USAID Global Communities Career Vacancies – Technical Specialist

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Organisation: Global Communities (Formerly CHF International)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Us:
The mission of Global Communities (formerly CHF International) is to create long-lasting, positive and community-led change that improves the lives and livelihoods of vulnerable people across the globe.
Global Communities is seeking a Food Security/Nutrition Specialist, an Economic Resilience Specialist, a Protection Specialist, and a Gender Specialist for an anticipated Uganda OVC program.
Job Summary: The Technical Specialists will coordinate with the program team to ensure that services provided to targeted beneficiaries are of the highest quality possible. This position will assist local partners develop and implement service provision strategies. Successful experience managing programs benefiting OVCs is required. The Technical Specialists will work with the team in producing and delivering all required program reports to USAID, partner organizations and Global Communities headquarters.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Offer specific technical expertise and guidance to the program;
  • Ensure deliverables are met on time and within budget;
  • Represent the program to key stakeholders within the community and government;
  • Proactively coordinate program activities with partners;
  • Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly reports.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a relevant field
  • At least five (5) years’ experience in a position responsible for OVC program in one or more of the following areas: food security/nutrition, economic resilience, protection or gender;
  • Demonstrated program management experience in international development, especially in working with orphans and other vulnerable children;
  • Past exposure and experience working with foreign donors (preferably USAID);
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to negotiate and work with managers, government and non-government officials, local staff, and target populations;
  • Past experience in the region and field of the program.
How to Apply: 
If you desire to join the USAID OVC Global Communities Program, please express your interest by sending a cover letter and updated CV. Ugandan nationals are encouraged to apply. Visit the web link below to Apply Online.
Deadline: 10th May 2014

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