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Post Title: District
Liaison Officer- 3 Positions
Organisation:Plan International
Location: Gulu,
Lira and Kitgum
Contract Duration:
five-year term
This position reports to the Sub Regional Project
Coordinator and the incumbent will be a member of the Finance and Operations
team. She/he will serve as the project’s contact person between NU-HITES and
the district in the issuance of funds, monitoring and ensuring proper accountability
in the respective sub-region. S/he will provide innovative ways to ensure
timely processing of funds required for NU-HITEs activities in the districts
and timely provision of accountability by the districts of the monies received.
It is a full-time position based in Lira/Gulu/Kitgum for a five-year term, with
frequent
travel to districts throughout sub region.
Specific
Responsibilities
• Overseeing, the monitoring and implementation of the compliance
practices in line with PLAN, USAID guidelines for all district related funding
from NU-HITES
• Responsible for payments during NU-HITES district supported
activities and ensuring proper accountabilities are received for all funds
advanced.
• Carry out financial monitoring visits to strengthen Financial
Management of NU-HITES supported activities by district stakeholders
Qualifications
/Skills/Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in B.Com, BBA, or related fields
• 2 years relevant experience working with USAID or similar donor
funded Projects
• Professional training on or experience with related field
would be an added advantage
• Knowledge and experience of working in the socio-economic and
political context of northern Uganda
• At least 2 years’ experience in district performance based
funding projects
• Demonstrable abilities in planning and coordination
• Good communication, negotiation and mobilisation skills
• Excellent communication skills, both in written English
and in face-to-face presentations
Founded 75 years ago, Plan International is one of the
oldest and largest children’s development organizations in the world. We work
in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote
child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty. Plan’s vision is of
a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies that
respect people’s rights and dignity. Plan is independent, with no religious,
political or governmental affiliations.
Working in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and
the Americas, Plan aims to reach as many children as possible, particularly
those who are excluded or marginalized with high quality programs that deliver
long lasting benefits by increasing its income, working in partnership with
others and operating effectively.
NU-HITES (Northern Uganda Health Integration to Improve
Services) is a USAID funded project in northern Uganda to improve access to /
regular use of basic health services and requires intensive monitoring and
evaluation at many levels with many stakeholders. Plan Uganda is an equal
opportunity employer and would like to recruit competent persons to fill the a bove vacant positions:
how to apply
Send only your CV and cover letter with 3 work related
referees to the address or e-mail below. Please mark your application with the
Position Name of the job you are applying for. E-mails
that exceed 2MB will be rejected by the system.Closing date
is 5PM on Friday May 17, 2013
While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected
for interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic
disqualification.
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. As a
child centered development organization, Plan strives to ensure that children
are kept safe in all the areas we operate.
The organization further has a child protection policy that
every staff is required to sign. Potential candidates will be required to provide
information confirming whether or not they have ever been convicted of any
child abuse crimes.
People Performance Group
Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante
P.O. Box 12405, Kampala - Uganda
E-mail:application@ppg.co.ug
