CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: World Vision
Country: Mali
Closing date: 26 Feb 2015

This is your opportunity to use your team management and multilateral donor experience to help improve the lives and futures of some of the world's most vulnerable children.

You can do this by joining World Vision (WV)–a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being and protection of children everywhere by empowering them, their families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.

The Resource Development Manager - World Vision Mali will provide leadership on the successful pre-positioning for, acquisition of, start-up of, and reporting on new non-sponsorship projects (grants, private sector funds, and major donor funds), strong and effective donor engagement, and high quality results-oriented staff capacity building, so that World Vision can achieve its strategic objectives by expanding and improving its contributions to child well-being Mali through annually increased and diversified project funding.

We believe that every child is a precious gift to the entire world and that their well-being concerns us all. We will not rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed. We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Provide day-to-day leadership and management of the Resource Development function.
• Responsible of planning, ensuring efficient and effective deployment of time and talent to achieve Resource Development objectives.
• Advice and support the National Director (ND) in his/her engagement on matters related to resource development, donor engagement, external engagement and strategic positioning, public relations, partner engagement and development, and engagement of internal and external WV stakeholders in the area of resource acquisition.
• Lead the setting and implementation of resource acquisition plans within the context of the broader agenda for external engagement
• Serve on Senior Management Team (SMT) or equivalent and provide resource development information for decision making at SMT or Senior Leadership Team level

REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:

• Must have a university degree in relevant field (such as international development rural development, community development, NGO leadership, technical sector, business/administration, or communications) or relevant equivalent experience. Master’s degree preferred.
• Must have a minimum of 10 years’ professional experience of which at least 3 years are team management experience and of which 6 years are experience working in relief, development, or advocacy with government, NGO, UN agency, international organisation, or multilateral organisation.
• Strong French oral and written skills required; ability to conduct meetings with external stakeholders in French. Ability to read and comment on proposals in French.
• Excellent skills in speaking, reading, and writing in English.
• Strong and significant track record in designing and writing winning narrative/technical and financial proposals for major institutional donors (e.g., USAID, USDA, EU, ECHO, DFATD (CIDA), AUSAID, UN agencies, World Bank, Global Fund, Gates Foundation).
• Knowledge/familiarity with requirements/regulations, framework, technical approaches, and philosophy of major bilateral, multilateral and foundation donors (knowledge of corporate donors preferred)
• Experienced networker with a proven ability to maintain strong and up to date knowledge of grant opportunities and trends in international relief and development.
• Ability to engage at a strategic level and build close relationships with bilateral and multilateral donors and NGOs

How to apply:

If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this vital and challenging role that will enhance the lives of vulnerable children in Mali, we'd love to hear from you.

Find the full description and apply onlineby the closing date 26 Feb 2015. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website:www.wvi.org.

Organization: World Vision
Country: Mali
Closing date: 15 Oct 2014

This is your opportunity to use your team management and multilateral donor experience to help improve the lives and futures of some of the world's most vulnerable children.

You can do this by joining World Vision (WV)–a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being and protection of children everywhere by empowering them, their families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.

The Resource Development Manager - World Vision Mali will provide leadership on the successful pre-positioning for, acquisition of, start-up of, and reporting on new non-sponsorship projects (grants, private sector funds, and major donor funds), strong and effective donor engagement, and high quality results-oriented staff capacity building, so that World Vision can achieve its strategic objectives by expanding and improving its contributions to child well-being Mali through annually increased and diversified project funding.

We believe that every child is a precious gift to the entire world and that their well-being concerns us all. We will not rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed. We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Provide day-to-day leadership and management of the Resource Development function.
• Responsible of planning, ensuring efficient and effective deployment of time and talent to achieve Resource Development objectives.
• Advice and support the National Director (ND) in his/her engagement on matters related to resource development, donor engagement, external engagement and strategic positioning, public relations, partner engagement and development, and engagement of internal and external WV stakeholders in the area of resource acquisition.
• Lead the setting and implementation of resource acquisition plans within the context of the broader agenda for external engagement
• Serve on Senior Management Team (SMT) or equivalent and provide resource development information for decision making at SMT or Senior Leadership Team level

REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:

