AAH-I, is an international non-profit making agency that implements health and development projects in Africa, seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative development leaders for the following positions in its Uganda programme.
1. Country Finance and Administration Manager to be based in Kampala, Uganda
The Finance & Administration Manager will ensure that all financial and administrative processes are functioning effectively and efficiently monitor financial and administrative results to detect potential risks and address them.
He/She will plan, execute and evaluate all activities of financial management and administration of AAH-Uganda Programme.
The holder will be responsible for reviewing and updating the Programme financial & administrative policies and procedures.
Requirements:
1. Country Finance and Administration Manager to be based in Kampala, Uganda
The Finance & Administration Manager will ensure that all financial and administrative processes are functioning effectively and efficiently monitor financial and administrative results to detect potential risks and address them.
He/She will plan, execute and evaluate all activities of financial management and administration of AAH-Uganda Programme.
The holder will be responsible for reviewing and updating the Programme financial & administrative policies and procedures.
Requirements:
- Masters degree in Finance, Strategic Management, Business Administration, or Commerce.
- CPA III or ACCA
- At least 6 years experience in a middle or senior management level in multiple donor accounting, reporting, budgeting and budget administration
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge and experience of institutional donor funding requirements.
Soft Skills Required:
- Unequivocal honesty & integrity
- Strong planning and organisational ability
- Committed to coaching & mentoring others
- Excellent communication & writing ability
2. HR and Administration Officer to be based in Kampala, Uganda
As HR and Administration Officer, your role will entail supporting the programme to;
Human resource:
As HR and Administration Officer, your role will entail supporting the programme to;
Human resource:
- Develop best practice in HR that will include resourcing, learning and development, performance management, Rewards and Benefits etc. You will ensure that the organization is in compliance with the country’s legislations through properly developed HR policies and procedures.
Administration:
- Consolidate and maintain the organisations asset inventory, support the implementation and adherence to organizational policies and procedures for operations.
- Efficiently monitor administrative results to detect potential risks and address them.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in HR Management, Business Administration or Social Sciences.
- At least 5 years experience in Human Resource Management.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
- Knowledge of labour laws especially the employment acts.
Soft Skills Required:
- Unequivocal honesty & integrity
- Committed to just workplace ethics,,coaching & mentoring others
- Excellent communication & writing ability
- Strong planning and orgnanisation ability
3. Procurement Officer to be based in Kampala, Uganda
The role holder will be responsible for steering the procurement adhering to the donor requirements and AAH internal systems and controls to meet the strategic needs of the country programme.
Maintain accurate records and documentation for each step of the supply chain process. You will also contribute to the strengthening of country specific procurement and IS policies and procedures, undertake contract management, support the budgeting process, ensure legal compliance and make sure the organization gets value for its money through honest, effective and economical procurement of goods and services.
Required Qualifications:
The role holder will be responsible for steering the procurement adhering to the donor requirements and AAH internal systems and controls to meet the strategic needs of the country programme.
Maintain accurate records and documentation for each step of the supply chain process. You will also contribute to the strengthening of country specific procurement and IS policies and procedures, undertake contract management, support the budgeting process, ensure legal compliance and make sure the organization gets value for its money through honest, effective and economical procurement of goods and services.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or A Bachelors degree in Business coupled with a diploma in supply chain management or procurement Administration
- At least 5 years experience in Procurement with an INGO
- Well grounded in diverse donor procurement policies
- Sound knowledge & skills in setting up and managing procurement data bases
- Sound knowledge of Uganda Government policies & procedures applicable to NGO procurement.
- Strong interpersonal relations skills.
- High level of integrity.
Soft Skills Required:
- Unequivocal honesty & integrity
- Excellent record keeping & documentation and reporting ability
- Strong ability to multitask
- Good writing and communication skills
4. Civil Works Supervisor to be based in Kyangwali, Uganda
The Civil Works Supervisor will be responsible for the operation and coordination of the construction and water and sanitation programme activities including development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation as well as strengthening the technical capacities of the project team members.
The Civil works supervisor will also supervise any constructors/drillers and assist the Area Programme Manager to deliver a successful and effective project.
Required Qualifications:
The Civil Works Supervisor will be responsible for the operation and coordination of the construction and water and sanitation programme activities including development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation as well as strengthening the technical capacities of the project team members.
The Civil works supervisor will also supervise any constructors/drillers and assist the Area Programme Manager to deliver a successful and effective project.
