Resident Program Advisor Employment Opportunity – RTI International

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Job Title:     Resident Program Advisor
Organisation: RTI International
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: NTD Advisor
About US:
RTI
International is one of the world’s leading research institutes, dedicated to
improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of
more than 3,700 provides research and technical services to governments and
businesses in more than 75 countries in the areas of health and
pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced
technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and
the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis.
About ENVISION Project:
ENVISION
is a 9-year Cooperative Agreement through which RTI supports and expands NTD
control and elimination in priority countries and will further the development
of I evidence-based policies and standards globally.
Job Summary: The Resident Program Advisor is a senior leader
for ENVISION’s support to the Government of Uganda’s NTD efforts and provides
program management for implementation of integrated NTD activities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Offer technical support and management of
    RTI’s activities in support of the Ugandan government’s NTD control
    activities;
  • The incumbent will serve as a key liaison
    between ENVISION in Uganda and the Uganda Ministry of Health, Uganda USAID
    Mission, Government of Uganda, program partners and other national and
    international donors and organizations involved in NTD control activities;
  • Ensure that all activities are implemented in
    accordance with ENVISION work plan and budget;
  • Through USAID HQ, liaise with USAID Mission
    (and regional staff if appropriate) to ensure communication on ENVISION
    activities and explore potential synergies with other USAID projects;
  • The jobholder will also develop and manage
    mechanisms for coordination and collaboration with other partners;
  • Prepare and disseminate reports and summary
    updates on progress of program activities to relevant ENVISION partners
    and stakeholders, including work plans and semi-annual reports;
  • Work closely with ENVISION Communications
    Manager to support fulfillment of communications strategy goals (e.g.,
    disseminate information about country-level activities and identify
    stories for publication and sharing through multiple types of media),
    following USAID branding and marking guidelines;
  • Provide mentoring, training and supervision
    of other project staff;
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicant should preferably hold an advanced
    degree (Masters or above) in public health or relevant discipline
  • A minimum of nine years of relevant
    experience in running arc or managing large-scale field programs.
  • Previous exposure and experience in logistics
    operations of time-sensitive projects is an added advantage
  • Demonstrated leadership, management, and decision
    making skills
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
    and ability to lead work in a team-oriented setting
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully
    coordinate with officials from the Ugandan central, regional and districts
    government – U.S. Government, donor organizations, NGOs, and other
    agencies
  • Computer literacy skills i.e. proficient in
    Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Experience in disease surveillance,
    infectious diseases preferred
  • Previous experience managing USAID or other
    donor-fundea projects preferred
  • Fluent English oral and written communication
    skills
  • Willingness to travel within Uganda
    frequently
How to Apply:
All
applicants should send an updated CV including three work related referees and
cover letter to the Human Resources Manager via E-mail to: aserna@rti.org.
Emails should not exceed 2MB.
Deadline: 18th May, 2016
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