Sightsavers Uganda office is recruiting for a Project Driver Office Assistant to provide logistical support to the LF (Lymphatic Filariasis) – Uganda Project and ensure that staff and visitors are transported to project sites and other locations when required, and that clerical duties are completed to support of the efficient running of the office.

Provide logistical support to the Acholi... suregion PIU.
Keep the project vehicle in clean condition, properly maintained and fuelled at the designated service stations.
Ensure that vehicle logbooks are properly maintained and compile summaries on vehicle movements and fuel utilisation as per monthly vehicle reporting form.
Ensure that all accidents and incidents are documented, and report shared with immediate supervisors and the Country Director and relevant government authority.
Develop and maintain a regular schedule for vehicles’ servicing and insurance.
Undertake courier or dispatch tasks and duties including running errands such as payment of bills, mail collection, delivery & distribution of letters.
Receive and direct Uganda Country Office (UCO) visitors in absence of the Project Officer, providing information where needed.
Respond to general requests to Project Implementation Unit (PIU).
Provide administrative support in filing, photocopying, and binding documents.
Logistical support during field visits – play lead role, take photographs.
Ensure the maintenance of vehicles is held to the highest standards. more

Sightsavers Uganda office is recruiting for a Project Driver Office Assistant to provide logistical support to the LF (Lymphatic Filariasis) – Uganda Project and ensure that staff and visitors are transported to project sites and other locations when required, and that clerical duties are completed to support of the efficient running of the office.

Provide logistical support to the Acholi... suregion PIU.
Keep the project vehicle in clean condition, properly maintained and fuelled at the designated service stations.
Ensure that vehicle logbooks are properly maintained and compile summaries on vehicle movements and fuel utilisation as per monthly vehicle reporting form.
Ensure that all accidents and incidents are documented, and report shared with immediate supervisors and the Country Director and relevant government authority.
Develop and maintain a regular schedule for vehicles’ servicing and insurance.
Undertake courier or dispatch tasks and duties including running errands such as payment of bills, mail collection, delivery & distribution of letters.
Receive and direct Uganda Country Office (UCO) visitors in absence of the Project Officer, providing information where needed.
Respond to general requests to Project Implementation Unit (PIU).
Provide administrative support in filing, photocopying, and binding documents.
Logistical support during field visits – play lead role, take photographs.
Ensure the maintenance of vehicles is held to the highest standards. more

About the role


Sightsavers is currently seeking an experienced Evidence Uptake and Learning individual to join our team and manage a range of research evidence uptake and learning activities across the organisation. This role is key in ensuring that evidence from research and other data sources is easily accessible, appropriately stored, and used by different stakeholders within and... outside Sightsavers.
High quality evidence and evidence uptake are critical for our programmes and advocacy. We hold an independent research organisation status by UK Research and Innovation and make significant investments in generating evidence from research, evaluations and routine programme systems.


Responsibilities

The post holder will work closely with different teams across the organisation to ensure that effective user-friendly mechanisms and systems for evidence uptake and learning are in place and widely used.

Further duties include:


Manage and continuously improve existing mechanisms for consolidation, storage and sharing of research evidence produced at Sightsavers, including evidence trackers, dashboards, websites, and online libraries.
Facilitate dissemination of Sightsavers research internally to support learning; organise learning seminars and workshops; produce and disseminate the Research team’s bi-monthly newsletter.
Manage the curation of content for a research evidence library and produce a bi-monthly research evidence newsletter to facilitate the use of research evidence across the organisation.
Working closely with the Communications team, develop new approaches and tools to disseminate research evidence, such as visual abstracts, videos, podcasts, etc., to reach wider audiences and enhance the content of the research centre website.
Contribute to the development of technical documents to disseminate research results, such as research summaries, peer-reviewed publications, policy briefs and blogs.
Contribute to the implementation of Sightsavers’ strategic organisational learning framework, including the design and piloting of processes and tools to embed learning in projects.
Contribute to the consolidation of evidence to feed into Sightsavers’ thematic learning questions, improving organisational understanding of key thematic challenges and ensuring the learning informs programme design and adaptation.


