Wednesday 10 October 2012

BCC Assistant Jobs at Communication for Development Foundation Uganda (CDFU)


Job Title: BCC Assistant {1 Position}

Job Description

Major Responsibilities: Reports to Sub regional

Coordinator& BCC Advisor. Works as a part of the team with to design, implement and monitor BCC interventions in the project area.

Responsible for providing support to implement BCC activities in 3-5 districts.

She/he will participate in the design of BCC strategies, materials development andpretesting,and dissemination. Be responsible for training and maintaining a network of peer educators, women and parents’ groups.

With M &E team, design tools and track implementation, prepare activity reports to feed into NU-HITES’ monthly, quarterly and annual report.

 Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of a Bachelors degree in Communication, Community Health, Social Sciences, Population or related field.

1 year’s experience implementing BCC interventions. Experience of working with communities, districts, NGOs and government.

Good presentation and writing skills.

Computer skills of Microsoft word, Excel and Power Point.

Proficiency in Acholi or Lango an added advantage

How to Apply

Communication for Development Foundation Uganda (CDFU) is a non-governmental (NGO) organization that implements strategic communication programs aimed at influencing positive behavior change for the social development of men, women and children in, Uganda and the entire East African Region.
CDFU is working with the NU-HITES, a 5 year project funded by USAID, and Implemented by a consortium led by Plan International USA towards a common goal of improved and sustained health and nutrition status of the populations in Lango and Acholi sub regions in Northern Uganda.

Interested applicants should deliver their applications with a detailed CV, Copies of certificates and testimonials, daytime telephone contact, and Addresses of three referees.
Applications should be hand delivered at the
following address.

Apply to: The Human Resource Officer, CDFU, P.
Box 8734, Plot 58, Kiira Road, Kamwokya, Kampala-
Only short listed applicants will be contacted

Deadline: 16th October 2012

BCC Assistant Jobs at Communication for Development Foundation Uganda (CDFU)


Job Title: BCC Assistant {1 Position}

Job Description

Major Responsibilities: Reports to Sub regional

Coordinator& BCC Advisor. Works as a part of the team with to design, implement and monitor BCC interventions in the project area.

Responsible for providing support to implement BCC activities in 3-5 districts.

She/he will participate in the design of BCC strategies, materials development andpretesting,and dissemination. Be responsible for training and maintaining a network of peer educators, women and parents’ groups.

With M &E team, design tools and track implementation, prepare activity reports to feed into NU-HITES’ monthly, quarterly and annual report.

 Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of a Bachelors degree in Communication, Community Health, Social Sciences, Population or related field.

1 year’s experience implementing BCC interventions. Experience of working with communities, districts, NGOs and government.

Good presentation and writing skills.

Computer skills of Microsoft word, Excel and Power Point.

Proficiency in Acholi or Lango an added advantage

How to Apply

Communication for Development Foundation Uganda (CDFU) is a non-governmental (NGO) organization that implements strategic communication programs aimed at influencing positive behavior change for the social development of men, women and children in, Uganda and the entire East African Region.
CDFU is working with the NU-HITES, a 5 year project funded by USAID, and Implemented by a consortium led by Plan International USA towards a common goal of improved and sustained health and nutrition status of the populations in Lango and Acholi sub regions in Northern Uganda.

Interested applicants should deliver their applications with a detailed CV, Copies of certificates and testimonials, daytime telephone contact, and Addresses of three referees.
Applications should be hand delivered at the
following address.

Apply to: The Human Resource Officer, CDFU, P.
Box 8734, Plot 58, Kiira Road, Kamwokya, Kampala-
Only short listed applicants will be contacted

Deadline: 16th October 2012

BCC Assistant Jobs at Communication for Development Foundation Uganda (CDFU)


Job Title: BCC Assistant {1 Position}

Job Description

Major Responsibilities: Reports to Sub regional

Coordinator& BCC Advisor. Works as a part of the team with to design, implement and monitor BCC interventions in the project area.

