Invisible Children is a US based non-governmental organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for war-affected children in northern Uganda through the advancement of education and provision of economic opportunities, Invisible Children seeks to fill the following positions.
Department: Schools for Schools Program
Position: Program Manager
Number of Positions: One (1)
Reports directly to: Programs Director -Education
Responsible for: Program Officer/Head Engineer/Education Officer
Timeline: Immediate
Commitment: 1 year renewable
Duty station: Gulu.
Status: Full time/Paid
JOB PURPOSE: Oversee the design and implementation of Invisible Children's s4s program activities alongside the Education Director and other key ICU personnel towards the attainment of desired program goals and overall ICU strategy using the existing policies and program guidelines.
Duties and Responsibilities:
_ Coordinates Invisible Children's s4s team to ensure free flow of information, activity implementation and program efficacy thorough regular staff meetings, reviews and motivation.
_ Develops new approaches, ideas and proposals in line with existing needs as expressed on the ground, and forwards them to the Education Director for further discussions and agreement.
_ Support in the development and review of Invisible Children Uganda's Country strategy alongside the Country program team in line with existing opportunities in the areas of operation as will be dictated by ICUs vision and mission.
_ Monitors closely the s4s program expenditures against the available budget, including the application of adequate control procedures and methods including review of bills of quantities, drawings, bid documents, contract agreements and purchase request authorization in line with ICU guidelines.
_ Carries out regular field supervision and assessment of all project sites where project funds, materials, and equipment are being utilized, and checks on progress and quality of work done as well as taking necessary actions.
_ Builds effective communication networks and relationship with partner schools as well as partnering relationships between the various stakeholder groups/organizations within the area of ICU operation.
_ Work with the Education Director and M&E officer towards the integration of M & E best practices into the s4s program using the existing tools.
_ Establishes appropriate procedures for internal monitoring, smooth implementation, and reporting of project activities including to ensure replication of best practices and lessons learned in accordance with the program guidelines.
_ In consultation with Human Resources department and the Education Director supports the recruitment of s4s departmental staff using established ICU recruitment guidelines and Uganda Labour Laws.
_ Ensures annual staff appraisals are conducted, identifies staff training needs and follows up for appropriate action with the Education Director and the human Resources department recommendations for training and other capacity building measures;
_ Coordinate with Finance, Logistics, Communications and other relevant offices to ensure timely delivery and reporting of program achievements as per the set timelines.
_ Prepare and submit timely program reports on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
_ Education: A Bachelors Degree in, Education, Social sciences, Development Studies or a related field. Post graduate qualifications will be preferred.
_ Experience: 4-5 years work experience in Program Management/development work preferably with a renowned International Non-governmental Organization working in the sector of Education.
_ Language: Fluency in English Language and strong writing skills.
_ Other skills: Computer proficiency in Ms Office packages, strong Leadership, interpersonal and team work skills, report writing skills.
2. Program Officer.
Department: Legacy Scholarship Program (LSP)
Position: Program Officer
Number of Positions: One (1)
Reports directly to: Program Manager (LSP)
Timeline: Immediate
Commitment: One (1) Year
Duty station: Gulu
Status: Full time/Paid
JOB PURPOSE: Support the implementation of Invisible Children's LSP activities in a holistic and coherent way to contribute to the achievement of Invisible Children's objectives using the existing policies and program guidelines.
Duties and Responsibilities:
_ Liaise with school authorities, local leaders and beneficiary families in ensuring smooth flow of activity implementation among the affected communities.
_ Lead the LSP mentors in the student's selection process including but not limited to initial assessments and home visits, to ensure that set selection criteria is adhered to and submit shortlist of beneficiaries to the Program Manager for approval and award of scholarships.
_ Support the Program Manager in capacity gap assessment and development of need based training proposals for LSP staff.
_ Compile and submit detailed weekly, monthly and quarterly program reports to the Program Manager.
_ Receive all referrals/requests for support from IC leadership and partners and put them to the Program Managers attention.
_ Support the Program Manager in the project cycle management.
