Uganda

• You hold a bachelor degree in P&O Science
• You have at least 5 years of professional experience as a P&O practitioner
• You are skilful in CAD CAM technology adapted to orthosis
• You have experience in education and training
• You have previous experience in humanitarian field
• You have strong organisational, interpersonal and intercultural skills
• You show ability to work under pressure and to travel frequently
• You speak English (oral and written). French is an asset
• Experience in Africa would be an asset

“Outraged by the injustice faced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations,
we aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences,
where everyone can live in dignity”

Handicap International is changing his name and becomes « Humanity & Inclusion ». HI, Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid and development organisation with no religious or political affiliations operating in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

Since the organisation was first founded in 1982, we have set up development programmes in 62 countries and responded to many emergencies. Today we have a budget of around 150 million euros, with 3500 employees worldwide.

HI is engaged in an employment policy in favour of disabled workers.

For further information about the association: www.hi.org.

 

JOB CONTEXT :

Between 2009 and 2013, Handicap International was present in Uganda implementing Mine Risk Education activities. These activities concluded in 2013 when Uganda was declared free of mines in 2012.

 

In October 2017, HI launched its new programme directed at the refugee response in Arua District, West Nile region, where the organization provided psychosocial support services, community-based rehabilitation, protection of persons with specific needs, and disability inclusion. These actions were implemented in Omugo Settlement, the extension of Rhino Camp Settlement where most new refugees are being settled, and Imvepi Settlement. HI has now expanded its rehabilitation project funding from September 2018, in consortia with Medical Teams International (MTI) to cover all three settlements in Arua District (Omugo, Imvepi and Rhino). In Q1 2019, HI launched 3 projects: an Inclusive Education project in Arua, Moyo and Yumbe Districts, a Mental Health and Psychosocial Support project in the Congolese Refugee Response in Southwest Uganda, and a Sexual Reproductive Health project covering various districts throughout Uganda.  HI is also launching an innovative project under DFID funding under the Global Disability Innovation Fund: 3D Printing through Emergency Tele Rehab Access (3D-PETRA) which will bring appropriate, life changing orthopaedic devices to people in need in Arua District. In October 2019, HI launched an exciting Inclusive Livelihoods project under a consortium led by BRAC Uganda and in partnership with NUWODU, the umbrella organization for women with disabilities. 

 

These actions comprise the components of HI’s Uganda Strategy. The total mission portfolio is 2.2 million EURO, implemented by a staff of over 90.

 

HI is legally registered in Uganda. HI’s Head Office is in Kampala, and the West Nile operations are based in the office in Arua Town, with different field offices in operational areas. IN total, HI now operates in 10 Districts.

 

 

YOUR MISSION:

The P&O TA is working within the Comprehensive Refugee Health Response project. S/he is part of the rehabilitation team in charge of delivery of orthoses manufactured with 3D printer. S/he is responsible for the whole process of fitting from patient identification until devices delivery. S/he is working in a multidisciplinary approach with the holistic rehabilitation team available on the field.

S/he will be under the supervision and responsibility of the Operational Coordinator and will receive technical support from the Rehabilitation Specialist (HQ) as well as from the 3D Expert.

 

Main responsibilities:

 

-You ensure the technical support to all persons involved in the process of fitting orthopaedic devices targeted by the Project

-You build communication and technical coherence among the mission’s in close collaboration with the rehabilitation team and the 3D Expert Consultant

-You ensure the integration of the digital process within the rehabilitation service of Arua Referral Hospital.

-You are writing regular mission reports to be shared with the management team and 3D Expert Consultant.

- Consultant (e) qui a un diplôme de licence en droit complété par un master ;
- Consultant (e) qui a une expérience de 5 ans au moins dans les domaines de la recherche et de la formation des acteurs de la justice et des Avocats en particulier sur la thématique foncière ;
- Consultant (e) ayant la qualité d’Avocat(e) et jouissant d’une expérience de 5 ans au minimum (un atout) ;
- Consultant (e) qui connaît le système juridique, judiciaire, et l’évolution de la législation foncière au Burundi ;
- Consultant (e) qui a la maîtrise du contexte Burundais ;
- Consultant (e) qui sait lire, écrire et parler correctement le français ;
- Consultant (e) qui a la maîtrise de l’outil informatique (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.).

