WORLD VISION EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Are you a creative, driven individual who is energized by putting your ideas into action? Do you have experience in the Water, Sanitation. & Hygiene (WASH) sector, yet desire to see WASH programming done more creatively and with a more sustainable impact? Are you interested in working for a world-class organization that will both build your career and allow you to work to improve the lives of many people across Uganda? If so, your next job may be with World Vision's WASH program.
Position: WASH Innovation/Private-Sector Coordinator
Report to: WASH Program Officer
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Introduction: World Vision is implementing a five-year WASH project in 10 of its Area Development and Recovery Programs in northern, central, and western Uganda. The project goal is to significantly improve child well-being by enabling families and communities to achieve sustainable access to safe water, j improved sanitation, and to practice good hygiene. Access to safe water will be addressed using a variety of appropriate technologies for each unique situation. Both households and schools will be served. The project will address Uganda's sanitation challenge by using the Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) methodology, reinforced by the Participatory Hygiene and Sanitation Transformation (PHAST) methodology, among others. Hygiene promotion will be addressed both in schools and at the household level.
Whilst the above approaches are standard best practices to
implementing WASH programs, we are seeking to position World
Vision at the cutting edge of the WASH sector in Uganda through
incremental and transformational innovations that will significantly
improve our program impact.
Role of the Position
We are seeking a WASH Innovation/Private-Sector Coordinator who will work closely with field teams and the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) unit to identify incremental and potentially trans¬formational innovative approaches that are targeted to improve:
• WASH program delivery
• Water system design
• Hygiene promotion approaches leading to measureable behaviour change
• Demand and economic-driven sanitation solutions
• Sustainable maintenance of WASH systems

The development of these innovations will need to be carefully documented and built into action research in order to provide solid basis for scale up.
Major responsibilities
The WASH Innovation/Private-Sector Coordinator will:
• Oversee 'new product' development activities
• Discuss 'business' requirements with project teams, partners and contractors
• Create detailed project design and implementation documents and approaches, while also assessing project plans and evaluating potential feasibility concerns
• Take leadership in documenting project best practices and disseminating these learnings with project partners and key stakeholders


Job requirement

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Success factors of suitable candidates include: creativity ambition, the ability to "think outside of the box", an analytical inclination, problem-solving aptitude, natural networking ability, an entrepreneurial spirit, a 'business mind', and strong communication skills.
Academic requirement: A Bachelor's degree in WASH related disciplines (e.g. water engineering, public health, environmental science, hydrology, etc.) or a Bachelor's degree in social sciences, business, communication, or related disciplines coupled with practical WASH working experience.
Employment experience: Proven WASH-related community development work experience.


How to apply

If you feel ready to take up the challenge then apply as follows
Qualified candidates may submit their application, including a letter of interest, complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to wvujobs@wvi.org. Kindly indicate the post title in the subject line when applying by email.
Note: All applications must be sent by email to the Human Resource Manager
Deadline for receiving the applications is: 16th September, 2011
We do appreciate your interest in working with us However, only short listed candidates will be contacts

(Female candidates are encouraged to apply)

Are you a critical- thinking, self motivated individual who is driven by showing the impact of work that you are involved with? Do you have proven experience in project management, Finance Management, Monitoring and evaluating humanitarian/ development projects and an interested in public health interventions? Are you interested in working for a world class organization that will both build your career and allow you to work to improve the lives of many people across Uganda? If so, your next job may be with World Vision Uganda. World Vision Uganda is seeking to hire motivated, dynamic, qualified persons to fill the following positions. with World Vision Uganda. World Vision



Position: Project Manager -1 position
Reporting: Programme Manager, Cluster
Duty station: Klboga, Uganda
Project 3 projects under the Programme Partnership Agreement?
Introduction: World Vision is going to implementing a project in three of its Area Development Programs in Kiboga and Kyankwanzi Districts. The project is funded by WVUK and DFID and it will last for two and a half years. The project aims at increasing community participation to promotes social accountability while working closely with local government to Improve child protection systems and increasing access to maternal, newborn and child health services as well as agriculture.
Purpose of the position: To manage the three projects funded under the Programme Partnership Agreement (PPA) between World Vision UK and DFID and ensure that the projects are integrated with Worid Vision Uganda national strategy and synergises with the Area Development Progarmmes.