_ Responsible for planning and deployment of mentors for field activities
_ Liaise with relevant departments; Human Resources, Logistics and Finance on matters of LSP Administration.
_ Supervise the process of all students' applications and screening to ensure that Administrative assistants create and manage all students' files using best practices.
_ Help in the maintenance of the mentors-student's ratio; ensuring that the students are assigned to their mentors correctly, and/or redistributed equally in the absence of a mentor.
_ Review all students/beneficiary situational reports for submission to the Program Manager.
_ Oversee the process of compilation of student's fees structures with relevant data from respective schools and institutions and feed the data to the database before requests are sent out for approval.
_ Support the Program Manager in the development of program monitoring tools and undertake day-to-day activity monitoring and support.
_ The incumbent will also support in tracking program changes and ensuring that best practices are documented to ensure replication.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
_ Education: Holders of a Bachelors Degree in social sciences, psychology, education or a related field may apply. A Post Graduate qualification in a management related field is an added advantage.
_ Experience: At least Four (4) years progressive work experience in a similar role for an NGO focusing on community/development work, psychosocial support, Child care, guidance and counselling will be an added advantage.
_ Languages: Fluent in English and working knowledge of Luo.
Other skills:
_ Proven, team building skills, managerial and planning abilities.
_ Ability to exercise high levels of integrity and exemplary leadership.
_ Computer proficiency especially in Ms Office packages.
_ Highly organized, self driven and able to balance competing tasks.
_ Strong interpersonal, communication and report writing skills.
_ Ability to ride a motorbike and possession of a valid riding permit is an added advantage.
3. Public Relations Officer
Department: Communications
Duty station: Gulu (with scheduled travels to operation areas)
Position: Public Relations Officer
Reports to: Director of Business and Communications
Timeline: Immediate
Commitment: One (1) Year
Duty station: Gulu
Status: Full time/Paid
JOB PURPOSE: Support IC Uganda's program activities and operations through liaison, processing and dissemination of accurate information on Invisible Children's activities within Uganda to ensure efficacy and outreach with the aim of fostering positive relations with local communities, government, organizations and media outlets in line with ICU objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
_ Work with the Director of Business and Communications and Programs Director Education to plan, develop, and implement ICU's PR strategies.
_ Liaising with media houses, individuals, and other organizations often through IC Uganda's approved channels of communication and answering inquiries from them.
_ Research, write, and distribute press releases to targeted media.
_ Collect and analyze all media information that is relevant to IC Uganda's activities and where applicable, advise the communications department on them.
_ Write and edit in-house magazines, case studies, speeches, articles, and reports for submission to targeted consumers. This includes IC Uganda's inter-office monthly newsletter, inter-office monthly reports, and the organization's quarterly report.
_ Help produce publicity brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, films, and multimedia programs for IC Uganda.
_ Help devise and coordinate media/photo opportunities.
_ Organize events including: press commencements, conferences, exhibitions, open days, and press tours.
_ Foster community relations through events such as open days and through involvement in community initiatives/events.
_ Liaise with local community, partner organizations and government officials in the program area on all aspects of ICU activities including participation in the cluster and coordination meetings at the district.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
_ Education: Holders of a Bachelors Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Arts with major in literature and Communications and or a related field may apply.
_ Experience: At least Two (2) years progressive work experience in a similar role for an Ngo focusing on community/development work.
_ Languages: Fluent in English.
Other skills:
_ Proven, team working skills.
_ Ability to exercise high levels of integrity.
_ Computer proficiency especially in Ms Office packages.
_ Highly organized, self driven and able to balance competing tasks.
_ Strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills.
Deadline for submission: Fridy, September 17th, 2010
How to apply:
Interested candidates should send applications accompanied by
detailed curriculum vitae indicating addresses and telephone contacts of
three professional referees to:
The Administrator,
Invisible Children Uganda, P.O.Box 1123 Gulu
Gulu Office: Plot 101 Acholi Road, Pece Gulu.
Kampala Office: Plot 24 Bazarabusa Rise, Bugolobi Kampala.
