Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale. In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Livelihoods & Food Security, Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts.

Save the Children seeks to fill the following vacant positions and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Ugandan nationals.

Project Coordinator HIV/AIDS (1 position).

Duty Station; Gulu

The Project Coordinator will work under the direct control and supervision of the Partnership Manager Integrated. The person will facilitate the development and execution of the HIV/AIDS activities, provide technical assistance to implementing partners, monitor and evaluate the HIV/AIDS activities in the district in line with organizational Strategy and objectives.

Academic back ground, Experience & Person Specifications;

• A minimum of a Bachelors’ Degree in social sciences, social work and social administration, development studies, education or any relevant field. Post Graduate training in Project Management, Participatory Community Development is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience in HIV/AIDS programming, working with local partners and programme development.
• Working experience in planning and research/monitoring and evaluations, ability to work with multi-sectoral teams and agencies.
• Team worker with good interpersonal/communication, documentation, and presentation and good facilitation skills.
• Must be computer literate with ability to transform experiences from the field into lessons learnt.
• Fluency in English is a must and working knowledge of the community an added advantage.
• Understanding of Local Government policies on HIV/AIDS issues and how to contribute to their development with political analysis skills, sensitivity and diplomacy.
• Effective interpersonal skills – oral and written communication skills.

Application information: Applications with detailed CVs indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors and copies of academic testimonials/ certificates should be submitted to; The Head of Human Resources & Administration Save the Children in Uganda Plot 68/70, Kira Road – P 0 Box 12018 – Kampala Or on email: recruitment@sciug.org Note: Closing date for receiving applications is 29th February 2012. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity. Save the Children in Uganda is an equal opportunity employer, female candidates are encouraged to apply.