Consultant to develop stakeholder engagement plan for Public Health at Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs in Kampala

 Job Title: Consultancy to develop stakeholder engagement plan for Public Health

Organisation: Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs (CCP)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

The Ministry of Health (MOH) through the Department of Health Promotion, Education and Health Communication (DHPEC) is mandated to engage key stakeholders to advance the Public Health agenda in Uganda. To achieve this, the Ministry works in collaboration with partners such as USAID SBCA to realize this vision. The Ministry working with partners envisions Uganda where individuals and communities are healthy, and this is possible with an effective engagement of the public to understand, take part, own, and lead the design and implementation of interventions that are geared towards promoting health and preventing diseases, thus, the need to recruit a consultant to support with the finalization of the “Stakeholder Engagement Plan for Public Health‟.

The USAID through Social and Behavior Change Activity (SBCA) will recruit a consultant to develop a “Stakeholder Engagement Plan for Public Health” for the Ministry of Health to support DHPEC in realizing:

• Scale-up of proven SBC interventions from national to subnational and community levels.
• Strengthening of collaborations among various health promotion stakeholders across government and nongovernment agencies (multisectoral coordination), including the private sector.
• Optimization and institutionalization of SBC capacities among government and nongovernment actors directly or indirectly involved in health promotion as individuals, communities, or groups.
• Collection, documentation, propagation, and storage of SBC data from the planning, design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of health promotion interventions across the SBC spectrum.

Call for a Consultant: The Ministry of Health through the USAID Social and Behaviour Change Activity (SBCA) seeks the services of a consultant to develop the Stakeholder Engagement Plan.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in behavioral Sciences,  Public  Health,  Health  Promotion  &  Education, Community Health, or Mass Communication.
• A master’s degree and previous experience in public health are required.
• Demonstrable understanding of ingredients of coordination and stakeholder engagement.
• Very good interpersonal skills and ability.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to produce high-quality documents, reports, and presentations.
• Basic knowledge of health programming in Uganda.
• Ability to work independently, manage a high volume of workflow and meet deadlines.

Consultant’s Scope and Specific Roles: The consultant will develop and support the implementation of the DHPEC Stakeholder Engagement Plan. Following the review of the current draft “Stakeholder Engagement Plan”, the consultant will:

• Conduct an in-depth analysis of the MoH DHPEC‟s goals, objectives, stakeholders, and current activities to identify current challenges, gaps, and opportunities around the engagement of internal and external stakeholders. For this, the consultant is expected to propose and discuss with SBCA and DHPEC the recommendations for addition to the draft stakeholder engagement plan.
• Work with DHPEC and SBCA to identify or develop a goal and objectives for increasing
• DHPEC‟s visibility among its internal and external stakeholders. The objectives will improve DHPEC‟s internal and external communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Conduct a comprehensive analysis of DHPE‟s internal and external stakeholders. This analysis will help determine the key messages and channels for effective communication and engagement.
• Evaluate the current communication channels, tools, and activities used by DHPEC to engage its internal and external stakeholders to identify gaps and suggest improvements that will ensure effective engagement of stakeholders.
• Using the developed goals and objectives, the proposed channels create a comprehensive communication and stakeholder engagement plan for DHPEC. This plan will outline the recommended strategies, tactics, timelines, and responsibilities for engaging internal and external stakeholders. It should also have a clear monitoring, evaluation, and learning plan.
• Organize orientation and training sessions for DHPEC and SBCA teams to enable them to implement the developed stakeholder engagement plan. As part of this support the teams to mainstream/ integrate the stakeholder engagement activities within their existing activity plans or work plans.

Deliverables: Submission of the following in both MS Word and PowerPoint formats:

• Inception report.
• Activity reports for each accomplished task (all the tasks listed above).
• A comprehensive and final communication and stakeholder engagement plan for MOH DHPEC.

REPORTING: The consultant  will  report  to  USAID  SBCA‟s  Technical  Advisor  for  National Coordination. 

Consultant’s Duties: The consultant will collaborate closely with USAID SBCA to spearhead the development of the comprehensive stakeholder engagement plan. Specific activities are listed below:

• Carry out all the tasks stipulated above.
• Submit inception report with a clear schedule of all activities and obtain approval.
• Submit individual activity plans with clear timelines, objectives, and outputs.
• Present their findings or draft to the selected stakeholders and lead sessions to generate content for the stakeholder engagement plan.
• Prepare and submit the final “Stakeholder Engagement Plan” in both WORD & PDF for approval.

CCP Responsibilities:

• Approve scripts, tools, and activity guides for specific tasks.
• Arrange workshops and manage logistical requirements, if necessary.
• Make payments for agreed professional fees upon completion of the deliverables.