Responsible for providing support to implement BCC activities in 3-5 districts.

She/he will participate in the design of BCC strategies, materials development andpretesting,and dissemination. Be responsible for training and maintaining a network of peer educators, women and parents’ groups.

With M &E team, design tools and track implementation, prepare activity reports to feed into NU-HITES’ monthly, quarterly and annual report.

 Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of a Bachelors degree in Communication, Community Health, Social Sciences, Population or related field.

1 year’s experience implementing BCC interventions. Experience of working with communities, districts, NGOs and government.

Good presentation and writing skills.

Computer skills of Microsoft word, Excel and Power Point.

Proficiency in Acholi or Lango an added advantage

How to Apply

Communication for Development Foundation Uganda (CDFU) is a non-governmental (NGO) organization that implements strategic communication programs aimed at influencing positive behavior change for the social development of men, women and children in, Uganda and the entire East African Region.
CDFU is working with the NU-HITES, a 5 year project funded by USAID, and Implemented by a consortium led by Plan International USA towards a common goal of improved and sustained health and nutrition status of the populations in Lango and Acholi sub regions in Northern Uganda.

Interested applicants should deliver their applications with a detailed CV, Copies of certificates and testimonials, daytime telephone contact, and Addresses of three referees.
Applications should be hand delivered at the
following address.

Apply to: The Human Resource Officer, CDFU, P.
Box 8734, Plot 58, Kiira Road, Kamwokya, Kampala-
Only short listed applicants will be contacted

Deadline: 16th October 2012

Behavior Change Communication(BCC) Officers Jobs at CDFU


Job Title: Behavior Change Communication(BCC) Officers
Communication for Development Foundation Uganda (CDFU)
Job Description

Major Responsibilities, Based in Kitgum 5ub-Office (l), Ura Sub-Office (1) and reporting to Sub Region Project Coordinator BCC Advisor.

Work as a part of the team with to design, implement and monitor BCC interventions in the project area.

Responsible for providing support to implement BCC activities in 3-5 districts. She/he will participate in the design of BCC strategies, materials development and pretesting, and dissemination.

Be responsible for training and maintaining a network of peer educators, Women and parents’ groups with M &E team, design tools and track implementation, prepare activity reports to feed into NU-HITES’ monthly, quarterly and annual reports. (State your preference for either Kitgum or Ura)

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of a Bachelors degree in Communication, Community Health, Social Sciences, Population or related field. 3 years’ experience implementing BCC interventions. Experience of working with communities, districts, NGOs and government Good presentation and writing skills. Computer skills of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point, Proficiency in Acholi or Lango an added advantage.

How to Apply

Communication for Development Foundation Uganda (CDFU) is a non-governmental (NGO) organization that implements strategic communication programs aimed at influencing positive behavior change for the social development of men, women and children in, Uganda and the entire East African Region.

CDFU is working with the NU-HITES, a 5 year project funded by USAID, and Implemented by a consortium led by Plan International USA towards a common goal of improved and sustained health and nutrition status of the populations in Lango and Acholi sub regions in Northern Uganda.

Interested applicants should deliver their applications with a detailed CV, Copies of certificates and testimonials, daytime telephone contact, and Addresses of three referees.

Applications should be hand delivered at the
following address.
Apply to: The Human Resource Officer, CDFU, P.
Box 8734, Plot 58, Kiira Road, Kamwokya, Kampala-
Only short listed applicants will be contacted

Deadline : 16th October 2012

Accounts Assistant Jobs at Communication for Development Foundation Uganda (CDFU)


Job Title: Accounts Assistant {1 Position }

Job Description

Major responsibilities: Reporting to Finance &

Administration Manager NUHITES/ BCC Advisor.

Responsible for ensuring that the day-to-day accounting operations and financial management functions are performed in accordance with the relevant policies and procedures. Safe keeping, handling of bank transactions account – records and petty cash books. Disburse funds. Organise financial records and prepare a financial report.

