Vacancy title:
Skins Development Fund Field Officer

Jobs at:
BTC

Deadline of this Job:
Friday 3rd March, 2017.

Duty Station:
Moroto

Job details:
JOB TITLE: Skins Development Fund Field Officer.
DUTY STATION: Moroto, WITH REGULAR VISITS TO THE KARAMOJA REGION AND KAMPALA
DURATION OF ONE CDNTRACT: 45 MONTHS WITH 6 MONTHS PROBATION
CONTRACT START DATE: APRIL, 2017

FUNCTION BIC, the Belgium development Agency, together with different Government Ministry, are implementing the bilateral co-operation between Uganda and Belgium

The Skills Development fund Field Officer shall be selected by BYC and shall be responsible for the tasks listed below. S/he shall work under direct supervision of the lntenrention Field Manager for Karamoja.

Major roles and responsibilities Fund Management (40%)

• Contribute to the development and ensure quality of SDF grant facility operational manual;
• Oversee quality control of the implementation of activities in support to the Business Technical Vocational Education and Training (BTVET) & private sector stakeholders through the functionary of the Skills Development Fund;
• Ensure gender equity and social targeting of the SDF through active promotion of specific target windows of the SDF and monitoring of eligibility criteria;
• Ensure when necessary the follow-up of administrative files of the SDF in support of the project managers and under supervision of the International financial and administrative officer;

Coaching and Promotion (30%)

• Lead the promotion of the competitive SDF as an agent for change and innovation in Skills Development in Karamoja;
• Coaching and supporting the private sector organization and the BTVET institutions in Karamoja in Uganda in introducing quality proposals in the framework of the fund, based on a sound identification of regional skills gaps;
• Coordinate the positioning of the SDF-in the overall support landscape to BTVET providers and private sector partners, building on international experiences;
• Support the setting up of a SDF knowledge sharing platform for BTVEl & private sector stakeholders & contribute to high level discussions and scenario development around pooled funding for Skills Development Monitoring and Reporting (30%)
• Support monitoring (including tracer studies) and supervision of the selected SDF partners & activities;
• Compile regular SDF progress and activity reports and compile lessons learned from SDF supported activities;
• Contribute to the compilation of the overall project reporting.

Education and Experience:

•  A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in technical fields of; Social Sciences, Social Works, Education, Business Administration and Management;
• At least 5years of proven, relevant experience in grant management, donor institutions and development cooperation agencies;
• Relevant experience in facilitating the co-operation between RTVET institutions and private sector stakeholders would be an advantage;
• Experience of working with the private sector would be of an advantage;
• Proverb expertise in the practical side of BTVET delivery would be an advantage; .
• Experience in working for a bilateral or multilateral agency would he an advantage.
• Fluent in English, with excellent writing and reporting skills;
• Term building skills and ability to work autonomously, etc.
• ICT in word excels, power point and internet;
• Mature, good communicator and facilitator;
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and having no objection to working overtime
• Valid Motorcycle driving license.

Job application procedure
Salary package BIC will offer a competitive salary package with a gross monthly income of between UGX 3,600,000 and UGX 4,000,000 depending on the relevant years of work experience, medical insurance for staff, spouse and all biological dependents plus a 13th Month compulsory package paid together with the December salary. If you qualify for this position: Hand delivery our application to: Human Resource Officer; BTC Uganda Plot 1 B Lower Kololo Terrace P.0.Box 40131, Kampala

Attach a copy of your CV (Resume), application letter plus copies of academic certificates as well at least 3 (Three) recent referees with their contacts.

Send in your application not later than Friday 3rd March, 2017.