Friday, 11 March 2016

Community Orphans and Vulnerable Children Officer Job Vacancy at Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau

Job Requirements: 
  • Support UPMB with organizational development through tailored skill building and training in aspects of project implementation and any, technical issues concerning with orphans and vulnerable children and HIV/AIDS.
  • Stay abreast with innovative approaches within Uganda and the region in OVC community-based care, counseling, and social support
  • The jobholder will support UPMB with organizational development through tailored skill building and training in aspects of project implementation and any, technical issues concerning with orphans and vulnerable children and HIV/AIDS.
  • Work closely with UPMB partners and Programming Department, conceptualize new project concepts and write proposals to secure funding from diverse private sources.
  • Build and create linkages with OVC partners in advocating for better services for vulnerable and orphaned children
  • Actively participate in the design of participatory evaluation processes with partners.
  • Represent the UPMB at project-related meetings and conferences as requested by supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicant should ideally hold a bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Community Development, Management, Public Health, or other relevant field.
  • At least three years of professional experience in management of OVC projects.
  • Previous experience in home/community-based care, human rights or orphan response is an added advantage.
  • Broad working knowledge of project design and proposal development.
  • Effective time management, high level of integrity, ability to work with minimum supervision, good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications with e-mail addresses, telephone numbers and two references should be addressed to:
The Executive Director
Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau
P.O. Box 4127 Kampala, Uganda
Email to: upmbadmin@upmb.co.ug
Deadline: 18th March 2016

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