 Payment Terms: Based on evidence (reports) of accomplished deliverables, the consultant will receive full (100%) payment upon completion of all deliverables and submission of an invoice.

 How to Apply:

All interested bidders should send their application letters and CV materials to JHU CCP via Email to ccpug-procurement@jh.edu requesting for Terms Of Reference and name Consultant to develop a Stakeholder Engagement Plan for Public Health in the subject line, not later than 23:59 hours [UGANDA time] on 26th June 2024. All requests and applications sent after this date will not be considered.

Deadline: 26th June 2024 at 5:00 PM.

Country Representative Jobs at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in Uganda

 Job Title:   Country Representative, Uganda

Organisation: Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to:  EARO Regional Director

 

About US:

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an International non-profit organization whose commitment is to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas set out by the Bishops of the United States. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.

 

Job Summary:   As Country Representative you will lead, manage and advance the programming and operations objectives and the mission of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) to serve the poor and vulnerable. Your strategic leadership will enable you to advance CRS’ reputation and impact while you proactively manage security and mitigate security risks and liabilities.

 

CRS Uganda has a vibrant portfolio of projects, anchored in a new strategy that will take us through 2030, and serving over a million vulnerable Ugandans each year. Sectors currently focus on Food Systems, Health and Social Services Systems Strengthening, Climate Change Adaption and Mitigation, and Emergency Preparedness and Management. Our donors include USAID, USDA, EU, and private foundations and investors. CRS Uganda implements its programs through partnerships with local and international NGOs, Ugandan government departments and ministries, the Catholic Church, and community-based organizations for maximum impact and sustainability. CRS Uganda employs around 130 staff and has its main office in Kampala, with sub-offices in Moroto, Yumbe, Tororo, and Kikuube.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

*Champion and lead the vision, mission and strategy. Lead the design of medium and long-term goals. Ensure program and operations leads coordinate their objectives in alignment with the strategy.

*Ensure that all projects meet and exceed donor expectations and are designed and implemented for maximum impact and reach. Ensure the CRS program quality standards are adhered to per MEAL policy and procedures.

*Effectively manage senior programming and operations talent. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching and mentoring for Head of Operations and Programs. Strategically tailor individual development plans and complete performance assessments for direct reports. Oversee the development of staffing plans for large and complex projects and the recruitment process of senior staff.

*Lead the development of strategic partnerships with national and international organizations that leverages resources, reputation, and expertise in line with CRS partnership principles. Ensure strong representation to key stakeholders, including Church partners, local and national government, US government and international donors.

*Manage and mitigate risk through monitoring national and regional issues that may impact staff and programming. Ensure all staff understand and adhere to CRS staff safety and security policies and plans and ensure the updating of such plans.

*Promote, uphold and model a commitment to the efficient use of agency and donor resources. Ensure compliance in operations functions. Provide oversight and analysis regarding monthly expenditures.

*Lead and direct the pursuit of strategic growth opportunities, prepositioning and capture planning.

*Create and maintain proper conditions for learning. Establish a safe environment for sharing of ideas, solutions, and difficulties and the capacity to detect, analyze and respond quickly to deficiencies. Promote accountability, learning and knowledge management overseeing application of the MEAL policy, as well as cross-sectoral and cross-department learning.

*Promote safeguarding at the country program level. Ensure quality implementation of CRS safeguarding policy and principles across both operations and programs. With support from technical advisors, ensure capacity building efforts and technical guidance to CRS staff and partners, in line with CRS principles and standards, donor guidelines, and industry best practices.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

*The applicant must hold a Master’s degree in international development, International Relations, or a related field.

*Ten or more years of experience managing complex relief and development programs.

*Excellent strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment and decisions.

*Excellent relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.

*Team leadership abilities with diverse/multi-disciplinary teams. Coaching/mentoring skills.

*Strong communications and presentation skills; able to develop tailored and persuasive messaging for varied audiences.

*Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented.

 

Preferred Qualifications

*Demonstrated experience successfully managing a variety of complex, high-value projects from multiple international donors, including USAID, EU, Foundations, and UN agencies; understanding of relevant donor priorities and regulations.

*Experience engaging partners and strengthening partnerships. Experience working with Church partners required.

*Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.

*Experience coaching and mentoring senior program staff.

*Ability to represent the agency at high levels.

*Experience in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications, and information and budget management systems.

Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

*Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.

*Acts with Integrity – Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission.  Is considered honest.

*Builds and Maintains Trust – Shows consistency between words and actions.

*Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.

*Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

Agency Leadership Competencies:

*Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.

*Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.

*Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

 

How to Apply:

All candidates who wish to join Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in this capacity should apply online at the link below.

 

https://eipn.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/3001193?

