Senior Health Communications Specialist Job Vacancy at USAID/Uganda

Job Title : Senior Health Communications Specialist
 
Job Description

USAID/Uganda seeks to hire a Senior Health Communications Specialist to work with Mission leadership and the Mission’s Interagency Health Team (IAHT) to formulate Mission-wide messages and implement development, outreach and communications efforts to increase awareness of the USG’s health programs in Uganda. The Specialist will assist the Mission to achieve the goals set out by IAHT, to include but not be limited to GHI, the PEPFAR, the PMI and the “Saving Mothers, Giving Life” Project. Under the direct supervision of the Public Affairs Officer (PAO), the Specialist will initiate and manage public awareness campaigns by assisting in planning, organizing, and implementing outreach campaigns, including a media plan and regular press contacts, in support of health programs; lead an analysis of communications needs and proactively promote the health program to raise awareness of health assistance provided by American taxpayers in Uganda; work closely with Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) in the development of communications and messaging for health events; plan events, produce publications, speeches, press releases, podcasts, videos, and copy concerning the health program, particularly its successes and achievements, for dissemination to the Ugandan press, media outlets, government officials, civil society leaders and the public, as well as the State Department, agency headquarters, and U.S. Congress. Much of the material produced by the Specialist will be posted to U.S. Mission websites.

How to Apply

Qualified individuals MUST submit:
A. Completed and hand-signed U.S. Government Optional Form 612 available websites Shortcut to: http://www.usaid.gov/forms/;
B. Curriculum vitae/resume specifically addressing each selection criterion as outlined in the solicitation;
C. Three (3) to five (5) references with current contact information.
To ensure applications are received in the Executive Office before the closing date, applications shall be submitted preferably by email. Additionally, fax, hand carry, DHL or FEDEX air courier are acceptable.
VIA EMAIL: To gnakaddu@usaid.gov copy to gmuntu@usaid.gov
VIA FAX: To Fax Number: 256-414-306-661
(VIA HANDCARRY/INTERNATIONAL COURIER)
Executive Officer USAID/Uganda US Embassy Compound – South Wing Plot 1577 Ggaba Road P. O. Box 7856, Kampala, Uganda
CLOSING DATE: Applications must be in the USAID/Uganda Executive Office no later than 4:45 p.m. Ugandan time Monday, January 23, 2012.

Institutional Funding Officer Job Vacancies at Oxfam Uganda

Job Title : Institutional Funding Officer

Job Description

Oxfam Novib is committed to eradicating poverty. We believe that people are well capable of building a livelihood without poverty on their own, once given the chance to do so. This is why we support local projects in developing countries, why we lobby governments and companies to take into account the interests of the poorest people, and why we campaign to involve people also in our work. We work together with other Oxfam affiliates to increase the impact of our work.

Oxfam Novib will decentralise its country programme to Uganda by June 2012. We are looking for an

Institutional Funding Officer Duty station: Kampala, Uganda Starting date: 1 March 2012 for 1 year with possibility for extension

Objective of the position To identify and mobilise new sources of income in order to increase external funding for the Uganda country programme, by applying a strong entrepreneurial approach. This includes spotting funding opportunities, targeted donor relationship building and engaging in joint fundraising initiatives with other Oxfam affiliates in Uganda.

Main tasks • To identify opportunities for fundraising with institutional donors and private foundations. Acquisition with (potential) donors for specific themes; • To conduct donor mapping and develop further a country funding strategy in line with the identified Oxfam wide country strategy for Uganda; • To work together with other relevant Oxfam staff on the formulation of and timely update of the country funding strategy; • To support and monitor the performance of the Uganda country team on external funding in consultation with the External Funding Unit in The Hague; • To inform and advise the country team on new acquisition opportunities (donors, budget lines, Calls for Proposals), on the basis of information obtained from the network of donors and other relevant contacts and to advise on how to follow-up on these opportunities; • To maintain contacts with embassies and other donor institutions and make continuous investments to expand the network; • To analyse concept notes and proposals on consistency, completeness, presentation, relevance to the donor and on the correct compliance with the donor’s demands. Assist in drafting and editing project/programme proposals in coordination with the country team; • To advise and provide guidance, including (on-the-job) training to the Uganda team on the process of developing high quality project proposals and report writing.