Skills and Experience

As the successful candidate you will have a relevant Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience, possess knowledge of research and evaluation methodologies, and be able to travel internationally for up to 12 weeks during the contracted period.

Further requirements include:


Demonstrable experience of using a range of approaches and tools for communicating research to a variety of audiences and encouraging uptake into decision-making
Experience of facilitating meetings, and working in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
Fluent written and spoken English
Written and spoken French and/or Portuguese (desirable)
Excellent analytical skills
Strong project management skills
Relationship building skills with internal and external audiences – a highly collaborative approach, and willingness to adopt a ‘customer focus’
An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity for people with disabilities.
An understanding and commitment to accessible practices. more

Responsibilities

In collaboration with country directors and security focal points (SFPs) the RSSM will support security risk management in countries of operation. Responsible for all aspects of security management at a regional level.

The post-holder will manage and report all security incidents, conduct and review risk assessments, monitor information sources and all regional security... developments. They will produce detailed analysis on specific threats to the senior management team and contribute to monthly security reporting.  They will assess and approve all travel and activities in their region and deliver new security projects in the region.

Skills and Experience


A proven successful track record of safety and security at country or regional level within East Africa
Extensive network of contacts within the region
Professional experience in the development, humanitarian or related sectors
Fluent/strong English both written and spoken.
Crisis/incident management experience
Robust risk assessment and contingency planning skills and experience maintaining security documentation.
Ability to engage confidently with a variety of stakeholders, including Sightsavers staff across the region, other INGOs and government partners.
Available to travel extensively within the region to directly support country offices.
Willing to hold the global emergency phone on a rota basis (1 in 5 weeks)
Proven background in delivering security training to staff.
Degree educated in security/intelligence/conflict studies/international relations or relevant recognised qualification.
Current and ongoing right to work in one of the countries advertised.
Security certification such as ASIS, CPP, INSSA desirable more

About the role


Sightsavers Kenya office is currently recruiting for a Programme Officer to support the Global Labour Programme and manage activities and relationships with key stakeholders. The Programme Officer will ensure the planning, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of the programme is held to the highest standards.


Responsibilities

A major part of this role will be... delivering the programme, working with our coalition partners, preparing budgets and forecasts, and providing quality information on case studies relating to the programme.

As the Programme Officer you will:


Work with the Chief of Party and all members of the Programme Management Unit to coordinate quality implementation of activities and timely sharing of lessons learned by consortium partners.
Manage all aspects of the programme cycle with the partners including effective planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, financial and asset management, reporting and documentation.
Liaise and work with the Sightsavers Global Technical Leads (Disability Inclusion, Gender Inclusion, Economic Empowerment and Social & Behavioural Change), MEL and other internal experts as required.
Participate implementation of the programmes monitoring and evaluation framework.
Build effective relationships with consortium partners and support longer-term relationships that go beyond the duration of the Global Labor Program by disseminating information and advocating for the programme’s goals and the consortium’s work in general.
Monitor expenditure of project financial resources in liaison with the Finance Officer and the Programme Manager.
Ensure that the GLP Project Management Unit receives appropriate materials and information to support donor-reporting requirements.
Participate in all PR activities related to disability inclusive employment and employment in general, education and social inclusion, for example Labour Day, UN Day of Persons with Disabilities.


Skills and Experience

As the successful candidate you will have experience implementing programmes, including experience of the disability sector and gender mainstreaming. You will also have a background in agribusiness-based interventions working with relevant government departments/ministries, and experience in working with devolved County Government departments.

Further requirements include:

Essential


Experience in providing technical assistance to partner organizations.
Experience in designing and implementing data collection strategies and analysing data in MS Excel.
Ability to travel to programme implementation sites in Nairobi, Kisumu, Migori and Homa Bay as required.
Written and spoken English skills.


