Long Term Project Manager Job Vacancy in Uganda at World Vision Uganda

Job Title: Long Term Project Manager


Job ID:
696
Location:
Kampala, , Uganda
Category:
Management
Salary:

Job Views:
7
Employment Type:
Full time
Posted:
05.09.2013

Job Description:
World  Vision  Uganda is  a Christian  Relief  , Development and Advocacy  Non-governmental Organization  dedicated  to working  with children ,families and communities  to overcome  poverty and injustice .

Job Requirements:

Key Result  Areas
•    Project  management  and  coordination , Provide  overall  leadership , management  and guidance  to the  development  of  project  designs .
•    Guide  and provide technical  support  to staff.
•    Manage and  coordinate project activity  implementation
•    Supervise  staff to ensure  quality  implementation of the  project
Abilities
•    A  university  degree  in Agriculture  with  a bias  in Agronomy .  A  masters’ degree in  a related  field  will be  an added  advantage
•    At least  5 years  of relevant work  experience  in a similar  or related  position
•    Must be computer  literate especially  in data analysis programs  such as  SPSS, EPI  Info
•    Must have a  passion for  Agriculture, eco-agriculture and related activities
•    Ability to work  and  communicate  in a cross  cultural environment


How to apply
Qualified candidates may  submit their  application  and complete  Curriculum  Vitae ,via  email  to
wvujobs@wvu.org.  Please address  the application to the  People and Culture  Specialist  and to indicate  the post  title  in the email  subject line .  Qualified female candidates are  particularly  encouraged to apply .

Deadline: 17/ 05 /2013

Security Officer Job Vacancy in Uganda at World Vision Uganda

Job Title: Security Officer


Job ID:
697
Location:
Kampala, , Uganda
Category:
Management
Salary:

Job Views:
6
Employment Type:
Full time
Posted:
05.09.2013

Job Description:
World  Vision  Uganda is  a Christian  Relief  , Development and Advocacy  Non-governmental Organization  dedicated  to working  with children ,families and communities  to overcome  poverty and injustice .

Job Requirements:


Responsibilities
•    Advise  management  and staff  on key security issues  that may  affect Karamoja  operations .
•    Promote  the implementation  of World  Vision  minimum –security management  guidelines  and  to regulary monitor  compliance with audit  security  requirements .
•    Carry-out security risk assessments  and  advise  on  appropriate  measures and actions  within  the  area of operation .
Skills
•    University  or college  degree preferably  in Social  Sciences , Law , or  Security Management
•    Proven  security management  skills , with emphasis on the  unique  security requirements  of humanitarian  aid work
•    Additional  practical knowledge  of tools  and  mechanisms and procedures for  personal  and organizational security  in relevant  specialist areas  such as security  in the field , security communication, operational   planning , physical security , critical  incident  management ,occupational  safety and security  training .
•    Direct  personal  experience  of  working  successfully  in  hostile environments or under  difficult  operational  circumstances.
•    A  broad  understanding  of the  global security issues
•    A mature  and  committed  Christian, able to stand  above  denominational diversities .


How to apply
Qualified candidates may  submit their  application  and complete  Curriculum  Vitae ,via  email  to
wvujobs@wvu.org.  Please address  the application to the  People and Culture  Specialist  and to indicate  the post  title  in the email  subject line .  Qualified female candidates are  particularly  encouraged to apply .

Deadline: 17/ 05 /2013

Board Members Jobs in Uganda at World Vision

Job Title:  Board members

Are you interested in seeing children enjoy good health, educated for life, experience the love of God, and their neighbours, are cared for, protected and are participating  Are you interested in seeing children enjoy life in its fullness? Do you believe in transformational development? Are you passionate in changing the life of the vulnerable?
If your answers to these questions are in the Affirmative, then there is an opportunity for you in World Vision Uganda.
World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and com­munities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 40 districts in Uganda. World Vision is a child-focused organization and upholds the rights and well-being of children. Our recruitment and selection procedures include background checking for any kind of injustice against children including child abuse offences.
We are seeking a highly qualified, motivated and results oriented leaders/influencers in their respective fields to serve as Board members on a voluntary basis.
Areas of Expertise:
Private Sector Experience (Corporate/Business)
Fundraising (Marketing resource mobilization)
Advocacy and policy influence
Corporate Governance
Legal
Requirement:
English language fluency (written and verbal)
Good communication skills including public speaking and presentation skills
A mature and committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
Willing and able to devote significant time during each calendar year to Board and committee service on a voluntary basis.
Strategic Leadership
Fundraising knowledge
Good inter-personal skills
Analytical and critical thinking with a sound understanding of the prevailing social, political and economic situation in Uganda
Creative/lateral thinking.
Others:
A heart for the poor and committed to the ministry of World Vision.
Not an employee of World Vision or a close family member of a WV Uganda employee, not a former National Director of WV Uganda , who served in that capacity during the previous three years.
High Moral Character and proven integrity.
Applicants should not be below 30 years and above 65 years of age.
Willing to subscribe and adhere to the Vision, Mission Statement, Core Values, Statement of Faith, Covenant of Partnership and other applicable World Vision International Board-approved policies.