You • Have a university degree in international relations, business administration, development studies, or related field and proven experience at this level; • Have at least 5 years of work experience in the field of development cooperation preferably with an NGO; • Have experience with identifying fundraising opportunities preferably for NGOs and a good track-record of successfully acquired funding and donor-compliant implementation of programmes; • Have experience with preparing project proposals for institutional donor agencies, including the European Commission, ECHO and private foundations as well as experience with other main donors’ rules and regulations; • Have knowledge of Uganda and the East & Central Africa context; • Have experience and knowledge of project cycle management, including monitoring, technical and financial reporting; • Have excellent communication and coaching skills; • Have good knowledge of the INGO sector; a natural networker with substantial experience of building relationships with (potential) donors; bringing a network of donor agencies is an asset; • Have a relevant thematic specialisation (is an asset); • Have the willingness to travel regularly; • Have English proficiency orally and in writing.

We offer A competitive, fair and comprehensive pay and benefits package that is justifiable to our donors. We will offer a gross salary in the range of € 2.581,- to € 3.971,- on the basis of a fulltime position. This is excl. 8% holiday fee, additional expat allowances will be offered.


How to Apply

More information and application procedure Are you interested? Send your application in writing, including a motivation letter and curriculum vitae and mentioning reference number (5-105) to jobs@oxfamnovib.nl to the attention of Shabinah Asgarali, Recruiter, before January 24, 2012. Information about the job can be obtained from Robbert van den Berg, Regional Manager HECA (robbert.van.den.berg@oxfamnovib.nl).

Job Vacancies at VSO in Uganda

Job Title: Project Coordinator-Youth Employment and Local Governance Project
VSO

 
Job Description

VSO is an international development agency that works through volunteer professionals to fight global poverty and disadvantage.  The Project Coordinator will undertake all aspects of managing the Greg Dyke project, including activity planning and implementation. Support the design and delivery of monitoring and evaluation systems following.
The job entails: -Project Coordination
Coordinate all aspects of a project, including activity planning and implementation.
Support the design and delivery of monitoring and evaluation systems following.
Complete reports as required, complying with VSO and external donor standards and timelines.

Partnership development and maintenance

Support the deputy country director to negotiate and nurture partnerships and actively build and support networks.
Support the assessment of organisations and agencies as VSO partners.
Work with partners to ensure high quality placement documentation and pursue effective selection and placement arrangements.
Conduct regular visits to partners and volunteers to support the working partnerships.


Volunteer Support
Support volunteers, responding to needs as appropriate and liaising with programme team members to ensure issues are effectively addressed.
Assess volunteers’ professional development needs and deliver support required, such as workshops, exchanges, trainings.
Support volunteers to identify clear linkages between their work and higher-level objectives of the country programme.


Business Development and Fundraising
Support the deputy country director to identify funding opportunities and develop project concepts, proposals and budgets in accordance with VSO’s guidelines and procedures.

Finance and Resource Management

Manage projects within the agreed budget and monitor all budgets, liaising with the finance and admin team.


Qualification and Experience: – Degree-holder with at least three years experience in development work two of which is at project management level.
VSO values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Closing date: Friday 20th  January 2012

How to Apply

For application pack please contact VSO Uganda, Plot 2727 Muyenga Road, P. O. Box 2831 Kampala, Uganda (Opposite Tank-hill Parade) or Tel 0414 268 984/269655/267008 0312 264 595 or E-mail vsouga@vsoint.org for a softcopy of the application pack. Only applicants