Desirable


Previous experience of working for a USAID funded programme.
Familiarity with national legislation and policies in the field of disability, human rights, and employment.
Experience of designing, managing, and carrying out advocacy work for social inclusion/disability programmes.
Knowledge of current issues and best practices in disability, UNCRPD, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). more

Sightsavers are currently seeking an experienced Finance and Support Services Manager (FSSM) to oversee and supervise the development, co-ordination, and management of Sightsavers’ finance and administration in the Uganda Country office.

Ensure financial control and managing risk
Ensure the conformity to the organisational Financial Framework
Ensure compliance to local regulations and... governance requirements more

Job title: NTD Programme Officer Reports to: NTD Programme Manager Responsible for: N/A Department: Finance & Performance
Job purpose
• To ensure the Ghana ELFA and RLM programmes are planned, implemented, monitored and evaluated to the highest possible standards as laid out in the organization’s policies and procedures. • To collaborate with other staff, partners and... others to identify areas for project growth and assist in identifying and developing new initiatives
Principal accountabilities:
1. Working with ELFA and RLM Partners 10%
• Work with the NTD programme Manager to coordinate the activities of ELFA and RLM programme partners in Ghana to ensure successfully execution of the scope of work of the programmes Ghana. • Develop and support longer term relationships with these partners that go beyond the duration of the ELFA and the RLM programmes. • Support the partners in the identification of their own capacity building needs and help facilitate the provision of these needs. • Disseminate information about Sightsavers and its work to ELFA and RLM partners. • Establish partnership agreements with ELFA AND RLM partners where appropriate • Promote shared learning and collaboration between partners by facilitating partner networks and meetings
2. Financial & Resource Management 20%
• Assist the ELFA and RLM programmes partner in the preparation of budgets. • Monitor expenditure of project financial resources and liaise with the FSSM/O where necessary. • Ensure that partners submit timely financial returns. • Follow up with partners on any actions arising from audits carried out by the finance officer or by external auditors.
3. Project Management 60%
• Supporting all aspects of the ELFA and the RLM programmes management including planning, implementation and monitoring & evaluation. • Work routinely with partners to identify needs for technical support. • Support the partner to ensure that all project documentation and reports are made available in a timely and accessible way. • Review information from the field status reports and team meetings, provide feedback and escalate issues whenever required; • Ensure all interventions uphold a commitment to gender, equity, social inclusion, value for money and sustainability; • Work with the programme Manager to collate and update annual activity logs and logical frameworks;
4. Information & Communication Management 10%
• Be proactive in providing good quality information on case studies, interesting news stories etc relating to the ELFA and the RLM programmes. • Participate in all meetings and activities planned by partners in the ELFA and RLM programmes and provide feedback. Jobholder entry requirements - the essential knowledge, skills and behaviours required
Qualification Required & Experience
Knowledge (Education & Related Experience):
• Degree in Relevant Field (Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Health, Education) or equivalent experience • Demonstrable working experience of programme management within Onchocerciasis (Oncho) and Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) within an NGO environment • Strong working experience of all aspects of project management in community development programmes • Excellent Monitoring and Evaluation skills • Good research skills • Experience of budget development and use in programme implementation • Experience of working with partners and stakeholders, including the Ghana Health Service • Experience in neglected topical diseases elimination • Experience in research and behaviour change communication • Experience of Disease Management and Disability Inclusion (DMDI) is desirable • Ability to travel nationally and internationally up to 8 weeks a year
Skills (Special Training or Competence):
• Project management skills • Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) • Good written English skills • Good IT skills • Ability to understand and work with project budgets, forecasts and reports
Core behaviours:
• Change and Improvement • Communicating and Influencing • Decision Making • Team Working • Planning and Organising • Delivery and Implementation • Plus, we would expect the following: • Interpersonal and intercultural sensitivity • High degree of integrity • Active listener
Key relationships
Internal
• Country Director / Senior Programme Manager, Programme Manager • All country staff • Institutional Funding Manager, WARO • Regional Director • Various staff based in all departments at Haywards Heath, UK
External
• Partners • Consultants • Service Providers • Government agencies • Community leaders
Location: Accra