 

Deadline: 22nd February 2024

 

Project Officer Health and Nutrition NGO Jobs at World Vision International in Uganda

 Job Title: Project Officer Health and Nutrition

Organisation: World Vision International

Duty Station: Lwamaggwa, Rakai, Uganda

Reports to: Area Programme Coordinator

 

About US:

World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness.  Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”

 

Job Summary: The Project Officer Health and Nutrition will implement field level health technical programme activities and relevant sponsorship performance in line with targets and partnership standards in a manner that contributes to sustained and improved child wellbeing.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Project planning, implementation and reporting

*Participate in planning and budgeting, preparation of work plans, implementation of planned health activities and monitoring/ reporting of progress.

*Facilitate and monitor the implementation of planned activities and community level engagements.

*Mobilize and facilitate the engagements of stakeholders during planning and development meetings, workshops and other fora.

*Routinely identify local level health partners, support and facilitate them in the implementation of planned activities.

*Facilitate stakeholders and partners in supervision and monitoring of programmatic activities.

*Communicate and work with local health facilities and Community Health Workers to improve health and nutrition issues identified in the communities on a monthly basis.

*Conduct Health camps to ensure good health and prevent Registered Children (RC) deaths.

*Facilitate and document the integration of MVC in the Area program and integrate into the TP programming.

*Support District wide selected activities outside of the Area program in the district of operation.

*Support the collection and documentation of impact and success stories.

*Project Area Operation Plans, Detailed Implementation Plans, Logframe and cash flow are complete.

*High program quality and real time achievement of project outputs.

*Program sustainability within the area program.

*Identify local partnerships are assessed and capacity built to implement jointly.

*Reduction in RC deaths

*Adequate documentation of the AP’s health program progress for benefit of other stakeholders

Community engagement and advocacy

*Innovatively support communities including Registered Children’s (RC) households to participate and benefit from the health program development.

*Mobilize and sensitize community (RC guardians, community leaders and other community members) on health programs and issues and facilitate participation in the management of various community health and nutrition projects.

*Build the capacity of children, families and community to collectively engage local leaders on identified issues.

*Follow-up on commitments by local leaders on improvement of the health environment and general wellbeing of children.

*Mobilize communities to participate in the relevant child health days and celebrations such as the world breast feeding week.

*Participate/represent world Vision Uganda in the health sector review meetings both at facility and sub county level.

*Support implementation of National campaigns “It Takes a World” to address the heath issues.

*Compile issue reports and position papers for sharing with relevant stakeholders at sub county and district level.

*Engage Faith leaders in implementation of health activities and track cases addressed.

*Document number of R benefiting from the health program on a monthly basis

*Local level advocacy issues raised by the community and presented to duty bearers for action in real time.

*Full participation of the AP communities in the biannual child health days

*Participate in one Campaign activity and report on quarterly basis.

*WVU well represented at facility and sub county levels.

Monitoring and evaluation

*Analyze and follow up management of RCs with health challenges.

*Compile monitoring reports for management action and participate in updating of the databases of the different health models.

*Work with CSDF to identify, train monitors and partners on health-related matters.

*Support the health facility teams to review and analyze their data for impact and relevant feedback to the community teams.

*Conduct quarterly reflection meetings with Community Health workers and follow-up on agreed actions.

*Build the capacity of Community Health workers to implement and report on activities implemented.

*RC health status data available for programing decision.

*Technical models databases updated and available for programming decisions.

*Activity reports for VHTs, CVAs, HUMCs, and CHATs available for reference and program accountability.

*Key issues and challenges during program implementation identified and real time solutions provided.

*VHTs’ capacity and motivation to implement quality programs sustained.

Child Protection and Wellbeing

*Monitor the wellbeing and child abuse cases and report any incidents in line with child protection policy and guidelines.

*Sensitize children including RCs, guardians/parents and other stakeholders about children’s rights and responsibilities.

*Child protection incidents reported and resolved in real time.

*Volunteers interacting with children well sensitized on child protection and possible grievances.

*Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

*The applicant must hold a Degree in nursing, nutrition, clinical medicine, public health, community health and related fields.

*Three years of experience in community health and engagement with programming sectors (health and WASH)

*Computer literate (Ms Word, Excel And Power point)

*Analytical and problem-solving skills.

*Community Mobilization and engagement skills

*Report writing skills.

*Networking and influencing skills.

*Ability to communicate in applicable local language(s)

*Ability to ride a motorcycle.

*Willing to stay in rural setting within sub county of operation.

*Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.

*Willing to attend and participate/lead in daily devotions and weekly Chapel services.

 

NB: Only local applicants should apply.

Deadline: 18th February 2024

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to submit your application and complete Curriculum Vitae by applying online through visiting World Vision International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.

https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WorldVisionInternational/job/Project-Officer-Health-and-Nutrition_JR29021?