ACTED NGO Jobs in Uganda
Since 1993, as an international non-governmental organization, ACTED has been committed to immediate humanitarian relief to support those in urgent need and protect people’s dignity, while co-creating longer term opportunities for sustainable growth and fulfilling people’s potential. ACTED endeavors to respond to humanitarian crises and build resilience; promote inclusive and sustainable growth; co-construct effective governance and support the building of civil society worldwide by investing in people and their potential. We go the last mile: ACTED’s mission is to save lives and support people in meeting their needs in hard to reach areas. With a team of 4,300 national staff 300 international staff, ACTED is active in 35 countries and implements more than 450 projects a year reaching over 11 million beneficiaries.
ACTED NGO Projects Development Officer Jobs in UgandaResponsibilitiesContext AnalysisAnalyse the country’s socio-economic situation, (donor) trends, needs and gaps;
Regularly conduct stakeholder analysis, in particular who does what and where (3W)
External relations
Maintain active and regular working relationships with donors
Maintain active and regular working relationships with other NGOs, UN agencies, clusters, working groups, Alliance2015, consortia and academia;
Regularly update a directory of donors, international and local NGOs, other partners and stakeholders;
Contribute to the reporting to national and local authorities as required by ACTED registration/legal status in country;
In the absence of Technical Coordinators, represent ACTED in key clusters and working group meetings.
Fundraising and proposal development
Identify funding opportunities;
Contribute to the identification of potential relevant international and/or local partners (private sector partners, national and international NGOs, think tanks, academia, etc.) to be included in proposals;
Liaise with AMEU to contribute to the ToRs of assessments to be conducted for proposal development and to request their input in the logframe development (esp. formulation of SMART indicators);
Contribute to the development of fundraising documents (be it expression of Interests/ Concept Notes/ Proposals) in line with ACTED country strategy and donor requirements and in close collaboration with ACTED HQ GMU (Grant Management Unit) and finance;
Liaise with Area Coordinators, Project Managers and Technical Coordinators to ensure that proposals are relevant and technically sound;
Integrate learning from previous interventions (e.g. lessons learnt and best practices) into new proposals
Involve FLATS teams in the development of fundraising documents, particularly finance for the budget and logistics in case of specific donor procurement rules.
Contracting
Contribute to addressing in a timely manner all comments by donors on proposals in liaison with relevant staff in country and ACTED HQ GMU and finance;
Read thoroughly all contracts before signature, seeking ACTED HQ GMU and finance advice when required.
Qualifications
Master Level education in a relevant field such as International Relations or Development
Project management experience (management, planning, staff development and training skills) in development programs
2-5 years previous work experience in a relevant position
Proven capabilities in leadership and management required
Excellent skills in written and spoken English
Strong negotiation and
interpersonal skills, and flexibility in cultural and organizational terms
Ability to work well and punctually under pressure
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 1st March, 2018
For more information and job application details, see; ACTED NGO Projects Development Officer Jobs in Uganda
ACTED NGO Area Coordinator Jobs in Uganda
Responsibilities
Ensure ACTED Representation in the area of activity
Representation vis-à-vis provincial authorities
Representation vis-à-vis Donors
Representation amongst other international organisations
More generally, the Area Coordinator is expected to contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organisation, notably through the application of ACTED’s mandate, ethics, values and stand-point with regard to other actors.
Contribute to the development of a global intervention strategy and to support its implementation at provincial level
Analyse the context and develop strategic plans, in consultation with the Country Director
Implement the financial strategy
Implement the operational strategy
Oversee reporting procedures
More generally, communicate systematically to the Country Director the development of the area strategy and its implementation.
Oversee Staff and Security
Guide and direct the staff of the area of intervention
Contribute to the recruitment of expatriate staff
Oversee staff security
Qualifications
Master Level education in a relevant field such as International Relations or Development
Project management experience (management, planning, staff development and training skills) in development programmes
2-5 years previous work experience in a relevant position
Proven capabilities in leadership and management required
Excellent skills in written and spoken English
Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, and flexibility in cultural and organizational terms
Ability to work well and punctually under pressure
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 1st March, 2018
For more information and job application details, see; ACTED NGO Area Coordinator Jobs in Uganda
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