How to apply:
Please send an expression of interest explaining why you would like to serve on the Board and attach a CV with church and professional references to philo_nyadoi@wvi.org
Deadline for receiving applications is Friday 19th April, 2013
(Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply)

Regional Coordinator Jobs Vacancy in Uganda at World Vision

Job Title: Regional Coordinator

World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief , development and advocacy Non-governmental Organization dedicated to working with children.

Responsibilities
• Working together with the district Local Governments, build capacity of the districts through training a cadre of resource persons in the region especially Village Health Teams to carry out set activities .
• Provide ongoing program technical support , supervision , guidance , motivation to ensure effective performance and relation of trained project volunteers .
• Work with target districts to develop and implement flexible work plans within available resources and budgets
Skills
• Bachelors degree in Social work , public health or other relevant health or social science discipline.
• Demonstrated experience of at least five years developing and implementing HIV/AIDS programs
• Experience in working HIV/AIDS programming activities will be an added advantage

How to apply
Qualified candidates may submit their application and complete Curriculum Vitae , via e-mail to
wvujobs@wvi.org. Please address the application to the people and Culture Manager and to indicate the post title in the email subject line

Deadline: 29 /03 /2013

Personal Assistant to the National Director Job Vacancy at World Vision Uganda

Job Title: Personal Assistant to the National Director

About this Job:
World Vision Uganda (WVU) is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice in over 40 districts of Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.” World Vision Uganda is seeking to hire a qualified person to fill the following positions:

Position: Personal Assistant to the National Director
Reports to: National Director (ND)
Location: National Office
Purpose of position:
To provide administrative and coordination support to National Director’s office to enable the office function efficiently and be responsive to the organisational needs.
Key Result Areas: Office Management:-
• Managing all communication to the National Director ‘s office in manner that ensures that it receives appropriate attention
• Screening telephone calls, enquiries and requests and handling them when appropriate
• Taking and relaying messages accurately and in a timely manner to the relevant person in the organization.
• Management and coordination of visitors

Internal Communication:-
• Coordinate the flow and exchange of information to and from the National Director’s office
• Pro-actively coordinate incoming and outgoing correspondences and ensuring that response deadlines are met for the ND.
• Coordinate with other Divisional Directors through administrative assistants
Logistics:-
• Liaise with the relevant individuals, external organizations etc. to arrange meetings, prepare agendas for the N D.
• Manage and coordinate ND’s local and international travel arrangements including flight, hotel reservations and travel insurances.
• Arrange travel and accommodation where necessary
• Coordinate official visitors for the ND.
• Provide logistical support during the Senior Leadership Team meetings
General Administration:-
• Management of the National Directors Diary and appointments
• Help the ND manage output, work flow and office deadlines
• Maintain a proper filing system for the ND’s office on all correspondences
• Manage the assets and the designated office equipment within the ND’s Office.

Requirement:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Degree in Office Management and information science.
• Must be computer literate with proficiency in the use of MS Word, Excel, Lotus notes and other related packages
• At least 2 years work experience in a similar role with a recognized organization preferably an NGO.
• Should have good public relations and good command of written and spoken English
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated strengths in planning and organization
• Must be a committed Christian

How to apply:
Interested persons who meet the above criteria should submit their applications together with an updated GV (only) with at least three suitable referees with their telephone contacts to the address below (Please indicate the position you are applying for).
People & Culture Manager,
World Vision Uganda, Plot 15 B Nakasero Road,
P.O. Box 5319, Kampala
Deadline for receiving the applications is: Friday, 8th June, 2012.
NB: If you do not hear from us within a month, please consider your
application unsuccessful.

