Programme Officer Job Opportunity at Oxfam Novib

Job Title: Programme Officer

Job Description

Programme Officer:  Full-time position based in Kampala

Oxfam, a confederation of 17 affiliated members is committed to ridding the world of poverty. We have a conviction 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 men and women all over the world in our work. Oxfam works with partners to increase its impact on development issues.



Oxfam Novib, a member of Oxfam Confederation active in Uganda is looking for a:

Programme Officer:  Full-time position based in Kampala

Purpose of the position

Based on Oxfam strategic plan, further refine and implement Oxfam’s country policy and the one programme approach in close co-operation with the local partners and the other Oxfams. Program Officer reports to the Associate Country Director.



Main tasks

Takes initiatives to elaborate and implement the national policy priorities within the Oxfam (Novib) policy. Signals opportunities for local co-operation and (back-donor) financing that contribute to the goals of Oxfam (Novib). Develops and maintains partnerships.
Contributes to the development, implementation and monitoring of the annual contract, in co-operation with (inter)national organisations, to the development of the strategic partner portfolio and the communication around this. Provides for the appraisal of reports and registration in SAP.
Initiates and facilitates Knowledge & Information Management (KIM) with local partners to strengthen the effectiveness and implementation of programmes and lessons learned. Facilitates networks between partners and relevant external actors like knowledge institutes, and initiates and facilitates reports and any publications in this area.
Identifies, organises, facilitates if needed and monitors capacity building processes for partners on relevant themes.
Strategic development financing; Development and management of the portfolio of local partners and projects, including project proposal submissions and assessments, local partner identification and organizational assessments and monitoring and evaluation of project implementation by local partners.
Institutional funding / project development; The development and implementation of projects and programmes back-donors (could) finance, including donor identification and project plan development, local partner assessment on capacity for external funding of Special Projects, external contract management and monitoring and pro-active communications between all stakeholders in external funding contracts.
Thematic and/or policy priorities; Contribute to Oxfam thematic priorities and policy development including signalling local and regional opportunities for co-operation and partnerships as well as participate in (or lead) project groups developing thematic knowledge.
You have

Completed an academic course in a discipline relevant to development cooperation;
Demonstrable recent and substantial work experience with NGOs in the region in the fields of either                               Sustainable Livelihoods (including value chain development, micro finance, food security etc.)or
Social Rights/Participatory Governance (including health & educational rights, community development etc.);

Developed a vision on socio-economic and political developments in the region in relation to the globalisation process;
Experience in managing complex multi stake-holder programmes;
Experience in external fundraising and managing externally funded programmes;
Affinity with the Oxfam Novib priority themes, and you are able to analyse gender issues as cross-cutting themes in your programmes
Excellent social skills and you are a team player;
Excellent communication skills;
An excellent command of spoken and written English.

How to Apply

Are you interested in these positions? Please send your CV with a covering letter (do not submit certificates) explaining how you meet the required competencies no later than 27th July 2012. Interested Ugandan Nationals should submit their applications in writing to: kampalajobs@oxfam.org.uk.

For more detailed information about Oxfam Novib please visit our website www.oxfamnovib.nl

Only short-listed candidates whose applications respond to the above criteria will be contacted for test and interview

Jobs at Oxfam Novib - Finance Officer Job Vacancy

Job Title: Finance officer

Job Description


Finance officer: Full-time position based in Kampala

Oxfam, a confederation of 17 affiliated members is committed to ridding the world of poverty. We have a conviction 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 men and women all over the world in our work. Oxfam works with partners to increase its impact on development issues.

Oxfam Novib, a member of Oxfam Confederation active in Uganda is looking for a:

Finance officer: Full-time position based in Kampala

Purpose of the position

The finance officer provides for the financial aspects of the country programme portfolio, the management of the financial risks and opportunities, and the appraisal and analysis of the necessary financial aspects of proposals and reports for back-donors. The finance officer reports to the Associate Country director.

Main tasks

You analyse the financial aspects of funding applications, financial reports and financial audits of Oxfam Novib partner organisations to ensure proper accountability and transparency; you assess, together with the Programme Officers the organisational structure, capacity and management systems of counterparts as well as their external risks and communicate about these issues directly with the counterparts & propose appropriate monitoring and/or capacity-building.
You closely monitor counterparts’ levels of expenditure and implementation of activities and outcomes in collaboration with Programme Officer.
You contribute to the further development of the office capacity to ensure proper accountability and compliance to Oxfam Novib grant management and/or back donors’ requirements.
You draw up the consolidated budget for (externally funded) project proposals on the basis of intended project activities and on the basis of the information supplied by the Programme Officer and/or implementing partners. You do this as part of the team, in close cooperation with the Program Officers.
In coordination with the Finance & Support Manager, you develop a network of financial consultants, and auditors in Uganda and Rwanda to support these tasks.
You regularly visit counterparts and their projects in the field and other relevant organisations/people in Uganda and Rwanda in order to properly implement and check the above mentioned duties.


