Food for the Hungry
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Food for the Hungry (FH/U) is a Christian international relief and development • Vibrant personal relationship with Christ and studies, understands and organization that has been working in Uganda since 1989. FH is currently applies FH Foundational Principles and Vision and Mission operating programs in 26 countries and has national offi ces on the UK, Canada, Switzerland, Sweden, United States of America and Japan. FH’s primary goal is JOB TITLE : REGIONAL PROGRAM MANAGER (1) to respond to development needs and complex humanitarian emergencies. In Field / Region : Uganda Uganda, FH is operational in the communities of Adjumani, Kitgum, Lamwo, Location : Kampala Support Offi ce with frequent fi eld visits Kole, Kween, Mbale, Namutumba and Amudat Districts implementing programs Reports to : Program Director in four main sectors of Education; Food Security and Livelihoods; Health/Nutrition Supervision Areas: Program Area Managers and Disaster Risk Reduction; with the Head offi ce located in Kampala. Contract Length : 2 years (Renewable) Start Date : May 2019 VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Position Summary: FH/Uganda FH Uganda is actively seeking for a qualifi ed candidates committed to The Regional Program Manager is a member of Senior Management Team (SMT). its Heartbeat and Corporate Strategy to fi ll the career openings of: S/he will be responsible for the overall management of Food for the Hungry’s programs in Uganda, focusing on the assigned Clusters. The position will support JOB TITLE : LOGISTICS MANAGER (01) the scale up of programing in line with the Country strategy and FH’s primary Field / Region : Uganda program model coded Child Focused Community Transformation (CFCT). The Location : Kampala Support Offi ce position holder will also assist the Program Director (PD) representing Food for Reports to : Finance & Operations Director (FOD) the Hungry towards donors, development partners and co-ordination bodies and Supervision Areas: Fleet & Admin Offi cer, Procurement Offi cer, Procurement authorities where required. The Regional Programs Manager will have overall Assistant and matrix supervision for fi eld logistics Offi cers. accountability to ensure quality, timely and effective implementation of Food Contract Length : 2 years (Renewable) for the Hungry’s programs & projects, upholding organizational values and Start Date : May 2019 principles. Key output: POSITION IN THE ORGANIZATION Key Result #1– Program Management (30%) The Logistics Manager (LM) reports hierarchically to the Finance and Operations Key Result #2– Staff Supervision (10%) Director. The Logistics Manager is part of FHU’s Senior Management Team. Key Result #3– Financial Management and Control (30%) PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Key Result #4– External Engagements and Partnership building (15%) Logistics Manager is responsible for overseeing procurement and logistics Key Result #5– Programme Development (15%) services from a management perspective to ensure required supplies of Job Requirements: commodities, facilities and service needs for program activities are mobilized Education & Experience effi ciently and in a timely manner. He/she will liaise closely with the Program • This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to Director, Regional Program Managers and Area Program Managers to Field to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment. • Must have a University degree in Law, Social Sciences, Social Work, and/ ensure smooth implementation of activities in the fi eld in adherence to the laid or related fi eld of study. A master’s degree in Public Administration, down Log policies and procedures. Management, International Relations, Public Health is an added advantage Key output: • A post graduate in Project Planning and Management and/or Human Rights v Key Result #1–Development, implementation and oversight of procurement is an added advantage and logistics systems and practices (30%). • 5 years’ minimum relevant work experience with progressively increasing v Key Result #2 – Team Management and Staff Development (20%). responsibility in INGO context, previous experience with USAID funding v Key Result #3 – Planning and Management (20%). preferred v Key Result #4 – Security (15%) culture. • Conceptual understanding of and commitment to development work, v Key Result #5 – Overseeing Fleet management, Inventories and Stores (15%) especially Christian, child-focused, community-based development concepts, Job Requirements: approaches and processes; Education & Experience • Strong understanding of the operations of government ministries • The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Logistics, • Good understanding of latest developments, research and trends in Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management. community development; • Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in Procurement, • Proven success in grant writing and net-working Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, • Networking/coordination skills among different partners/stakeholders; or related fi eld is preferred • Demonstrated capacity building and facilitation skills; • CIPS certifi cation highly desirable • Minimum 5 -7 years project procurement and logistics management * Complete Job Descriptions are available by contacting [email protected] or experience within an INGO environment is required [email protected]. • Thorough knowledge of donor requirements (DFID, USAID etc.) contractual, * Women are highly encouraged to apply. procurement and reporting requirements required. • Strong leadership, analytical and organizational skills; demonstrated ability FHU is an equal opportunity employer. All suitably qualifi ed candidates are to work both independently and within a team, assess priorities, and manage encouraged to apply by submitting only electronic copies of not more than 2MB of multiple activities with attention to detail, meeting tight deadlines under pressure. an application letter, a detailed CV, contact telephone numbers, copies of relevant • Excellent problem-solving capacity, with demonstrated ability for testimonials/certifi cates, names/contact details of three referees, addressed to: considerable analysis and sound judgment to fi nd solutions in a complex The Human Resources Manager, Food for the Hungry Uganda environment with shifting and competing priorities. Email: [email protected] not later than 20th April, 2019 at 4:30pm. • Excellent cross-cultural communication (both oral and written) and Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Consider your interpersonal skills demonstrated by ability to interact professionally application unsuccessful in case you do not hear from us by 4th May,2019. FHU with culturally and linguistically diverse staff, stakeholders, clients and IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES, GENDER SENSITIVE, CORRUPTION, SEXUAL consultants. EXPLOITATION AND ABUSE INTOLERANT EMPLOYER Please Note that Food • Advanced Computer skills including profi ciency in Microsoft Offi ce programs for the Hungry does not ask any applicant payment for any recruitment process. (Excel Spreadsheets, Word Processing, Power Point, and Electronic Mail)..