Deadline of this Job: 18 December 2022
JOB DETAILS:
DUTY STATION: Lifelink Hospital, Lifelink Medical Centre
DEPARTMENT: Insurance
POSITION: Insurance Billing Officer
REPORTS TO: Head of Insurance Desk
INTERFACES WITH: General Manager, Human Resource Manager, Clinical Coordinator and team leaders from other departments
OVERALL PURPOSE
Responsible for receiving, identifying, vetting, verifying and taking all insurance clients through the relevant checks at the point of giving service, ensuring that services offered are within the patient’s limits of cover and bridging all gaps that will otherwise lead to loss of funds by the institution.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Minimum of Diploma in Clinical Medicine, Nursing from a recognized OR Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related courses from a recognized institution
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an Insurance Officer or in a similar role
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Written and oral communication
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Good Customer care skills
• Observant and detail oriented
• Ability to work under pressure
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
VETTING
• Ensure patients are covered for services being offered through checking finger prints, card validity and card ownership.
• Ensures patients are treated within their limits of cover
• Ensures that we do not treat expired/ineligible members.
PRE-AUTH SEEKING
• Ensure to seek authorization for procedures, admission, ambulance pickups/drops before the service is provided or given to the patient.
• Ensures documented authorizations from all insurance partners through emails or hand written letters.
• Responsible for attaching approvals on claims before submission to the claims office in Accounts.
CUSTOMER SERVICE/CARE
• Insurance Billing Officer has the responsibility of ensuring that insurance patients are well received, are given all the necessary information relating to their treatment, cover and are smoothly taken through the system (hospital) with minimum setbacks.
• Ensuring good customer care by all the team members
BILLING/SMARTING/TRACKSOLING
• All claims are to be billed using the different billing systems i.e. Tracksol, Smart, AAR, Sancare etc.
• For all claims billed off system a reimbursement should be sent and the authorizing person indicated.
CHECKING CLAIM FORMS
One has to go through the claim forms and see if they were properly billed and if they were fully filled and finalized as follows:
• Claims date
• Employee company /employer
• Employee name
• Patient phone number
• Diagnosis
• Key symptoms
• Proof of authorizations attached
• Services itemized and each billed individually
• Claims billed
• Signature : Patient & Doctor
PREPARATION OF CLAIM FORMS
• All claim forms must be posted and excelled for proper record keeping and reconciling.
OTHERS RESPONSIBILITIES.
• To always make sure that the insurance work stations kept clean and tidy.
• Always account for equipment received from the head of department.
• Attend all insurance team meetings as may be communicated by the head/supervisors.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisors.
KEY RESULT AREAS
• Accurate billing in HMIS Systems, SMART & claim forms
• Ability to meet timelines and deadlines
• Claims tracking & accountability
• Process compliance
• Pre-authorization
• Relationship management
Deadline of this Job: 04 January 2023
JOB DETAILS:
1. INTRODUCTION
Between 2016 and 2020 Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and its partners Forest Trends and Biotope, established a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) for the implementation of the COMBO Project "Conservation, Mitigation of Impacts and Biodiversity Offsets". The second phase of the COMBO programme ('COMBO+"), funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the Fonds Français pour l'Environnement Mondial (FFEM), will take place in the period 2021-2025. To assist with implementing the planned activities, a Technical Assistant will be recruited in NEMA.
2.PURPOSE OF THE JOB
In coordination with the WCS COMBO project team, and with guidance from NEMA, the Technical Assistant will provide technical support on the application of mitigation hierarchy and implementation of biodiversity offsets as stipulated in the National Environment Act (NEA) of 2019, the National Guidelines for Biodiversity and social offsets and the National Environment (Environmental and Social Assessment) Regulations, 2000.
3. REPORTING
The Technical Assistant will be based at NEMA head office in Kampala, under the supervision of the Natural Resources Manager (Biodiversity and Rangelands), but will work closely with WCS Country Office. The Technical Assistant will be recruited at NEMA scale of E4.
4. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANT
• Support NEMA in training and mentoring NEMA technical staff and other technical officers on application of the mitigation hierarchy and the implementation of biodiversity offsets.