To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
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Closing Date: 28 November, 2024 more

Background:
The ‘Strengthening civil society representation of women with disabilities in Ghana’ project commenced in May 2024 and is a 2-year project funded by the European Union. The programme aims to strengthen the capacity for Organisations of People with Disabilities (OPDs), and organisations of women with disabilities in the areas of management, communication, fundraising, coordination,... advocacy, gender, climate change, networking and financial accountability. Sightsavers will build the capacity of two OPDs, namely Women with Disability Development and Advocacy Organisation (WODAO), and the Alliance for Better Advocacy and Knowledge (ABAK) Foundation. WODAO and the ABAK Foundation will then cascade the capacity building areas downstream to members and partners to strengthen their ability to claim their rights and hold duty bearers to account.
Responsibilities
Purpose of Consultancy:
Sightsavers is contracting an expert(s) to assist in training the ABAK foundation and WODAO in various capacity building areas, as well as supporting these two OPDs to develop/ revise some organisational strategic documents.
The assignment includes:
Facilitation: Work with Sightsavers teams to train staff and board members of the ABAK foundation and WODAO in the following areas:
• Resource mobilisation • Organisational development • Strategic planning • Gender mainstreaming • Communication • Leadership & governance
Development of strategic documents: Collaborate with Sightsavers technical experts and the OPDs to develop the following strategic documents.
• Gender mainstreaming strategy • Organisational strategy • Resource mobilisation strategy • Advocacy plan • Climate change/ emergency preparedness plan • Sustainability plans
Methodology:
The consultant will act as a facilitator and leader in the delivery of each of the activities. In the case of the training, this will include the development of the training materials and tools and facilitation. In the case of the development of the strategic documents this will include drafting the documents and submitting them for review by Sightsavers. The consultant will also be responsible for ensuring the technical accuracy of the content and the overall completion of the work.
The consultant will be required to work closely with Sightsavers teams, consulting them at each stage. However, logistical arrangements and the mobilisation of the relevant trainees will be done by Sightsavers.
Outputs and Deliverables of the Consultants/s:
The consultant is expected to produce the following:
• Training plan outlining the training, objectives, approaches and techniques as well as the materials and the resources required. • Training report detailing participation, facilitation and participants feedback, among other relevant contents. • New or updated versions of the strategic documents for each of the two organisations.
This is a varied and detailed consultancy; for the full description of work, timeframes, and programme information, please ensure you read the full Terms of Reference Call for Trainer Capacity Building Program Terms of Reference.pdf
Qualification Required & Experience
Skills and Experience
Experience and Qualifications of the Consultant
• The trainer(s) must provide evidence of skills, experience and knowledge in providing capacity building support and disability inclusion (desirable). • The trainer(s) must have experience in the review or development of organisational strategic documents. • The trainer(s) should have provided evidence of conducting capacity building support to organisations/ groups along with examples of reports. • The trainer(s) must demonstrate experience of working as an external trainer(s) for international organisations, the private sector and/or national development organisations.
Location: Accra

To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
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Closing Date: 28 November, 2024 more

