Director of Capacity Strengthening Non-profit Careers – FHI 360
Job Title: Director of Capacity Strengthening
Organisation: FHI 360
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.
About USAID SBC4T Project:
FHI360 is seeking to implement the USAID Uganda Project The Social and Behavior Change for Transformation (SBC4T) Activity whose aim is to increase the ability of individuals, households, and communities to adopt priority behaviors that will result in improved health and development outcomes through social and behavior change (SBC). The focus will be on family planning and reproductive health; HIV/AIDS; malaria; nutrition; maternal, neonatal, and child health; water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH); emerging pandemic threats and other infectious diseases; and, to a certain extent, other non-health development activities in education, economic growth, and democracy and governance, as the need arises.
Job Summary: The Director of Capacity Strengthening will oversee capacity and institution strengthening for the anticipated Social and Behavior Change for Transformation (SBC4T) Project. S/he will direct the provision of technical assistance support to public and private organizations in a number of technical areas, Including SBC, Institutional development, collaboration, and coordination with an array of partners (e.g. government, nongovernmental). The Capacity Strengthening Director will work under the oversight of the COP. This position is contingent upon funder approval of key personnel and availability of funds. He/she will provide leadership in capacity strengthening, including the design of strategies and tools to guide activities with the GOU, civil society partners, and US government partners
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold a Master’s degree or its international equivalent in organizational development, public health, education, social science, or a related field
- At least eight years of experience with progressively increasing responsibility in the design and management of complex, large capacity and institution strengthening activities in Uganda or other similar environments involving multiple stakeholders
- Strong understanding and previous experience working with, advising, and providing capacity strengthening to the Government of Uganda and Ugandan non-governmental organizations, civil society organizations, and other local non-state organizations
- Demonstrated knowledge of capacity strengthening methodologies at the system, organization, and individual level
- Demonstrated strong technical, programming, and management skills.
- Professional training and experience with adult learning methods, training or facilitation, organizational capacity assessments, mapping, and planning
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates who wish to join the USAID Project should send a cover letter, copies of their updated CVs, academic transcripts/testimonials and three professional referees to: The Human Resource Manager, FHI 360, Plot 15 Kitante Close, P.O. Box 5768 Kampala, Uganda or by email to: fhi360_uganda-info@fhi360.org
Deadline: 28th December 2018
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