• Support NEMA in the training of members of the Uganda Association of Impact Assessors, and developers, in the application of the mitigation hierarchy and the implementation of biodiversity offsets.
• Support NEMA in engaging and working with government institutions, the private sector companies and academia to increase the uptake and institutionalization of the mitigation hierarchy and biodiversity offsets.
• Support NEMA in the review of Terms of Reference (ToRs) for proposed projects that may have adverse impacts on biodiversity, and ESIAS for projects that have undertaken biodiversity offset implementation.
• Support NEMA in the coordination and continuous communication with WCS on the COMBO+ project.
• Carry any other duties that may be assigned by NEMA on mitigation hierarchy and biodiversity offsets.
5. JOB REQUIREMENTS
The position requires:
• An experienced, committed, competent, communicative, adaptable, and dynamic professional with a strong spirit of initiative and collaboration
• Good interpersonal skills and respect for diversity, and institutional procedures and practices
• At least five years of professional experience in biodiversity and environmental impact assessments, mitigation hierarchy, biodiversity offset and international best practices and standards
• Sound understanding of government law & policy on the mitigation hierarchy, and ability to advise on and assess compliance with these
• The candidate must have proven skills in the transmission of knowledge and have the ability to define and implement work plans and routines.
• Able to multitask, demonstrating high standards of professional ethics, time conscious.
• Reasonable understanding and familiarity with the workings of government institutions, NGOs, Private sector companies and development partners.
6. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Environmental Science or Natural Sciences A Master's degree in Conservation planning, Environmental Science, Forestry, or Natural Sciences
7. WORKING EXPERIENCE
• At least 5 years of professional experience in Environmental Impact Assessment, design and implementation of mitigation actions, and monitoring plans
• Previous experience in environmental consulting, training, technical advice Experience in the preparation and/or implementation of biodiversity action plans or biodiversity offset management plans;
• Strong networking, collaboration and coordination experience government institutions, NGOs, private sector, academia and Civil Society Organizations in Uganda.
8. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Excellent computer skills, analytical, organizational and discussions facilitation skills;
Possess strong oral and written communication skills to communicate in English; Able to multitask, demonstrating high standards of professional ethics, and time conscious.
Substantial level of self-organization, meeting deadlines and paying attention to detail
Maturity and confidence in dealing with senior and high-ranking members of national and international institutions, and government.
9. TYPE AND DURATION OF THE CONTRACT
A one (1) year contract with WCS that is renewable based on performance and availability of financial resources. The activity is expected to start in January 2022 to December 2023, with the possibility of extension until December 2024.
JOB DETAILS:
1. INTRODUCTION
Between 2016 and 2020 Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and its partners Forest Trends and Biotope, established a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) for the implementation of the COMBO Project "Conservation, Mitigation of Impacts and Biodiversity Offsets". The second phase of the COMBO programme ('COMBO+"), funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the Fonds Français pour l'Environnement Mondial (FFEM), will take place in the period 2021-2025. To assist with implementing the planned activities, a Technical Assistant will be recruited in NEMA.
2.PURPOSE OF THE JOB
In coordination with the WCS COMBO project team, and with guidance from NEMA, the Technical Assistant will provide technical support on the application of mitigation hierarchy and implementation of biodiversity offsets as stipulated in the National Environment Act (NEA) of 2019, the National Guidelines for Biodiversity and social offsets and the National Environment (Environmental and Social Assessment) Regulations, 2000.
3. REPORTING
The Technical Assistant will be based at NEMA head office in Kampala, under the supervision of the Natural Resources Manager (Biodiversity and Rangelands), but will work closely with WCS Country Office. The Technical Assistant will be recruited at NEMA scale of E4.
4. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANT
• Support NEMA in training and mentoring NEMA technical staff and other technical officers on application of the mitigation hierarchy and the implementation of biodiversity offsets.
• Support NEMA in the training of members of the Uganda Association of Impact Assessors, and developers, in the application of the mitigation hierarchy and the implementation of biodiversity offsets.
