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Senior Software Developer INCD Country : Uganda City : Kampala Type : Full Time Program (Division)   Country Programs - Uganda Overview The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries, while strengthening the capabilities of governments and the private sector in those countries to create and sustain high-quality health systems that can succeed without our assistance. For more information, please visit: http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org Program Background: In 2007, CHAI signed an MOU with the government of Uganda to provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Health and strengthen health systems. Since then, CHAI has worked hand-in-hand with the Ministry of Health to increase access to lifesaving pediatric HIV treatment by >400%; coordinate with private sector suppliers to lower costs and expand access to malaria drugs; pilot a point-of-care diagnostic technology, leading to scale up to >250 health facilities nationwide; introduce a new severe malaria drug which will save thousands of lives annually; and many other initiatives. Currently, CHAI Uganda works with the Ministry of Health around HIV, malaria, childhood illnesses, laboratory systems and drug logistics. The eHealth program objective is to ensure the right person has the right data in good time. We work with CHAI teams and External partners to design and build tools that work with other systems to fill the information systems gaps in collecting and disseminating data.  Purpose of the Position:  He/She will be involved in every part of the software lifecycle from requirements discussion to development, testing, releasing, and deployment. He/She will support the Infectious and Non-Communicable disease program to build user-friendly, well-documented, scalable, and sustainable software systems that support CHAI’s focus areas in Uganda. The position will require a minimum of 40 hours a week, but additional flexibility may be required of him/her in order to meet targets. He/She will be expected to embrace these challenges, learn fast, and deliver great results. • Propose novel technology solutions to address key challenges in Uganda’s Health sector • Create complex, high-quality software tools based on demanding user-requirements • Use the latest tools and techniques including agile development and pair programming • Discuss design, scalability, interoperability and other issues encountered with the team • Participate in code reviews, bug tracking, project management with the rest of the team • Generating quality technical documentation and user training on software tools developed Responsibilities The Senior Software Developer INCD will work within the CHAI Infectious and non-Communicable Disease team to perform the following duties: Responsibilities : Develop and maintain the data management system that enables transmission of Early Infant Diagnosis data from facilities doing Point of Care testing to update the Early Infant Diagnosis dashboard. Develop and maintain a business management system to support the daily payment tracking and transaction approvals. Develop and maintain an HIV Drug Resistance module on the Viral Load Laboratory Information Management Systems and report to the Anti-Retroviral Therapy 3 rd  line committee. Conduct system maintenance for the Electronic Infant follow up platform, while trouble-shooting and fixing system bugs Develop Quality Assurance test suites for all systems developed or enhanced. Perform any other responsibilities as assigned Qualifications • Bachelor degree, preferably with an IT focus • 4+ years prior work experience in Software Development (working with multiple programming languages and frameworks) • Excellent knowledge and experience with object oriented programming language (e.g. Python, Java, C#, C++, etc) and working experience with multiple other programming languages. • Experience in the design and use of relational databases i.e. SQL (pregerably PostgreSQL or MySQL) and OO (scalable design patterns) skills. • Experience working with software Frameworks (Spring, .NET, Angular Django, Ruby on Rails or other MVCs), Version Control Systems and best practices (GIT), and “RESTfu” API design and implementation.Excellent testing practices (TDD, Code Reviews, UAT, etc.) • Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms, including performance considerations in software development • Experience working with, or an interest in Agile Methodologies, such as Extreme Programming (XP) and Scrum • Ability to work in a variety of client settings and in a multi-cultural, collaborative environment • Talent for translating user requirements into user-centric, scalable, and sustainable end products • Skilled at quickly learn new code bases and adjust to established teams and development practices • Commitment to details and designing work plans that meet deadlines and client expectations • Interest in continuous learning and a passion for suggesting innovative ways to improve the development process Compenencies: • Understand the complete software development life cycle, i.e. from developing a proof of concept to supporting the finished project • Understand basic Project Management concepts, limited practical experience, typically requires some assistance • Understands relevant program environment including goals and partner landscape • Performs basic analytical tasks in support of project management • Gathers and reviews data/ information; validates data/ information integrity • Provides professional advice within a defined program area or function • Work with supervisor to prioritize work requirements • Take a comprehensive, logical and data driven approach to problem solving • Understands identified discrete issues or problems • Synthesize ‘so what’ implications • May supervise small-sized team • May manage day-to-day activities of support staff • Coordinate and establish credibility with internal and junior level external stakeholders • Creates basic project budget with reasonable assumptions • Ensures appropriate posting of accounting information Learn more...  

