Jobs in Uganda:USAID US Embassy Social Work Jobs - Project Management Specialist (OVC)

USAID US Embassy Social Work Jobs - Project Management Specialist (OVC)

Job Title: AID Project Management Specialist (OVC- Orphans and Vulnerable Children)
Organisation: United States Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
 

Duty Station: USAID, Kampala, Uganda
Salary: Ug shs 87, 633,842 to 127,342,874 p.a inclusive of allowances.

About US Embassy:
Welcome to the United States Embassy in Kampala, Uganda. The United States has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Uganda for over 30 years. Ambassador Scott H. DeLisi currently heads the U.S Mission to Uganda. The Mission is composed of several offices and organizations all working under the auspices of the Embassy and at the direction of the Ambassador.

Among the offices operating under the U.S Mission to Uganda are:
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Centers for Disease Control
Peace Corps

Job Summary: The USAID/Uganda AID Project Management Specialist (OVC-Orphans and Vulnerable Children) will provide timely technical and professional leadership to plan, implement, monitor, and oversee selected activities related to OVC children and youth at USAID/Uganda


Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

• The ideal candidate for the USAID US Embassy OVC Project Management Specialist should hold a Bachelor's Degree in Child Development, Social Work, International Development, and Community Development is required. An advanced Degree in one of the above fields is desirable.
• A minimum of seven or more years of progressively responsible professional experience in community-based service provision, with an emphasis on Household Economic Strengthening, Child Development or Social Protection, OVC service provision (including HIV care and treatment), which includes at least six (6) years of planning, developing, managing, and evaluating OVC programs and community activities with donor organizations, host-country organizations, and/or non-governmental organizations; and, analyzing program data and presenting findings in written or oral form.
• Detailed working knowledge of OVC activities in Uganda and in other Sub-Saharan Africa Countries, including lessons learned that are applicable to Uganda; and, a thorough understanding of the social, economic and cultural determinants and implications of the HIV epidemic on children in Uganda.
• Expert knowledge of OVC policies of the MMAS, including OVC Action Plans; understanding of other donor involvement in OVC support programs; understanding of community-based care activities and household economic strengthening as carried out in Uganda; and, knowledge of PEPFAR policies, regulations, procedures, and documentation.
• Detailed working knowledge of social protection systems strengthening and service delivery is a must.
• Technical expertise in OVC support programs;
• Possess the ability to develop and maintain effective working-level and management-level contacts within OVC activities in government and NGOs; ability to work effectively with team and interagency environments, and to train, mentor, and coordinate well with others;
• Ability to interpret regulatory directives and related guidance;
• Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, database software, E-mail, and the internet;
• Strong management skills, including financial management administrative, and monitoring skills used to track the performance of implementing partners and activities;
• Possess the ability to present information, analyses, and recommendations in clear written and oral formats; and, the ability to travel to provinces and within districts
• Language proficiency: Level IV (fluent) English language proficiency.

How to Apply:
 

All those interested in working with the US mission in Kampala should send their applications and strictly adhere to the following:
Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174) Download it Here.
A current resume or curriculum vitae.
Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
Any other documentation (e.g. essays, transcripts/certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

Submit Application To:
Human Resources Office
By email at KampalaHR@state.gov

NB: Only electronic submissions will be accepted and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please clearly indicate the position applied for in the subject area of the email submission.
Please use standard file types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) and please send all documents in one file attachment.
Telephone: 0414-306001/259-791/5

Deadline: 4th May 2015

The US Mission in Kampala provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.