• Support NEMA in engaging and working with government institutions, the private sector companies and academia to increase the uptake and institutionalization of the mitigation hierarchy and biodiversity offsets.
• Support NEMA in the review of Terms of Reference (ToRs) for proposed projects that may have adverse impacts on biodiversity, and ESIAS for projects that have undertaken biodiversity offset implementation.
• Support NEMA in the coordination and continuous communication with WCS on the COMBO+ project.
• Carry any other duties that may be assigned by NEMA on mitigation hierarchy and biodiversity offsets.
5. JOB REQUIREMENTS
The position requires:
• An experienced, committed, competent, communicative, adaptable, and dynamic professional with a strong spirit of initiative and collaboration
• Good interpersonal skills and respect for diversity, and institutional procedures and practices
• At least five years of professional experience in biodiversity and environmental impact assessments, mitigation hierarchy, biodiversity offset and international best practices and standards
• Sound understanding of government law & policy on the mitigation hierarchy, and ability to advise on and assess compliance with these
• The candidate must have proven skills in the transmission of knowledge and have the ability to define and implement work plans and routines.
• Able to multitask, demonstrating high standards of professional ethics, time conscious.
• Reasonable understanding and familiarity with the workings of government institutions, NGOs, Private sector companies and development partners.
6. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Environmental Science or Natural Sciences A Master's degree in Conservation planning, Environmental Science, Forestry, or Natural Sciences
7. WORKING EXPERIENCE
• At least 5 years of professional experience in Environmental Impact Assessment, design and implementation of mitigation actions, and monitoring plans
• Previous experience in environmental consulting, training, technical advice Experience in the preparation and/or implementation of biodiversity action plans or biodiversity offset management plans;
• Strong networking, collaboration and coordination experience government institutions, NGOs, private sector, academia and Civil Society Organizations in Uganda.
8. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Excellent computer skills, analytical, organizational and discussions facilitation skills;
Possess strong oral and written communication skills to communicate in English; Able to multitask, demonstrating high standards of professional ethics, and time conscious.
Substantial level of self-organization, meeting deadlines and paying attention to detail
Maturity and confidence in dealing with senior and high-ranking members of national and international institutions, and government.
9. TYPE AND DURATION OF THE CONTRACT
A one (1) year contract with WCS that is renewable based on performance and availability of financial resources. The activity is expected to start in January 2022 to December 2023, with the possibility of extension until December 2024.
Deadline of this Job: 23 December 2022
JOB DETAILS:
Responsibilities:
• Management of front office; duties, receiving visitors, proper dispatch of in-coming and out-going mail in a timely manner and maintain a telephone contact list for the Project Office, Partners, Stakeholders, and other relevant contacts.
• Maintain office petty cash, make payments for small purchases as authorized under the petty cash policies, fully document all petty cash disbursements and request for petty cash replenishment on a timely basis.
• Assist with purchasing office supplies i.e., Toiletries and Kitchen supplies as required.
• Support the process of obtaining visas and all other travel logistics for international guests and staff
• Assist in the procurement of conference facilities and setting up of the conference room, and request cash advance for refreshments and other logistics for in house meetings. Maintain all assets and ensure proper tagging.
• Ensure proper maintenance of Office Equipment e.g. photocopier, printer, binding machine and training equipment. Manage staff welfare
• Ensure general cleanliness of the office and its surroundings
• Receive and review all the invoices and submit to finance office ready for payment
• Coordinate town run motor transport for the project office
• Provide regular guidance/feedback to the Finance &
• Administration Manager on routine office based administrative issues.
• Assume other responsibilities, as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Administration or another related field
• 4 years relevant experience. Preferably in an international organization
• Secretarial training and office management.
• Experience working in a busy office within the private sector especially with an international organization
• Computer skills including demonstrated hands on-experience with MS Word, MS Power Point, and MS Excel.
• Basic store keeping or asset management experience will be an added advantage
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili. A broad variety of administrative, office management and computer skills
• Experience in managing teams and supervising multi-cultural staff.
• Be self-motivated, proactive and have a positive attitude to work requiring minimum supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to handle a variety of assignments sometimes under pressure of deadlines. Be cooperative, hardworking, flexible & dependable.
