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Project Manager Child Protection - West Nile, Uganda Position: Project Manager Report to: Area Coordinator Location: West Nile, Uganda Purpose of the position: To take lead in coordinating all aspects of the Omugo Multi sector phase 2 project as per key project documents, aligned to WVU NO strategy, technical approaches and technical programs, as well as the West Nile Response strategy. The job holder is responsible for project, staff, procurement and financial management, Reporting and Documentation, Stakeholder engagement and Fundraising. The job-holder will work closely with sector specialists, project partners and program officers to ensure effective implementation. Major Responsibilities: Project Management Provide leadership on the strategic planning and management of the project as per the approved project design document. This will include: Lead the development of project log frame (M&E Plan, ITT & DIP), procurement plans and cash flow forecast to facilitate smooth implementation of the project Provide management and technical oversight/guidance to project staff in the identification of children in need of protection services. (Beneficiaries ) Ensure timely planning and undertaking of project procurements; works with the local and National Office Procurement department to ensure procurements are carried out according to policy and are both time and cost sensitive. Organize regular meetings with project teams to plans and review project performance Work with sector technical staff and project partners to develop and roll out project specific initiatives e.g. training, consultancy, publications , campaigns and other awareness activities Project Technical Support Support effective implementation of Child Protection in Emergency projects through: Working closely with CPiE technical specialists at the Response and National Office to support the roll out of project models, designs and approval of technical works, Monitoring, supervision and certification of project activities. Work closely with the livelihood Technical Lead to ensure effective implementation of the environmental management initiative including the farmer managed natural regeneration component Effectively provide supervision and enhance capacity of project staff and partners to implement project interventions to expected standards. Lead on management of project finances including authorizing transactions, review of Budget, Generation of 4 quarterly Financial report with support from the Finance Team Lead in the management of project assets (Motor Vehicles, Motorcycles, Laptops, Cameras, Desktops, TV set, Furniture, etc. by providing quarterly asset register, Servicing motorcycles & vehicles when due, approving monthly vehicle reports. Research and Innovations Work with the identified partners to ensure effective implementation, documentation and dissemination of the various innovations that are part of the Omugo Multi Sector Phase 2 project i.e., Child Friendly Space Research for Health in Humanitarian Crises (R2HC), Cooking Energy Assessment in Refugee Settlements & Development of Active Pot Cooking System Resource Mobilization In collaboration with the GAM team, coordinate resource mobilization, through proposal writing to ensure scale up of project interventions Support information collation, other preparation for stakeholder and donor engagement Participate in the writing of project proposals and concept notes Networking and Collaboration Coordinate with INGOs, OPM, Districts and the UN through inter-agency meetings and bilateral discussions on all matters related to the project to ensure project interventions are informed by existing gaps across all the districts for increased impact. To ensure effective coordination, collaboration with key project stakeholders (district local governments, NGO/CSOs and CBOs) with regards to project implementation and opportunities, leveraging their resources against this project funds to improve ownership and sustainability. Participate in coordination meetings at District and settlement levels and Identify strategic networks stakeholders and partners Participate in the Development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Participate in the inter-agency assessments of the needs of Persons of Concern Participate in joint inter-agency activity implementation like participating in International Days commemorations like Day of African Child, International Women’s Day. Project Monitoring and Evaluation, learning Conduct regular review and tracking of DIPs, ITTs, budgets and cash flows to ensure efficient budget utilization and progressive implementation of activities against approved plans. Track all project indicators using the ITT to ensure all project outputs , outcomes and impact is realized Ensure project plans are effectively implemented, monitored and progress reports shared. This will include effective finance/budget management. Participate in project evaluation studies like Base line, Midterm and End line to inform progress Coordinate stakeholder joint monitoring of project activities Documentation and Reporting Ensure timely submission of monthly, quarterly ,bi-annual and annual and end of project reports in line with donor conditions Document and share project best practices and lessons learned during implementation including action research, case studies and documentaries. To ensure relevant project information is collected and feeds into existing national and district information management systems Personnel Management In collaboration with WVU People and Culture Team, lead on hiring, supervision motivation and retention of the project staff, while upholding staff discipline and values of the organization. Asses and identify staff development needs and design appropriate trainings based on the 70:30:10 Model ( coaching ) Work with staffs and develop leave an annual leave plan Help staffs set performance targets and review them periodically as per the P&C guidelines Make sure 100% of staffs have contracts, IDs and Medical insurance cards Hold monthly staff meeting  Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience Education: Degree in Social sciences, Development Studies, Gender Studies or related field. Technical skills: Strong advocacy and understanding of protection needs of children in Emergencies, Experience in project planning and management, Strong understanding of child protection systems, case management ,community based child protection, psychosocial care and support, are added advantage. Self-motivated with excellent leadership and time management skills. Experience: At least 5 years’ experience in Emergency/humanitarian work managing UN or government grants Experience in Monitoring & Evaluation. Track record of success in grant fundraising, including donor relations and proposal writing. Proactive personality, self-driven and strongly motivated. Capacity/potential in leadership, relationship management/networking, and coordination. Spiritual maturity, interfaith knowledge and a biblical worldview – ability to articulate and model our Christian identity and mission in an inclusive way. Good interpersonal skills, strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Proven conceptual & analytical skills, ability to take an evidence-based approach to programme design. Proven facilitation skills. Team player. Ensure a gender perspective in the scope of work. How to apply: Please submit your application and complete Curriculum Vitae, to Website:  https://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-uganda Address your application to the People & Culture Specialist, Recruitment, World Vision Uganda Deadline for receiving applications is 25th January, 2020. (Qualified natives of West Nile region are encouraged to apply) Learn more...