IT Specialist Kampala, Uganda   Contracted to Full Time   Samasource - East Africa   Experienced  SHARE About the Job: The incumbent will ensure that the system hardware, operating systems, software systems and related procedures adhere to organizational values and enabling staff to effectively perform their duties. The incumbent will receive instruction and guidance on new assignments with a reasonable amount of supervision in day to day work. Key Responsibilities: Ensure that virus protection software is installed on all PCs and are updated regularly Manage all communications and connection solutions including workstation connectivity, LANs & WAN to ensure high levels of availability and security of the supported business applications Participate in planning and implementation of IT policies and procedures to ensure system provisioning and maintenance is consistent with organization goals, industry best practice and regulatory requirements Coordinate with business application functions to implement desktop and server systems that utilize industry best practices to meet corporate objectives Deploying workstations, servers, printers, scanners, firewalls, encryption systems and all host security systems Manage all operating systems and end-user software Ensure integrity and security of enterprise data on host computers, servers and databases in accordance with business needs and industry best practices regarding privacy, security and regulatory compliance Manage end user accounts, permissions, access rights and storage allocations Perform regular network and security audits and document the same Perform and test routine system back-ups and restores Minimum Qualifications:  Degree in IT, Computer Science or Computer Engineering from a recognized University Professional qualifications: Systems administration/System Engineering, Certification in Microsoft MCSE/MCTIP, CCNA Minimum of 3 years of practical experience in a reputable organization Working technical knowledge of network, PC and platform operating systems Extensive application, support experience and working technical knowledge of current system software, protocols and standards including firewalls and active directory Experience in LAN administration, software and hardware troubleshooting and data maintenance About Samasource: 25% of the Fortune 50 trust Samasource to deliver secure, high-quality training data and validation for the technology teams driving humanity forward. From self-driving cars to smart hardware, Samasource fuels AI. Founded over a decade ago, we’re experts in image, video and sensor data annotation and validation for machine learning algorithms in industries including automotive, navigation, AR/VR, biotech, agriculture, manufacturing, and e-commerce. Our staff are driven by a mission to expand opportunity for low-income people through the digital economy, and our social business model has helped lift over 50,000 people out of poverty. Featured in Forbes: How to Train Your AI Dragon (Safely, Easily, and Without Bias) Samasource Press Page Our Culture: Samasource is quite unique. We are a technology company with a social mission. People that thrive in a high growth environment, love working on the bleeding edge of technology, and really care about having a positive impact on the world are a great fit for the Samasource culture. Our core values are grit, integrity, humanity, and GTD (Get Things Done). At Samasource, we pride ourselves in being a diverse and equal opportunity employer. Learn more...

Requisition ID:  req8571 Job Title:  Driver Sector:  Supply Chain Employment Category:  Regular Employment Type:  Full-Time Open to Expatriates:  No Location:  Kampala, Uganda Job Description The Driver will be responsible for the safe transportation of PlayMatters regional management staff and materials, care and maintenance of PlayMatters regional vehicles and their accessories. Duties and Responsibilities Inspect and record the condition of the vehicle on a daily basis; prepare weekly maintenance checklist. Ensure timely servicing and maintenance of PlayMatters vehicles (complete service request forms and maintain service maintenance records); report to PlayMatters Admin Officer any mechanical problems. Ensure vehicle is insured and all legal documents are in order at all times; inform  PlayMatters Admin Officer three weeks in advance of any renewals due (i.e. insurance, road license, etc.). Conduct daily assessments of road conditions and security situation. Drive PlayMatters regional project staff staff in a safe and courteous manner to field sites across the country. Deliver mail/messages as directed. Operate HF and VHF mobile radio equipment if any. Maintain cleanliness of interior/exterior of vehicle. Give accurate reconciliation of expenditures within the given period. Obey PlayMatters IRC vehicle policy and operating procedures at all times (use of logbook, no drinking and driving, signing out vehicle on vehicle registry and so on). Assist programs or PlayMatters Admin Officer in loading cargo for the field. Key Working Relationships Position Reports to: PlayMatters Administration Officer Other Internal and/or external contacts Internal:    All PlayMatters Regional staff staff    External:   IRC Uganda program staff Qualifications Minimum Ordinary Level Certificate; A- Level Certificate is an added advantage. Valid driver’s license with classes “A, B & DL”. Minimum of two (2) years’ driving experience preferably with NGOs. Able to pass the IRC driving test and demonstrated teamwork skills. Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently. Flexible and able to work in a dynamic and diverse environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, excellent Microsoft word and Microsoft excel skills. Willingness to travel to 'insecure areas within the constraints of IRC Uganda's security policy Language Skills:  Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Please note: This position is open only to Ugandan nationals. The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability.  In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation. Learn more...

