JOB TITLE: Director –Peace, Justice and Governance

Number of Vacancies: One (1)

Reports to: Secretary General

Responsible for: Manager- Peace Institute and Manager - Justice & Governance

Duty Station: Kampala with frequent travel to program implementing Faith Based Organizations (FBOs).

Job Purpose:

To coordinate, provide technical support, manage the programme Team and contribute to developing thematic Issues in IRCU in line with the IRCU Strategy and other IRCU policies; and link the organization with other internal and external stakeholders.

JOB TITLE: Communication & Public Relations Specialist

Number of Vacancies: One (1)

Reports To: Secretary General

Responsible For: Communications and PR Assistant

Duty Station: Kampala with frequent travel to program implementing FBOs

Job Purpose: To develop, implement, and identify strategies in communication and Public Relations for the promotion of a positive organizational image for IRCU

Key Result Areas:

1. Develop, maintain and implement communication & Public Relations systems within and outside IRCU in line with the organization policies and procedures

JOB TITLE:  Senior Internal Auditor

Number of Vacancies:  One (1)

Reports To:  Chief Internal Auditor

Duty Station:  Kampala with frequent travel to program implementing FBOs

Job Purpose:  To undertake a comprehensive, independent appraisal of all the organization’s activities in order to provide management with an assurance on the controls in place, the residual risk faced by the Organization and to assist with the continuing development and improvement of organization’s systems and services in line with the Audit standard Operating Procedures.

JOB TITLE:  Internal Auditor

Number of Vacancies:  Two (2)

Reports To: Senior Internal Auditor

Duty Station: Kampala with frequent travel to program implementing FBOs

Job Purpose:

To carry out processes and systems audits in line with the IIA International practices framework and Internal Audit Charter.

JOB TITLE:  Communication and Public Relations Assistant

Number of Vacancies: One (1)

Reports To:  Communication & Public Relations Specialist

Duty Station:  Kampala

Job Purpose:

To participate in the development, implementation, and identification of strategies for effective communication and public Relations for the IRCU secretariat.

JOB TITLE: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Number of Vacancies:  One (1)

Reports To: Manager- Research, Documentation & Strategic Information

Duty Station: Kampala with frequent travel to program implementing FBOs

Job Purpose:

To implement programmes monitoring and evaluation and reporting of the progress and performance of IRCU in line with IRCU reporting requirements and donor expectations. The Specialist will ensure that regular program reports are received from all sub-grantees according to predefined criteria and established quality standards.

JOB TITLE:  Planning & Resource Mobilization Specialist

Number of Vacancies: One (1)

Reports To: The Director HIV/AIDS& Public Health

Duty Station:  Kampala

Job Purpose:

To develop a resource mobilization strategy and related plan of action for all the IRCU programs as per the strategic plan.

Key results areas:

1. Develop and implement resource mobilization strategies according to IRCU’s vision, mission and philosophy
2. Identify and exploit all possible means of resource mobilization, plan and negotiate partnership agreement with donors.
3. Build capacity of IRCU staff in resource mobilization and planning
4. Prepare and present regular reports to keep the leadership team abreast of the latest developments and progress in the area of resource mobilization.
5. Provide technical guidance for IRCU’s programme implementation
6. Coordinate secretariat planning and implementation of IRCU’s strategic objectives.
7. Monitor and evaluate the Secretariat’s Resource mobilization and planning function
8. Network with international and local stakeholders to promote the IRCU’s lobbying and advocacy.

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree in Marketing, Communication, Fundraising, Business Administration or related discipline
• A higher degree in relevant studies (such as Social Sciences, Economics,
• Development Studies, Political Science, International Studies and other related studies).
• Minimum 5 years' experience related to the above duties and responsibilities
• Experience with a proven track record in resource mobilization work,
• Proposal development and program design.
• Experience working with Faith-based organizations is highly advantageous

Person Specifications

• Good knowledge & skill in fund raising mechanisms and resource mobilization activities
• Superior knowledge of best practices in international donor relations and fundraising
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong oral and written communications skills (both technical and diplomatic writing)
• Ability to build and manage strong working relationships and foster open communicationsamong diverse stakeholders
• Ability to prioritize workload and demonstrate outcomes.
• Ability to be flexible in responding to changing work priorities
• Ability to work in multicultural and religious settings.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in other international languages is desirable
• Experience developing and implementing marketing strategies a benefit
• Proven negotiation, strategic planning and execution skills
• Proven ability to work on a variety of tasks simultaneously and to perform under pressure.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize.
• A team player, with proven performance in a multi-cultural and multidisciplinary environment
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

HOW TO APPLY

Each candidate for the posts above is required to submit his/her application letter with certified copies of his/her academic certificates/transcripts and a letter of recommendation from his/her leader of Church/Mosque/ place of worship not later than 2nd December 2011to the address below.

The Human Resource & Administration Manager

Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU)

Namirembe Hill Plot 884, Centenary Road

P. O. Box 7502

KAMPALA

The Inter Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) is in the process of pre-qualifying competent suppliers for goods and services. IRCU therefore  invites qualified suppliers, who are duly registered and authorized in accordance with the relevant laws in Uganda, to submit their company profiles for consideration for prequalification  as IRCU suppliers for the under listed goods and services for the financial year 2012/ 2013. The prequalification information should include but not limited to; Company registration details, Tax clearance certificates, company profile, details of previous works undertaken in a related field and baker’s details.

GOODS AND SUPPLIES

1. Supply of Assorted office Stationery
2. Supply of office equipment; Desk top  computers, printers, Laptops, Photocopiers consumables and installation of computer soft ware
3. Office furniture and fittings (Desks, Shelves etc.)
4. Supply of promotional materials i.e. sign posts, T-shirts, banners, posters etc.
5. Supply of electrical equipment.
6. Supply of office sundries
7. Laboratory Equipment 
8. General Merchandise i.e. ( Tool boxes, Sewing Machines, Bicycles, ITNS, Exercise books, Pens etc.)

SERVICES

1. Computer repair and maintenance
2. Maintenance and repair of office equipment
3. Printing, photocopying ,binding and design services
4. Repair and maintenance of motor vehicles and cycles
5. Provision of transport, tour & travel services.
6. Provision of fumigation services
7. Provision of Insurance services
8. Provision of catering services
9. Provision of Civil works i.e. painting, general renovation etc.
10. Provision of Courier services
11. Provision of Legal services
12. Supply of motor vehicle fuel and lubricants.

Sealed envelopes marked “Pre-qualification for ........................... (mention the good or service) to IRCU for 2011/2012” should be submitted with a bank deposit slip fee of Uganda Shillings 50,000 (Fifty Thousand Shillings Only), non- refundable  to IRCU- General Account, Account No. 0102860134101 Standard Chartered Bank – Kikuubo branch, not later than 30th November, 2011 at 5:00pm, addressed to:

The Human Resource & Administration Manager
Inter Religious Council of Uganda
P.O.Box 7502 Kampala- Uganda.
Plot 884 Centenary Road, Namirembe Hill