Consortium Coordinator (National Contract) Job Ref No  CS/ 002/ 2020. |  Published on  Jan 17, 2020 12:00 AM  JOB CATEGORY:   Development Sector DUTY STATION:   Gulu, with regular travel in Acholi and West Nile, UG  EMPLOYMENT TYPE:   Full-time DEADLINE:   Jan 31, 2020 11:55 PM  NUMBER OF POSITIONS:   1  DESCRIPTION Caritas Switzerland is about to implement the Action for Livelihood Enhancement in Northern Uganda (ALENU). The project is part of the Development Initiative for Northern Uganda (DINU), a Government of Uganda programme supported by the European Union (EU) under the 11th EDF. The consortium consists of four NGOs (Caritas Switzerland, Advance Afrika, Agency for Accelerated Regional Development, and Gulu Women Economic Development and Globalization). ALENU focuses on improving livelihoods through increased production of diversified food, enhanced market opportunities and better maternal and child nutrition in six districts in West Nile and Acholi sub regions (Nebbi, Pakwach Zombo, Amuru, Agago, Omoro). The Consortium Coordinator  has overall reponsibility for  project implementation and will oversee and monitor all the related activities. He/ she will be the main point of contact for all the other stakeholders. He/she will represent the consortium at the (inter)national level. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  Strategic Management                  Ensure that the project is fully implemented according to the approved proposal and in accordance with the Contracting Authority and the European Union Development Fund rules and regulations Supervise operational and financial planning as well as human resources and logistics for the project Develop and maintain relationships internally between consortium partners and externally with relevant actors/ stakeholders (e.g. DINU Focal Persons, District Local Governments, NUSAF, etc.) Communicate with the team/ partners a clear vision for the work of the consortium and ensure regular strategic reflection to support the achievement of outcomes and impact Review effectiveness of the consortium organisational structure and recommend revision as appropriate Ensure ongoing relevance of the programme, adapting intervention approach/ content associated with contextual and organisational changes and opportunities Ensure timely quality reporting, monthly, quarterly, annual and final reporting Represent and communicate clearly consortium programme initiatives to relevant stakeholders, including influence of stakeholders based on evidence Consortium Management Manage, supervise, provide leadership and support the consortium to ensure that the team fulfils its responsibilities Facilitate consortium management meetings and enable effective learning and sharing culture  Represent the consortium at appropriate coordination fora and report back to the consortium partners on key decisions and outcomes Develop activity plans, reports and other relevant documents for consortium members that meet the donor and internal requirements Conduct regular field visits in order to identify needs, gaps and challenges and to collect lessons learned and best practices Ensure adherence to monitoring and evaluation guidelines, frameworks and indicators for the consortium programme, in line with established partnership agreements Monitor and review performance and hold partners accountable for meeting the success criteria identified; give corrective feedback and action when required Coordinate advocacy, communication and visibility activities of the consortium programme Management of Risks Be responsible for close monitoring of the local context developments  Be responsible, together with the finance and compliance manager, for overall financial oversight of the consortium budget and expenditure Be responsible for coordinating and documenting accountability activities of consortium members and tracking progress against the consortium accountability framework  Regularly review and update risk register: ensure appropriate mechanisms in place to reduce the risks REQUIREMENTS Education An advanced degree in a relevant field (development, management, agriculture) Experience Knowledge and experience managing programmes in northern Uganda Proven experience (at least 5 years) in senior programme management and leadership positions working with national government, INGOs, NGOs, CBOs, other civil society groups Experience of working in or, ideally managing a consortium Experience of managing large grants from major international donors, particularly EU OTHERS/EXTRA DETAILS Specific Skills Excellent coordination skills, both internal across programming sectors and support teams, and externally with implementing partners Advanced writing skills and experience in reporting Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with senior donor representatives, INGOs and governmental structures and to represent the consortium at national and international level fora Leadership and training skills; able to build the capacity and guide diverse team Fluency in written and spoken English, knowledge of local language (Acholi, Alur, Jonam) is an asset Computer skills incl. MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint Proven problem solving and organizational skills Excellent interpersonal communication skills  Good team player, able to listen and motivate Able to work in a culturally diverse environment Able to work with minimum supervision and be pro-active Able to work under duress, occasional flexibility in terms of working off hours Willing to travel regularly in Acholi and West Nile and between northern Uganda and  Kampala  Learn more...