Consultant - Market Assessment - Asset Finance Product for Agribusinesses in Uganda. Programs  Kampala, Uganda Description Consultancy   Title :  Market Assessment to understand the Asset Finance Product for Agribusinesses in Uganda. Location ( s ): In-country –  Kampala and Northern Uganda Duration : 12 billable days Tentative timeframe for delivery between:  March 10 th  to April 15 th  2020 Background: NUTEC Financial Services (NUTEC-FS) is a DFID-funded blended finance facility to enhance the agriculture market system in Northern Uganda.  It began implementation in early 2019 and will run until March 2022. To implement the facility, Mercy Corps as the implementing partner of DFID is partnering with Equity Bank Uganda to establish a risk sharing credit fund for lending to agribusinesses that would otherwise be considered ‘too high a risk’ for commercial lending. The new portfolio of loans aims to adopt innovative risk assessment and management strategies that incentivise financial institutions to adopt reduced borrowing requirements and make lending capital available to a wider segment of the market. Purpose  /  Project   Description : After a year of lending, NUTEC FS seeks to evaluate its products offering against the changes in the wider market to understand the performance of its products as well as the influence and added value presented from its current operation to the wider financial services market system in Uganda. To conduct this activity, the programme will develop a series of market information pieces that are specific to the products introduced under NUTEC FS. The first piece will focus on the asset finance product. This product was adopted by the facility to disrupt the existing products in the market where large sums of immovable collateral requirements and microfinance models often prohibit the ability of farmers to access asset loans. Key Responsibilities will include: The Consultant should be able to capture the variety of the asset finance products offered in Uganda vs the variations tested by NU-TEC FS. The story told should be able to capture: What is the status quo of the product – What is currently happening on the supply side in the wider market? What are the current and emerging innovations around the asset finance products – from other actors in the market - and what are the key characteristics of the products they offer. When were these products introduced in northern Uganda? What are some of the initial results and insights from the NU-TEC FS/ Equity Bank portfolio? What is the uptake of this product? What does a typical borrower look like? What is the impact on women – where are they represented? Were there challenges? What is the current portfolio quality and how are the borrowers performing? Conduct an analysis to determine the relationship between the product and the performance? What impact has the product had on increase in productivity, efficiency and on women? Deliverables:   4 – 6 page asset finance market update 2 case studies from the current asset finance portfolio of NUTEC FS, showcasing the effectiveness against key indicators including impact on enterprise receiving the loans and impact on gender roles  Qualifications: Ideal candidate would have the following experience: Experience in conducting and publishing market assessments, particularly in agriculture market systems Experience in financial product evaluations or product development Experience working with commercial financial institutions Knowledge of asset finance, mechanisation in agriculture Knowledge and experience working in Uganda a plus Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Master’s Degree in Economics or Finance   Ability to work independently as well as effectively in a team environment Excellent communications and writing skills in the English language The Consultant will work closely with: Agriculture Business Unit Team of the financial institution partner of NUTEC Financial Services. The Consultant will report to: NUTEC Financial Services Team Leader and Deputy Team Leader Learn More...

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Location:   Kampala, Uganda Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Department: MEL Reports directly to: MEL Specialist Responsible for: None Duty station: URC Kampala Office Status: Full time Commitment: One Year, Renewal is subject to Funding. __________________________________________________________________________________ GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT: The purpose of this project is to support the Government of Uganda’s TB control program to increase TB case detection and treatment success to 90% of all cases, with the aim of ending the TB Epidemic in Uganda.   Job Purpose:  Under the overall direction of the, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Specialist, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer works with the project team to support implementation of the project M&E and data management systems. This includes working closely with the project M&E and other technical staff in ensuring collection, analysis and dissemination of information to track project progress at project, district and hospital levels.   Key responsibilities include Provide direct support during data collection and capture processes at the end of each week, month and quarter for supported health facilities to meet the needs of the project. Provide direct support to project supported sites in reporting to DHIS2 accurate and timely TB services reports. Support data use both at site/hospital and project level, this will mainly relate to performance review meetings for Kampala, Mukono and Wakiso and any other data use activities. Collaborate with district program officers and regional partners in Kampala, Mukono and Wakiso Districts to ensure the availability of TB HMIS tools in all supported sites Participate in customization, pilot testing and roll out of national and project management information systems for project, national, district and health facility monitoring processes. Oversee and maintain data quality management procedures at project and facility level including supporting development of SOPs for data management at health unit. Participate in and support the Project implementation team to document and disseminate lessons learnt and best practices. Other M&E and data management related duties assigned by the supervisor. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Quantitative Economics, IT and Computer science. Desired Experience & Qualifications  At least 4 years of working experience in Monitoring, evaluation and learning in the context of TB/HIV/AIDs or any other health related program area. Strong skills in data analysis and vast experience in working with information systems promoted by the ministry of Health and PEPFAR e.g. DHIS2 Strong skills in programming, customization and roll of DHIS2 and Open MRS open source platforms are required for this position Strong skills in using GIS tools for data analysis and mapping are a requirement Learn more...