Prepare, debrief, review and follow up staff on project accountabilities.

Ensure accurate and timely accountability of funds advanced. In liaison with BCC Advisor and filed staff prepare monthly budgets and request for funds in a timely manner.

 Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Diploma in Accountancy, or Business Studies/Business

Administration.

Strong accounting background.

Bachelors’ degree in commerce (Accounting) or Business

Administration ACCA, CPA an advantage.

Minimum of 2 years working experience preferably with NGO.

Personal initiative, between 25-30 years of age.

Interested applicants should deliver their applications with a detailed CV, Copies of certificates and testimonials, daytime telephone contact, and Addresses of three referees.

How to Apply

Communication for Development Foundation Uganda (CDFU) is a non-governmental (NGO) organization that implements strategic communication programs aimed at influencing positive behavior change for the social development of men, women and children in, Uganda and the entire East African Region.
CDFU is working with the NU-HITES, a 5 year project funded by USAID, and Implemented by a consortium led by Plan International USA towards a common goal of improved and sustained health and nutrition status of the populations in Lango and Acholi sub regions in Northern Uganda.

Interested applicants should deliver their applications with a detailed CV, Copies of certificates and testimonials, daytime telephone contact, and Addresses of three referees.
Applications should be hand delivered at the
following address

Apply to: The Human Resource Officer, CDFU,
P.O.Box 8734, Plot 58, Kiira Road, Kamwokya, Kampala-
Only short listed applicants will be contacted.


Training Officer Jobs at Makerere University


Job Title: Training Officer (1)

Job Description

Reports to: Training Manager

Job Summary:

The Training Officer position will be directly responsible for the organization, coordination, scheduling and the smooth delivery of the short courses under the Fellowship Program and other capacity building activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

 Applicants should possess a Master’s degree in a training-related field.

 Experience:

Applicants should have at least 2 years’ experience in a training and management position.

Experience in organizing and delivery of pre-service and in-service trainings will be of considerable advantage.

Person Specification:

Applicants should have strong organization and supervisory skills, be a team player with good interpersonal and negotiation skills, be proficient in the use of word processing, power point, and other software packages, and should have good communication skills with an excellent command of the English language, both Verbal and written.




How to Apply

Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) in conjunction with U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is implementing a leadership and management capacity building Program known as MakSPH-CDC HIV/AIDS Fellowship Program.
The overall goal of this Program is to groom and nurture a cadre of transformative leader-managers who can think Critically, have a high level of inter-disciplinary and can effectively work with and through teams to lead and manage programs.
The Program offers long- and medium-term Fellowships as well as offsite short courses.
To strengthen the implementation of its training activities.
Application Process:
Interested applicants should submit their applications to the address stated below .The Dean, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, School of Public Health.
P.O. Box 7072, Kampala, Uganda.
Hand delivery: Room 215, 2nd Floor, MakSPH
Building, New Mulago Hospital Complex
For a full job description for this position,
Please visit our website at: http://www.musphcdc.ac.ug.

Deadline: 12th October 2012

Programme Coordinator Jobs at CARE International in Uganda


Job Title: Programme Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Coordinator

Job Description
Summary of position

 Under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager WAYFIP with a main rote of providing overall program level technical guidance in monitoring, evaluation and knowledge management systems and practices, through training, coaching and mentoring program staff and partners.

Key Responsibilities include:

•Designing and implementing an overall Program level M&E system based on completed Program Strategy document

• Capacity building of Program staff and partners in monitoring, evaluation and knowledge management

• Facilitating program learning and reflection: ensuring that monitoring and review outputs are mainstreamed and adopted by the program for learning and performance improvement

• Contributing to overall CARE Uganda Program Quality and Learning Job and Person Specifications (Requirements):

• A post-graduate degree or post graduate diploma Project planning and management with statistical knowledge in SPSS, EZ –text.