• Ability to communicate effectively, instilling trust and confidence.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be of high integrity and have a sense of confidentiality
• Be willing to take on extra responsibilities in order to achieve the goals/objectives set by the organization.
JOB DETAILS:
Responsibilities:
• Management of front office; duties, receiving visitors, proper dispatch of in-coming and out-going mail in a timely manner and maintain a telephone contact list for the Project Office, Partners, Stakeholders, and other relevant contacts.
• Maintain office petty cash, make payments for small purchases as authorized under the petty cash policies, fully document all petty cash disbursements and request for petty cash replenishment on a timely basis.
• Assist with purchasing office supplies i.e., Toiletries and Kitchen supplies as required.
• Support the process of obtaining visas and all other travel logistics for international guests and staff
• Assist in the procurement of conference facilities and setting up of the conference room, and request cash advance for refreshments and other logistics for in house meetings. Maintain all assets and ensure proper tagging.
• Ensure proper maintenance of Office Equipment e.g. photocopier, printer, binding machine and training equipment. Manage staff welfare
• Ensure general cleanliness of the office and its surroundings
• Receive and review all the invoices and submit to finance office ready for payment
• Coordinate town run motor transport for the project office
• Provide regular guidance/feedback to the Finance &
• Administration Manager on routine office based administrative issues.
• Assume other responsibilities, as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Administration or another related field
• 4 years relevant experience. Preferably in an international organization
• Secretarial training and office management.
• Experience working in a busy office within the private sector especially with an international organization
• Computer skills including demonstrated hands on-experience with MS Word, MS Power Point, and MS Excel.
• Basic store keeping or asset management experience will be an added advantage
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili. A broad variety of administrative, office management and computer skills
• Experience in managing teams and supervising multi-cultural staff.
• Be self-motivated, proactive and have a positive attitude to work requiring minimum supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to handle a variety of assignments sometimes under pressure of deadlines. Be cooperative, hardworking, flexible & dependable.
• Ability to communicate effectively, instilling trust and confidence.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be of high integrity and have a sense of confidentiality
• Be willing to take on extra responsibilities in order to achieve the goals/objectives set by the organization.
Deadline of this Job: 23 December 2022
JOB DETAILS:
Position Purpose
The Program Assistant will support timely implementation and delivery of project activities for the behavioral health intervention that includes CETA and the Mental Health ECHO. The Program Assistant is needed to provide programmatic and administrative support to the technical team in the implementation of the project activities. He/she should be strong in data analysis and take on a data driven approach to program implementation.
Specific Responsibilities:
• Coordinate and support program, financial, and administrative functions of the CETA, Mental Health ECHO and country program such that activities are implemented according to plans and in a timely fashion.
• Support data management for supported health facilities to ensure timely reporting.
• Coordinate with the MHSA division ECHO focal person to schedule and host the National Mental Health ECHO.
• Assist with preparation, monitoring and tracking of project budgets.
• Ensure that required technical and administrative reports and presentations are submitted in a timely way.
• Responsible for recording and disseminating program meeting minutes.
• Assist with organization of meetings, field visits, and other project activities.
• Assist in preparation of monthly, and quarterly work plans including ensuring that the Project Monitoring and Management System.
• Perform other programmatic and administrative duties as assigned by supervisor to ensure smooth functioning and achievement of project goals as required.
Experience & Skills
• A bachelor's degree in relevant areas - Bachelor of social sciences, public health, population studies.
• At least three years' experience in a similar position in an international or large local organization.
• Experience working with Ministry of Health and/or partners in the National Mental Health Technical working group.
• Experience in data management including entry and analysis is a MUST.
• Effective organizational skills and ability to handle a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner Fluent English both spoken and written.
• Strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to work long hours and frequent travels
JOB DETAILS:
Position Purpose
The Program Assistant will support timely implementation and delivery of project activities for the behavioral health intervention that includes CETA and the Mental Health ECHO. The Program Assistant is needed to provide programmatic and administrative support to the technical team in the implementation of the project activities. He/she should be strong in data analysis and take on a data driven approach to program implementation.
