consultant to support its programming in Uganda

Wellspring Advisors seeks a consultant to support its programming in Uganda, which focuses on pro?poor economic development, children’s rights and development, women’s rights, reproductive health, and human rights. The initial time commitment associated with this consultancy will be at least 10-15 working days per month full time, for an initial period of six months.

Wellspring Advisors will not sponsor any candidates to relocate to Uganda and/or obtain any necessary legal documentation in Uganda, such as visas or work permits. Similarly, Wellspring will not sponsor candidates to move to or work in the United States.

About Wellspring Advisors, LLC

Wellspring Advisors, LLC coordinates grantmaking programs that advance the realization of human rights and social and economic justice for all people. Wellspring is a private philanthropic consulting firm. Our services include donor education and helping to shape a strategic vision; identification and presentation of appropriate funding opportunities; grants administration; and reporting. Wellspring Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Conduct due diligence and site visits for current and prospective grantee organizations; monitor activities and use of funds by current grantees; evaluate grantee performance;

· Provide critical feedback on grantmaking decisions and recommendations;

· Research and make recommendations about issue areas of interest to Wellspring’s programs; report findings and recommendations through regular updates and meetings;

· Provide updates on unfolding current events that may have an impact on its partners or program focus;

· Support grantees, applicants, and staff to ensure completion and submission of applications and reports;

· Communicate grant information and grant recommendations to applicants and grantees;

· Engage and network with donors and NGOs working in relevant fields in Uganda; attend relevant forums, meetings and conferences;

· Provide support in the planning and coordination of grant-related activities, including technical assistance provision, trainings and convenings;

· Support Wellspring staff in planning and executing site visits to local partners in Uganda; and

· Perform related duties as requested and as needs evolve.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

· 7+ years professional experience working in the fields of international development and/or human rights in Uganda;

· University degree required; graduate degree preferred;

· Strategic planning and organizational development experience highly preferred;

· Ability to work across a range of programmatic issue areas; specific experience in the areas of human rights, economic development, women’s rights, reproductive health, and/or children’s rights highly preferred;

· Excellent English oral and written communications skills and analytic abilities required, knowledge of local languages a plus;

· Prior experience with grantmaking or grants management a plus;

· Initiative, resourcefulness, and flexibility—ability to work independently with minimal supervision;

· Demonstrated commitment to Wellspring’s grantmaking priorities;

· Ability to travel within Uganda and to the U.S.; and

· Ability to handle confidential client information with complete discretion.

HOW TO APPLY

Send an email to hector@peoplearchitectsgroup.com with “Uganda Consultant” in the subject line, to which you have attached the following three documents:

1. Cover letter highlighting relevant qualifications and salary history;

2. Current resume with three professional references; and

3. English writing sample (5-page maximum).

Applications must be received by Friday, March 23, 2012.

Due to the high volume of applications received, Wellspring Advisors regrets that it is only able to respond to finalist candidates.