Project Coordinator Job Vacancy at World Vision Uganda

Job Title: Project Coordinator – MHealth

About this Job:
World Vision Uganda (WVU) is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice in over 40 districts of Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.” World Vision Uganda is seeking to hire a qualified person to fill the following positions:

Position: Project Coordinator – MHealth
Reports to: Line supervisor: Program Officer & Functional
Supervisor:- ICT Manager
Location: Kampala
Project Profile: MHealth is an intervention in public health that is most commonly used in reference to using mobile communication devices. The mHealth field has emerged as a sub-segment of eHealth, the use of information and communication technology (ICT) such as computers, mobile phones, communications satellite, patient monitors, etc., for health services and information. MHealth applications include the use of mobile devices in collecting community and clinical health data, delivery of healthcare information to practitioners and other actors in the health sectors.
Purpose of position:
To provide leadership in all mheatth interventions for World Vision Uganda and ensure that roll out of projects using mhealth technology are compliant to the ICT laws and regulations of the country and are compatible to the global IT standards of World Vision.
Key Result Areas: Project Management:
• Take the lead in the roll out of mheatth projects in World Vision Uganda by ensuring that the projects are using the most appropriate innovative and cost effective technologies.
• Provide necessary technical guidance to project implemention during the course of the project
• Manage, supervise and build capacity of mhealth staff.

Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation:
• Ensure that all mhealth and other related deliverables are achieved according to the detailed implementation plan.
• To work with the Program office in the preparation of quality project reports and ensuring that they are submitted on time to support offices and donors.
• Work with health staff and program development team in the roll out of baseline surveys and evaluation of project

Documentation, Research and Learning:
• Generate relevant reports from mhealth systems and ensure that mhealth stakeholder have access to information.
• Documentation of best practices and success stories in the application of mhealth interventions.
• Identify innovative trends and new technologies that can be applied or used in WV health programming.
• Contribute to the testing, appraisal, eventual promotion and adoption of innovative
• ICT4D applications within WVU and among WVU partner organizations; Capacity Building:
• Provide or create venues for learning for other WV staff to learn and apply
• Mhealth in programming by conducting mhealth trainings and exhibitions.

Partnership Development:
• Liaise with development agencies and partners on collaborative work related to mheatth and other initiatives

Requirement:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• A university degree in IT or related field with further training in computer programming and IT project management approaches.
• 2-3 years of relevant professional experience in the mhealth domain as well as exposure to the full project cycle (i.e., programming, project processing to project administration); International NGO experience or in communications industry will be an advantage.
• Experienced and having keen interest in mhealth in the contexts of Uganda/East Africa.
• Proficient in the use of a range of innovative technologies. These may include mobile or PC-based ICTs, phone (SMS) and SMS to web technologies and broadcasting. Eager to discover and explore mhealth application appropriate to WVU working contexts.
• Experience in the integration of new technologies in development programs like health, education, water and sanitation with an intention of improving the well being of children.
• Experienced team worker. Encourages cooperation within and between teams and promotes the value of diversity in teams, such as in different views, culture, nationality, and gender.
• Must be a committed Christian

How to apply:
Interested persons who meet the above criteria should submit their applications together with an updated GV (only) with at least three suitable referees with their telephone contacts to the address below (Please indicate the position you are applying for).
People & Culture Manager,
World Vision Uganda, Plot 15 B Nakasero Road,
P.O. Box 5319, Kampala
Deadline for receiving the applications is: Friday, 8th June, 2012.
NB: If you do not hear from us within a month, please consider your
application unsuccessful.

National Director Job Vacancy World Vision in Uganda

 
Job Title: National Director
Responsibilities
Strategy , operating plan and long and short term targets : ensure there is a short term targets
Leadership and management of the office . endure an engaged work force that enhances strategic positioning of the office in uganda and achievements of the diversification
compliance and country legal environment . ensure the office compliance to local legal requirements and standards
financial anagement and financial management and financial and operational audit compliance audit
skills requirement include
basic university degree with preferably graduate degree in organizational leadership , MBA,MA Degree in relevant field
degree in international Business is a plus
12 years of relevant experience , at 5 years over seeing large government grants and budgets
How to Apply
www.wvi.org for more information
Interested persons who meet the above criteria should submit their applications together with an updated CV with at least three suitable referees with their telephone contact to :wvujobs@wvi.org to world vision Office . please indicate in the position in the subject line
Closing date for receiving the application
16th April 2012

Field Partnership Coordinator Job Vacancy at World Vision

Job Title: Field Partnership Coordinator 

Reports to : Regional Operation Manager 

Key Responsibilities 

Provide Technical Backstopping and guidance to regional and field Staff on several partnerships including organizational assessments , networking partners 

Mentor regional staff with skills and knowledge to facilitate the growth and development of strong partnerships within the region 

Follow up and report on compliance and effective utilization of the tools and models , guidelines developed to facilitate 

In consultation with staff training and enhancement to improve on the knowledge and skills level of staff in initiating and managing partnerships 

