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Post Title:
1.
Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist -
(1) position)
2.
Finance and Grants Manager - (1) position)
3.
Capacity Development Specialist - (1) position)
4.
Deputy Chief of Party/Advocacy and Partnership
Specialist - (1) position)
5. Chief of Party - (1) position)
Organisation: Save
the Children
Background
Information
Save the Children is the world's leading independent
organization for children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the
world. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the
right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to
inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve
immediate and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create impact for
children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being
innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving
results at scale. In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic programme
areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Livelihoods
& Food Security, Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and
emergency contexts. Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts in
the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern and Central regions of Uganda, Currently,
Save the Children has a staff complement of over 170 persons. We save
children's lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfill their
potential. In 2012, we reached more than 100 million children around the world,
1, Chief of Party -
(1) position)
Save the Children seeks applications from suitably qualified
and experienced individuals for an upcoming project that will strengthen and
improve the quality and availability of services in public health facilities in
select provinces within Uganda. The proposed positions are contingent on Save
the Children being awarded the Cooperative agreement for this five year
USAID-funded project Uganda Advocacy for Better Health.
Job Purpose:
The proposed candidate shall provide overall strategic
leadership and oversight to the project. S/he shall have depth and breadth of
technical expertise and experience, a solid professional reputation,
interpersonal skills and professional relationships to fulfill the requirements
of the program description,
Academic back ground
and Experience;
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Masters' degree or higher and a minimum of 10
years of experience in development working with local governments, civil
society and communities;
·
Experience interacting with host country
government agencies including local governments, development partners, and
civil society organizations including community based organizations is
essential.
·
Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of
decentralization in the Uganda context, Uganda's sociopolitical economy,
advocacy, health and education sectors;
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Demonstrated team player with visionary
leadership; Excellent managerial and operational experience, preferably in
managing large donor projects involving coordination with multiple program
partners or institutions in Uganda or the region;
·
Past experience of working with USG supported
projects and knowledge of financial rules and regulations at a senior level is
an advantage;
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Experience in developing program work-plans,
budgets, managing implementation, staff and short-term technical assistance.
2, Deputy Chief of
Party/Advocacy and Partnership Specialist - (1) position)
Job Purpose:
The proposed candidate shall provide overall technical
leadership to the project, transform the quality and delivery of advocacy interventions, S/he shall have depth
and breadth of technical expertise and experience, a solid professional
reputation, interpersonal skills and professional relationships to fulfill the
requirements of the program description.
Academic back ground
and Experience;
·
Masters' degree or higher and a minimum of 10
years of experience in development working with on issues of advocacy and
community empowerment; Proven experience
of capacity strengthening & advisory work, as well as facilitation,
mentoring & coaching skills; Demonstrated track record of leading,
designing and delivering influencing, campaigning and advocacy programs shall
be essential;
·
Experience interacting with host country
government agencies including local governments, development partners, and
civil society organizations including community based organizations is
essential;
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Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of
advocacy, decentralization in the Uganda context, Uganda's sociopolitical
economy, health and education sectors; Ability to be a motivator and leader of
change, drawing on excellent communication skills to drive transformation.
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It is desirable that S/he has well developed
abilities to motivate and persuade at high levels (for organizational change);
Experience in developing effective communication and advocacy strategies is
desirable;
·
Excellent judgment, conceptual and analytical
thinking ability is essential;
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Proven experience in partnership building and
networking at various levels;
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Ability to address rights (women, children,
youth and other vulnerable groups) in the design/delivery of influencing work
shall be essential.
3, Capacity
Development Specialist - (1) position)
Job Purpose:
The proposed candidate shall provide technical support in
Capacity building and Development. S /he will design capacity building
strategies based upon clear guidelines and will work at both the national and
sub-national level to empower and develop others. S/he will also work closely
with CSOs, and the national and local government bodies.
Academic back ground
and Experience;
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Masters' degree or higher in Economics,
Development Planning or related field; leadership qualities, depth and breadth
of technical expertise and experience, management experience and excellent
interpersonal skills, to fulfill the diverse requirements of the program
description;
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Minimum of 5 years demonstrated work experience
and skills in Organizational Development;
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Sound understanding and capability to empower
and develop the capacity of others at both national and sub-national level;
Demonstrated ability to design capacity building strategies based on clear
needs identification and understanding of the operating context, and experience
of working with CSOs, with national or local governments shall also be useful;
Proven experience in development of interventions to improve quality,
efficiency and sustainability of civil society and communities in Uganda or
other regional countries is desirable;
·
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in
planning and program/project management
for Government/donor initiatives is essential;
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Familiarity with Public expenditure management
and accountability;
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Ability to address rights (women, children,
youth and other vulnerable groups) in the design/delivery of influencing work
shall be useful.
1. Design,
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist - (1) position)
Job
Purpose:
The proposed candidate shall provide technical support in
the Design, monitoring and Evaluation of the program. S/he will be pivotal in
identifiying, designing and rolling out monitoring and evaluation principles
and frameworks essential to the needs of this program.
Academic back ground
and Experience;
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Master's Degree in Development Studies or any
relevant discipline;
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Minimum of eight (8) years' experience and
demonstrated practical skills in monitoring and evaluation of voice and
accountability programs;
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Demonstrated ability and skills in analysis and
report writing is essential.
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Excellent knowledge of monitoring and evaluation
principles and practices is essential;
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Knowledge and significant experience in the
development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks and
systems required for community development programs are essential.
5, Finance and Grants Manager - (1) position)
Job Purpose:
The proposed candidate shall provide technical support in
Finance and Grants management. S/he will be responsible for all financial
matters in overseeing all the procurement and donor (USAID) compliance
including the pre-award surveys for various partners under the project. S/he will support
the Chief of Party in the review of grant awards for responsibility,
determination, cost realism, regulatory compliance and risk analysis and
mitigation.
Academic back ground
and Experience;
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Master's Degree or higher in Business
Administration, Finance, Accounting or other relevant field.
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Must be a certified chartered accountant;
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S/he must possess at least eight (8) years'
experience in administrative and financial management of large donor projects;
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Experience in auditing and accounting, grants
and fund management;
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Demonstrated experience and skills in developing
and managing large budgets;
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Proficient in relevant computer applications and
databases; and strong analytical, oral and written communication skills; and
capacity building support;
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S/he should have skills and experience in the
appraisal and evaluation of proposals and monitoring of grants. Demonstrated
record of successfully managing grants for donor funded programs is essential;
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S/he shall have experience in capacity building
of sub grantee organizations and in financial and forensic audits of
donor¬funded projects and programs;
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S/he shall possess management and communication
skills.
How To Apply:
Application information;
Application letters with detailed CV indicating 3 referees,
two of whom should have been direct supervisors should be submitted to:
The Director of Human Resources & Administration Save
the Children
Plot 68170, Kira Road
p. 0, Box 12018, Kampala
Or on email: uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org
Important to note:
Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to
applications that are submitted online.
• The
closing date for receiving applications is 16 August 2013, Candidates are
therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity. Save the Children is an equal opportunity
employer, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to
apply.
