Job details:
VSO is an international development agency that works through volunteer
professionals to fight global poverty and disadvantage. VSO is seeking to fill a
position in our country structure. Our high- impact approach brings people
together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international
understanding and action to change lives and make the world
Position: Programme Assistant – Health
Location: Gulu, Uganda
Fixed Term, 17 Months
Full Time, 40 hours per week
Role Overview:
Project implementation, M&E, partnership building, operational planning and
support. The Programme Assistant will together with the Programme Manager
ensure health projects are delivered against timeframes and output and outcome
targets/ objectives within the programme strategy and project plans. See to it
that programme/ project documentation is in place and up-to-date as per VSO
guidelines and donor requirements, including for volunteer placements and donor
reporting.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience Required:
– Knowledge on maternal and new-born health.
– Good understanding of the government of Uganda health system.
– Experience in M&E systems.
– Experience and preferably access to the HMIS system.
– Knowledge of administrative, logistical and office support services.
– Experience in activity level reporting with good writing skills.
– Ability to build strong working relationships and partnerships in .1
multi-cultural environment.
– Able to speak local languages (Acholi, Luo)
– Must be ready to travel around and outside the country.
– Motor bike riding required
– Previous knowledge gained within a volunteering/NGO context and Northern
Uganda an advantage
Job application procedure
If you’re interested in applying for this role, follow this link: http://vso.force.com/jobopportunities/job_DetailsPage?jid=a0mD000000Au518
Please download the job description to read more details about the position and
the skills and experience we’re looking for. To submit ‘ l your application,
click on ‘Apply now’ and complete all relevant fields on the online application
form.
Application closing date: 30th June 2016
