Consultants Job Vacancies in Uganda at UNFPA

Job Title: Consultants to support the ICPD

Job Description

Consultants to support the ICPD @2014 review
Background

In 2010, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution that established the roadmap for achieving the vision of ICPD beyond 2014. The resolution mandates that UNFPA – in cooperation with relevant UN agencies, international organizations, institutions and experts – undertake an operational review of the implementation of the Programme of Action (PoA) on the basis of the highest-quality data and analysis of the state of population and development, taking into account the need for a systematic, comprehensive and integrated approach to population and development issues”. A major source of data and information for the operational review will derive from reviews to be undertaken by governments. The outcomes of the review will be discussed at by the 47th session of the Commission on Population and Development in 2014 and the UN General Assembly special session (UNGASS).
A Country Coordinating Team composed of 8 members and a Task Force composed of not more than 25 members chaired by POPSEC will be put in place to guide and advice on the process.

UNFPA seeks to identify and select three (3) independent Consultants with a background/experience in Population and Development, Reproductive Health/HIV/AIDS and Gender to facilitate the review process.

The Consultants will work closely with the Coordinating Team and Task Force to ensure that the required information is collected and documented in an efficient and effective manner.

The Consultants shall:
1. Develop and discuss the methodology to be used in collection of required information; this methodology should be in line with the global framework of the ICPD beyond 2014 review
2. Develop required additional tools and detailed schedule of activities and budgets
3. Collect data and information among relevant Ministries and other government bodies, CSOs, privates sectors, on the implementation of the ICPD Programme of Action
4. Analyze data following the agreed guidelines
5. Carry out a mapping exercise to identify civil society, youth and women’s organizations to participate in the review
6. Conduct capacity building of the CSOs, youth and women’s networks to effectively participate in the review process
7. Facilitate the consultative meetings(stakeholder’s consultation, review and validation) at national and regional levels to generate data/information for the global survey
8. Complete the global survey questionnaire in collaboration with the relevant Ministries.
9. Prepare the country draft and final report.

The TORs of the consultancies can be accessed on the website

http://uganda.unfpa.org.




How to Apply

Email applications
1. Should be sent to vacancyug@unfpa.org
2. Applications should be less than 10MB. (This includes the Cover letter and the P11 Form). All applicants must fill the P11 Form.
3. The subject of the email should clearly reflect the position you are applying for and include your full names.
4. Only online applications will be accepted

Deadline for applications: 13th April 2012

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity, and a healthy work life balance. NOTE: There is no application processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

Sugar Corporation of Uganda Jobs - Machinist.

Job Title: Machinist.


Job Description

Sugar Corporation of Uganda Limited is part of Mehta Group of Companies and one of the leading producers of mill white Sugar in the Country. It’s located at 45kms on Kampala – Jinja Highway, just within the vicinity of Lugazi Town Council – Buikwe District. We are seeking to recruit suitably qualified persons to fill the following position.

POST : Machinist.

Qualification : Craft practice Certificate in Mechanical Engineering.

Experience : 2 years and above in the relevant field.

Remunerations : Commensurate with experience and qualifications.




How to Apply


Handwritten application with a detailed C.V and photocopies of Academic Certificates/Testimonials,
names and address of 2(two) referees, letter of recommendation from the previous employer and
telephone contact should be submitted by post or direct delivery to the following address within 10
days from the date of this advertisement.
The Dy. G.M. Human Resources,
Sugar Corporation of Uganda Ltd;
P.O. Box 1 – LUGAZI.
By e-mail nixont@mehtagroup.com
Lugazi Sugar
Makes Life Sweeter

Country Consultant Job Vacancy at American Jewish World Service (AJWS)

Job Title: Country Consultant
 


Job Description


American Jewish World Service (AJWS) works to realize human rights and alleviate poverty in the developing world. AJWS is an international human rights organization that works within the American Jewish community to promote global citizenship and social justice through activism, volunteer service, and education. In its first 26 years, AJWS has had extraordinary impact around the world, working in 32 countries and sending over 400 American Jewish volunteers to the developing world annually. Throughout its history, AJWS has remained committed to its core values: essential dignity of every human being, sense of possibility, partnership and community, initiative and accountability, and humility. For more information, visit www.ajws.org.

Program Overview:
AJWS supports non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and community-based organizations (CBOs) undertaking grassroots human rights and development initiatives in Africa, Asia and the Americas by providing grants and capacity building support, including skilled volunteers. In Uganda, AJWS supports organizations working in the areas of sexual health and rights and natural resource rights. AJWS has almost 30 partners in Uganda.

Position Summary:
The country consultant shares responsibility for the Uganda grants portfolio with the New York-based program officer and another Uganda-based consultant.

S/he shapes AJWS’s grantmaking strategies with a primary focus on strengthening AJWS’s natural resource rights portfolio.

S/he coordinates capacity building opportunities for grantees and helps grantees plan for long-term sustainability when AJWS funding is phasing out.

S/he works as part of a closely knit grants department and as needed with other AJWS programs, including volunteer service, development and advocacy.

Responsibilities:
• Travel frequently in country to meet with grantees and conduct research for AJWS’s grantmaking strategies.

• Conduct capacity assessments of current grantees in Uganda; provide technical support and guidance to build organizational capacity in areas such as governance, gender mainstreaming, program planning, and financial management.

• Support grantees in proposal and budget development. • Facilitate access to technical assistance, training and fundraising opportunities for AJWS grantees. • Coordinate AJWS partner meetings and peer exchanges.

• Identify community-based organizations whose work advances natural resource rights and recommend them for funding.

• Contribute to AJWS’s monitoring and evaluation efforts through grantee assessments and data collection and analysis.

• Network with collegial organizations, donor agencies and international development and human rights organizations.

• Advise AJWS on current social, political and economic trends that might impact our grantees or funding priorities.

• Collaborate with AJWS’s volunteer service department to help identify potential volunteer placements.

• Provide logistical support to AJWS staff members visiting the region and facilitate AJWS donor visits.

Qualifications:
• At least three years work experience in the human rights and development community in Uganda.

• University degree in a relevant field (human rights, international development, etc.)

• Experience with organizational development strongly preferred.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong writing and analytical skills.

• Strong background in human rights and development with expertise in one or more of the following thematic issues: sexual and reproductive health, natural resource rights, economic justice and livelihood development.

• Ability to work independently and to travel throughout western and northern Uganda. AJWS will provide logistical support and security training.

• At least one local language spoken in northern Uganda (Acholi, Lango, etc.) and English fluency for report writing and direct communication with US-based staff.

Fees:
Send daily rates charged. We are looking for a consultant available approximately 20 days per month and based in Uganda. AJWS will not sponsor any candidates to relocate to Uganda. The initial contract will be for six months with the possibility of a long-term extension, based on job performance.


How to Apply

For immediate consideration, please forward your resume or Curriculum Vitae, cover letter and list of references to gzomorodi@ajws.org and indicate your name and “Uganda Consultant” in the subject line.
For more information about AJWS, please visit our website at www.ajws.org.