• Must have a university degree in relevant field (such as international development rural development, community development, NGO leadership, technical sector, business/administration, or communications) or relevant equivalent experience. Master’s degree preferred.
• Must have a minimum of 10 years’ professional experience of which at least 3 years are team management experience and of which 6 years are experience working in relief, development, or advocacy with government, NGO, UN agency, international organisation, or multilateral organisation.
• Strong French oral and written skills required; ability to conduct meetings with external stakeholders in French. Ability to read and comment on proposals in French.
• Excellent skills in speaking, reading, and writing in English.
• Strong and significant track record in designing and writing winning narrative/technical and financial proposals for major institutional donors (e.g., USAID, USDA, EU, ECHO, DFATD (CIDA), AUSAID, UN agencies, World Bank, Global Fund, Gates Foundation).
• Knowledge/familiarity with requirements/regulations, framework, technical approaches, and philosophy of major bilateral, multilateral and foundation donors (knowledge of corporate donors preferred)
• Experienced networker with a proven ability to maintain strong and up to date knowledge of grant opportunities and trends in international relief and development.
• Ability to engage at a strategic level and build close relationships with bilateral and multilateral donors and NGOs

If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this vital and challenging role that will enhance the lives of vulnerable children in Mali, we'd love to hear from you.

How to apply:

Find the full description and apply online by the closing date 15 Oct 2014. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org.

Organization: World Vision
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 13 Sep 2013

World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 40 districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.We are now seeking for qualified persons willing to share in our vision to join the team in the following role:
Position: Senior Finance and Administration Officer
Reports to: Senior Programme Manager

Purpose of the position

To design, monitor and support the implementation of Financial and Administrative Systems and Controls of the Clusters and ADPs and play the "First Level" auditor's role as part of their routine work to ensure compliance in accordance with World Vision Policies and Procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the Cluster teams in the development of proposals in accordance with donor requirements, WV Finance Manual, policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Assist the relevant program staff in developing shared project design document, budgets, implementation plans and help determine any necessary arrangements with partners including cost sharing.
• Ensure budget and cash-flow management by monitoring expenditure that should be within the budget limits, identify variances and provide explanations for management decision making. In addition, review cluster cost structure to ensure project costs are within organization benchmarks.
• Review and follow up audit recommendations and other Internal Controls in the clusters and ADP in line with the Financial Manual, Policies and procedures.
• Analyze the cluster financial information and extract reports that should be easily interpreted to all stakeholders for timely decision making.
• Provide support and advice on the recruitment of all cluster and ADP accounting staff, allocate assignments, monitor performance, mentor, coach and build their capacity, in line with the World Vision Mission.
• Manage the bank account functions for the cluster and ensure timely and accurate bank reconciliations every month.
• Coordinate the procurement functions of the cluster including the development of annual cluster procurement plans and facilitating their consolidation into the WVU annual procurement plans. Also participate on the Procurement Committee as Secretary and provide financial technical advice to the members.
• Ensure existence of systems and policies which provide appropriate levels of security and control of project assets, financial resources and operations.
• Engage with partners and play an active role with relevant program staff in the development of MOU’s, conduct joint monitoring visits to the partners’ programs as well as vendor/beneficiary verifications in addition to resolving issues that may arise.
• Coordinate and manage logistics/administration support to all operations teams
• Manage and safe guard assets of the projects including the projects’ vehicle fleet

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required

• A university degree majoring in Accounting and or a full professional qualification in ACCA, CPA or CIMA or equivalent.
• A minimum of three years’ post qualification experience.
• Extensive Computer knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Vision Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SUN Accounting and Access is required.
• Must have proven knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Internal Control Procedures.
• Written and Oral Communication skills are essential, and the incumbent must be a team builder, who is able to work successfully in a multicultural environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the capacity to analyze and prioritize needs.
• A high level of integrity is required.
• In sympathy with the Christian values

How to apply:

Qualified candidates may submit their application and complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to wvujobs@wvi.org . Please address the application to the People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and do indicate the post title in the email subject line.

Deadline for receiving applications is: Friday, 13th September, 2013.

(Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply)

We do appreciate your interest in working with us. However, only short listed candidates will be contacted.

This position is open to Ugandan Nationals ONLY

Organization: World Vision
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 13 Sep 2013

World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 40 districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”

We are now seeking for qualified persons willing to share in our vision to join the team in the following role:-Position: Mhealth SpecialistReports to: AIM Health Project Manager and Associate Director – Health and HIV/AIDSDuty Station: National Office

Purpose of the position

To provide leadership in all Mhealth interventions for World Vision Uganda and ensure that roll out of programs using Mhealth technology are compliant to the ICT laws and regulations of the country and are compatible to the global IT standards of World Vision.

Key responsibilities

Project Management

• Take the lead in the roll out of Mhealth projects in World Vision Uganda by ensuring that the projects are using the most appropriate innovative and cost effective technologies.
• Provide necessary technical guidance to project implementing staff during the course of the project
• Manage, supervise and build capacity of staff on Mobile Health technologies for health programming
• Ensure that all Mhealth and other related deliverables are achieved according to the detailed implementation plan.

Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation

• Works with the Program office in the preparation of quality project reports and ensure they are submitted on time to support offices and donors.
• Work with health staff and program development team in the roll out of baseline surveys and evaluation of project
• Oversee the rollout of the Mhealth data collection process at the community and health facility level

Documentation, Research and Learning

• Generate relevant reports from Mhealth systems and ensure that Mhealth stakeholder have access to information.
• Documentation of best practices and success stories in the application of Mhealth interventions.
• Identify innovative trends and new technologies that can be applied or used in WV health programming.
• Contribute to the testing, appraisal, eventual promotion and adoption of innovative ICT4D applications within WVU and among WVU partner organizations;

Capacity Building

• Provide or create avenues for learning for other WV staff to learn and apply Mhealth in programming by conducting Mhealth trainings and exhibitions.
• Coach and mentor staff on Mhealth technologies and applications

Partnership Development

• Liaise with development agencies and partners on collaborative work related to Mhealth and other initiatives to position World Vision as a strategic partner in Mhealth landscape

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• A university degree in IT or related field with further training in computer programming and IT project management approaches.
• 2-3 years of relevant professional experience in the Mhealth domain as well as exposure to the full project cycle (i.e., programming, project processing to project administration); International NGO experience or in communications industry will be an advantage.
• Experience and keen interest in Mhealth in the contexts of Uganda/East Africa.
• Proficient in the use of a range of innovative technologies. These may include mobile or PC-based ICTs, phone (SMS) and SMS to web technologies and broadcasting. Eager to discover and explore Mhealth application appropriate to WVU working contexts.
• Experience in the integration of new technologies in development programs like health, education, water and sanitation with an intention of improving the well being of children.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Good organizational, inter-personal and communication skills in a multi-cultural working environment; international experience is an asset.
• In sympathy with the Christian values

How to apply:

Qualified candidates may submit their application and complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to wvujobs@wvi.org . Please address the application to the People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and do indicate the post title in the email subject line.

Deadline for receiving applications is: Friday, 13th September, 2013.

(Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply)

We do appreciate your interest in working with us. However, only short listed candidates will be contacted.

This position is open to Ugandan Nationals ONLY

Organization: World Vision
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 13 Sep 2013

Position: Reporting and Documentation Specialist
Reports to: Programs Manager and AIM Health Project Manager
Duty Station: Kabale

Purpose of the position:

To provide technical support for AIMHealth Project reporting and documentation development, data collection & analysis, Monitoring & Evaluation, research, reporting, and project visibility aligned to the Results Based M&E framework as well as support to the program teams on program development

Key responsibilities

• Develop/ rollout and manage AIM Health Project M&E database aligned to the Results Bases M&E Framework.
• Provide technical support to national office and field program staff and partners on integration of the strategy standard indicators into ongoing or new programs/projects and during program development, research and needs assessments
• Develop/adapt and coordinate administration of monitoring tools to track project performance based on the results based monitoring and evaluation framework
• Compile progress and annual program reports for management purposes in line with the detail strategy implementation plan and Donor Guidelines.
• Train and build M&E capacity of project and program staff, beneficiaries and other stakeholders according to World Vision Uganda Strategy, DME framework and Donor Guidelines.
• Plan for and implement project planning and review meetings in line with the project detailed implementation plan/National Annual Operating Plan
• Build and foster relationships with Government of Uganda counterparts, non-governmental organizations, academic and research institution, and work with them to advance M&E methodology, in close coordination with the Project Manager
• Document best practices and success stories of AIMH Project

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required

• Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences, Social Works and Social Administration, Development Studies or related development disciplines Or Statistics, Quantitative economics and related disciplines. Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years relevant experience with international organizations in research, monitoring and evaluation of, and reporting on complex (development) programs.
• Knowledge of and experience with a range of M&E tools and techniques, including ability to develop strategic plans and comprehensive effective systems for data collection, analysis and dissemination.
• Excellent command of MS Excel, and working knowledge of at least two statistical data management packages/softwares (quantitative & qualitative) e.g., SPSS, Nvivo/Nudist, Epi Info, STATA
• Ability to work with inter-disciplinary teams and a wide range of program/project activities.
• Strong writing and communication skills
• In sympathy with the Christian values

How to apply:

How to apply: Qualified candidates may submit their application and complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to wvujobs@wvi.org . Please address the application to the People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and do indicate the post title in the email subject line.

Deadline for receiving applications is: Friday, 13th September, 2013.

(Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply)

We do appreciate your interest in working with us. However, only short listed candidates will be contacted.

This position is open to Ugandan Nationals ONLY