Key Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the implementation of the assigned three grants in line with the donor rules and regulations
• Responsible for the financial monitoring of the grant and ensuring that adequate financial and administrative systems are in place
• Preparing and submitting accurate and consistent donor reports to the Programme Officers, up-dating them the progress on the implementation of the projects
• Lead and manager a team of Community Development Facilitators under the three projects and ensure that their performance is managed against the key performance indicators
• To liase with local government with regards to project implementation and opportunities, leveraging their resources against World Vision's to improve sustainability
• To keep informed of activities and network with other NGOs and CBOs operating within the project area, ensuring good cooperation and collaboration.


Job requirement

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Degree in Economics, Development, Nutrition, Resource Management or related field
• 3 years or more experience of relief and development work
• Experience of planning implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes
• Strong understanding of child protection systems, community based child protection programs, and advocacy, social accountability and/ or maternal, newborn and child health are added advantages
• Self motivated with excellent leadership and time management skills.


How to apply

If you feel ready to take up the challenge then apply as follows:
Qualified candidates may submit their application, including a letter of interest, complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to wvujobs@wvi.org. Kindly indicate the post title in the subject line when applying by email. Note: All applications must be sent by email to the Human Resource Manager
Deadline for receiving the applications is: 30th September, 2011 We do appreciate your interest in working with us. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

(Female candidates are encouraged to apply)

Are you a critical- thinking, self motivated individual who is driven by showing the impact of work that you are involved with? Do you have proven experience in project management, Finance Management, Monitoring and evaluating humanitarian/ development projects and an interested in public health interventions? Are you interested in working for a world class organization that will both build your career and allow you to work to improve the lives of many people across Uganda? If so, your next job may be with World Vision Uganda. World Vision Uganda is seeking to hire motivated, dynamic, qualified persons to fill the following positions. with World Vision Uganda. World Vision



Position: Regional Coordinator -1 position
Report to: Matrix reporting relationship to the Regional Operations
Manager and Programme Manager(WASH)
Duty station: Holma
Project: Uganda Water Sanitation & Hygiene
Purpose of the position: To coordinate field operations in either one of the two regions according to the project agreement and resolve technical and coordination issues as they arise.
Major Responsibilities
• Coordinate and motivate a team of supervisory and technical staff ensuring they are working according to activity plans
• Develop close working relationship with relevant district officials to ensure the project is in line with district plans
• Monitor field based activities, ensuring they are within the bounds of the proposal document and to the required guidelines and regulations
• Work in close collaboration with the ADP Cluster Management ensuring that project implementation is integrated into ADP programming through frequent dialogue and support
• Ensure that management and monitoring information is fed back to project management to aid objective decision making


Job requirement

Experience, Qualifications and Skills
• A degree in Water and Sanitation engineering, Public Health or any other closely related technical field
• A minimum of. 3 years experience in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene implementation and M&E
• Knowledge of WASH sector policies and guidelines
• Knowledge in water, hygiene and sanitation participatory methodologies like PHAST, CLTS, Sanitation Marketing, Behaviour Change Communication and other related innovative hygiene and sanitation approaches that are necessary for the promotion of hygiene and sanitation interventions at scale
• Experience and skills in networking with other NGOs, government partners, and local community-based organizations.


How to apply

If you feel ready to take up the challenge then apply as follows:
Qualified candidates may submit their application, including a letter of interest, complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to wvujobs@wvi.org. Kindly indicate the post title in the subject line when applying by email. Note: All applications must be sent by email to the Human Resource Manager
Deadline for receiving the applications is: 30th September, 2011 We do appreciate your interest in working with us. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

(Female candidates are encouraged to apply)

Are you a critical- thinking, self motivated individual who is driven by showing the impact of work that you are involved with? Do you have proven experience in project management, Finance Management, Monitoring and evaluating humanitarian/ development projects and an interested in public health interventions? Are you interested in working for a world class organization that will both build your career and allow you to work to improve the lives of many people across Uganda? If so, your next job may be with World Vision Uganda. World Vision Uganda is seeking to hire motivated, dynamic, qualified persons to fill the following positions. with World Vision Uganda. World Vision