Required Qualifications:
- Degree in Civil engineering (Water, Sanitation, or construction), plus minimum 4 years work experience OR Higher National Diploma in civil engineering (Water, Sanitation, construction) plus minimum 5 years work experience .
- Experience of managing and implementing technical programmes
- Ability to lead, train and motivate staff including community training with a commitment to capacity building;
- Project management, monitoring and evaluation
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
Soft Skills Required:
- Unequivocal honesty & integrity
- Commitment to quality
- Committed to coaching & mentoring others
- Excellent communication & writing ability
- Registered with the respective professional association in Uganda
5. Project Officer - PHC & Community Development (2) to be based Kyangwali
The project officer will be the principal support person in the particular project and assist on several others.
He/She will implement the day to day integrated project activities. The role will undertake a PHC approach in community mobilization, capacity building, needs identification & prioritisation. Results based project implementation, monitoring, reporting and management tasks.
Requirements:
The project officer will be the principal support person in the particular project and assist on several others.
He/She will implement the day to day integrated project activities. The role will undertake a PHC approach in community mobilization, capacity building, needs identification & prioritisation. Results based project implementation, monitoring, reporting and management tasks.
Requirements:
- A first degree in Social Sciences, Development or Public Health.
- Minimum of 4 years experience working in integrated community development programmes
- Practical Project management and monitoring experience
- Good project proposal writing skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including writing for a variety of audiences.
- Good interpersonal and team skills.
- The intellectual and research skills to deal with new ideas and abstract concepts.
- Excellent computer and report writing skills.
Soft Skills Required:
- Unequivocal honesty & integrity
- Creativity and innovation
- Good problem solving ability
- Committed to coaching & mentoring others
6. Fleet Coordinator to be based in Kampala, Uganda
The role holder will be responsible for managing AAH-I fleet in country.
This will include putting in place vehicle and fuel management policies and procedures, fleet scheduling, repair, maintenance, insurance, vehicle license renewals, depreciation and disposals.
Requirements:
The role holder will be responsible for managing AAH-I fleet in country.
This will include putting in place vehicle and fuel management policies and procedures, fleet scheduling, repair, maintenance, insurance, vehicle license renewals, depreciation and disposals.
Requirements:
- A Higher national diploma in motor vehicle mechanics engineering OR Certificate in Motor mechanics Grade Test 1Certificate in Fleet management
- At least 5 years experience in charge of a fleet and motorised equipment.
- Good planning and organization skills.
- Good supervisory coaching and mentoring skills
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends.
- A valid Driving licence for Uganda.
Soft Skills Required:
- Unequivocal honesty & integrity
- Committed to coaching & mentoring others
- Strong supervision skills
- Excellent communication & writing ability
- Good team player
7. Project Officer - Programme Quality to be based in Kampala, Uganda
This position will have an overall responsibility to make sure the programme attains desired standards of delivery that will address the strategic outputs for the country programme.
The holder will advise the country management team on output quality issues, new programme interventions, funding opportunities, prepare and share learning with other AAH-I programmes.
The role will also develop capacity building interventions for programme staff and a strong monitoring and evaluation system.
Required Qualifications:
This position will have an overall responsibility to make sure the programme attains desired standards of delivery that will address the strategic outputs for the country programme.
The holder will advise the country management team on output quality issues, new programme interventions, funding opportunities, prepare and share learning with other AAH-I programmes.
The role will also develop capacity building interventions for programme staff and a strong monitoring and evaluation system.
Required Qualifications:
- A Degree in writing skills
- Strong budget tn Social sciences preferable economics, development studies, project management or community development.
- 5-7 years experience in programme development implementation.
- Strong monitoring and evaluation skills.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Strong written and Oral communication skills.(English)
- Strong proposal tracking and monitoring know-how
Soft Skills Required:
- Unequivocal honesty & integrity
- Committed to coaching & mentoring others
- Excellent communication & writing ability
8. Project Officer - Gender & Capacity Building –to be based in Kyangwali
This position will have an overall responsibility to make sure the programme mainstreams gender in and engenders project activities and service delivery.
In addition it is also responsible for community sensitisation and mobilisation for gender integration.
In terms of capacity building, the position will be responsible for providing training to various groups on gender, needs assessment, training trainers, community organisation amongst others.
They will ensure qualitative standards of delivery that will address the strategic outputs for the projects and country programme.
Requirements:
This position will have an overall responsibility to make sure the programme mainstreams gender in and engenders project activities and service delivery.
