Job Title: CAPACITY BUILDING MANAGER
Job Description
Location: Gulu
Reporting to: Chief of Party (Kampala)
Responsibilities include:
• Lead project strategic vision for capacity building and skills transferring to local institutions;
• Advocate for strengthening IRS knowledge, skills, experience and systems among national partners at central and local levels;
• Be a resource for the relevant project staff to develop ideas, training modules and outreach programs in IRS planning, logistics, communication, M&E and environmental compliance;
• Work with stakeholders and project partners to devise innovative approaches for building the capacity of national and district governments in IRS coordination and implementation;
• Advise on training curricula development and facilitation;
• Provide technical oversight to a subcontractor if applicable and manage capacity building project staff and/or consultants.
Qualifications include:
• Bachelor’s degree in public health, sociology, public or business administration, communications, or other relevant field. Master’s degree desirable;
• 8+ years of relevant work experience in policy dialogue, training and capacity building in public health;
• Additional training or experience in tropical medicine, malariology, or parasitology is desirable;
• Experience with USAID-funded programs is a plus;
• Ability to work effectively in teams, as a team member and as a team leader;
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills in English. Knowledge of Acholi preferred;
• Ability to take initiative, make appropriate decisions and build effective professional relationships;
• Ability to travel to program locations within Uganda, as required.
How to Apply
Submit your application to Procurement@UgandaIRS.com by Friday, 13 July, with the name of the position indicated in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Be sure to include: (a) an up-to-date CV; (b) a cover letter detailing why you feel you are particularly qualified for the position; and (c) three references. Applications from suitably qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged.