Specific Responsibilities:
• Coordinate and support program, financial, and administrative functions of the CETA, Mental Health ECHO and country program such that activities are implemented according to plans and in a timely fashion.
• Support data management for supported health facilities to ensure timely reporting.
• Coordinate with the MHSA division ECHO focal person to schedule and host the National Mental Health ECHO.
• Assist with preparation, monitoring and tracking of project budgets.
• Ensure that required technical and administrative reports and presentations are submitted in a timely way.
• Responsible for recording and disseminating program meeting minutes.
• Assist with organization of meetings, field visits, and other project activities.
• Assist in preparation of monthly, and quarterly work plans including ensuring that the Project Monitoring and Management System.
• Perform other programmatic and administrative duties as assigned by supervisor to ensure smooth functioning and achievement of project goals as required.
Experience & Skills
• A bachelor's degree in relevant areas - Bachelor of social sciences, public health, population studies.
• At least three years' experience in a similar position in an international or large local organization.
• Experience working with Ministry of Health and/or partners in the National Mental Health Technical working group.
• Experience in data management including entry and analysis is a MUST.
• Effective organizational skills and ability to handle a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner Fluent English both spoken and written.
• Strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to work long hours and frequent travels
Deadline of this Job: 25 December 2022
JOB DETAILS:
Ref No: GIZ – RELAPU/AS/1222078
Knowledge, Skills & Competences
• Demonstrable capacity for self-organization and the ability to take the initiative with minimal supervision.
• Good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, Internet) and standard computer programmes (MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint).
• In-depth understanding of financial planning and accounting.
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed with corresponding measures to be agreed with management.
• High degree of self-motivation and team spirit.
• Straight-forward communication and proficiency in English language.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
The Administration Officer will be in charge of:
• Providing administrative services for the GIZ project “Responsible Land Policy in Uganda (RELAPU)”.
• Meeting the administrative needs of the project’s components in an equally balanced manner.
• Deputizing the Head of Finance and Administration.
• Ensuring that financial and administrative GIZ rules and regulations and standard procedures are complied with.
The Administration Officer performs the following tasks:
Specific Tasks
Procurement
• Conducts local procurements up to the project’s level delegated threshold including quotations according to GIZ rules and regulations.
• Keeps a database on GIZ Uganda framework agreement suppliers and conducts regular search for alternatives.
• Supports in receiving and checking of delivered materials.
• Compiles information on products, services and prices on small goods vendors, catering companies, car rental companies for entry in supplier’s database.
• Supports the preparation of contract documents for administrative aspects and terms and conditions in coordination with technical staff.
• Performs a quality and compliance check of the contract documents before submitting them to the Country Office.
• Follows-up of the timely contract preparation with Country Office and the timely reply to any questions.
Administration
• Prepares contract documents in coordination with technical staff at the project level and follows up with Country Office for the contracts above the project’s delegation threshold.
• Files documents in reference files and in DMS in line with GIZ filing rules.
• Supports in organising administrative and logistical aspects of project activities (meetings, workshops, etc.).
• Supports technical staff in timely monitoring of completion of contracts.
• Supports in the coordination with the GIZ office on the mode of service delivery.
• Supports in ensuring that project computers and software function properly.
• Conducts inventory counts.
• Supports in vehicle fleet management i.e., monitoring of logbooks, vehicle maintenance and repairs etc.
Finance and accounting.
• Prepares the project’s Commercial and Legal Eligibility Checks (KEP) in coordination with the junior administrative specialists and Finance Managers of the RELAPU regional offices.
• Supports in the management of the Citi Bank account as a third-party agent.
• Supports in the management of the petty cash, cash withdrawals, keeping the cashbook, bank accounts reconciliations, preparing and entering vouchers of the assigned programme components.
• Supports in checking of local subsidy and consultancy accountabilities as will be directed by the Head of Administration.
• Supports in project level invoice checking, stamping and ensuring attachment of the appropriate support documents.
• Supports in checking of project export reports as will be directed by the head of administration.
