Job Title : Partnership Officer
Job Description
GOAL is an International Humantarian Organisation working in Uganda. Dur mandate is to [insure Dial fhi poor and vulnerable are able lo exercise Uieir fundamental rights and meet lie ir basic need’s. GOAL is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against HIV positive people or people with disabilities.
GOAL Uganda’s country programme lotuses on iwo ot three ol GOAL’S strategic sectors narraty, Health (including WASH and HIV) and Livelihoods. In the Livelihoods sector, GOAL Uganda will be implementing a collaborate project focusing on building productive assets al the community level through a Cash tor Work (CFW) approach In the Abim Districi In the Central region of Karamo|a. This profeci will directly address the overall objective ot die Karatxioja Livelihood Programme (KALIP) lo “protect and enhance- ihe incomes and (rod security of agro-pasloral communities and support them in building up their own productive asset base” and the specific otjectte ‘products assets omit ihrough labour intensive works and capital injected in the local economy”.
GOAL is committed to the safely and protection ol children In our care irom intentional and unintentional harm.
Candidates will therefore be expected to comply wild GOAL Uganda’s child protection policy from a candtiate who is currently employed by a local partner organization
GOAL OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE WHICH INCLUDES, AMONG OTHER BENEFITS, MEDICAL INSURANCE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE & DEPENDANTS.
GOAL is currently recruiting for the following position:
Partnership Officer – Northern Uganda HIV Project
General Description of job Role:
Based in Abim with frequent travel to Agago District the Partnership Officer will act as the principal contort point between GOAL and assigned partner organisations in ttie two distnets. He/she will word with the assigned partner organisations to develop and agrae proieel proposals with GOAL; monitor and support implementation; report on Ihe project as agreed: stn ••. 11 1 capacity ol the partner organization staff; encourage coordination between partners and other stakeholders and identity possible partnership opportunity outside GOAL The position will report 10 the Northern Uganda HIV Manager.
Essential Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences. DtM Studies, or Community Development:
• 3-3 years’ experience in implementing rural development projects through partnerships wilh local NGOs/CBOs;
• Knowledge ot participatory and self-reliant development approaches;
- KnovrWdoe of Project Plannmg especially problem roemrtenion and analyse:
• Ability to formulate and write proposals
• Working knowledge of HIV impact mitigation:
• Good lecililationand training skills:
• Working knowledge ol computer packages like E-mail; MS Power Point, Word and Excel
• Willing work and reside in a remole project area:
• Ability 10 dde or willingness 10 learn to ride a motorcycle.
Desirable Requirements:
• NGO experience prowling technical assistance in the area ol organisational capacity building;
• Experience n networking with government NGOs and districts in project Implementation,
• Knowledge 0) Gender Issues;
• Woking knowledge of the existing HIV Frameworks and policies/policy implantation guidelines.
How to Apply
Applicants who meet the requirements should submit their applications which must indude.:; least A reference contacts [2 professional, 2 character references, Including current or most recent employer), daytime contact number and salary deadline: by 20th January 2012. Only Short listed applicants will be contacted. If you have not heard from GOAL by 1st February 2012, count yoursell unsuccessful. Applications should be hand delivered or sent to:
The Human Resource and Administration Coordinator. GOAL Uganda. P.O. Box 33140, Kampala, Muyenga, or email lo: AdminKampala®ug.goal.ie
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