Deputy Chief of Party Job Vacancy at RTI International

Job Title: Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)

Job Description

RTI INTERNATIONAL IS RECRUITING FOR THE FOLLOWING JOB POSITIONS for the USAID/Uganda School Health and Reading Program, a five-year, USAID-funded program that aims to improve early grade reading outcomes for children in primary grades and collaborate with the government of Uganda to develop sustainable health education systems that support national HIV/AIDS prevention efforts.

RTI is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. With a worldwide staff of more than 4,000 people, RTI offers innovative research and development and a full spectrum of multidisciplinary services. Universities in North Carolina founded RTI in 1958 as a centerpiece of the Research Triangle Park.

Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will provide will play an integral role in overseeing financial and administrative activities and providing managerial supervision for all aspects of the program.

S/he will provide guidance and support to financial, administrative and support staff to implement program components, including support for early grade reading and mathematics instruction, teacher training, HIV/AIDS education, district support, and social advocacy initiatives.

The DCOP will interface with both USAID and other counterparts regarding the overall direction of the project in the absence of the COP.  S/he will oversee general office operations, financial management, monitoring and evaluation, communications, and information technology support.

Provide oversight to budgets, grants, operational plans, reporting, and procedural and financial compliance.

The DCOP will establish and maintain cooperative relationships with key stakeholders, including government counterparts. S/he will be accountable for the timely submission of all required contractual deliverables and expected results.

Qualifications:

Master’s or higher degree education, business administration, or  in a related field; 12 years of experience in education program implementation, early grade learning, teacher professional development and/or district and school management support programs;

Demonstrated experience supporting Ministries of Education to improve their education systems, working in the education or human capacity building sector for education management and service delivery;

Experience as a senior-level manager of similar education programs; Prior experience and familiarity with donor project management policies, procedures and reporting requirements, particularly USAID.


How to Apply

All positions are expected to be based in Kampala, Uganda and require fluency in English and excellent interpersonal, communication and team work skills. Please email cover letter and CV to ugandaliteracy@rti.org by July 29, 2012. Applicants must include the POSITION TITLE in the subject line of their email. To learn more about RTI and our work in international development, please visit www.rti.org/idg. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted; RTI is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

38 Various Jobs at Madhvani Group Limited

Job Description

Jobs At Madhvani Group Limited – Steel Division
Madhvani Group Limited Steel Division, Jinja, requires the following personnel for its Mini Steel
Plant with Induction, Arc Furnace and Automatic Hot Rolling Mill with DC drives and Siemens
PLC.
1.     Senior HR Officer
2.     Supervisor – HR
3.     Stores Officer
4.     Stores Keeper
5.     Sales Representatives
6.     Electrical Engineer
7.     Mechanical Engineer
8.     Electrician
9.     Melting Technician
10.      Machinist
11.      Plumber
12.      Welder
13.      Crane Operators
14.      Mason – Refractory
15.      Foreman – Rolling Mill
16.      Concast Mould Operators
17.      Tongs Men
18.     Forklift Operator
19.     General Workers / Helpers
20.      Senior Accountant
21.      Accounts supervisor
22.      Scrap Purchase Officer
23.      Scrap Processing Officer
24.      Depot assistants
25.      Electrical Foreman
26.      Concast Operator
27.      Roll Turner
28.      Melter
29.      Fitters
30.      Oil and grease Man
31.      Gas Cutters
32.      Ladle Men
33.      Technician – Rolling Mill
34.      Pulpit Operator
35.      Furnace Operators
36.      Fitters – Roughing Mill
37.      Billet Cutters
38.      Stores Assistant
The company offers attractive compensation package at par with industry norms.

MFSI Research Coordinator Jobs at Grameen Foundation

Job Title : MFSI Research Coordinator

About this job
Our client Grameen Foundation is a company empowering people, changing lives and innovating for the world's poor is seeking to recruit result driven and motivated individuals for the Vacancy above;

Job Summary:

The MFSI Research Coordinator will work with the AppLab team to manage all research related activities in the field, support the development of the research plan for the incubator and determine product ideas that could be tested. He/she will also support the dissemination of research findings.

Essential Job Functions:

Manage all research related activities in the field
Hire and manage research team in field
Support research disseminator on developing methodology for data collection
Conduct interviews in the selected sites
Ensure that all research activities are completed on schedule
Write-up research findings in the form of short briefs and reports
Support research disseminator on the dissemination of research outcomes
Facilitate in the development of a monitoring and evaluation framework
Support data collection for monitoring and evaluation
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Deep commitment to eradication of poverty and alignment with Grameen Foundation’s mission
Experience working in developing countries
Understanding of both qualitative and quantitative research methods
Experience in the dissemination of research findings, both through formal (academic publications) and informal (blogs etc.) channels
Strong writing skills
Understanding of technology, particularly mobile applications.
Experience managing fieldworkers
Belief in the potential to leverage information and communication technology (ICTs) for the benefit of poor people –with practical experience.
Knowledge of the mobile money space
Education and Experience:

At least post-graduate degree (Master’s preferred)
5 years experience in research management role
How to Apply:

Please follow the instructions as stated below as failure to do so could lead to disqualification.

1. Send an Application letter and CV/Resume.

2. Merge these two documents into one document in either word or pdf format.

3. Do not attach or send any scanned documents, these are sometimes too large for our inbox.

4. Include the job title and/or reference number in the subject line of the email address   and send your application by email to grameenjobs@nftconsult.com

5. Only successful candidates will be contacted. For all other inquiries please contact our offices directly.