• Supports in following up of unsettled items in the form of third-party receivables, liabilities and bank reconciliation statement issues recorded in the monthly end of period accounts for both office and project journals.
Other Duties/Additional Tasks
• Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field
• Details of experience
• At least 3 years professional experience in a comparable position.
• Working experience for GIZ and knowledge of GIZ rules and regulations as well as standard procedures are an asset
• Experience in the administration of multiple processes simultaneously.
JOB DETAILS:
Ref No: GIZ – RELAPU/AS/1222078
Knowledge, Skills & Competences
• Demonstrable capacity for self-organization and the ability to take the initiative with minimal supervision.
• Good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, Internet) and standard computer programmes (MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint).
• In-depth understanding of financial planning and accounting.
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed with corresponding measures to be agreed with management.
• High degree of self-motivation and team spirit.
• Straight-forward communication and proficiency in English language.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
The Administration Officer will be in charge of:
• Providing administrative services for the GIZ project “Responsible Land Policy in Uganda (RELAPU)”.
• Meeting the administrative needs of the project’s components in an equally balanced manner.
• Deputizing the Head of Finance and Administration.
• Ensuring that financial and administrative GIZ rules and regulations and standard procedures are complied with.
The Administration Officer performs the following tasks:
Specific Tasks
Procurement
• Conducts local procurements up to the project’s level delegated threshold including quotations according to GIZ rules and regulations.
• Keeps a database on GIZ Uganda framework agreement suppliers and conducts regular search for alternatives.
• Supports in receiving and checking of delivered materials.
• Compiles information on products, services and prices on small goods vendors, catering companies, car rental companies for entry in supplier’s database.
• Supports the preparation of contract documents for administrative aspects and terms and conditions in coordination with technical staff.
• Performs a quality and compliance check of the contract documents before submitting them to the Country Office.
• Follows-up of the timely contract preparation with Country Office and the timely reply to any questions.
Administration
• Prepares contract documents in coordination with technical staff at the project level and follows up with Country Office for the contracts above the project’s delegation threshold.
• Files documents in reference files and in DMS in line with GIZ filing rules.
• Supports in organising administrative and logistical aspects of project activities (meetings, workshops, etc.).
• Supports technical staff in timely monitoring of completion of contracts.
• Supports in the coordination with the GIZ office on the mode of service delivery.
• Supports in ensuring that project computers and software function properly.
• Conducts inventory counts.
• Supports in vehicle fleet management i.e., monitoring of logbooks, vehicle maintenance and repairs etc.
Finance and accounting.
• Prepares the project’s Commercial and Legal Eligibility Checks (KEP) in coordination with the junior administrative specialists and Finance Managers of the RELAPU regional offices.
• Supports in the management of the Citi Bank account as a third-party agent.
• Supports in the management of the petty cash, cash withdrawals, keeping the cashbook, bank accounts reconciliations, preparing and entering vouchers of the assigned programme components.
• Supports in checking of local subsidy and consultancy accountabilities as will be directed by the Head of Administration.
• Supports in project level invoice checking, stamping and ensuring attachment of the appropriate support documents.
• Supports in checking of project export reports as will be directed by the head of administration.
• Supports in following up of unsettled items in the form of third-party receivables, liabilities and bank reconciliation statement issues recorded in the monthly end of period accounts for both office and project journals.
Other Duties/Additional Tasks
• Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field
• Details of experience
• At least 3 years professional experience in a comparable position.
• Working experience for GIZ and knowledge of GIZ rules and regulations as well as standard procedures are an asset
• Experience in the administration of multiple processes simultaneously.
Deadline of this Job: 25 December 2022
JOB DETAILS:
Ref No: GIZ – SHR/TA/1222080
Knowledge, Skills & Competences
• Digital mindset and knowledge of digital communities.
• Good working knowledge of ICT, including solid knowledge of different operation systems, programs and apps used for communication, project management, editing, design, web access such as MS Teams, SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Self-drive, creativity, and problem-solving capacity are required.
• Ability to work independently, responsibly and target oriented, including under remote management.
