Tuesday 8 May 2012

Chief of Party Job Vacancy in Uganda at Chemonics International



Job Title : UGANDA HEALTH PROJECT – CHIEF OF PARTY
Chemonics seeks a chief of party for an anticipated USAID-funded project designed to improve the national HIV/AIDS and health response through strengthened health communication.
Posted On:
Closing On: Monday, 07 May 2012
Friday, 01 June 2012

 
Duration:
Job Description:
Chemonics seeks a chief of party for an anticipated USAID-funded project designed to improve the national HIV/AIDS and health response through strengthened health communication. The project will work to develop sustainable human and institutional capacity to undertake coordinated information, education, and communication/ behavior change communication (IEC/BCC) campaigns, with the goal of increasing service uptake and healthy behaviors in the areas of areas of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, family planning and reproductive health, sanitation and hygiene, and maternal, newborn and child health, including nutrition.

We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world and who demonstrate leadership, versatility, and integrity in their work.

Successful candid!tes will have worked in the following `2das:

• Experience implementing and managing largescald dield/health programs with complex, til%,sensitive components in developing countries

• Experience implementing large-scale IEC/BCC programs strongly preferred, including gender issues, youth outreach, and reduction of stigma and discrimination

• Familiarity with capacity building and IEC/BCC related to HIV/AIDS, malaria, family planning, reproductive health, and maternal, newborn and child health and experience working collaboratively across technical disciplines

• Special knowledge of working with key populations with special risk related to HIV/AIDS transmission, as well as familiarity with promoting structural/social and behavioral prevention approaches and increasing biomedical prevention uptake

• Experience working with Ministry of Health and other relevant government ministries, as well as Civil Society leadership and technical staff at both national and district/local levels,
Preferred Skills:
Position Qualifications:

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, supervisory and team-building skills

• Advanced degree in health or related field

• Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience; prior USAID chief of party or deputy chief of party experience strongly preferred

• Experience in and knowledge of Uganda, its people, and its governing structure preferred; experience in Sub-Saharan Africa required

• Fluency in English required

• Familiarity with USAID and/or PEPFAR regulations and procedures preferred

• Ability to travel to program locations within Uganda

• Demonstrated experience working closely with and supporting governments, donors, civil society, and private sector entities

Interested applicants should submit an electronic cover letter and CV to ChemonicsUgandaBCC@gmail.com by June 1, 2012, with the position applied for specified in the subject line (for example: “chief of party”). No telephone inquiries please. Finalists will be contacted.

Acquisition & Assistance Assistant Job Vacancy at American Embassy


Job Title: ACQUISITION & ASSISTANCE ASSISTANT (MULTIPLE)
Vacancy Announcement

U.S. Mission, Uganda


VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Number: 029/2012   Date: 5/07/2012

OPEN TO:  All Qualified Candidates

OPENING AND CLOSING DATES: May 7-21, 2012

POSITION TITLE:         Acquisition & Assistance Assistant (Multiple)
         
POSITION LOCATION: USAID, Office of Acquisition &Assistance

HOURS OF WORK:  40 hours per week

POSITION GRADE:  FSN-9  (Ugshs.42,803,622 to 61,854,764 p.a. inclusive of allowances).

USAID/Uganda is recruiting qualified Ugandans to fill the position of Acquisition & Assistance Assistant.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The incumbent performs technical and procurement management work that supports the USAID/Uganda Acquisition & Assistance (A&A) team.  Technical work involves supporting the preparation, control, and review of procurement documents and reports related to planning strategies and appropriate solicitation documents, conducting the analysis, evaluation, and negotiation of a wide variety of acquisition and assistance documents; maintains various procurement files and responsible for the distribution and follow-up of official copies of A&A documents to permit the implementation and payment actions; or perform other similar work in support of implementation and operation of mission programs.

This position is a part of an established career ladder, which provides for the potential to progress to the FSN-10 and, subsequently, to the FSN-11 grade level.  Promotion to the FSN-10 and to the target FSN-11 grade levels is expected, and failure to achieve that higher level of performance may be the basis for reassignment, change to lower grade, or dismissal.

A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available on http://www.kampala.usembassy.gov/

 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
NOTE:  All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

1.  Education Required:  Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, such as business administration, economics, finance, marketing, commerce, accounting, international trade, industrial management, law or other related field. Possession of a Master’s of Business Administration, Master of Arts or Master of Science in related field highly desirable.
2.  Work Experience:  Three or more years in a progressively responsible work situation.  One year of this experience must have been gained in an acquisition or assistance related field.
3.   Language Requirement:  This position requires Level IV (fluency) in both written and spoken English. Knowledge of additional languages common in Uganda is desired.
4.   Knowledge:  Knowledge of public and/or private-sector business processes, or the ability to quickly gain such knowledge.  An understanding of US Federal and USAID Acquisition Regulations, or knowledge and understanding of how to execute and administer a complex acquisition portfolio, is desired, particularly as it relates to acquisition through methods of negotiation, sealed bidding, small purchase procedures, and that result in standard and established contract types.  A basic understanding of Regional markets pertaining to program and project requirements for services and commodities, and a good knowledge and understanding of US market and pricing methods is desirable.
5.  Skills and Abilities:  This position requires good organizational, analytical, negotiating, and time management skills, with strong proofreading skills and attention to detail also required. The potential to acquire the ability to plan and administer acquisition activities, and provide acquisition assistance and support for Agency programs and projects in a timely manner.  The potential to gain the ability to apply contracting regulations, procedures, and policies to individual acquisition and assistance programs. The ability to work calmly, tactfully, and effectively under pressure is essential, as well as the ability to maintain strict CONFIDENTIALITY AND HIGH ETHICAL STANDARDS throughout all phases of acquisition and assistance actions. An ability to deal effectively with high-level representatives of the U.S. and Regional business community, with senior managers in the USAID Mission and with senior level host government representatives is required.
This position requires solid computer skills to utilize public, high-visibility, externally monitored electronic resources via the web, especially those pertaining to procurement related topics and those used to generate awards.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should include the following documentation
(i)   A completed and signed Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174) - http://kampala.usembassy.gov/job_opportunites.html;
(ii)  Application letter clearly specifying the position for which you are applying;
(iii) A Curriculum Vitae/Resume;
(iv) Copies of Academic Transcripts;
 (v)  Names, contact numbers, and addresses of three (3) professional references.

Submitted applications and documents become the property of the Embassy and will not be returned.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
1. By mail:
 Human Resources Office
 Plot 1577 Ggaba Road
 P. O. Box 7007, Kampala
 Telephone:  0414-259-791/5
2. By Fax:
 0414-341-863 - ATTENTION:  HR
3. Or by e-mail:
 KampalaHR@state.gov

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION:  May 21, 2012