FHI 360 Job Vacancies in Uganda

FHI 360 Manager, Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Jobs in Uganda

About FHI 360:

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions.
Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges.
FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

Summary / Responsibilities:

Lead the design and implementation of the project’s monitoring and evaluation activities, including: development of the project’s

Performance Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL)

Plan development and monitoring of project indicators; implementation of baseline, midterm and end line studies; oversight of data collection and analysis; synthesis of data and study outcome reports; quality assurance and auditing of data

Lead the design and implementation of the project’s research activities, including operations research, performance evaluations, impact evaluations and/or rapid/special studies.

Lead efforts to identify key research questions and develop studies that test innovative strategies for addressing improving the quality and uptake of key services by targeted populations

Lead a robust learning agenda, designing and implementing mechanisms for continuous learning, collaboration, and adaptation for project staff, partners, donors, host country government counterparts and other stakeholders

Oversee the dissemination of information on successful and promising approaches, lessons learned and other program results to local, national and regional-level intergovernmental bodies, donors, partners and other stakeholders.

Promote forums which facilitate collaboration, learning and action as a result of this information among these actors

Qualifications:

Master's Degree or higher in monitoring and evaluation, public health, international health, evaluation research, bio statistics, statistics, economics, or a related field required

10 – 15 years’ experience in international public health monitoring, evaluation and research efforts.

5+ of those years should include work in nutrition and integrated development

Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills and ability to articulate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences

Demonstrated experience in implanting rigorous quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation studies to international ethical standards

Strong skills using MS Excel Word, PowerPoint and Access, and at least one data management software program (SAS, STATA, and SPSS) and experience training others in its use is highly desirable

How to Apply:

For more information and job application details, see; FHI 360 Manager, Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Jobs in Uganda

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FHI 360 Director, Finance and Administration Jobs in Uganda

About FHI 360:

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Director, Finance & Administration

Job Summary / Responsibilities:

Provide leadership to finance and operations aspects of the project, including general administrative processes, financial management, sub award management, accounting, and logistics

Ensure compliance of financial and operations systems with FHI 360 policies and procedures, USAID rules and regulation, award requirements, and Government of Uganda laws

Develop, analyze and monitor program budgets; monitor and track obligations and expenditures against budgets

Oversee and manage all sub award processes and grants programs under the project

Provide technical assistance to local partners on financial compliance and reporting

Manage project procurement processes

Review and approve recommendations for financial planning and control, providing relevant fiscal information to executive management team.

Advise senior

leadership regularly on financial and operations-related matters

Prepare and submit annual and quarterly financial and accrual reports to USAID

Manage and liaise with internal and external auditors in the review of project financial and administrative practices and records

Manage a finance and operations team in charge of budgeting, financial reporting, accounting, administration and procurement.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree required or Master's Degree or higher preferred in accounting, finance, business administration or related field is required

12+ years of relevant experience in financial management, including 5 years overseeing the finance and operations of large and complex USAID-funded projects

Minimum of 5 years managing sub grants
Knowledge in generally-accepted accounting, budgeting and fiscal control principles

Relevant skills in automated accounting software systems and database spreadsheets

Experience building capacity in financial management of community-based organizations and implementing partners

Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relations with NGO partners, community-based organizations and international donor agencies

Demonstrated leadership qualities, depth and breadth of financial management expertise

Strong interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skills in English

Ability to work independently and manage a high volume work flow

Relevant computer software skills and familiarity with accounting software (including, at a minimum, the standard applications in MS Office).

How to Apply:

For more information and job application details, see; FHI 360 Director, Finance and Administration Jobs in Uganda

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FHI 360 Deputy Chief of Party Jobs in Uganda

About FHI 360:

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions.

Job Summary / Responsibilities:

Support the COP in the overall management of the program

Facilitate the achievement of program objectives and targets with management and technical support

Review project deliverables for completeness, accuracy, and continuous quality improvement and meeting the targets.

Participate in the development of the project strategic and operational plans, and oversee the development and successful implementation of the service delivery annual work plans.

Together with the COP ensure timely, high-quality and complete submission of work plans, quarterly and annual reports, financial reports, and any other reports required by USAID.

Develop program and financial management systems, policies, procedures and tools to design, implement, monitor, and improve program operations, and document/disseminate best practices and lessons learnt.

Work with the COP to develop and nurture positive coordination and collaboration with the partner organizations.

Leverage support from other government sectors for the Project’s work in collaboration with the COP

Meet regularly with USAID to share progress, accomplishments, and challenges in partnership with the COP.

Liaise regularly with USAID on the current and future strategic direction, and act on behalf of COP when delegated this authority.

Ensure financial and grants management compliance with FHI 360 and USAID rules and regulations.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree required or an advanced degree preferred in health management, business administration, public health or related field, or equivalent experience

Minimum eight years’ experience with progressively increasing responsibility in designing, managing and implementing complex, large scale health programs involving multiple stakeholders and implementing partners

Depth and breadth of relevant experience in implementing comprehensive nutrition and integrated development programs

Demonstrated experience in program administration, financial oversight, award contractual compliance, and sub-award management

Familiarity with USG regulations and administrative procedures in the implementation of donor assisted projects

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level colleagues, particularly interacting productively, proactively, and comfortably with government agencies, NGOs, private sector groups, USAID and donor organizations

Prior successful experience as a Deputy Chief of Party

How to Apply:

For more information and job application details, see; FHI 360 Deputy Chief of Party Jobs in Uganda

Closing Date: 13th July 2017