CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Rutgers WPF
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 16 Sep 2014

As an international centre of expertise and research, Rutgers WPF carries out research and develops programmes, striving for a world in which all human beings, including young people and marginalized groups, can enjoy their sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).Our work is guided by the agreements of the ICPD (International Conference on Population and Development) Programme of Action, as well as by the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), specifically MDG3 (gender equality), MDG5 (maternal health) and MDG6 (HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria).

Since 1998 Rutgers WPF, together with Ugandan partner organizations has been working on Sexuality Education (via schools and through social media), combating Sexual and Gender Based Violence, and advocacy in support of these issues. Rutgers WPF has also contributed to improved access to health services, with a strong focus on young people. Rutgers WPF supports capacity building of its partner organisations, to enhance civil society’s effectiveness in implementing SRHR interventions, research and monitoring and evaluation.

Rutgers WPF is currently seeking a full-time country representative for our Country Office in Kampala, Uganda. We are looking for an experienced, energetic and visionary professional who is committed to our mission and can provide overall leadership and strategic direction to Rutgers WPF’s Uganda Country Office and programme.

Job context

Previously, all projects were managed and technically supported from the Netherlands office. The expanding Ugandan project portfolio (in Euros the 3^rd largest Rutgers WPF country programme), the need to gain a better understanding of the local context and specific SRHR situation and issues, the desire to further develop partnerships with Ugandan organizations and to enable more active participation in local/regional SRHR networks and advocacy, in 2013 led to the decision to open a Country Office in Uganda by the end of in 2014. This Country Office of Uganda will operate as a branch of Rutgers WPF in the Netherlands. The Country Representative will manage and coordinate the Country Office in Uganda, and is accountable to the Manager International Programmes, based at our head office in the Netherlands. Management of ongoing programmes is the responsibility of the Country Programme Manager who is based at our head office in the Netherlands. We envisage the Country Office Uganda gradually taking over these programme management roles. Thus it is expected that the Ugandan team will gradually expand to approximately 5-7 staff.

Tasks

The Country Representative Uganda is responsible for all activities of the Uganda Country Office. During its start-up phase, the Country Representative will organize and initiate all that is necessary to build up an operational and productive office environment with all its pragmatic aspects. The Uganda Country Office will initially focus on implementing national and possibly regional (East-Africa and Great-Lakes Region) advocacy strategies, resource mobilisation/fundraising, and identifying and developing strategic partnerships with Ugandan CSOs and other (inter) national institutions. The Country Representative Uganda represents Rutgers WPF in relevant national networks and develops partnerships.

Job requirements

We are looking for an experienced development professional/manager (10 years working experience of which 5 years in a managerial position) with a university degree in the social sciences. You are familiar with SRHR or related themes such as health or education and are committed to helping young people achieve a better life through healthy, fulfilled and protected sexuality. You are a result-focussed, energetic and innovative person and a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit. You don’t stumble on every obstacle but invent ways to get around it. You have proven experience in resource mobilisation and advocacy and have a strong relevant professional network in Uganda/East Africa. You have an excellent command of the English language both in speaking and writing.

Terms of employment:

Rutgers WPF offers a two (2)-year full-time contract starting 1^st January 2015 with a probation period of 6 months and the possibility of extension with one (1) year. Rutgers WPF offers a market conform salary. The position is based in Kampala, Uganda.

How to apply:

For information and job application:

For more information about this post, please contact Mr Henk Rolink, Manager International Programmes, at vacatures@rutgerswpf.nl while you can find additional information on Rutgers WPF at www.rutgerswpf.org/content/jobs. Ugandan nationals and citizens from the other East African countries are strongly encouraged to apply. You can apply for this position by downloading the application form from our website; in this application form you can upload your motivation letter and CV. Incomplete application forms will not be accepted.The closing date for applications is Tuesday 16 September 2014. Short-listed applicants will be invited for a first interview in Kampala/Uganda on 22 and 25 September 2014. Mountbatten Ltd, an Ugandan based agency will assist Rutgers WPF in this recruitment process.