Sightsavers is looking for an exceptional Programme Manager within INGOs, with experience of Onchocerciasis (Oncho) and Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) programme management, to implement NTD programme(s) in Ghana.
Salary: Local terms and conditions apply Location: Ghana, Accra Contract: 2-year Fixed Term Contract Hours: Standard office hours
Responsibilities
• We are looking for... an experienced Programme Manager with exceptional donor and partner liaison and compliance skills, who has managed fast-paced Onchocerciasis (Oncho) and Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) programmes, and has experience of FCDO and ELMF (Eliminating LF in Africa).
• As Country NTD Manager, you will be responsible for the implementation and delivery of NTD programmes in Ghana, including the development, design, budget, monitoring and evaluation, financial and respires management, social advocacy and safeguarding.
• This is a highly involved and fast-paced role, working closely with partners, donors and across Sightsavers’ international offices. Please read the full job description for further details.
Qualification Required & Experience
To succeed in this role, you will need:
• Significant experience of strategic programme development within an INGO • Technical knowledge of Onchocerciasis (Oncho) and Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) • Experience of managing an integrated NTD programme in Africa, ideally in an international context. • A demonstrated record of accomplishment in developing and managing public health programmes. • Understanding of the Ghana Health Service • Experience of advocacy. • Strong monitoring and evaluation skills • Strong logistics and supply chain management experience. • Experience of donor and partner relations including supervising and monitoring programme partners and activities. • Experience of managing donor projects/fast paced donor programmes and ensuring compliance. • Knowledge and experience of FCDO and ELFA • Experience of managing project staff • Able to travel 8-12 weeks a year
Benefits
Sightsavers offers a reward package based on local pay, local contracts and local benefits and will not normally offer international contracts. Sightsavers is committed to investing in the training and development of its employees and offers a supportive work environment.
Location: Accra

To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
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Closing Date: 01 December, 2024 more

The Programme Officer will support the project by managing planned activities and maintaining relationships with our implementing partners, including United Disabled Persons of Kenya (UDPK), Sustainable Agriculture Foundation – Africa (SAF-A), and East Africa Breweries Limited (EABL), among other key stakeholders such as relevant government departments.

Responsibilities


Work with the... Senior Programme Manager to coordinate the quality implementation of planned project activities and ensure timely sharing of lessons learned by the project partners.
Manage all aspects of the project cycle with the implementing partners, including effective planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, financial and project asset management, reporting, and documentation.
Liaise and work with Sightsavers Global Technical Leads (Disability Inclusion, Gender Inclusion, and Economic Empowerment), MERL, and other internal experts as required.
Participate in the design and implementation of the project’s monitoring and evaluation framework.
Review project partner funding agreements and ensure they are up to date.
Build effective relationships with project partners and support longer-term relationships beyond the duration of the Shayiri Project by disseminating information and advocating for the project’s goals and the consortium’s work in general.
Support project partners to identify their own technical and organisational capacity building needs and facilitate access to technical assistance resources and opportunities.
Promote shared learning and collaboration between project partners by facilitating networking and periodic review meetings.
Support project partners in the preparation of budgets and periodic forecasts, and monitor expenditure of project financial resources in liaison with the Finance Officer and the Senior Programme Manager.
Be proactive in providing good quality information on case studies and interesting news stories relating to the programme to support the preparation of fundraising and advocacy materials.


Skills and Experience

The Programme Officer is a highly organised and proactive individual with a strong background in project management and partnership building. The Programme Officer excel in coordinating and implementing project activities, managing relationships with key stakeholders, and ensuring the highest quality standards in project delivery. With a keen eye for detail, and effectively manages financial resources, supports capacity building for partners, and promotes shared learning and collaboration. The ability to liaise with internal and external experts, coupled with their commitment to advocacy and communication, ensures the successful execution and visibility of the project.

Jobholder Requirements

Essential:


A tertiary qualification (Bachelor’s degree or above) in social sciences or development studies.
Significant experience in implementing projects, including experience in disability inclusion and gender mainstreaming.
Experience in agribusiness-based interventions, working with relevant government departments/ministries.
Experience in working with devolved County Government departments.
Experience in providing technical assistance to partner organisations.
Experience in designing and implementing data collection strategies and analysing data in MS Excel.
Ability to travel to project implementation sites in Narok County.


Desirable:


Previous experience of working for a donor-funded intervention.
Familiarity with national legislation and policies in the field of disability, inclusion, and agribusiness.
Experience in designing, managing, and carrying out advocacy work for social inclusion/disability projects.
Knowledge of current issues and best practices in disability, UNCRPD, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and employment. more