Community Advocacy & Accountability Technical Advisor – NU-HITES Project - Plan International , Uganda

Founded 75 years ago, Plan International is one of the oldest and largest children's development organizations in the world. We work in 49 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty. Plan's vision is of a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies that respect people's rights and dignity. Plan is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations. The organisation is an equal opportunity employer currently seeking to recruit competent persons to fill the following vacant positions: Plan International Inc. in Uganda was awarded a 5-year Cooperative Agreement under the Northern Uganda- Health Integration to Enhance Services (NU-HITES) project to continue providing technical assistance and capacity building support for Northern Uganda in Malaria, AIDS and Tuberculosis, integrate additional support in Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health (MNCH), Family Planning (FP) and nutrition; while prioritizing the strengthening of district-level health facilities. Under the NU-HITES project, Plan Uganda would like to recruit competent candidates for the following positions: Community Advocacy & Accountability Technical Advisor – NU-HITES Project (1 Positions) Department& Location: Programs/ Gulu Regional Office Reports to: Director Health Systems Strengthening Purpose: This position reports to the Director Health systems Strengthening and the successful candidate will be a member of the Region office technical team. He/she will be responsible for coordinating the activities of selected CSOs who will mobilize communities and spearhead the planning, implementation and monitoring of Community advocacy initiatives of the NU-HITES project at facility and community level in the project districts. Dimensions of Role: Member of the Regional Technical Team of the NU-HITES project reporting to the Director Health systems strengthening. Supports selected CSOs in designing, implementation and monitoring the social accountability mechanisms/ processes at all levels of local governments and ensuring communities are actively participating in holding their leaders . accountable. Train CSO partners in PLA methods and in the use of community score card in a bid to assess performance of health services provided by government, in terms of their quality, efficiency and transparency. Advise and support the Sub-regional coordinators and CSO partners to ensure effective implementation of social accountability interventions of the project in compliance with USAID rules and regulations, Plan policies and procedures. Any other duties as assigned.

Requirement: Key Behaviours to be considered for each position Behaves consistently in approach to work and decision-making. Strongly drives performance forward in area of the business for which they are responsible together with the team High level of integrity with commitment to meet deadlines. Sets a strong learning culture in their part of the organisation. Remains calm and positive under pressure and in difficult situations. Aware of impact on others and adjusting own behaviour accordingly.

How to apply: More information and how to apply For the full job description of any of the jobs above, please visit kazijobs.com and search for it. Send your CV and cover letter with 3 work related referees to the address or e-mail below. Please mark your application with the Position Name of the job you are applying for and your preferred location. E-mails that exceed 2MB will be rejected by the system. Closing date is 5PM on Friday October 19, 2012 While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification. People Performance Group Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante P.O. Box 12405, Kampala – Uganda E-maii:appiication@ppg.co.ug As a child centered development organization, Plan strives to ensure that children are kept safe in all the areas we operate. The organization further has a child protection policy that every staff is required to sign. Potential candidates will be required to provide information confirming whether or not they have ever been convicted of any child abuse crimes.