In addition it is also responsible for community sensitisation and mobilisation for gender integration.
In terms of capacity building, the position will be responsible for providing training to various groups on gender, needs assessment, training trainers, community organisation amongst others.
They will ensure qualitative standards of delivery that will address the strategic outputs for the projects and country programme.
Requirements:
- A first degree in social sciences
- Certificate in training trainers
- Minimum 5 years work experience in an NGO responsible for gender and community capacity building.
- Minimum 5 years as a trainer
- Project management experience
- Hands on experience in donor reporting
- Excellent writing and training material development
- Competence to deliver quality training to community groups and fellow staff.
Soft Skills Required:
- Good lobbying and advocacy competencies
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Good communication and writing skills
- Excellent documentation and record keeping ability
- Excellent report writing skills
- Excellent community mobiliser
- Passion for engendering projects and programming
9. Project Officer - Water & Sanitation to be based in Kyangwali
This position will be responsible for quality implementation of water and sanitation activities for the country programme.
It will provide both technical and practical support to all the project activity areas.
Requirements:
This position will be responsible for quality implementation of water and sanitation activities for the country programme.
It will provide both technical and practical support to all the project activity areas.
Requirements:
- Degree in civil engineering
- Minimum 4 years practical work experience in the field working with the Mini in the NGO sector
- Experience in environmental impact assessment
- Conversant with the National environmental policies
- Practical experience working with divers communities and community mobilisation
- Project management
Soft kills required
- Organized and detail oriented
- Excellent project management skills
- Good written and spoken English
- Excellent report writing
10. Area Manager to be based in Moyo/Adjumani
This position will have responsibility over designated areas of operation. Build value adding relationships, budget monitoring, quality programme implementation and design cost effective programmes to achieve strategic programme objectives.
The Area Manager will also ensure seamless communication s and manage programme staff.
Requirements:
This position will have responsibility over designated areas of operation. Build value adding relationships, budget monitoring, quality programme implementation and design cost effective programmes to achieve strategic programme objectives.
The Area Manager will also ensure seamless communication s and manage programme staff.
Requirements:
- Degree in Business Administration or equivalent
- Extensive experience in programme management at a management level.
- Knowledge of SPHERE standards and the UN Code of Conduct.
- Proven experience in coordination
- Knowledge of project Monitoring and Evaluation
- Well versed in Project Cycle Management
Soft skills required
- People management skills
- Strong team player and communicator
- Should have excellent assessment, analytical and planning skills,
- Experience of training and capacity building
- Excellent report writing
11. Programme Admin Support Officer –to be based in Kyangwali
The main purpose of this role is to offer overall support to AAH-I programmes, Programme Managers and other AAH-I staff in producing high quality reports, work on external communications, assist and coordinate information dissemination both internally and externally; ensure maintenance of both internal & external publications ‘library’; and take an active role in promoting AAH-I’s Communications Strategy.
Requirements:
The main purpose of this role is to offer overall support to AAH-I programmes, Programme Managers and other AAH-I staff in producing high quality reports, work on external communications, assist and coordinate information dissemination both internally and externally; ensure maintenance of both internal & external publications ‘library’; and take an active role in promoting AAH-I’s Communications Strategy.
Requirements:
- Degree in International Relations or Communications
- Training skills
- Knowledge of project cycle management
- Well versed in Project Cycle Management
Soft kills required
- Flexible and adaptable
- Facilitation and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Good knowledge of computer applications
- Excellent report writing skills
12. Agriculture and Environment Officer – to be based in Kyangwali
This position will be responsible for providing technical advice and capacity build communities on agricultural and environmental matters.
The holder will also be in charge of developing and supporting implementation of environmentally safe agricultural practices that contribute to the management of biodiversity and ecosystem in addition to leading community consultations and facilitations to increase project participation.
Requirements:
This position will be responsible for providing technical advice and capacity build communities on agricultural and environmental matters.
The holder will also be in charge of developing and supporting implementation of environmentally safe agricultural practices that contribute to the management of biodiversity and ecosystem in addition to leading community consultations and facilitations to increase project participation.
Requirements:
- Degree in Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Management or Ecology
- Community mobilization skills
- Training skills
- People Management skills
- Knowledge of project management.
Soft skills required
- Ability to build value adding relationships
- Presentation skills
- Ability to anticipate future programme needs
- Project design and implementation skills
13. Project Officer - Education to be based in Kyangwali
The job holder will be responsible for providing oversight and technical assistance on program activities in the areas of basic education and vocational training.