You have

A degree in finance management on a bachelor level;
5 years of relevant work experience in a financial position including financial management, planning, administration and budgeting & auditing;
Several years of working experience related to international/local development organisations;
Experience in making independent financial analyses of development programmes, ability to evaluate these within the political and socio-economic context where they are carried out;
Experience and knowledge of relevant financial IT-systems, pref. Excel, Pastel and/or SAP-Adobe or such other soft ware;
Excellent social skills and you are a team player;
Extensive knowledge of financial and administrative systems;
Excellent communications skills in English;
Ability and readiness to travel to Rwanda on a regular basis.

How to Apply

Are you interested in these positions? Please send your CV with a covering letter (do not submit certificates) explaining how you meet the required competencies no later than 27th July 2012. Interested Ugandan Nationals should submit their applications in writing to: kampalajobs@oxfam.org.uk.

For more detailed information about Oxfam Novib please visit our website www.oxfamnovib.nl

Only short-listed candidates whose applications respond to the above criteria will be contacted for test and interview.

Program Analyst Job Opportunity at World Bank in Uganda

Job Title: Program Analyst

Job Description

Nationally Recruited Appointment
(Co-terminous Position, 2 years)
Location: Kampala, Uganda

Uganda is among the five countries with the most active World Bank program in Africa. The country has over fifteen years of macroeconomic stability, relatively low inflation for most of the period, a robust growth with an average growth rate of about 7 percent over the last five years, a history of good performance in accelerating sector reforms and a strong resilience to shocks.

The Government of Uganda recently launched a 5-year National Development Plan (NDP) setting out strategic objectives for the country’s development. In a partnership with the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID), a US$12m Trust Fund has been established to support the government’s implementation of the NDP. The programmatic Trust Fund will finance activities under the partnership’s four main themes: (i) the growth agenda; (ii) public sector reform, with a particular focus on making services deliver for the poor; (iii) poverty and inequality; and (iv) cross-cutting areas such as peace and recovery, population and gender-related issues, and aid effectiveness.

The Program Analyst’s overall role is to support the Country Office with the implementation of the Trust Fund. This is a two-year co-terminous position, paid in local currency, renewable up to four years subject to funding.

Duties and Accountabilities
Reporting to the Program Manager of the Trust Fund, the Program Analyst will assist with implementation, monitoring, and reporting of grant activities financed by the Trust Fund. More specifically, the following are examples of the specific duties and accountabilities for the Program Analyst:
• Monitoring of implementation of grant activities financed by the Trust Fund.
• Assist with the coordination of relations between the client, partners, and Bank task team leaders.
• Update guidance notes and prepare call for proposals.
• Circulation of proposals including comments received to the members of the Management Committee and Joint Steering Committee.
• Develop overall results framework for Trust Funded grant activities and regularly report on progress.
• Prepare Trust Fund Management Committee and Joint Steering Committee meetings, brief the Program Manager, prepare and share minutes, and ensure follow-up.
• Provide guidance to task team leaders on grant proposal development and grant activity implementation.
• Prepare cash-flow projections, monthly budget reports, and other aspects of financial management of the Trust Fund.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries about the Trust Fund.
• Other tasks as requested by the Trust Fund Program Manager.

Selection Criteria
(a) Minimum requirements: Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. economics, finance, business administration, social sciences, or other field related to development). At least three years of relevant experience is desired.

(b) General competencies: (i) Excellent communications skills, both in oral presentations and in writing sections of papers, briefs, independent reports, etc;

(b) Capacity to work simultaneously on a variety of issues and tasks, independently adjusting to priorities and achieving results within agreed objectives and deadlines;

(c) Ability to translate theory into practical applications in context of Bank work;

(d) Task and project management skills, including monitoring and evaluation;

(e) Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with internal/external partners and promote collaboration in a multi-cultural environment;

(f) Ability to work independently and take initiative;

(g) Experience from working in or with donors/development agencies is desirable;

(h) A good understanding of Bank operational policies, practices and procedures, notably with respect to Trust Funds, will be an advantage (though not essential).


How to Apply

For the full job description and selection criteria, qualified candidates are requested to visit and submit an electronic application through the World Bank careers website: www.worldbank.org/careers and click on >employment opportunities >professional/technical staff opportunities >current vacancies > job# 121647 to submit your application electronically to the World Bank. Email or mailed/paper applications will not be considered. The closing date for receipt of your electronic application is end of day July 22, 2012. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.