• Strong organizational and management skills
• Active, flexible and dynamic team player and excellent networker
• Excellent writing, communication and coordination skills
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
The Advisor is responsible for:
• Supporting state partners and civil society in the area of digitalization
• Plan, implement, monitor and report on activities in line with the mandate of the programme
• Represent the programme together /in close cooperation with the line manager and all relevant actors.
• Support state and non-state partners in the implementation of the human rights-based approach to digitalization
• Support partners and the programme in taking a disability inclusive approach to project implementation
• Monitoring and reporting on project activities
• Manage consultancies where applicable
• Research, awareness raising and knowledge management on digitalization, digital approaches and human rights
Specific Tasks
The Advisor will perform the following tasks:
Strategic and conceptual work
• Support the strategic alignment of interventions with the programme’s goals.
• Maintain existing partnerships with state and non-state partners and establish new partnerships, where applicable, in order to promote a human rights-based approach to digitalization in Uganda.
• Maintain existing and identify new entry points for state and non-state partners’ participation in development processes in the area of digitalization at sub-national and national level.
• Conceptualize and implement disability inclusive approaches in close cooperation with state and non-state partners.
• Support the line manager in the design of strategic sustainable development approaches and in planning processes.
• Support the programme management and colleagues in mainstreaming digitalization and inclusion within the programme and within the cooperation sphere
Operational work
• Provide technical support to the development and implementation of different cooperation modalities with partners throughout Uganda.
• Provide technical advice on digital participation, participation in policy dialogues and development processes to state and non-state partners regarding digitalization, disability inclusion and other related human rights issues.
• Provide technical and capacity building support to state and non-state partners in the area of digitalization.
• Manage consultancies.
• Provide technical advice on mainstreaming of cross-cutting issues including gender, youth, empowerment of marginalized groups with a specific focus PWDs
Communication
• Ensure regular, transparent, and pro-active communication within the programme, including with administrative staff.
• Ensure an open, timely and smooth communication with programme partners and other GIZ programmes.
• Support the internal and external representation of the programme in coordination with the Communication and PR Officer of the programme and the line management.
• Contribute to the communication work of the programme by providing input to and developing ideas for communication materials for social media, articles, and other interventions, and forwarding them to the communication focal person in the hub and the PR advisor of the programme.
• Ensure visual documentation of activities, collection of stories and other relevant material with the appropriate consent.
Administration and Reporting
• Participate actively in the monitoring of the programme and exchanging experiences and lessons learnt with other colleagues.
• Provide timely input to M&E and reporting requirements, including means of verification.
• Ensure the timely and diligent update of GIZ’s reporting and monitoring tools
• Support administrative tasks for a smooth implementation of the programme in coordination with the administrative officer and line management.
• Provide relevant information to the line management for financial monitoring.
• Liaise with GIZ colleagues internationally and foster knowledge and exchange on digitalization, inclusion and human rights.
• Inform and train partners and GIZ staff on relevant developments on digitalization and human rights in the context of development cooperation
• Support partners in the administrative implementation of meetings, workshops, and similar interventions.
Other duties/additional tasks
• Deputize for other technical advisors in the programme.
• Ensure that all his/ her tasks are executed in alignment the regulations of GIZ and with the data protection regulations of Uganda, Germany and GIZ.
• Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management.
Qualifications
• Degree in a relevant field, preferably in Law, Social Science, Development Studies, IT, Communication, Computer Science, Digital Transformation, Social Sciences, and any related field
Details of experience
• Minimum 5 years’ professional experience in working with civil society organisations, international organisations or private sector in the field of digitalization, inclusion and human rights
• Working experience in civil society organisations or governmental institutions
• Proven experience in the area of digital development, digital participation, digital empowerment and inclusion.
• Experience and/or ability to work in an intercultural team.
• Experience in the design and facilitation of workshops and trainings.
• Experience in gender mainstreaming, empowerment of youth and marginalized groups
JOB DETAILS:
Ref No: GIZ – SHR/TA/1222080
Knowledge, Skills & Competences
• Digital mindset and knowledge of digital communities.
