Job Title: Program Assistant
Organization: RTI
International
International
Project Name: USAID Literacy
Achievement and Retention Activity Program (LARA)
Achievement and Retention Activity Program (LARA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Deputy Chief of
Party
Party
About RTI:
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.
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 USAID LARA Program:
RTI International is implementing the United States Agency for
International Development (USAID) funded Literacy Achievement and Retention
Activity under Cooperative Agreement # AID-617A-15-00009. The 5-year USAID/Uganda
Literacy Achievement and Retention Activity is expanding the Ministry of
Education and Sports (MoES) early grade reading ‘ program and supporting the
implementation of the National Strategic Plan on Violence against Children in
Schools (VACiS) 2015-2020. It seeks to reinforce the implementation of the MoES
2014 Reporting, Tracking, Referral, and Response (RTRR) Guidelines in the 28
implementation districts. The project seeks to fill positions in 10 districts
across Uganda including Bukomansimbi, Mukono, Rakai, Mityana, Sembabule, Gomba,
Gulu, Lira, Omoro and Oyam.
International Development (USAID) funded Literacy Achievement and Retention
Activity under Cooperative Agreement # AID-617A-15-00009. The 5-year USAID/Uganda
Literacy Achievement and Retention Activity is expanding the Ministry of
Education and Sports (MoES) early grade reading ‘ program and supporting the
implementation of the National Strategic Plan on Violence against Children in
Schools (VACiS) 2015-2020. It seeks to reinforce the implementation of the MoES
2014 Reporting, Tracking, Referral, and Response (RTRR) Guidelines in the 28
implementation districts. The project seeks to fill positions in 10 districts
across Uganda including Bukomansimbi, Mukono, Rakai, Mityana, Sembabule, Gomba,
Gulu, Lira, Omoro and Oyam.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- The Program Assistant will support the
implementation of project activities through providing operational support
including logistics, administration, and basic finance tasks in an active,
fast-paced environment. - The incumbent will also establish and
maintain project electronic and paper files, manage petty cash, manage
logistics for regional travel, liaising with suppliers, purchase of
supplies, complete travel expense reports, organizing conferences, and
coordination meetings.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the USAID LARA
Project Program Assistant job opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s Degree - At least two years’ experience or a
combination of education and experience in a similar capacity. - Professionals with a wide range of
education and work experience backgrounds are invited to apply. - The candidate must be a highly energetic,
organized, self-starter who can manage multiple talks and achieve results
in a busy office of a fast-paced project. - Applicants should be mature individuals
who can call upon years of experience and support the project during
different implementation cycles. - Previous experience of working on a US
government funded program is required.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send updated
CVs including three work related referees and cover letters to the Human
Resource Manager by e-mail to [email protected]. Please clearly indicate the position title in
the subject of the E-mail.
CVs including three work related referees and cover letters to the Human
Resource Manager by e-mail to [email protected]. Please clearly indicate the position title in
the subject of the E-mail.
Deadline: 4th March,
2017
2017
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