Vacancy title:
Maternal Child Health and Nutrition (Mchn) Manager-Mother Care Groups
Jobs at:
Mercy Corps
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, 31st December, 2018
Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: 13 December 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time
JOB DETAILS:
Mercy Corps exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities. Operating in Uganda since 2006, Mercy Corps has field offices in Kitgum, Gulu, Kotido, Moroto, Arua, Yumbe, Amudat and Kaabong and implements programs that cover a wide variety of program sectors including food security, health/nutrition, water/sanitation, peace building, youth, agriculture, and econ development.
PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:
Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
The primary focus of the MCHN Project Manager for the Mother Care Groups (MCGs) will be to adapt and scale the MCG strategy to the four districts Moroto, Kotido, Kaabong and Amudat in collaboration with local government. The MCG Manager will be responsible for oversight of quality activities and coordination between the Community Behavior Change (CBC) sector and among partners related to the nutrition objective, including Save the Children and Whave. The MCG Manager will work with staff to capture learning from the field and to support strategy and make tactic adjustments as needed. The Manger will frequently write project reports, analyze data, capture stories and other learning to articulate the work of Apolou in the health and nutrition sector.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Program
ETHICS AND INTEGRITY:
All Mercy Corps staff are expected to behave ethically and demonstrate highest integrity in their professional and personal life. Mercy Corps has zero tolerance to any form of fraud, corruption, abuse, harassment or exploitation. Any breach of our policies or misconduct will lead to disciplinary action or may lead to termination.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
Job application procedure
Submit your application through email to ug-mcjobs@mercycorps.org addressed to the Human Resource Director, Mercy Corps Uganda. Include a cover letter clearly stating your salary requirements, CV (with 3 referees), and copies of academic qualifications/certificates.
Deadline for Submission:
Close of business on Monday, 31st December, 2018. Subject of email should include the position you are applying for. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by Mercy Corps. Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer; qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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