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer (National Contract) Job Ref No  CS/ 001/ 2020. |  Published on  Jan 17, 2020 12:00 AM JOB CATEGORY:   Development Sector DUTY STATION:   Gulu, with regular travel in Acholi and West Nile, UG EMPLOYMENT TYPE:   Full-time  DEADLINE:   Jan 31, 2020 11:55 PM NUMBER OF POSITIONS:   1  DESCRIPTION Caritas Switzerland is about to implement the Action for Livelihood Enhancement in Northern Uganda (ALENU). The project is part of the Development Initiative for Northern Uganda (DINU), a Government of Uganda programme supported by the European Union (EU) under the 11th EDF. The consortium consists of four NGOs (Caritas Switzerland, Advance Afrika, Agency for Accelerated Regional Development, and Gulu Women Economic Development and Globalization). ALENU focuses on improving livelihoods through increased production of diversified food, enhanced market opportunities and better maternal and child nutrition in six districts in West Nile and Acholi sub regions (Nebbi, Pakwach Zombo, Amuru, Agago, Omoro). The MEL Officer will support the ALENU teams in planning, monitoring and evaluation of project results as well as facilitating learning from those results. The set up and organization of the complete MEL system with data gathering, processing, analyzing, reporting, reflecting and learning as well as the integration of this cycle in the Project Management structure and process form the key of this job description. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Responsibilities Develop and implement the MEL framework for the project, to ensure a strong evidence base that meets the standards of the Contracting Agency, donors, and consortium partners Ensure the quality and delivery of MEL activities across the project, provide technical guidance, tools and capacity support along with relevant training for staff and partners. Act as focal point and source of expertise and energy for monitoring, evaluation and learning across the project. Ensure that specified MEL activities (e.g. data collection, reporting, baseline, mid-term, end-line studies) are accurately planned and costed (in terms of money, human effort and equipment) and that budgets are managed effectively. Ensure that value for money monitoring is embedded within core and devolved MEL systems and processes so that results can be tracked to resources. Specific Responsibilities Set up and management of Kobo Toolbox MEL system with strong emphasis on the collection of disaggregated results for target beneficiary groups Ensure continuous data collection in response to indicator framework that is understood and streamlined across the project including a range of robust M&E and evidence gathering systems and tools that are fit for the purpose of the project, the staffing structure and the regional delivery model Ensure regular analysis and progress reporting to Consortium Management Board to inform on project progress and risks related to the delivery of quarterly and annual reports Ensure development of impact and results narratives for quarterly and annual reporting cycles  Manage external / independent monitoring and evaluation exercises and performance reviews  Lead capacity building initiatives for staff and partners; embed formal and informal processes of learning and reflection, and ensure the MEL system is hard wired into all areas of the project Ensure effective knowledge management and dissemination processes that ensure that consortium partners, donors, and wider stakeholders are informed about the project, benefit from lessons learned, and coordinate their interventions  REQUIREMENTS Education Bachelor’s Degree or similar in social sciences, communication, development studies, agriculture, Horticulture, or a related field; Studies must have included at least basic statistics including use of SPSS or R software .    Experience Minimum 3 years’ experience in setting up and implementation of MEL systems for complex programs including participatory approaches and the ability to facilitate capacity building and training at different levels for MEL and Non-MEL staff. OTHERS/EXTRA DETAILS Specific Skills Excellent written and oral English communication skills, knowledge of local language (Acholi, Alur, Jonam) an asset Excellent coordination and organizational skills Ability to plan workload and demonstrate accountability for outputs with minimal direct supervision Ability to work under pressure, ability to prioritize and commitment to meet deadlines Experience with statistical packages and familiarity with IT applications to support MEL and information management  Well-developed analytical skills Ability to oversee the complete MEL needs and data bases Skill to facilitate and organize a team into a learning team Be gender sensitive Learn more...