Advocacy and communication intern Tracking Code 9920 Job Description Title:  Advocacy and communication intern Location(s) of internship:     Kampala, Uganda Global Program:   Global Engagement and Communications Project Name:   Advocacy and Public Policy project Start Date:   March 2020 Duration:  Six months Estimated number of hours per week:   40 Will the intern be receiving a stipend?*:          Yes Will the intern travel? (local or international):           No *Please include a cover letter with your resume describing your interest and how you meet the qualifications.   Description of internship project: PATH is a global organization that works to accelerate health equity by bringing together public institutions, businesses, social enterprises, and investors to solve the world’s most pressing health challenges. With expertise in science, health, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales solutions—including vaccines, drugs, devices, diagnostics, and innovative approaches to strengthening health systems worldwide.  PATH is implementing a 3-year global project funded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation project called “Advocacy and Public Policy (APP)”. The project in Uganda aims to influence policies and budgets for effective and efficient delivery of services for Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health, Immunization and Primary Health Care (PHC) in general. PATH is planning a series of high-level advocacy events and communication activities between March - June and would like to hire a resource person on a short-term internship opportunity to support the team in Uganda to effectively execute its mandate. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to acquire hands-on skills and on job learning and mentorship that will equip them with basic skills in policy advocacy, communication and general program implementation. Internship goals and learning objectives/benefit to the intern: Gaining technical skills in advocacy and communication Gaining experience in functional communication and advocacy skills including networking, partnerships and the use of traditional and social media, photography and documentation. Acquiring an understanding of the importance of policy advocacy in public health settings Learning PATH, its culture and people to effectively support APP and other program teams in executing their mandate Proposed activities:   Assist the country program in increasing PATH’s visibility in social media in Uganda. This will include real time capturing and highlighting of key moments and statements made by champions and other key decision makers on priority advocacy issues Assist the team in maintaining an organized database/archive of program reports and other resource documents Support the program team in verification of telephone numbers through which participants at PATH-led events are facilitated including preparing supportive paperwork to finance. Support proof-reading of documents before they are published in different media and other platforms Assist in transcribing recordings of the monthly dialogues between media and decision makers and key speeches at high level events for use in feature articles, blogs and reports Review print media editions on a daily basis to identify and maintain a database of news stories and feature articles that are aligned to the project’s core advocacy areas and can inform strategic advocacy actions Work closely with the entire country program team to share knowledge and learnings from APP project. Support tracking and maintenance of an events calendar for activities planned at a country level on a weekly basis Support in mobilization of participants for advocacy engagements spearheaded by PATH Assist in communication-related assignments including strategic display of brand materials at events, photography, generating communication tools including event-specific promotional/visibility materials. Assist in maintaining contact with CSO partners who belong to specific advocacy causes such as RMNCAH, PHC and Immunization including sharing of regular updates with them. Other duties as assigned Learning outcomes (how the Intern’s performance will be evaluated):   Through weekly meetings where each team member shares updates on their accomplishments Monthly reflections on progress regarding achievement of learning objectives End of internship report Required skills and experience: A bachelor’s degree in Mass communication, Social sciences, Development studies or related field Good communication skills. Fluency in English, written and oral required. Must be social media savvy but well oriented to using it for productive assignments Demonstrable exceptional energy to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment Good knowledge of how to use computers and basic MS suite such as word, outlook, PowerPoint and Excel. Willingness to learn new software Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a diverse team Ability to maintain a calm and professional attitude under pressure or constantly shifting priorities Demonstrable willingness and zeal to learn and adapt quickly *All PATH internships are eligible for school credit. Please refer to your university's process for credit eligibility. Must have legal authorization to work in Uganda. PATH is dedicated to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Job Location Kampala, Uganda Company Location Uganda, Kampala Position Type Intern Learn more...