Email: ugjobs@invisiblechildren.com
**Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.**
Department: Schools for Schools Program
Position: Program Manager
Number of Positions: One (1)
Reports directly to: Programs Director -Education
Responsible for: Program Officer/Head Engineer/Education Officer
Timeline: Immediate
Commitment: 1 year renewable
Duty station: Gulu.
Status: Full time/Paid
JOB PURPOSE: Oversee the design and implementation of Invisible Children's s4s program activities alongside the Education Director and other key ICU personnel towards the attainment of desired program goals and overall ICU strategy using the existing policies and program guidelines.
Duties and Responsibilities:
_ Coordinates Invisible Children's s4s team to ensure free flow of information, activity implementation and program efficacy thorough regular staff meetings, reviews and motivation.
_ Develops new approaches, ideas and proposals in line with existing needs as expressed on the ground, and forwards them to the Education Director for further discussions and agreement.
_ Support in the development and review of Invisible Children Uganda's Country strategy alongside the Country program team in line with existing opportunities in the areas of operation as will be dictated by ICUs vision and mission.
_ Monitors closely the s4s program expenditures against the available budget, including the application of adequate control procedures and methods including review of bills of quantities, drawings, bid documents, contract agreements and purchase request authorization in line with ICU guidelines.
_ Carries out regular field supervision and assessment of all project sites where project funds, materials, and equipment are being utilized, and checks on progress and quality of work done as well as taking necessary actions.
_ Builds effective communication networks and relationship with partner schools as well as partnering relationships between the various stakeholder groups/organizations within the area of ICU operation.
_ Work with the Education Director and M&E officer towards the integration of M & E best practices into the s4s program using the existing tools.
_ Establishes appropriate procedures for internal monitoring, smooth implementation, and reporting of project activities including to ensure replication of best practices and lessons learned in accordance with the program guidelines.
_ In consultation with Human Resources department and the Education Director supports the recruitment of s4s departmental staff using established ICU recruitment guidelines and Uganda Labour Laws.
_ Ensures annual staff appraisals are conducted, identifies staff training needs and follows up for appropriate action with the Education Director and the human Resources department recommendations for training and other capacity building measures;
_ Coordinate with Finance, Logistics, Communications and other relevant offices to ensure timely delivery and reporting of program achievements as per the set timelines.
_ Prepare and submit timely program reports on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
_ Education: A Bachelors Degree in, Education, Social sciences, Development Studies or a related field. Post graduate qualifications will be preferred.
_ Experience: 4-5 years work experience in Program Management/development work preferably with a renowned International Non-governmental Organization working in the sector of Education.
_ Language: Fluency in English Language and strong writing skills.
_ Other skills: Computer proficiency in Ms Office packages, strong Leadership, interpersonal and team work skills, report writing skills.
2. Program Officer.
Department: Legacy Scholarship Program (LSP)
Position: Program Officer
Number of Positions: One (1)
Reports directly to: Program Manager (LSP)
Timeline: Immediate
Commitment: One (1) Year
Duty station: Gulu
Status: Full time/Paid
JOB PURPOSE: Support the implementation of Invisible Children's LSP activities in a holistic and coherent way to contribute to the achievement of Invisible Children's objectives using the existing policies and program guidelines.
Duties and Responsibilities:
_ Liaise with school authorities, local leaders and beneficiary families in ensuring smooth flow of activity implementation among the affected communities.
_ Lead the LSP mentors in the student's selection process including but not limited to initial assessments and home visits, to ensure that set selection criteria is adhered to and submit shortlist of beneficiaries to the Program Manager for approval and award of scholarships.
_ Support the Program Manager in capacity gap assessment and development of need based training proposals for LSP staff.
_ Compile and submit detailed weekly, monthly and quarterly program reports to the Program Manager.
_ Receive all referrals/requests for support from IC leadership and partners and put them to the Program Managers attention.
_ Support the Program Manager in the project cycle management.
_ Responsible for planning and deployment of mentors for field activities
_ Liaise with relevant departments; Human Resources, Logistics and Finance on matters of LSP Administration.
