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Position Title:REGIONAL COORDINATOR (AFRICA)
Duty Station: Kampala
Organization:Beyond 2015
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
STARTING DATE: As soon as possible
Application Deadline:6th February 2015
Organizational Profile:
Beyond 2015 is a global civil society campaign, pushing for a strong and
legitimate successor framework to the Millennium Development Goals. The
campaign is built on a diverse, global base ranging from small community based
organizations to international NGOs, academics and trade unions, to achieve a
global overarching cross-thematic framework that will succeed the Millennium
Development Goals, reflecting Beyond 2015's policy positions. The tasks related
to this agenda will be executed in collaboration with key partners that include
International Forum of NGO Platforms (IFP) and Climate Action Network (CAN)
International.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Purpose of the assignment
The main purpose of the assignment is to coordinate Beyond 2015's members'
and partners' regional advocacy within the joint project, to ensure effective
and coordinated advocacy work across the countries prioritized in the project
and to ensure all organizations are able to fully participate in the campaign.
Scope of the assignment
The Beyond 2015 Regional Coordinator will be responsible for the following
broad tasks
a)Support the organisation of national hubs on a post-2015 global
development framework
b)Information exchange and analysis within the region
c)Coordination and outreach
d)Coordination of political dialogue on the post- 2015 agenda with relevant
regional decision making bodies
e)Reporting
Reporting and accountability
The Beyond 2015 Regional Coordinator will be accountable to Executive
Director UWASNET.
Additionally, they will be accountable to IFP, the Beyond 2015 link that
supports all the Regional Coordinators.
QuaIifications
Academic degree in law, Political SCience, international development or a
related field of study.
A minimum offouryears of relevant practical experience working with media,
advocacy and campaigns, and coordination of a network or program. Knowledge and
understanding of the process of developing the post-2015 framework would be an
advantage.
Competencies
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with people
across cultures and levels
of seniority; strong diplomacy skills; ability to work effectively in a
small team; excellent writing and oral communication in English and French.
Mode of application:
Applications including copies of academic qualifications, curriculum vitae
(including contacts and names of 3 professional referees) and motivation letter
shall be sent to:
Executive Director
Uganda Water and Sanitation NGO Net Work (UWASNET)
Plot 475M Butabika Road Luzira PO BOX 33396, Uganda
E-mail: ngocoord@uwasnet.org
A detailed job description for the position is available on www.uwasnet.org and www.beyond2015.org.
Closing date for applications is Friday 6th February 2015 at 5:00 Pm East
African Time
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Position Title:Executive Director
Duty Station: KAMPALA
Organization:ANPPCAN Uganda
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Reports to:The Chairperson,Executive Board
Application Deadline:161h February 2015 by 5pm
Organizational Profile:
ANPPCAN Uganda Chapter is a leading National Child Rights and Protection
Non-Governmental Organization that has for over 20 years been working in Uganda
at family, community and national level to ensure that children are protected
from all forms of maltreatment and that the rights of children are respected.
ANPPCAN Uganda Chapter seeks to recruit a competent, highly motivated and
committed individual (Uganda Nationals) to fill the key position of Executive
Director that is available at the National Secretariat:
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
As the Chief Executive and Accounting Officer of the Organization, the
Executive Director will be responsible for providing overall strategic
leadership to the organization in line with the organization's mission, vision,
objectives as well as values and ensuring the effective implementation of the
organization's strategic plan.
SPECIFIC TASKS
•Ensuring the development of relevant and appropriate programmes and
interventions for the organization as well as their effective and efficient
execution at all levels.
•Spearheading the mobilization of adequate financial ami other resources to
support programmes and operations of the organization and generally ensuring a
sustainable financial resource base for the organization.
•Supporting the Executive Board in developing and implementing appropriate
policies and systems for the proper governance and management of the
organization as well as ensuring the effective implementation of the decisions
of the Executive Board.
•Ensuring the prudent and accountable utilization and management of the
organization's financial resources including maintaining strict adherence to
established financial management policies/procedures as well as sound financial
management practices.
•Maintaining a highly performing, well-motivated and productive team of
staff and generally ensuring effective management of the organizations human
resources.
•Creating an environment of continuous learning, where staff is encouraged
and supported to grow and develop and are held accountable for their
commitments and obligations.
•Maintaining excellent and productive relations with ANPPCAN external
stakeholders and partners including government Ministries and institutions,
donors, other civil society actors and agencies as well as other ANPPCAN
Chapters and the Regional Office in Nairobi.
• Strengthening and maintaining ANPPCAN's positive public image
as a leading Child Rights and Child Protection Organization.
•Generally ensuring tile smooth running of all the functions of the
National Secretariat as well as the ANPPCAN Branches and iield offices.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
•A Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Development Studies/
Management or Human Rights from a reputable institution.
Preference will be given to applicants with a Master's degree in the above
fields. Specialized training in any of the following fields namely; children's
rights, child protection, NGO Management, Financial management is highly
advantageous.
•At least six years' experience in a senior management position in a
reputable national or international Non-Governmental Organization working in
the fields of human rights and/or social development.
•Relevant experience and interest in working on rights issues with
vulnerable groups especially children.
•A good understanding of and strong experience in NGO financing and
financial management
•Well developed and demonstrable Leadership and Management com peten ces
•Experience in building personal networks at a senior level and leveraging
new opportunities for the organization.
•Capability in analyzing complex problems and issues, building broad team
consensus and leading teams forward towards a clear direction.
•Experience in strategic leadership in areas of strategic advice, policy
formulation, and process and systems development.
•Well-developed conceptual analytical skills with ability to provide expert
advice in relation to formulation of development programmes for proposals.
•Ability to meet deadline
•Excellent writing and oral communication skills ( English)
•A high level of computer proficiency
•Age Limit: Between 40-55 years.
Mode of application:
We work with children, communities and the governments and we believe in
the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you
identify yourself.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our
commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children
are considered for these posts.
All successful applicants will
therefore be required to complete a police check and must sign onto our child
protection policy and organizational code of conduct.
ANPPCAN is an equal opportunity employer, persons with disabilities and
female candidates are encouraged to apply
Please send your application letter including a brief (not more than two
pages) statement otyour motivation for seeking this position.
Also send certified photo copies
your academic documents and C.V including names of three competent referees and
their contact details.
Academic and other certificates should be sent alongside the application.
All application documents should be addressed to
the Chairperson, ANPPCAN Uganda Chapter and sent electronically by email to
executiverecruitment@anppcanug.org.
For further information about ANPPCAN visit our website www.
anppcanug.org/Vacancies
Closing date: Monday 16th February 2015 by 5pm -
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.
