FHI 360 Director of Capacity Strengthening Jobs in Uganda
FHI 360 Director of Capacity Strengthening Jobs in Uganda
The Director of Capacity Strengthening will oversee capacity and institution strengthening for the anticipated Social and Behavior Change for Transformation (SBC4T) Project.
S/he will direct the provision of technical assistance support to public and private organizations in a number of technical areas, including SBC, institutional development, collaboration, and coordination with an array of partners (e.g. government, nongovernmental).
The Capacity Strengthening Director will work under the oversight of the COP.
This position is contingent upon funder approval of key personnel and availability of funds.
Job Summary / Responsibilities:
Provide leadership in capacity strengthening, including the design of strategies and tools to guide activities with the GOU, civil society partners, and US government partners
Develop and oversee the implementation of capacity strengthening approaches at the national, regional, and district levels
Lead the design, delivery, and monitoring of technical assistance plans to strengthen partners’ ability to design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based SBC
Provide support to the GOU to design and implement improved systems for SBC planning and implementation
Assess institutional systems and SBC capacities, and develop plans
Ensure the Team’s efforts are coordinated and conducted in accordance with the plans
Guide and monitor implementation of activities to achieve the goals of the project, ensuring that required inputs are in place on time
Represent the project in technical meetings, conferences, and coordination platforms
Qualifications:
Master’s degree or its international equivalent in organizational development, public health, education, social science, or a related field
At least eight years of experience with progressively increasing responsibility in the design and management of complex, large capacity and institution strengthening activities in Uganda or other similar environments involving multiple stakeholders
Strong understanding and previous experience working with, advising, and providing capacity strengthening to the Government of Uganda and Ugandan non-governmental organizations, civil society organizations, and other local non-state organizations
Demonstrated knowledge of capacity strengthening methodologies at the system, organization, and individual level
Demonstrated strong technical, programming, and management skills
Professional training and experience with adult learning methods, training or facilitation, organizational capacity assessments, mapping, and planning
Exceptional oral/written communication skills (including oral presentation skills) in English; one or more additional languages a plus
Strong understanding and expertise in SBC
Proven ability to work as an effective team member
Demonstrated interpersonal and negotiation skills and experience working in collaboration with partners, donors, and NGOs
Ability to set priorities while multi-tasking, and
to meet deadlines
Ability to work and travel within Uganda
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties.
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
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How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 19th November,2018
For more information and job application details, see; FHI 360 Director of Capacity Strengthening Jobs in Uganda
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