_ Supervise the process of all students' applications and screening to ensure that Administrative assistants create and manage all students' files using best practices.
_ Help in the maintenance of the mentors-student's ratio; ensuring that the students are assigned to their mentors correctly, and/or redistributed equally in the absence of a mentor.
_ Review all students/beneficiary situational reports for submission to the Program Manager.
_ Oversee the process of compilation of student's fees structures with relevant data from respective schools and institutions and feed the data to the database before requests are sent out for approval.
_ Support the Program Manager in the development of program monitoring tools and undertake day-to-day activity monitoring and support.
_ The incumbent will also support in tracking program changes and ensuring that best practices are documented to ensure replication.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
_ Education: Holders of a Bachelors Degree in social sciences, psychology, education or a related field may apply. A Post Graduate qualification in a management related field is an added advantage.
_ Experience: At least Four (4) years progressive work experience in a similar role for an NGO focusing on community/development work, psychosocial support, Child care, guidance and counselling will be an added advantage.
_ Languages: Fluent in English and working knowledge of Luo.
Other skills:
_ Proven, team building skills, managerial and planning abilities.
_ Ability to exercise high levels of integrity and exemplary leadership.
_ Computer proficiency especially in Ms Office packages.
_ Highly organized, self driven and able to balance competing tasks.
_ Strong interpersonal, communication and report writing skills.
_ Ability to ride a motorbike and possession of a valid riding permit is an added advantage.
3. Public Relations Officer
Department: Communications
Duty station: Gulu (with scheduled travels to operation areas)
Position: Public Relations Officer
Reports to: Director of Business and Communications
Timeline: Immediate
Commitment: One (1) Year
Duty station: Gulu
Status: Full time/Paid
JOB PURPOSE: Support IC Uganda's program activities and operations through liaison, processing and dissemination of accurate information on Invisible Children's activities within Uganda to ensure efficacy and outreach with the aim of fostering positive relations with local communities, government, organizations and media outlets in line with ICU objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
_ Work with the Director of Business and Communications and Programs Director Education to plan, develop, and implement ICU's PR strategies.
_ Liaising with media houses, individuals, and other organizations often through IC Uganda's approved channels of communication and answering inquiries from them.
_ Research, write, and distribute press releases to targeted media.
_ Collect and analyze all media information that is relevant to IC Uganda's activities and where applicable, advise the communications department on them.
_ Write and edit in-house magazines, case studies, speeches, articles, and reports for submission to targeted consumers. This includes IC Uganda's inter-office monthly newsletter, inter-office monthly reports, and the organization's quarterly report.
_ Help produce publicity brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, films, and multimedia programs for IC Uganda.
_ Help devise and coordinate media/photo opportunities.
_ Organize events including: press commencements, conferences, exhibitions, open days, and press tours.
_ Foster community relations through events such as open days and through involvement in community initiatives/events.
_ Liaise with local community, partner organizations and government officials in the program area on all aspects of ICU activities including participation in the cluster and coordination meetings at the district.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
_ Education: Holders of a Bachelors Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Arts with major in literature and Communications and or a related field may apply.
_ Experience: At least Two (2) years progressive work experience in a similar role for an Ngo focusing on community/development work.
_ Languages: Fluent in English.
Other skills:
_ Proven, team working skills.
_ Ability to exercise high levels of integrity.
_ Computer proficiency especially in Ms Office packages.
_ Highly organized, self driven and able to balance competing tasks.
_ Strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills.
Deadline for submission: Fridy, September 17th, 2010
How to apply:
Interested candidates should send applications accompanied by
detailed curriculum vitae indicating addresses and telephone contacts of
three professional referees to:
The Administrator,
Invisible Children Uganda, P.O.Box 1123 Gulu
Gulu Office: Plot 101 Acholi Road, Pece Gulu.
Kampala Office: Plot 24 Bazarabusa Rise, Bugolobi Kampala.
Email: ugjobs@invisiblechildren.com
**Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.**