ASF veut réaliser une activité de formation de 6 nouveaux Avocats formateurs burundais. Cette activité sera réalisée à Kampala en Ouganda, car ASF a été contraint de fermer ses bureaux au Burundi et de quitter le pays.
En 2014, partant des faiblesses constatées, et dans le souci de garantir la provision de services d’aide légale coordonnée et de qualité, l’autonomisation progressive des Barreaux en matière de formation est conjointement visée par ASF et les 2 Barreaux. C’est dans ce contexte qu’un groupe de six avocats nationaux ont été formés aux techniques pédagogiques et aux aptitudes professionnelles de la profession d’avocats et que trois modules ont été élaborés et dispensés à l’ensemble des avocats collaborant au programme ASF.

Consultez l'offre détaillée ici : https://www.asf.be/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/201911_TDRs_Recrutement_Formateur_Th%C3%A9matique_Fonci%C3%A8re.pdf

CANDIDATE PROFILE
- Former HoM level experience within MSF or other NGO’s
- Extensive experience of the Great Lakes region (including relevant language skills).
- Political Science, journalism or another relevant academic background
- Experience of working in both unstable / insecure environments as well as stable missions
- Experience of interacting with MSF and partner sections
- Proven track record in negotiation and networking
Skills and capacities:
- Ability to take initiatives and to work independently
- Capacity to develop and implement a strategic vision
- Strong networking skills are essential
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to represent MSF toward multiple counter-parts
- Very good written and oral communication skills
- Team player
- The candidate adheres to the MSF principles and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust and Empowerment.

CONDITIONS
- 2 years contract – full-time
- Field position: salary according to MSF-OCB Field salary scale
- Position based in based in Kampala, Uganda
- Start Date: As soon as possible

Application (CV + cover letter) to be sent to Recruit-HQ-DG@brussels.msf.org before November 1st, 2019

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Great Lakes regional Humanitarian Access & Networking Advisor

CONTEXT
In 2012, the MSF-OCB Analysis and Advocacy Unit (AAU) split into two teams under separate coordination. The Humanitarian Innovation Team (HIT) developed to focus on conflict and displacement settings, through the use of polyvalent specialist profiles that were able to provide strategic support to operations, engage in reflection and writing and conduct advocacy and analysis. The Health Access Team (HAT) continued to develop in-depth specialized research on a range of topics including health financing and HIV/AIDS.
In 2017, a decision was taken to build on the successes of both the HIT and the HAT and to merge the teams into a stand-alone department within OCB.

The Analysis Department plays an important role within OCB in terms of analysing our political environment, defining advocacy strategies, shaping public messages and supporting or challenging operations on topics ranging from new project locations to negotiated access.

The mission of the analysis department is to have a multi-disciplinary team that contributes to the MSF social mission by (1) conducting in depth humanitarian and health policy related research/reflection; (2) developing and implementing advocacy strategies; (3) expanding our operational networks in support of our humanitarian access; (4) supporting and challenging operations; and (5) positioning the organisation on the politics of health and humanitarianism based on MSF’s operational experiences.
Within this new department there are 4 teams:
- The health politics team
- The forced migration team
- The conflict and humanitarianism team
- The humanitarian access and networking team

This advertised position forms part of the Humanitarian Access and Networking Team. This team focuses on supporting operations in increasing its context analysis and networking capacity. The team works together with operations to build a networking strategy that is in direct support to the Heads of Mission and Field Coordinators. This will be done primarily through the provision of support and coaching of the national staff assistant Head of Mission and assistant Field Coordinator positions. These positions will be redefined to better clarify their role in developing networks alongside the Head of Mission and Field Coordinator. This regional position will act as a technical referent for these field positions.
The purpose of the Regional Humanitarian Access Advisor is to increase our networking and negotiation capacity at field level, and to provide direct support to operations at field and HQ levels.
The Regional Humanitarian Access Advisor will be responsible for developing an in depth regional context analysis and will support Heads of Mission in the region in developing their operational networks. This will involve coaching and supporting field based national staff who form part of the operational decision-making line.
Frequent travels to the field will be necessary as well as flexibility to respond to sudden demands of support outside of assigned portfolio.

