Visions in Action Jobs
Location: Africa.
Visions in Action Jobs:
Visions in Action is an international development organization that specializes in food security, education, and HIV/AIDS programs in Liberia, Tanzania, South Africa, and Uganda.
The following opportunity exists in the organization;
1. Program Development Officer- Uganda
General Responsibilities::
Program Development:
Coordinate partnerships and logistics for current Education Project involving book distribution to schools in the Gulu district
Create new programs by assessing needs in Uganda, particularly in the areas of HIV/AIDS (primary emphasis) and also education and food security.
Liaise with other NGOs, donors and the government on a daily basis, design programs and/or negotiate sub-granting opportunities with selected donors and NGO’s for funded relief and development programs.
Write and submit proposals with guidance from the head office to donors with the expectation that several proposed programs will receive donor support.
Attend program meetings with the international donor & NGO community, including attendance at monthly meetings sponsored UN OCHA and the Ministries of Health and Education in both Kampala and Gulu
Report to the U.S. office by email on a daily basis, and compile written reports of program development activities each month, due by the 10th of the following month.
Post involves constant networking, research and writing.
Complete Financial Reports and Timesheets monthly
Program Management:
Work with staff and volunteers in Gulu to establish a fee for service health clinic providing HIV testing and other services
Liaise with local NGO’s to cultivate new opportunities and maintain current relationships for volunteer program placement
Update and upkeep NGO Guide; arrange placements for incoming volunteers
Organize orientation for incoming classic volunteer every 6 months
Tend to volunteer issues and remain in contact with volunteer placement organizations
Financial Management
Operate checking account
Track Petty Cash Disbursements
Complete Monthly Financial Reports in Excel, due the 7th of each month
House & Assets Management
Rent out rooms to 2-5 tenants in the Gulu house to earn operating income
Rent out vehicles and motorbikes to donors and NGOs to earn operating income
Liaise with Landlord and make requests for repairs, including financial bids
Assure security for assets in Gulu, managing the security guards
Qualifications:
University Degree or equivalent required. Masters Degree Preferred
Experience in nonprofit setting and/or international NGO setting required.
Previous experience researching, developing & writing program proposals preferred.
Must have excellent communication skills and be willing to take initiative and network in country and work in and travel to challenging rural environment, gather data and develop needed programs.
Must have a fundraising and grassroots mindset, and be willing to accomplish program development objectives within budget.
Send application to: jobs{at}visionsinaction.org
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