Founded almost 75 years ago, Plan International is one of the oldest and largest children’s development organizations in the world. We work in 48 developing countries across Africa. Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty. Plan’s vision is of a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies that respect people’s rights and dignity. Plan is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations. The organisation is an equal opportunity employer currently seeking to recruit competent persons to fill the following project positions:
Plan Uganda with funding from SIDA will implement a three-year Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health (ASRH) Project in Lira District. The Project primarily targets adolescents (13 to 19 years of age) both in and out of school and will be implemented through partnerships. Specifically the project aims at empowerment of adolescent girls and boys with information and life skills regarding sexual and reproductive health rights; increasing awareness among adolescent boys and girls on the risky adolescent practices; and improvement of the communication skills of caretakers to effectively “communicate with youths on sexuality and reproductive issues.
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Project Coordinator, Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health (ASRH)—(1 position based in Lira)
The successful candidate will provide leadership in the coordination and overall delivery of the SIDA-funded Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Project in Lira district. She/he will lead the project team in planning, implementation, partnership management and reporting of the project. She/he will be responsible for the timely delivery of the project; and with highest technical quality according to the objectives and approach in the project document and to the satisfaction of project stakeholders. Reporting to the Program Unit Manager Lira, his/her key result areas wiil be as below:
Key Result Areas:
• Develop annual and quarterly implementation plans and budgets
• Lead and manage performance of Project Facilitator(s) and project staff
• Lead the development of technical project design interventions and guidance/tools for field staff
• Prepare and share quality project reports as per donor requirements and project monitoring & evaluation plan
• Ensure project learnings and achievements are documented and disseminated widely
• Manage and monitor partnerships with implementing organisations, including to ensure efficient utilization and timely accountability o( funds allocated to implementing partners
• Manage project resources efficiently and effectively in accordance with the organisation’s policies and guidelines
• Ensure the project is implemented in compliance with donor/grant requirements
• Organise regular performance review meetings to assess progress and update key project stakeholders
• Ensure adequate stakeholder consultation and participation at all stages of the project implementation
• Organise training and coaching for project staff and partners on education governance
Plan Uganda with funding from One-Foundation/ Plan UK will implement a one-year water supply and sanitation project in Tororo and Luweero districts, The project will complement the ongoing Community Led Total Sanitation [CLTS] project by increasing access to safe water for communities that attained Open Defecation Free Status [ODF] and complement Government efforts by supporting construction of boreholes for 17 communities. Community participation especially for children and youth, capacity building and adherence to National water and sanitation sector guidelines will be crucial to enhance sustainability of facilities, Plan Uganda seeks to recruit a competent and experienced Project Coordinator (1), and Project Facilitators (2) to support the timely delivery of the project.
Requirement:
Essential skills and competencies:
• A degree in Social Science, Social Work, Public Health or any other related field
• Additional training at post-graduate level and management of reproductive health programs is of added advantage
• At least 5 years experience in working with adolescents/youths with a minimum of three years experience in management/coordination of Adolescent/Youth Sexual Reproductive Health interventions; preferably with an International Non-Governmental Organization
• Knowledge of Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health Policies and strategies including project management
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical and communication (verbal and written) skills
• Demonstrated skill and experience in report writing, work plans and budget management
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work cooperatively with partners
• Proven computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft software including MS Word processing, Power point presentation, Excel spreadsheets, e-mail and web based research
• Ability to work with people from diverse cultures, plus leading and motivating people to work in teams
Salary: - USD/month
How to apply:
Suitably qualified candidates should submit only electronic copies of not more than 2MB and their application letter with a CV, contact telephone numbers, copies of additional relevant certificates, names and contact details of three referees, plus salary history addressed to:
The People & Culture Manager,
Plan Uganda
Email: uganda.recruitment@plan-international.org.
Not later than 15th December, 2011.
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please consider your application unsuccessful in case you do not hear from us by 31st January 2012. As a child centered development organization, Plan strives to ensure that children are kept safe in all the areas we operate. The organization further has a child protection policy that every staff is required to sign. Potential candidates will be required to provide information confirming whether or not they have ever been convicted of any child abuse crimes.
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