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Job Title: Program Associate
Job reference: FHI/PA/12-13
Organisation:FHI 360
Background Information:
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to
improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven
solutions.
Our professional staff includes experts in education, health,
nutrition, economic development, civil society and nvironment as well as crosscutting experts in
gender issues, research, appliedbscience, behavior change and technology giving
us the unique mix of capabilities to address today’s diverse and interrelated
development challenges.
FHI 360 operates from 60 offices with 4,400 staff in the U.S. and around
the world FHI 360 – Uganda is seeking a qualified candidate for the
USAID/Uganda Education and Research to Improve Climate Change Adaptation
program, which is designed to help establish the Makerere University Center for
Climate Change Research and Innovation (MUCCRI) as a recognized national and
regional hub of academic, professional development and research excellence in
climate science, research, climate adaptation and related disciplines
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The program associate will provide administrative, programmatic and
logistical support to the USAID/Uganda Education and Research to Improve
Climate Change Adaptation program team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assist project staff with administrative and programmatic requests.
2. Assist with planning technical assistance visits.
. Process travel authorization, expense reports and consultancy agreements,
and follow up with consultants on related travel and administrative needs.
4. Support preparation of briefing materials for technical assistance teams
and consultants.
5. Assist with preparing and compiling reports on a variety of technical
and non-technical topics.
6. Coordinate review and approval of subproject documents.
7. Assist in tracking the status of program implementation.
8. Ensure administrative tasks are regularly tracked and adhere to country
work plans.
9. Perform other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
1. BSc in natural resource related field and 1-3 years relevant work experience
with international development programs
2. Written and verbal communication skills, and organizational skills.
3. Relevant computer software skills including Microsoft office products.
4. Ability to interact with others and handle problem situations with tact,
occasional external contacts.
FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity
employer.
Interested candidates please submit cover letter, resume including salary
requirements by e-mail to uganda-info@fhi 360.org not later than
December
15 2013. Please insert the job reference in the subject line of your email
