Chemonics Institutional Development Advisor I Kampala Jobs in Uganda

Chemonics Institutional Development Advisor I Kampala Jobs in Uganda

Closing date: 19 Jul 2019

Chemonics seeks an institutional development advisor for the USAID’s anticipated five-year, $100-300 million Integrated Child and Youth Development (ICYD) Activity in Uganda.

This activity aims to improve youth learning outcomes while ensuring that children and youth are safe and healthy in their community and learning environments.

Specifically, this activity will address primary school retention, provide technical assistance to orphans and vulnerable children service providers, and employ high-impact local partnerships to accomplish the activity’s objectives. This position is based in Kampala.

The IDA will be an experienced institutional development professional with exceptional leadership experience and a deep understanding of the local context. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

Provide technical oversight of ICYD’s efforts to build the institutional capacity of partner local organizations to evolve and transition to USAID prime awards

Lead the conduct of institutional capacity needs assessments of ICYD’s partner local organization(s)

Develop and implement an institutional development plan specific to each participating local organization

Serve as key point of contact for subcontractors, responsible for the management of subcontracts and grants

Ensure quality control and responsiveness of technical assistance provided under the contract, including program

results and deliverables

Develop ICYD’s systems and procedures in line with its strategic plan to ensure an appropriate foundation is laid for organizational sustainability for partner local organizations

Qualifications:

An advanced degree in international/local development, education, health, or another related diploma

Proven record of building and sustaining effective partnerships, advocating effectively, and communicating to various constituencies

Successful experience as a technical facilitator or coordinator of institutional capacity development initiatives

Familiarity with USAID development tools such as the Organizational Capacity Assessment and the Non-U.S. Organization Pre-award Survey

Proven success in a similar position

Experience in subcontract and grants management

Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively in a cross-cultural environment and collaborate in a multi-agency setting

Outstanding problem-solving skills, resourcefulness, and flexibility

Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

Excellent written and oral English abilities required

How to Apply:
Please apply at Chemonics Institutional Development Advisor I Kampala Jobs in Uganda by July 19, 2019.

Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

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