Jobs at Integrated Community Based Initiatives (ICOBI),-Jobs in Uganda

Job Title:  Deputy Executive Director

Organisation: Integrated Community Based Initiatives (ICOBI),

Reports to : Executive Director

 Location:  Kampala,Uganda

ICOBI wishes to recruit a qualified, competent self motivated and experienced Ugandan to fill the position of Deputy Executive Director that exist in the organization with a view of spearheading the mobilization of resources portfolio for its Strategic plan and Implementation of existing programs.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Deputize the Executive Director In the day-to-day management, coordination and implementation of the organization’s programs and projects 2. Initiate programs that address organization needs for incorporation in the ICOBI strategic plan and ensure to operationalize its strategies. 3 Take a coordination role in the mobilization of resources for the organization through proposal writing and fundraising drives from potential donors
• Scrutinize work plans and budgets developed by project officers and other sub-grantee partners, advising them appropriately
• Develop and monitor operational budgets, ensuring smooth and timely flow of resources to the beneficiaries and field activities.
• Provide technical guidance to ICOBI staff ensuring that quality reports and accountabilities are prepared and submitted in time.
• Effectively represent the Executive Director at workshops and conferences and participate in national and international level meetings.
• Develop and maintain networks with donors, partners’ agencies, government ministries and districts for resource sharing.
• Hold regular projects review meetings with staff to evaluate activities’ progress and provide feedback on performance
• Coordinate the preparation of papers for publication and dissemination in consultation with the Executive Director.
• Monitor progress of projects’ deliverables and take a lead role in the preparation of programmatic reports.
• Carry-out any other duty as may be assigned by the Executive Director.

Requirement:

• A Bachelors degree of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB.chB) from a reputable University.
• A Masters Degree in any of the relevant field to the organization business: Public Health. Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Development Studies, Health Services Management. Business Administration or any other related course.
• Demonstrated experience of managing a reputable organization at senior management level preferably in an NGO setting.
• Evidence of strong program coordination and concrete understanding of HIV/AIDS issues in Uganda and globally.
• Strong conceptual, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• A team player and ready to work for long hours.
• An attractive package awaits the successful applicant.

How to apply:

Interested applicants should submit their applications with the following:-

    Detailed C V

    Copies of Certificates and testimonials

    Day time telephone contact

    Address and names of three professional referees

The Human Resource and Administration Manager,

 Integrated Community Based Initiatives (ICOBI),

 Plot 37 Lumumba Avenue,

 Nakasero, P.O. Box 16331,

 Kampala

Closing date for submission of applications will be Friday May 17th , 2013 at 5.00 PM. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us by May 24th, 2013 you should consider your application as unsuccessful.