JOB PROFILE
1. Support and coaching
a. Help to implement the revision of the Assistant Head of Mission and Assistant Field Coordinator positions within priority contexts of the region.
b. Develop a strategy to support and coach key national staff positions (including through the exchange of best-practices, training opportunities, regular meetings etc. at regional level).
c. Work alongside HoMs and Field coordinators to develop and implement a regional networking strategy.

2. Context analysis and networking
a. Together with the operations (‘Assistant HoM’ or ‘Assistant FieldCo’1) ensure a regular actor mapping is carried out of all political, military and civil society actors that have relevance to our area of operations.
b. Support in the development of networks that help to open doors for MSF operations.
c. Based on the actor mapping, identify links between actors in different countries of the region.
d. Develop an in depth analysis of political and military dynamics in key identified contexts and its regional implications.

3. Overall strategy development
a. Support the operations in the development of a country level networking strategy that is coherent across the region.
b. Identify ways to support operations in its engagement with non-state armed actors (based on identified gaps).
c. Identify ways to support operations in its engagement with governments and civil society (based on identified gaps).
d. Develop a written regional strategy paper for networking.

Required training/degree (eliminatory on CV):
Master or Professional Bachelor’s Degree

• Agronomy/Bio-engineer
• Geography
• Political Sciences/International relations
• Sociology/Anthropologie/Social Work
• Economy/Commercial engineer/Marketing
• Development Studies

Required specific knowledge (eliminatory on CV):

For all degrees except Agronomy/Bio-engineer and Geography: experience with GIS (3 months)

Preferred assets (not eliminatory on CV):

Monitoring and evaluation skills

Ability to work in rural areas with minimal amenities

Ability to move to the field in remote areas to work with communities

Good interpersonal skills required for interaction with people of varying background

Problem solving skills are essential for quick decision making in remote areas without mobile phone network

Language skills:

English essential

French preferable: working language at VSF Belgium HQ

Dutch preferable: working language at SVF Belgium HQ

You are younger than 31 and you want to give meaning to your talents?

The Junior Programme and the Belgian development agency (Enabel) offer you the opportunity to work for 1 to 2 years in a development project implemented by Enabel or one of 26  Belgian Non-Governmental Actors (NGAs) affiliated to the Junior Programme.

You are assigned to one of the 14 partner counties of the Belgian Development Cooperation and contribute actively to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through your field work you develop your competences, focus on innovation, experience local realities and help develop networks and partnerships.

We are looking for a Junior Expert in Monitoring & Evaluation and Learning, sector Livestock for VSF:

The Karamoja sub-region of Uganda has been involved in conflict over the past three decades. In 2006 the government of Uganda launched a massive disarmement and development exercise which has seen considerable improvement in the peaceful situation of the area. However, chronic food insecurity is still pertinent to the region, brought about by erratic rainfall, decreasing soil fertility among other constraints. The communities in Karamoja depend on subsistence crop farming supplemented by pastoralist livestock rearing.

The objective of the VSF program is to "Strengthen the capacities of the disadvantaged communities of the South who depend on livestock for their livelihoods in order to improve their welfare". This will be achieved through improvement of food and income security of agro-pastoralist communities in Karamoja through optimization of livestock production and livelihoods diversification

The mission of the Junior Expert will be to support the implementation of an innovative monitoring and evaluation system (for ex. based on principles of ICT4D) for the effectiveness of the intervention, the organisation continuous learning and the upwards and downards accountability, to strengthen capitalisation of knowledge (for ex. by gathering information and editing/creating outputs such as publications), to assist in communication, advocacy and sensitization (for ex. articles for website and policy briefs, organize field visits and exchanges of Belgian veterinarians, students, journalists, photographers and policymakers) and be the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) between the North department / education program and Karamoja Livestock Enhancement Program in Uganda.

Discover the full job description here.

Interested?

If you fulfil the general admission conditions and the specific criteria of this job opening, please apply online until 23th September at 12:00 (noon - Brussels time).