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Job Title: Senior Programme Officer (SPO)
Organisation:Network for Water and Sanitation (NETWAS) Uganda
Job Location: Kampala
Background Information:
Network for Water and Sanitation (NETWAS) Uganda is a non government
organization that registered in Uganda in 1996 to provide Water Supply,
Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services in the sector.
NETWAS (U) is affiliated
to NETWAS International, which is part of the International Training Network
(ITN) for Water and Waste management, which supports the development of WASH
activities in developing countries.
NETWAS (U) works through partnerships at local, national and international
levels to contribute to WASH development in the sector by building capacity of
local partners and other stakeholders in knowledge management, training, action
research and management of WASH facilities in the urban and rural areas. This
has been achieved through Donor support, consultancy work and fostering
synergies with existing partnerships.
NETWAS' effective service delivery is only attainable with availability of
resources to sustain operations and the organization. NETWAS (U) is therefore
inviting interested experienced and qualified individuals to submit
applications for the position of Senior Programme Officer.
Key Responsibilities:
He/she shall:
·
Contribute to the strategic leadership and direction of the organization,
including staff supervision. Initiate sustainable resource acquisition
mechanisms to support institutional growth.
·
Build staff/ partners capacity in writing quality concept notes, funding
proposals, and
·
ensure compliance to government and donor requirements.
·
Plan, manage and guide the implementation of fund raising action plans to
realise the targets. Have direct supervisory responsibility over the programme
Officers of NETWAS (U), including Programme monitoring.
·
Assist in the preparation of annual workplans / budgets including
quarterly/annual reports.
Key qualifications and Experience:
• The applicant should
posses a Masters degree
in any of the following: Development studies, Business administration or
Organization Development. A bachelor's degree in any of these fields; Social Sciences, Water
Resources Management or Environmental health. Post graduate qualification in
Resource mobilization and experience in programme management would be an added
advantage.
• Should have worked in a
senior management position. with a minimum of 6 years experience in writing funding proposals and strategic
planning. He/she should be conversant with
the latest funding requirements of government and development partners/donors in the WASH
sector, with good knowledge of WASH/global development issues and policy concerns
in Uganda. Experience in implementing development projects would be an added
advantage.
• Experienced in budget
monitoring & reporting, resource mobilisation and with demonstrated ability
to work with minimum supervision, self
motivated, a team builder, with excellent communication/negotiation skills and
able to accomplish tasks on tight deadlines.
• Experience in working
with a non-Government Organization, Government and development
partners/institutions for a minimum of 5 years.
How to apply:
Applications accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic
certificates and three competent referees, one of whom MUST be from your
current or previous employer should be addressed to:
The Chairperson
NETWAS COUNCIL, P.O. Box 40223, Kampala or drop it at Plot 2220 Portbell
Road, Aqua Complex, Kitintale, First Floor
Deadline: 12th December 2013 at 5:00pm