• Good working knowledge of ICT, including solid knowledge of different operation systems, programs and apps used for communication, project management, editing, design, web access such as MS Teams, SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Self-drive, creativity, and problem-solving capacity are required.
• Ability to work independently, responsibly and target oriented, including under remote management.
• Strong organizational and management skills
• Active, flexible and dynamic team player and excellent networker
• Excellent writing, communication and coordination skills
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
The Advisor is responsible for:
• Supporting state partners and civil society in the area of digitalization
• Plan, implement, monitor and report on activities in line with the mandate of the programme
• Represent the programme together /in close cooperation with the line manager and all relevant actors.
• Support state and non-state partners in the implementation of the human rights-based approach to digitalization
• Support partners and the programme in taking a disability inclusive approach to project implementation
• Monitoring and reporting on project activities
• Manage consultancies where applicable
• Research, awareness raising and knowledge management on digitalization, digital approaches and human rights
Specific Tasks
The Advisor will perform the following tasks:
Strategic and conceptual work
• Support the strategic alignment of interventions with the programme’s goals.
• Maintain existing partnerships with state and non-state partners and establish new partnerships, where applicable, in order to promote a human rights-based approach to digitalization in Uganda.
• Maintain existing and identify new entry points for state and non-state partners’ participation in development processes in the area of digitalization at sub-national and national level.
• Conceptualize and implement disability inclusive approaches in close cooperation with state and non-state partners.
• Support the line manager in the design of strategic sustainable development approaches and in planning processes.
• Support the programme management and colleagues in mainstreaming digitalization and inclusion within the programme and within the cooperation sphere
Operational work
• Provide technical support to the development and implementation of different cooperation modalities with partners throughout Uganda.
• Provide technical advice on digital participation, participation in policy dialogues and development processes to state and non-state partners regarding digitalization, disability inclusion and other related human rights issues.
• Provide technical and capacity building support to state and non-state partners in the area of digitalization.
• Manage consultancies.
• Provide technical advice on mainstreaming of cross-cutting issues including gender, youth, empowerment of marginalized groups with a specific focus PWDs
Communication
• Ensure regular, transparent, and pro-active communication within the programme, including with administrative staff.
• Ensure an open, timely and smooth communication with programme partners and other GIZ programmes.
• Support the internal and external representation of the programme in coordination with the Communication and PR Officer of the programme and the line management.
• Contribute to the communication work of the programme by providing input to and developing ideas for communication materials for social media, articles, and other interventions, and forwarding them to the communication focal person in the hub and the PR advisor of the programme.
• Ensure visual documentation of activities, collection of stories and other relevant material with the appropriate consent.
Administration and Reporting
• Participate actively in the monitoring of the programme and exchanging experiences and lessons learnt with other colleagues.
• Provide timely input to M&E and reporting requirements, including means of verification.
• Ensure the timely and diligent update of GIZ’s reporting and monitoring tools
• Support administrative tasks for a smooth implementation of the programme in coordination with the administrative officer and line management.
• Provide relevant information to the line management for financial monitoring.
• Liaise with GIZ colleagues internationally and foster knowledge and exchange on digitalization, inclusion and human rights.
• Inform and train partners and GIZ staff on relevant developments on digitalization and human rights in the context of development cooperation
• Support partners in the administrative implementation of meetings, workshops, and similar interventions.
Other duties/additional tasks
• Deputize for other technical advisors in the programme.
• Ensure that all his/ her tasks are executed in alignment the regulations of GIZ and with the data protection regulations of Uganda, Germany and GIZ.
• Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management.
Qualifications
• Degree in a relevant field, preferably in Law, Social Science, Development Studies, IT, Communication, Computer Science, Digital Transformation, Social Sciences, and any related field
Details of experience
• Minimum 5 years’ professional experience in working with civil society organisations, international organisations or private sector in the field of digitalization, inclusion and human rights
• Working experience in civil society organisations or governmental institutions
• Proven experience in the area of digital development, digital participation, digital empowerment and inclusion.
• Experience and/or ability to work in an intercultural team.
• Experience in the design and facilitation of workshops and trainings.
• Experience in gender mainstreaming, empowerment of youth and marginalized groups