•   4-5 years experience in a similar position

• Experience and knowledge of organizational capacity building processes, tools and methodologies

• Strong programme Monitoring, Evaluation, documentation and Learning skills

•    Strong writing, research and analytical skills

•    Excellent facilitation, communication and team work skills






How to Apply

CARE International in Uganda (CARE) works with others to make a sustainable improvement in the lives of the very poor.
Our program implementation is focused on supporting communities in fulfillment of their economic rights and achievement of sustainable livelihoods, conflict resolution and peace building, natural resource management and good governance.
Our operations are guided by our core values of excellence, accountability, respect, integrity and transparency.
CARE Uganda seeks motivated and qualified professionals to fill the positions of Programme Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Coordinator and 2 Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLA) Advisors. One position of the VSLA Advisor will be based in our NUWEP program in GULU while the rest of
the positions are based in CARE Uganda Headquarters, Kampala supporting the implementation of Women and Youth Financial Inclusion Programme (WAYFIP).
Application Procedure:
Interested persons with the above requirements should submit typed applications together with detailed (CV) giving day time telephone contacts and names and addresses of 3 (three) work related referees as well as certified copies of all academic and professional certificates.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applicants who do not receive any response within three weeks of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful Please mark your envelopes.

Applications should be addressed to: Human Resource
Management Coordinator, CARE International in Uganda,
P.O. Box 7280, Kampala or recruit@co.care.org.
Also check out our website on www.careuganda.org for more details.

Deadline: 20th October 2012

Jobs at CARE International in Uganda


Job Title: Village Savings and Loans Associations Advisor (VSLA)

Job Description

Summary of position

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager WAYFIP the key role will be responsibility for implementation of VSLA activities and providing technical support; mentoring and monitoring the implementing organizations to enable them implement program activities effectively and efficiently. In addition the Advisor will ensure that the implementing partners program complies with Care Uganda cooperative agreement obligations and program work plans.

 Key Responsibilities include:

• Assess, facilitate and strengthen the Capacity of partner organizations in VSLA methodology

• Coordinate and establish venues of sharing experiences in order to forge good working relationships among and with implementing partners

• Ensure that the project is based on agreed best practices and it relates to CARE’s vision and overall WAY FIP program goals as spelt out in the program document

• Work with the M&E Unit to review and implement monitoring and evaluation systems

•   Support programme wide progress and impact assessments

 Job and Person Specifications (Requirements):

•    Bachelor’s degree in Business administration, social sciences with at least 5 years working experience

• 2-3 years experience in managing partnerships and experience in organizational capacity building

•   Experience of at least two years working with different micro finance products

• Experience in conducting training of training and ability to work on her/his own with minimum supervision




How to Apply

CARE International in Uganda (CARE) works with others to make a sustainable improvement in the lives of the very poor. Our program implementation is focused on supporting communities in fulfillment of their economic rights and achievement of sustainable livelihoods, conflict resolution and peace building, natural resource management and good governance.
Our operations are guided by our core values of excellence, accountability, respect, integrity and transparency.
CARE Uganda seeks motivated and qualified professionals to fill the positions of Programme Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Coordinator and 2 Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLA) Advisors. One position of the VSLA Advisor will be based in our NUWEP program in GULU while the rest of
the positions are based in CARE Uganda Headquarters, Kampala supporting the implementation of Women and Youth Financial Inclusion Programme (WAYFIP).
Application Procedure:
Interested persons with the above requirements should submit typed applications together with detailed (CV) giving day time telephone contacts and names and addresses of 3 (three) work related referees as well as certified copies of all academic and professional certificates .
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applicants who do not receive any response within three weeks of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful Please mark your envelopes.

Applications should be addressed to: Human Resource
Management Coordinator, CARE International in Uganda,
P.O. Box 7280, Kampala or recruit@co.care.org.
Also check out our website on www.careuganda.org for more details.

Deadline: 20th October 2012