Organization: AMREF Health Africa
Project Funding Source: UNFPA
Reports to: Program Manager SRH/MCH
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Ref: Amref
Health Africa/UCO/1179/2014
Health Africa/UCO/1179/2014
About AMREF:
AMREF is the largest
indigenous health development non-governmental organization based in Africa.
Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments,
AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic
right to health. AMREF is headquartered in Nairobi, and has programmes in
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Southern Sudan, South Africa and West
Africa. Employing over 1000 staff and with an annual operating budget of
approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and
partners.
indigenous health development non-governmental organization based in Africa.
Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments,
AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic
right to health. AMREF is headquartered in Nairobi, and has programmes in
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Southern Sudan, South Africa and West
Africa. Employing over 1000 staff and with an annual operating budget of
approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and
partners.
Job Summary: The Project
Coordinator will work closely with departmental heads and activity focal
persons at the Ministry of Health as well as grantees supported by Amref Health
Africa. The job holder will maintain partner relations while maximizing efforts
to meet the programs objectives. The job holder will coordinate and support
organizations as well as the Ministry of Health in Uganda to undertake
activities as stipulated in work plans for activities aimed at enhancing access
to lifesaving commodities for women and children in Uganda. These activities
are funded by the UN Commission on Live Saving Commodities through the United
Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and implemented by Amref Health Africa.
Coordinator will work closely with departmental heads and activity focal
persons at the Ministry of Health as well as grantees supported by Amref Health
Africa. The job holder will maintain partner relations while maximizing efforts
to meet the programs objectives. The job holder will coordinate and support
organizations as well as the Ministry of Health in Uganda to undertake
activities as stipulated in work plans for activities aimed at enhancing access
to lifesaving commodities for women and children in Uganda. These activities
are funded by the UN Commission on Live Saving Commodities through the United
Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and implemented by Amref Health Africa.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- The incumbent will coordinate the Annual
work plans of several implementing partners working towards the
realization of the same or different outputs under the program component. - Actively monitor and assess progress in
implementing activities & expenditures of each Implementing Partner
towards achieving results. - Compile and prepare the quarterly and
annual component progress reports - Organize component level meetings with the
implementing partners. - The job holder will assess contributions
of the component in achieving outcome(s) and report in the SPR. - Provide Child Protection input in the
context of the UNDAF annual review. - Ensure that grantee activities are in line
with the objectives of the grant and the action plans, build, maintain and
sustain relationships with partners and MOH delivering a high level of
interaction and analysis. - Work closely with administration and other
support departments the job holder will facilitate the expedition support
processes to grantees as well as reporting processes to UNFPA. - The job holder will organize meetings
between Amref, Grantees and UNFPA, takes minutes and follows up on agreed
actions and will communicate to Amref management timely on the issues of
concern of the grantee. - Coordinate the project, evaluate the needs
and the situation, draw up the project and plans its activities in
collaboration with senior team, provide monitoring and follow ups.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The prospective UNFPA AMREF jobholder
should possess a Master’s degree or a degree in Project planning,
administration, social sciences, medical sciences, public health, or
related field from a recognized university. - A minimum of three to five years’
experience in MNCH and proven interest in and understanding of maternal
and child health. - Three or more years’ experience in a
similar position least 2 in a managerial position. - Demonstrated and valued experience in
project management, budget control and project cycles. - Possess the ability to relate with
partners and other NGO counterparts. - Good leadership skills and ability to
conduct high level meetings and discussions. - Capacity to work highly independently.
- Ability to communicate clearly both orally
and in writing in English. - Computer literacy skills i.e. proficiency
in the use of Microsoft office and other packages. - Demonstrated communication, reporting and
organizational skills. - Flexibility and ability to work with
strict deadlines and ever changing operational priorities.
How to Apply:
If you would like to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health
change in Africa, please quote reference number xxxx and send a copy of your
updated CV, together with a cover note/application letter, which should include
evidence of competence against key criteria, remuneration requirements and
contact details of three recent work-related referees, addressed to the Country
Director, AMREF Uganda by email to [email protected] Emails should not
exceed 2MB.
change in Africa, please quote reference number xxxx and send a copy of your
updated CV, together with a cover note/application letter, which should include
evidence of competence against key criteria, remuneration requirements and
contact details of three recent work-related referees, addressed to the Country
Director, AMREF Uganda by email to [email protected] Emails should not
exceed 2MB.
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be
contacted.
contacted.
AMREF is an equal
opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
Deadline: 13th July
2014
2014
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