Position: Senior Finance Officer -1 position
Reporting: Grants Finance Manager
Duty station: Kampala, Uganda
Project: Uganda Water Sanitation and Hygiene
Purpose of the position: To manage all finance related responsibilities including review of all financial transactions, preparation of financial reports, funds planning and control, coordination of financial issues with external agencies including the government, donors and other NGO's.
Major Responsibilities
• Compile and review of financial reports and provide financial guidance to staff
• Monitor grants budgets, Prepare cash flows, review project cash-flows and monitor expenditure.
• Set up appropriate internal controls to enhance compliance to WV Policies and procedures
• Facilitate and participate in Region coordination and other planning meetings with different stakeholders
• Design financial procedures and guidelines to enhance financial management and to assess projects at start up and phase out stages


Job requirement

Knowledge and skills:
• University Degree in Business management accounting or related field
• Must have at least five years' experience in an Accounts department, with experience of performing account reconciliations
• Must have strong computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel),
• knowledge of computerised accounting packages, such as Sun Systems will be an added advantage.


How to apply

If you feel ready to take up the challenge then apply as follows:
Qualified candidates may submit their application, including a letter of interest, complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to wvujobs@wvi.org. Kindly indicate the post title in the subject line when applying by email. Note: All applications must be sent by email to the Human Resource Manager
Deadline for receiving the applications is: 30th September, 2011 We do appreciate your interest in working with us. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

(Female candidates are encouraged to apply)

Are you a critical- thinking, self motivated individual who is driven by showing the impact of work that you are involved with? Do you have proven experience in project management, Finance Management, Monitoring and evaluating humanitarian/ development projects and an interested in public health interventions? Are you interested in working for a world class organization that will both build your career and allow you to work to improve the lives of many people across Uganda? If so, your next job may be with World Vision Uganda. World Vision Uganda is seeking to hire motivated, dynamic, qualified persons to fill the following positions. with World Vision Uganda. World Vision



Position: Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Coordinator-1 position
Report to: Program Manager, WASH
Location: Gulu, Uganda
Project: Uganda Water Sanitation & Hygiene
Introduction: World vision is implementing the five-year 'Uganda Water, Sanitation, & Hygiene (UWASH) Project' in 10 of its Area Development and Recovery Programs in northern, central, and western Uganda- The project goal is to significantly improve child well-being by enabling families and communities to achieve sustainable access to safe water, improved sanitation, and to practice good hygiene. The UWASH Project embodies a top-tier WASH project that is based on impact-driven development. As a result, a well-staffed M&E team is in place to proactively monitor, analyze, and document the progress and impact of project interventions through professional assessments, ongoing monitoring, evaluations, operational research, and publications.

Major responsibilities Leadership:
• To provide cutting-edge leadership and technical guidance in project performance monitoring, evaluation, and operations research for the UWASH project
• Supervise a well-equipped Monitoring & Evaluation team
•
Assessment and reporting:
• Lead assessments and operational research for contextual
• understanding, identifying opportunities, vulnerabilities and capacities, to guide programming and priority setting
• Adapt the Performance Monitoring System to remain consistent with the project framework and donor reporting requirements
• Contribute to project reports that meet World Vision and donor requirements

Monitoring:
• Support management and accountability through routine, accurate collection and reporting of information that confirms status of program activities
• Develop plans and user-appropriate quality tools and instruments for use at all levels
• Develop quality control systems needed to guarantee proper management of information and data
• Train staff and stakeholder; in use of tools and data

Evaluations:
• Insure ToR's for evaluations are in line with desired information outcomes and that final reports are of a high standard displaying a level of analysis that is interesting and relevant to both project and external stakeholders


Job requirement

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Success factors of suitable candidates include: critical thinking, an analytical inclination, problem-solving aptitude, the ability to "think outside of the box", a self-starter, ability to work independently, creativity, ambition, effective training/coaching skills, a good manager, interest in WASH interventions, and strong communication skills.
Academic requirement: A Bachelor's degree or higher in Public Health, Social Science, Statistics, Business Administration or related Held. Further training in M&E, GIS, and experience in WASH will be an added advantage.
Employment experience: Appropriate experience in Monitoring & Evaluation work in a humanitarian/NGO setting. Experience with developing and delivering knowledge sharing programs. Proven experience in the use of GIS to monitor and evaluate complex spatial data.


How to apply

If you feel ready to take up the challenge then apply as follows:
Qualified candidates may submit their application, including a letter of interest, complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to wvujobs@wvi.org. Kindly indicate the post title in the subject line when applying by email. Note: All applications must be sent by email to the Human Resource Manager
Deadline for receiving the applications is: 30th September, 2011 We do appreciate your interest in working with us. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

(Female candidates are encouraged to apply)