Education Officer - Yumbe and Adjumani (Uganda National Position) Uganda, Norwegian Refugee Council    Application deadline: 27/01/2020  Employer: Norwegian Refugee Council  Town/city: Yumbe  Title: Education Officer -Yumbe and Adjumani (Uganda National Position)  Full-time/part-time: Full-time  Employment type: Contract  Percentage of full-time: 100  Webcruiter ID: 4178600392  Positions: 2    Social sharing :      Duties and responsibilities Supervise and inspect the AEP teachers and Head teachers regularly with specific focus on quality and professionalism Identify training needs of AEP teachers and suggest for relevant trainings to meet the needs. Organize and conduct regular meetings with AEP school/center management committees in view of improving the AEP activities Organize and conduct refresher trainings for AEP school/ Centre Management Committees if necessary. Compile and submit monthly AEP activity reports. Liaise and coordinate with relevant authorities and communities at field level. Identify and register learners for the AEP programme. Update the learners’ and teachers’ data base. Identify and coordinate AEP school/centre logistical needs. Liaise with the School Management Committee (SMC) during follow up of learners and in mobilizing local resources to facilitate teaching. Conduct community sensitization meetings on AEP programme. Guide, supervise and appraise project Assistants under AEP. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience At least 3 years of INGO experience in a similar position. A masters in Education or any other related field is an added advantage. Knowledge in proposal writing and AEP Curriculum is an added advantage Personal qualities Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills High integrity Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Good cultural awareness and sensitivity Ability to function independently and as a work team leader We can offer Job grade 5 as per NRC Uganda approved scale Commencement: February  2020 Duration: 12 months renewable subject to funding. Duty station: Yumbe   and Adjumani  Internal candidates are encouraged to apply   Shortlisting will be done on a rolling basis, candidates are advised to apply ASAP. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.   Learn more...

TEAM LEADER (WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION FOR REFUGEE SETTLEMENTS AND HOST COMMUNITIES IN NORTHERN UGANDA) Project status:Ongoing project Project title: Period of project: Water Supply and Sanitation for refugee settlements and host communities in Northern Uganda from May, 2019 to December 2021 Duration of assignment: 2 years at least Country: Uganda Duty station: Arua Job code: WS-UGA19GIZ0018/1 Project description The GFA Consulting Group is running since May 2019 a GIZ financed project in northern Uganda. For this project we are looking for a Team Leader (Replacement, Starting as soon as possible). The project focuses on the West Nile region of northern Uganda. It cooperates with the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE), in particular with the directorate for water development and with the directorate of water resources management. Regionally, measures are implemented in four refugee-hosting sub-counties of Arua district and the two refugee settlements Imvepi and Rhino Camp. Intervention areas of the project are : strengthening of the coordination capacity of MWE strengthening the capacities of regional structure of MWE improvement of services at district level utilization of the potential of local actors, and improvement of hygiene conditions and sanitation provision in refugee settlements and host communities. Job description Overall responsibility for the advisory package of the contractor as outlined above Ensuring the coherence and complementarity of the services of the contractor with other services delivered by the programme at local and national level, in close coordination with the GIZ Head of Programme Strategy development for measures for selected entities of the Arua District Local Government and for contributions to regional water sector institutions Consideration of cross-cutting themes (e.g. gender equality and do no harm) Personnel management, in particular identifying the need for short-term assignments within the available budget, as well as planning and steering assignments and supporting local and international short-term experts Ensuring that results monitoring is conducted Regular reporting in accordance with deadlines Responsibility for controlling the use of funds and financial planning in consultation with GIZ’s officer responsible for the commission Supporting the officer responsible for the commission in updating/adapting the project strategy, in evaluations and in preparing a potential follow-on phase Participating in local WASH coordination meetings and in relevant local and regional meetings in coordination with the GIZ-AV Maintaining contact to other donors, humanitarian aid agencies, implementing partners and NGOs where necessary Qualifications University qualification (MSc level) in Water and Environmental Management, Water and Wastewater Engineering, or equivalent. Fluent business language skills in English, preferably including German language skills 15 years overall professional experience in the water sector 5 years of experience in water supply, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), preferably in a refugee context 6 years of management/leadership experience as project team leader or manager in a company 5 years of experience in projects in East Africa, preferably including Uganda 6 years of experience in DC projects The position will be filled as soon as possible   Learn more...