Global Business Analyst Category:  Information Technology Job Description FINCA Network Support B.V. (“B.V.”) based in the Netherlands, a subsidiary of FINCA Microfinance Holdings (‘FMH”) based in the U.S., providing support services to 20 micro-finance operating subsidiaries across Africa, Eurasia, the Middle East and South Asia, and Latin America. This job can be based in: Uganda (Kampala) or Georgia (Tbilisi). Role Purpose The Global Business Analyst (GBA) is an integral part of the Global Program Management Office. This role will recommend and plan and execute business and technical solutions, by reviewing, analyzing and documenting business systems and user needs to support overall business strategies. The GBA will work closely with all functions across all business units at subsidiary, regional and corporate level, with an aim to consolidate and document the business requirements, translating the requirements into the parameterization settings and providing post live support to ongoing business as usual changes. The successful candidate has excellent documentation and presentation skills and the ability to communicate between both business and technical staff at all levels. This role requires excellent business and systems analysis and design skills. ACCOUNTABILITIES Plan and Organize Lead the business process definition and alignment of new core applications; documentation and maintenance of process maps and diagrams describing the operational process in FINCA subsidiary. In coordination with Project Manager and subsidiary management team, assess the risks associated to parameterization and user acceptance testing phases of the implementation process to ensure the correct definition and alignment of subsidiary’s operational requirements for the new core application in relation with risks Guide the team of subsidiary’s subject matter experts’ to ensure adequate documentation of all additions and modifications is reflected in the subsidiary’s policies and procedures, business requirements and operational reporting. Utilize quality management principles to determine the requirements by subsidiary and align them to the IT standards and practices. Implementation Manage the application parameterization process: Capturing Day 0 data to be defined for core application (Excel format). Reviewing the Day-0, modify in line with subsidiary’s business model; Understanding the impact of day 0 setup changes in consultation with vendor consultants. Ensure the enough data cleansing and inconsistency verification procedures are planned for data migration process:Lead the process for User Acceptance Testing phase preparation and execution phases: Determine the data cleansing criteria and procedures Creation of test plan for data migration results Lead the process for User Acceptance Testing phase preparation and execution phases: Leading the process of defining and creating the logical test calendar and creation of test plan for each logical day; Collating test case scenarios covering major areas of operational activity, user access level and authorization, application language translation / localization activity, functionality and behavior of migrated data Leading the process of creating the test plan and test case scenarios covering the operational reporting infrastructure. Coordinating the issue resolution process during the user acceptance testing phase. Ensure the issues are being resolved in line with established communication framework. Coordinating the process of verification and certification of issue resolution results. Responsible for maintaining the register of issues identified during the user acceptance testing phase. Document all changes performed to the initial parameterization settings (Day-0) during UAT process. Prepare pilot rollout plan; Identify data entry scope for application users, prepare data entry source reflecting the actual business operations performed. Identify the excepted result for data entry activity in coordination with subsidiary’s Financial and Operations department. Coordinate the execution of data entry and verification for multiple operational days in line with Pilot Rollout Plan procedures. Being a part of the core application supporting team, GBA is responsible to continue the collaboration with subsidiary’s management team by Maintaining ongoing communications with core application users to determine areas of improvement, and proactively recommend improvements to subsidiary’s Parameterization Committee. Consolidating and documenting? all changes performed to the initial parameterization settings (Day-0) after going live with new core application. Assisting the regional support team in organizing a variety of testing procedures for all releases to the subsidiary’s production environment (such as fixes, updates, patches, etc). Organizing testing of standard and ad-hoc reports generated through the Corporate Data Warehouse. Organizing training for subsidiary staff related to accessing and using the Corporate Data Warehouse infrastructure. Support & Evaluate Manage the data entry process for all parameterization changes after respective approval and test. Ensure quality assurance and standardization of core application training materials and user guidelines, used by the subsidiary during the implementation phase, as well as after the going live for training of the new users of the application. As part of the global support team, provide the expertise in core functionality and parameterization; participate in resolution of incidents and problems escalated at the regional level. Work with subsidiary management team to define a set of performance targets for the core application functionality. Monitor the post-implementation performance of the core application functionality. Ensure the application adequately meets the functional needs of the subsidiary. Periodically review the functional performance of the core systems against targets, analyze the cause of any deviations, and initiate remedial action to address the underlying causes. Job Requirements Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience PMI-Professional in Business Analysis (PBA) Certification Agile Analysis Certification (AAC) Certified Foundation Level Business Analyst IIBA Certified Business Analysis Professional Experience 3-5 years of experience within a technical or consulting environment, ideally with 2+ years in the software development life cycle (design, development, coding, testing and implementation); Experience with core banking application will be considered a plus. Experience working in a reginal or Global support role preferred. Experience conducting gap analyses between business requirements and software; Experience within the financial services, microfinance, and banking environment; Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of relational databases, normalization of entities and processes; Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills of English language; The ability to present information and ideas clearly and concisely; Fluency in French will be considered a plus. Strong leadership skills with proven capacity to direct, to influence and to motivate the project team he/she will be working with. Ability to impact operations and effect change without being confrontational Excellent capacity to present and to explain the information, persuade to the others and promote the understanding and the consensus. Ability to work independently and with others. Proven success in contributing to a team-oriented environment. Proven ability to balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks. Extremely organized with strong time-management skills High level of energy, critical thinker creativity, flexibility, enthusiasm and commitment· self-confidence and initiative Accuracy, attention to detail and awareness of deadlines Detail oriented, analytical and inquisitive A hard-working self-starter with initiative, able to set own priorities. Strong commitment with the social mission of FINCA. Language Skills Fluency in English required Travel requirements Availability to travel up to 30% of the time The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary. Learn more...

