Project Management Specialist (Commodities)

OPENING AND CLOSING DATES:     December 16-30, 2013

POSITION TITLE:                         Project Management Specialist (Commodities)                                                                                                        
POSITION LOCATION:        USAID, DO3 Office

HOURS OF WORK:       40 hours per week

POSITION GRADE:       FSN-10  (Ugshs. 58,213,135 to 83,870,107
                                                                  p.a. inclusive of allowances).

USAID/Uganda is recruiting a qualified individual to fill the position of Project Management Specialist, Commodities.

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION
Provides programmatic guidance and management support for planning, budgeting, ordering, and monitoring the utilization of USAID/Uganda’s health commodities. Ensures optimal availability and in-country oversight of USAID commodities to support HIV/AIDS, malaria and family planning programs and activities in the office of Health, HIV/AIDS, and Education’s portfolio.

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

1.  Education:  Masters degree in Public Health, Project Management, or the equivalent in a field related to health commodities management. 

2.  Work Experience:  At least five years of progressively responsible professional experience in health and HIV/AIDS field. Work experience should include at least three years of project management and health commodities management.  Prior work experience with development partners or Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) is desirable.

3.   Language Requirement:  Must be fluent in the English language. 

4.   Knowledge:  Knowledge of national supply chain management systems and health and HIV/AIDS service delivery in the public and private sector in Uganda. Understanding of donor engagement in supporting supply chain system strengthening efforts. Knowledge of logistics management software (e.g. Pipeline, Quantimed) is desirable.

5.  Skills and Abilities:  Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills. Demonstrated project management skills, including financial management, administrative, and monitoring skills used to track the performance of implementing partners and activities.  Ability to analyze and present information and recommendations in clear written and oral formats; must be able to work effectively within a team and interagency environment; be able to initiate and self-manage work in a decentralized system; and must have ability to travel to regions and districts within Uganda. Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are required.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should include the following documentation
(i)  A completed and signed Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed
 Staff – http://kampala.usembassy.gov/job_opportunites.html
 (ii)  Application letter clearly specifying the position for which you are applying;
(iii) A Curriculum Vitae/Resume;
(iv) Copies of Academic Transcripts;
(v)  Names, contact numbers, and addresses of three (3) professional references.

Submitted applications and documents become the property of the Embassy and will not be returned.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TOHuman Resources Office
By e-mail at KampalaHR@state.gov
ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Please use standard file types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) and please include all documents in one attachment.
Telephone:  0414-259-791/5

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION:  December 30, 2013