3.    Provide technical support to improve the performance of the staff  in resource mobilization, monitoring, impact assessment and analytical report writing skills
4.    Develop short term plans that address the strategic plan.
5.    Prepare programme reports for the Board of Directors and donors/Partners

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS:
The position requires an individual who possess the following key qualities:

    Knowledgeable about the status of women and rights based programming
    Have a passion and practical vision for building social movements
    Ability to empathize with the predicament of gender-inequality and inequities
    Honest and dependable
    Resilient and reliable under pressure
    Creative and self driven  
    Ability to work with people of various cultural, education and socio economic backgrounds.
    Leadership skills (team leader and team player)
    Outstanding analytical and writing skills
    An Open attitude willing to acquire and share knowledge
    Excellent communicator (oral and written)
    Should be flexible and willing to work long hours outside the normal working hours


Required Qualifications and Experience:
Applicants must have a minimum of a Master’s Degree/qualification in Humanities, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Gender and Women Studies or Law, Skills in Monitoring and Evaluation computer and valid driving licences.  A minimum of ten (10) years experience in Development related work.

POSITION:    PROGRAMME COORDINATOR, RESEARCH, INFORMATION AND ADVOCACY

Role:    Facilitate in the identification, planning, development and implementation of research and advocacy initiatives within the organization and with partners at     Local, National, Regional and International.

Reports to:    Director of Programmes

Key Result Areas:
1.    Initiate research and advocacy programmes and fundraise in line with UWONET’S Strategy and work plans.
2.    Provide support to all UWONET thematic areas in their research and advocacy related-functions (including support in setting up a research agenda, identifying research issues and conducting action research.
3.    Responsible for documentation and information sharing of key learning within the organization on research and advocacy initiatives with other stakeholders.
4.    Develop proposals, plans and budgets for UWONET research, information and advocacy initiatives.
5.    Participate in the implementation of advocacy programmes.
6.    Initiate, support and nurture community driven advocacy and activism.
7.    Prepare project reports for management and donors

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS:
The position requires an individual who possess the following key qualities:

    Knowledgeable about the status of women and rights based programming
    Have a passion  for women’s rights and  vision for building social movements
    Ability to empathize with the predicament of gender-inequality and inequities
    Honest and dependable
    Creative and self driven  
    People oriented
    Ability to work with people of various cultural, education and socio economic backgrounds.
    Leadership skills (team leader and team player)
    Outstanding analytical and writing skills
    An Open attitude willing to acquire and share knowledge
    Excellent communicator (oral and written)
    Computer literate and valid driving licence
    Should be flexible and willing to work long hours outside the normal hours

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Applicants must have a minimum of a Bachelors Degree a Master’s Degree is desirable /qualification in Humanities, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Gender and Women Studies or Law and a minimum of five (5) years experience in Development related work and a valid driving licence.

POSITION:    PROGRAMME COORDINATOR, NETWORKING AND CAPACITY BUILDING

Role: Initiate and facilitate the identification, planning, development and implementation of Capacity Building and Networking within the organization and with partners at Local, National, Regional and International levels.

Reports to:     Director of Programmes

Key Result Areas:
1.    Facilitate in building strong alliances and networks of civil society organizations at District and National Levels for concerted advocacy
2.    Initiate programmes and fund raise for Networking and Capacity Building in line with UWONET’s Strategy.
3.    Identify and recruit high level members from all sectors of civil society, who are committed to increasing financial commitments and resources for women’s rights
4.    Initiate capacity building programmes for members and partners at district and national levels
5.    Coordinate members on particular thematic areas.
6.    Develop and maintain networks with partner agencies for resource sharing and cost saving
7.    Prepare project reports for management and donors

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS:
The position requires an individual who possess the following key qualities:

    Understands networks and coalitions
    Knowledgeable about the status of women and rights based programming
    Have a passion and practical vision for building social movements
    Ability to empathize with the predicament of gender-inequality and inequities
    Honest and dependable
    Creative and self driven  
    Coordinate members on particular thematic areas.
    Design, plan, implement and fundraise for the networking and capacity building programmes.
    Coordinate members on particular thematic areas.
    Ability to work with people of various cultural, education and socio economic backgrounds.
    Leadership skills (team leader and team player)
    Outstanding analytical and writing skills
    An Open attitude willing to acquire and share knowledge
    Excellent communicator (verbal and written)
    Computer and valid driving licence
    Flexible and willing to work long hours out side normal hours

Required Qualifications and Experience:
Applicants must have a minimum of Bachelors Degree a Master’s Degree/qualification in Humanities, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Gender and Women Studies or Law and a minimum of five (5) years experience in Development related work.


POSITION:    ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY

Role:    Provide secretarial and personal assistantship support to the Executive Director, manage and coordinate the Network’s operations to ensure the efficient implementation of programs and timely communication with the Network’s various stakeholders.

Reports:    Finance and Administration Manager

Key Result Areas:
1.    Efficient office administration and management
2.    Support programme staff on logistic management
3.    Timely communication
4.    Proper filing of all organisations documents

PERSSONNEL SPECIFICATION
1.    Office and front desk  Management
2.    Excellent Computer knowledge
3.    Knowledge in  administrative and secretarial functions
4.    Excellent Communicator
5.    Knowledge in information management and documentation

Required Qualifications and Experience:
Applicants must have a minimum of a Degree in Secretarial Studies or any other degree with skills in secretarial work or its equivalent from a reputable Institution/University with a minimum of five (5) years experience in an administrative position.

POSITION: ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.    Prepare payments of office and other bills as per laid down procedures of the organization
2.    Responsible for Petty Cash Disbursements
3.    Verify all invoices and requisitions and ensure that adequate supporting documents are in place before any payment is made.
4.    Process advance payments for programme activities
5.    File all payments, accountabilities, accounts and ensure that all paid documents are stamped.
6.    Keep an updated stores Ledger
7.    Prepare monthly vehicle reports
8.    Maintain an up to date assets register with all acquisitions and disposals
9.    Any other duty as may be assigned by the Finance & Administration Manager from time to time

Reports to:    Finance & Administration Manager

Key Result Areas:
1.    Reports on and stores
2.    Report on fleets management
3.    Proper Filling of records
4.    Monthly financial report

Required Qualifications and Experience:
Applicants must have a minimum of a Degree in Business Administration, majoring in Accounts. Must be computer literate and conversant with Ms Word, Ms Excel, and Accounting Packages especially Pastel with a minimum of five (3) years experience working with NGO’s.

If you believe you are the right candidate for any of these challenging jobs, please send your Applications to:

The Chairperson,
Uganda Women’s Network (UWONET)
Plot 198, Old Kira Road, Ntinda, Minister’s Village
P. O. Box 27991
KAMPALA
Tel: +256-414286539
E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

To reach NOT later than 7th June 2010 by 5:00p.m. All positions applied for must be clearly marked on top of the left hand corner of the envelop

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.