Requisition ID:  req8486 Job Title:  Regional Research and Learning Coordinator Sector:  Research & Development Employment Category:  Regular Employment Type:  Full-Time Open to Expatriates:  Yes Location:  Kampala, Uganda Job Description   Background/IRC Summary: PlayMatters reimagines childhood for refugees. It will bring play-based learning to 800,000 children across Ethiopia, Uganda and a to be confirmed third country. It will redefine education and cultivate a generation of lifelong builders. PlayMatters is inspired by LEGO Foundation’s call to challenge the status quo, to offer children the quality education they dream of. Children are not gaining the skills they need, teachers are under-supported and parents are overwhelmed. The systems built to serve them are failing them. PlayMatters proudly offers something different. It will be delivered by a coalition with a track record of thinking and delivering differently. We bring three distinct characteristics:   1. OUTCOMES. Everything we do is fueled by the social, emotional, cognitive, physical, creative and resilience outcomes we seek. We know learning happens when children are at the center and teachers, parents and the system surrounding them embrace children’s agency and have not only skills and resources, but the motivation to drive change. 2. RESEARCH AND LEARNING. Effective delivery requires both rigor and a big heart. With LEGO Foundation, PlayMatters will generate scientific evidence that can transform our understanding of play and learning for refugees in East Africa and around the world. 3. THOUGHT LEADERSHIP. The LEGO Foundation Humanitarian Initiative offers an opportunity to deliver and comes with the responsibility to lead. Our consortium’s members have a record mobilizing others.     The Research Advisor will be a critical member of the PlayMatters regional project team, based in Kampala, Uganda.  The position will oversee research activities in diverse settings across Uganda and Ethiopia, and possibly one additional country in East Africa, with refugee and host communities.    Job Overview/Summary:  Reporting to the Sr. Technical Advisor, the Research and Learning Advisor will work closely with the Project Director, the IRC education senior researcher, and consortium partners to support the co-design and coordinate all research and learning activities and support their quality implementation. The PlayMatters research and learning portfolio has four goals:  (1) design appropriate, acceptable programs in terms of content, delivery, and targeting using small-scale testing and prototyping, human-centered design principles, and qualitative methods;  (2) measure the impact of our programs using rigorous and contextualized study designs;  (3) make recommendations on how to refine program models to achieve scale and cost-efficiency; and  (4) influence best practice in early childhood education through the project learning agenda.    The Research Advisor will have primary responsibility for coordinating the fulfillment of these goals with across PlayMatters consortium partner agencies and the IRC Principal Investigator.    The Research, Monitoring, and Learning Technical Lead is responsible for four key objectives:  - Oversee successful field implementation of research and learning activities in line with approved workplans and budgets, and in line with high-quality technical standards; - Support the co-design of rigorous, but contextually appropriate research and learning activities, in service of the project goals; - Ensure data are routinely communicated in a relevant and timely manner so that data can be used for subsequent program design and scale up, including with partners and other humanitarian agencies; - Maintain strong relationships with research partners at War Child Holland, Innovations for Poverty Action, Behavioral Innovations Team, Plan International, Ubongo, as well as IRC technical staff.       Responsibilities Include:  (1) Leadership and management for high quality research, monitoring, and learning  • Provide technical leadership in the design of all research and learning activities in close collaboration with the Sr. Technical Advisor.  Support IRC and partners to define the program research and learning agenda, identifying constraints and potential threats to the integrity of the plan, and establish processes that result in high quality data collection.  • Provide technical advice and management support to enable research staff to implement protocols and plans safely, ethically, and rigorously.  • Collaborate with research partners to establish clear research and learning annual workplans, budgets, and deliverables. Identify and agree on course corrections with the Regional Project Director, Sr. Technical Advisor, and partner technical experts to keep priorities on track.  • Provide oversight and management of the research and learning agenda. • Oversee research and learning staff and operations. Provide supportive management to staff at country level (as needed), including management guidance, technical guidance, and operational troubleshooting. • Oversee the development of risk mitigation strategies for research. • Support project staff by creating and maintaining a work environment that promotes teamwork, trust, mutual respect and empowers staff to take responsibility • Ensure IRB protocols are submitted and followed in conjunction with Sr. Technical Advisor, IRC Education Senior Researcher, and research partners. • Collaborate closely with M&E Coordinator to define project monitoring systems, tools, and indicators.  • Ensure high-quality data collection and management. Provide training and support to research teams for data quality control, cleaning, and management.   (2) Translating research into practice • Assure that research and learning activities provide timely, relevant information for policy-influencing opportunities (governmental or humanitarian) or programming decisions. • Work with consortium partners to convene policymakers, practitioners, and research to share policy lessons from completed research. • Create user-friendly publications and presentations that synthesize and highlight the policy implications of key research results for academic audiences (e.g. journal articles), for practitioners, and for governments. • Support regional team activities to assure that data from research and monitoring activities are used to adjust and adapt programming over time. • Leverage existing IRC staff and partner expertise or build capacity as needed to assure front-line staff participation in the interpretation and application of results, as well as design of research and learning agendas and plans.   (3) Collaboration and accountability with internal stakeholders • Report to Sr. Technical Advisor and Project Director about progress against approved workplans and budgets through formal and informal debriefings, annual and semi-annual reports. • Maintain open communication with partner co-leads and country level staff to assure coherence and reasonable sequencing of work.   (4) Collaboration and accountability with external stakeholders • Establish and maintain solid cooperation with partner organizations and government officials as we design and refine the research and learning agenda, particularly government officials who have oversight of research or human subjects projections; • Collaborate regional project team M&E Coordinator, partners, governments, and other humanitarian actors in designing monitoring approaches for early childhood education inclusive of learning through play activities that are feasible and useful in humanitarian settings; • Work closely with consortium partners to assure the research and learning agenda is high quality, policy-oriented, ethical, and coherent.   Key Working Relationships :  • Position Reports to:  Sr. Technical Advisor, PlayMatters • Position supervises: TBD • Indirect Reporting: Project Director, Play Matters; Research & Innovations Unit (IRC-HQ)   Other Internal and/or external contacts:  • Internal: IRC country program staff; Regional staff such as M&E, Communications and Advocacy; other technical units within IRC (Education, Health, Violence Prevention and Response, Economic Recovery and Development, Governance, Gender Equality)  • External: IRC Research & Innovations leadership, War Child Holland; Innovations for Poverty Action; Behavioral Insights Team; host government officials; other consortium partner organizations; community representatives.  Qualifications • Master’s Degree in Education, Social Sciences, or related field.  • At least 5-10 years of progressive, relevant work experience. Important that work experience demonstrates technical skills, management skills, operations experience, as well as an understanding of humanitarian contexts. In lieu of 10 years of work experience, can accept 7 years of progressive, relevant work experience and a doctoral degree. • Significant training in and a strong technical understanding of randomized impact evaluations, program implementation research (including qualitative and quantitative approaches), and measure development, adaptation, validation. Exposure to monitoring and evaluation methods in a humanitarian context and/or early childhood development is desirable. • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a multi-cultural environment with international and local academic researchers, government officials, NGO partners, study participants, etc.  • Solid organizational skills: the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure, dealing with competing priorities, in a fast-paced team environment. • Passion for connecting rigorous research to policy makers and practitioners and communicating what works and what does not work in humanitarian contexts. • Interest in and ability to think and plan at the ‘big picture’ level. • Demonstrated management and interpersonal skills. • Solid understanding of the East African context and refugee education, with previous experience working in the region preferred; • Strong communication and analytical skills, both oral and written. • Fluency in English is required; knowledge of French and/or regional languages is a plus.   Working Environment:   • Standard office work environment • Travel required 25-40%  • Position is based in the IRC Regional PlayMatters office in Kampala, Uganda   The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability.  In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.   IRC et les employés de IRC doivent adhérer aux valeurs et principes contenus dans le IRC WAY (normes de conduite professionnelle). Ce sont l’Intégrité, le Service, et la Responsabilité. En conformité avec ces valeurs, IRC opère et fait respecter les politiques sur la protection des bénéficiaires contre l’exploitation et les abus, la protection de l’enfant, le harcèlement sur les lieux de travail, l’intégrité financière, et les représailles.    IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability. #LI-GR2 Learn more...