Develop monthly , quarterly and annual work plans ,budgets and reports and share them with the regional operations managers to reflect the area 

Support the development of knowledge of products for the strengthening of world vision Canada and basis of learning , documentation , monitoring and evaluation of promising practices 

Knowledge , skills and abilities 

Bachelors Degree in Development studies , social sciences ,NGO Management or any other related field 

Post Graduate training in capacity building , net working and monitoring and evaluation will be an added advantage 

Preferably 2 working years working 

Preferably a minimum of 2 years working experience in an NGO sector directly facilitating capacity 

How to Apply : 

Interested persons who meet the above criteria should submit their applications together with an updated CV with at least three suitable referees with their telephone contact to :wvujobs@wvi.org to world vision Office . please indicate in the position in the subject line 

Closing date for receiving the application 

16th April 2012 

World Vision Jobs in Uganda : Technical Specialist for Reading Job Vacancy

Job Title: Technical Specialist for Reading Application Deadline Date: 23 Apr 2012
Position Location: Kampala, Uganda; Lilongwe, Malawi or Federal Way, WA, USA Position Start Date: 15 May 2012
Region: North America Position End Date: 15 May 2015
Requisition Category: Domestic Recruitment Priority: Need Immediately
Country Name: United States of America Program/Office Name: Education & Life Skills
City/Province: Kampala, Uganda; Lilongwe, Malawi or Federal Way, WA, USA Employee Type: Contract Salaried
Job Grade Level: 15 Recruitment Status: Advertising in Progress
Is this a family post? Non-family - Staff only
Requisition Num: 2012NAPKEY-8SMUC4
PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Technical Specialist for Reading is the go-to technical lead specialist for the Partnership on all matters related to improving the teaching and learning of reading. While WV intends to build comprehensive essential life skills instruction capacity across the partnership, it intends to rely on external partners specialized in reading for recognized and proven best practices in improving reading outcomes. This one Reading Specialist position then becomes WV's bridge to the best practices of reading-focused government and nongovernment agencies across the education development community.
The Technical Specialist for Reading will work closely with education's M&E team on developing the indicators, tools and guidance related to clarifying the practical aspects of monitoring specific levels of child reading abilities, s/he will also provide the institutional leadership around preferred practices around community-based reading improvement activities, the institutional leadership around preferred practices in teaching reading, the institutional leadership around the instructional design of learning-to-read resource material, and the institutional leadership in the training of regional trainers to train Local Area Education Coordinators in improving reading outcomes.
At the same time, WV is committed to action learning operational research around all the partner-led reading best practices it introduces to WV program impact areas to ensure that they are effectively adapted to match wider WV processes and structures and do, in fact, lead to the improved CWB outcomes the organization is seeking. The Technical Specialist for Reading is a field-based position in that the person filling this position will spend a significant portion of his or her time at a field site or sites functioning as a center of regional/partnership operational research on improving child reading outcomes
The Technical Specialist for Reading leads the process of introducing recognized methodologies for improving the teaching and learning of reading to the Partnership. S/he provides the oversight, vision and leadership to the application of partner-led reading improvement practices within WV structures S/he also plays a role in guiding the selection of global, regional, and national partners experienced in improving the teaching of reading in educationally-deprived areas of the developing world.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Technical Specialist for Reading supports the Education and Life Skills M&E Working Group in establishing and refining the indicators, tools, and guidance material associated with monitoring and evaluating reading outcomes.
The Technical Specialist for Reading is responsible for guiding the development of the reading technical components of WV action learning capacity building for marginally trained teachers and community educators
The Technical Specialist for Reading directly supports and mentors the five Regional Capacity Building Trainers in how to replicate partner-introduced reading improvement best practices across NOs in his or her region.
The Technical Specialist for Reading guides the development of generic resource editions of external best practice materials on the teaching and learning of reading. S/he leads the formative evaluation of newly introduced resource material aimed at improving the teaching and learning of reading.
The Technical Specialist for Reading provides oversight to action learning research aimed at adapting widely recognized best reading practices into WV contexts, structures, and systems.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:


REQUIRED:
BA or BEd degree or related field
Expert in literacy and/or reading fluency
Expert teacher trainer
5-10 years of direct experience with literacy and/or reading instruction
International experience teaching reading to children among marginalized populations
Experienced in the use of web-based communication tools

PREFERRED:
Training of trainers experience, preferably for teacher of reading
Experience in helping children bridge literacy in their mother tongue to literacy in a second language
Experience building the capacity of volunteers to teach reading
Experience in designing primers for teaching initial literacy
Experience designing training manuals
Experience working with cross-institutional partnerships

How to Apply;
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