
Experience with geographic or statistical software/specifications such as ArcGIS or open source Qgis, GTFS, Excel, STATA, SPSS, and ability to learn new software and computer systems quickly;
Program Overview
WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities works to make urban sustainability a reality. Global research and on-the-ground experience in Brazil, China, India, Mexico, Turkey and the United States combine to spur action that improves life for millions of people. Aiming to influence 200 cities with unique research and tools, WRI Sustainable Cities focuses on a deep cross-sector approach in four megacities on two continents, and targeted assistance to 30 more urban areas, bringing economic, environmental and social benefits to people in cities around the globe
How to Apply
Cover Letter and CV are required
Applicants must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered. WRI Overview
World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade in order to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean.
We are passionate. We value our diversity of interests, skills and backgrounds. We have a flexible work environment. And we share a common goal to catalyze change that will improve the lives of people. Our shared ideals are at the core of our approach. They include: integrity, innovation, urgency, independence and respect.
The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges , and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.
We have been growing rapidly: our staff has doubled in size over the past 5 years and our operating budget is now $100 million. Founded in 1982, WRI has a global staff of 800+ people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa , Brazil , China , Europe , India , Indonesia , Mexico and the United States as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.
WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices.
The World Resources Institute ( http://www.wri.org ) is an environmental and development research and policy organization that creates solutions to protect the Earth and improve people’s lives. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, it is WRI’s policy to recruit, hire, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, protected veteran status, or disability. WRI’s global agenda requires a staff that is diverse – with respect to race, gender, cultural, and international background. Diverse perspectives and experience enhance the way WRI selects and approaches issues, as well as the creativity and applicability of WRI's policy research and analysis. WRI, therefore, encourages applications from U.S. minorities, persons from other countries (especially developing nations), and from women of all backgrounds.
https://jobs.jobvite.com/wri/job/okb19fwp