Requisition ID:  req8485 Job Title:  Regional Policy and Advocacy Advisor Sector:  Advocacy & Government Affairs Employment Category:  Regular Employment Type:  Full-Time Open to Expatriates:  Yes Location:  Kampala, Uganda Job Description   PlayMatters is a new, ambitious initiative funded by the LEGO Foundation that reimagines childhood for refugees. It will bring play-based learning to 800,000 children across Ethiopia, Uganda and a to-be-confirmed third country in East Africa. The program will redefine education and cultivate a generation of lifelong builders. PlayMatters is inspired by LEGO Foundation’s call to challenge the status quo, to offer children the quality education they dream of. In the contexts where PlayMatters will operate, refugee and host community children are not gaining the skills they need, teachers are under-supported, and parents are overwhelmed. The systems built to serve them are failing them. PlayMatters proudly offers something different. It will be delivered by a coalition with a track record of thinking and delivering differently.    Job Overview/ Summary: The IRC is seeking a Policy and Advocacy Advisor for the PlayMatters regional support team to lead creative efforts to bring attention to the developmental needs of children aged 3-12 in settings where PlayMatters operates, raise the profile of IRC and partners’ work in this area and influence change in the ways in which education integrating play is prioritized and funded in PlayMatters contexts and globally. Reporting to the Senior Technical Advisor, the Regional Policy and Advocacy Advisor will be a critical member of the regional project team, based in the Kampala office.    During inception period (through June 2020) the Policy and Advocacy Advisor will participate in the preparation of key project inception deliverables including the advocacy and communications plan, implementation plan, the work plan, the monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL)plan, and the research agenda.  This will involve participating in regular communication and meeting routines within IRC as well as with partners and the LEGO Foundation.    Following the inception period, the Policy and Advocacy Advisor will be responsible for designing and implementing a policy and advocacy strategy across the project’s country programs as well as connecting the policy and advocacy work to the other technical aspects of project implementation and to IRC’s global education strategy. This will involve close communication with the research and MEL teams and the implementation teams to understand the interventions being used and the lessons stemming from them. Ensuring regular timely and relevant communications with ministries, partners, and relevant coordination working groups (such as the Education Cluster) will be essential. Both the inception period and long-term scope of major responsibilities for the Policy and Advocacy Advisor are presented below.    Major Responsibilities:  1. Design and Implement Learning through Play Policy and Advocacy strategy • Support IRC’s global education advocacy strategy by identifying and participating in key moments to promote PlayMatters • Liaise with key advocacy focal points across IRC’s Crisis Response, Recovery & Development (CRRD) Unit at the global, regional and country level, as well as IRC’s Policy and Advocacy and Communication units, to keep abreast of strategic initiatives and opportunities that may inform the PlayMatters advocacy strategy. • Conduct  and maintain stakeholder analyses and power mapping to identify and recommend strategic decisionmakers to target with advocacy and communications opportunities  • Develop and oversee advocacy and communications tactics for influencing and supporting donors, ministries, and the cluster and working groups – as well as ways to influence and engage the humanitarian coordination decision makers and partners external to the PlayMatters consortium -  to reach the 800,000 children, including:   o Collaborate with Communications (project-based and Education TU) to develop and continually update compelling print and digital products on relevant activities and accomplishments. o Initiating presentations at key points in the project cycle for updates and when research findings are complete o Maintaining relationships through providing regular updates and convening meetings o Tracking and continually updating requests for IRC participation or representation related to PlayMatters in advocacy-related meetings and events, providing recommendations for engagement and participation.  • Develop a Learning through Play Advocacy workplan aligned with the strategy and track the progress of objectives and activities.   2. Internal Capacity Building and Communications: • Develop, support and/or lead advocacy capacity building workshops and meetings for IRC staff and/or relevant partner staff at the global, regional and country level. • Assist in the development and finalization of PlayMatters talking points and presentations for events and meetings.   3. External Representation and Relationship Management • In coordination with the STA and the SPA Education, liaise with advocacy focal points at key partner organizations as well as with advocacy focal points at peer organizations and UN agencies. • Represent PlayMatters within appropriate interagency groups, as appropriate/feasible.   Key Working Relationships:  Position Reports to:  Senior Technical Advisor, Play Matters Position directly supervises TBD Indirect Reporting:  Country Policy and Advocacy coordinators Other Internal and/or external contacts:  Internal:    Headquarters & Global Field Teams – multiple departments  Senior Policy Advisor, Education TU Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree required; post-graduate degree preferred in a discipline relevant to Global Education in humanitarian settings (such as education, psychology, etc) • 5+ years of experience working in policy and/or advocacy related to children, education, health or other relevant fields • Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to successfully work in a fast-paced environment, within and across departments/functions and develop positive relationships with locally and remote based staff. • Strong facilitation skills and ability to lead meetings and workshops with diverse stakeholders. • Self-directed, able to independently set priorities and solve problems with minimal guidance; comfortable working for a supervisor who is remotely located • Excellent writing and editing skills: the ability to draft and edit memos, letters, reports and proposals.  • Good critical thinking; ability to synthesis a wide scope of information.  • Solid organizational skills, with a proven ability to prioritize projects with attention to detail.  • Flexible work attitude: the ability to work productively in a team environment, problem solve with minimal guidance and support any range of projects at a moment’s notice;  • Knowledge of early childhood development, education, social and emotional well-being and psycho-social support, humanitarian programming and relevant international policies and stakeholders    Working Environment: • Standard office working environment • Position is based out of Kampala, Uganda PlayMatters Regional Office • Travel: Approximately 30% The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability.  In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation. IRC et les employés de IRC doivent adhérer aux valeurs et principes contenus dans le IRC WAY (normes de conduite professionnelle). Ce sont l’Intégrité, le Service, et la Responsabilité. En conformité avec ces valeurs, IRC opère et fait respecter les politiques sur la protection des bénéficiaires contre l’exploitation et les abus, la protection de l’enfant, le harcèlement sur les lieux de travail, l’intégrité financière, et les représailles.    IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability. #LI-GR2 Learn more...