He/she will design, develop a monitoring and evaluation system for Education and Vocational training programmes and also act as a source of information for the organisation’s educational programmes.
The position will be a lead liaison between the organisation, and other partners including the government.
Requirements:
The job holder will be responsible for providing oversight and technical assistance on program activities in the areas of basic education and vocational training.
He/she will design, develop a monitoring and evaluation system for Education and Vocational training programmes and also act as a source of information for the organisation’s educational programmes.
The position will be a lead liaison between the organisation, and other partners including the government.
Requirements:
- Masters Degree in Education
- Training skills
- Project Cycle Management skills.
- Qualification in Adult education.
Soft skills required
- Good planning and coordination skills
- Good project management skills
- Good communication and community mobilisation& organisation skills
14. Assistant Project Officer - Education to be based in Kyangwali
The job holder will be responsible for supporting the PO-Education in delivering an effective Education programme.
He/she will produce quality reports, gather project development resources, and implement the M&E system.
Requirements:
The job holder will be responsible for supporting the PO-Education in delivering an effective Education programme.
He/she will produce quality reports, gather project development resources, and implement the M&E system.
Requirements:
- A higher diploma in Education
- A degree in Education would be an added advantage
- Experience in resource mobilization
- Training skills
- Project Cycle Management skills.
Soft skills required
- Ability to use different computer packages
- Ability to produce quality reports.
- Ability to relate with others at different levels
15. Water Technician to be based in Moyo/Adjumani
As a Water Technician, the holder will be responsible for installing, operating, inspecting, and performing preventive and corrective maintenance on pumps, water filtration/purification equipments and water storage/distribution systems.
He/she will also carry out water surveys and water quality analysis as well as, maintain, and close sanitation systems.
Requirements:
As a Water Technician, the holder will be responsible for installing, operating, inspecting, and performing preventive and corrective maintenance on pumps, water filtration/purification equipments and water storage/distribution systems.
He/she will also carry out water surveys and water quality analysis as well as, maintain, and close sanitation systems.
Requirements:
- A diploma in Plumbing
- Water treatment skills
- Community mobilization skills
- Knowledge of water distribution systems
Soft kills required
- Ability to carry out simple analysis
- Good computer skills
- Good report writing skills
16. Zonal Community Officer to be based in Moyo/Adjumani
The Zonal Community Officer will be responsible for identifying areas of greatest need, mobilize target groups and community members, provide training, guidance and support to volunteers and the community on the various community action initiatives and advocate for resources to support new initiatives.
You will also be required to prepare and submit project activity reports, lessons learned and success stories.
Requirements:
The Zonal Community Officer will be responsible for identifying areas of greatest need, mobilize target groups and community members, provide training, guidance and support to volunteers and the community on the various community action initiatives and advocate for resources to support new initiatives.
You will also be required to prepare and submit project activity reports, lessons learned and success stories.
Requirements:
- A degree in social sciences or public administration
- Community development skills
- Excellent knowledge in conflict resolution
- Experience in community mobilization
Soft kills required
- Good presentation skills
- Ability to motivate and inspire others
17. Mechanic/Driver to be based in Moyo/Adjumani
This position will be responsible for carrying out routine and scheduled servicing and repair of organizational vehicles, diagnose vehicle faults and perform/ recommend corrective measures.
You will also be required to perform driving duties as necessary to support the programme delivery.
Requirements:
This position will be responsible for carrying out routine and scheduled servicing and repair of organizational vehicles, diagnose vehicle faults and perform/ recommend corrective measures.
You will also be required to perform driving duties as necessary to support the programme delivery.
Requirements:
- Mechanic Grade II
- Certificate level 4 in motor vehicle/craft technician
- At least 4 years work in a busy motor vehicle workshop
- Clean national driver’s license
Soft kills required
- High level of integrity
- Good report writing skills
- Moderate computer skills
These are exciting opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals with a strong commitment to AAH-I's mission.
If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please send your application letter and resume to recruitug @ actionafricahelp.org to reach us not letter than 22nd January 2010 indicating the post you are applying for on the subject line of your email.
http://www.actionafricahelp.org
If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please send your application letter and resume to recruitug @ actionafricahelp.org to reach us not letter than 22nd January 2010 indicating the post you are applying for on the subject line of your email.
http://www.actionafricahelp.org
