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 Project Coordinator, Healthy Child Uganda, UC Global
Job ID 7725 	Location Calgary
Functional Area Administrative 	Faculty
Position Type Fixed Term - Grant Funded / Department UC GLOBAL
Experience Required Not Indicated / Education Required Bachelors

Department Description

University of Calgary ~ A great place to work and learn.

The Centre for Innovation and Research in International Development
(CIRID), a part of UC Global at the University of Calgary, invites
applications for a Project Coordinator, Healthy Child Uganda. This
full-time Fixed Term position has an expected end date of April 30,
2010 with the possibility of extension (dependent on project
funding).

As Project Coordinator for the Strengthening Child Health - Rural
Uganda Project (also refered to as Healthy Child Uganda) you will be
reporting to and providing coordination and implementation assistance
to the Healthy Child Uganda Canadian Project Director.

Healthy Child Uganda is a community-based child health education
initiative in rural southwestern Uganda which promotes improved
survival and health for children under five through training of
village-based health volunteers. There is an excellent local team in
Uganda who coordinates field activities and reports to the Canadian
team. The project addresses local health issues from many levels with
an emphasis on community development (including education, gender,
income generating, micro projects and action plans) with support also
for research, health centre and faculty development. Please see the
project website (www.healthychilduganda.org) for more information.

The Project is funded by the British Council, Global Health Research
Initiative - International Development Research Centre and the
Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) through the
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) University
Partnership Program.

The normal work hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with
occasional evening and weekend work.

This full-time position will be until April 30, 2010 with the
possibility of renewal dependent on performance and secure funding.
The workweek will be 37.5 hours though some periods may be busier as
dictated by the volume of project activities. Thus longer weekdays or
weekend work may be required, especially during overseas work.
Short-term travel to Mbarara, Uganda will be required once or twice.

The project coordinator will work in a one-person office at the
Alberta Children’s Hospital with limited direct supervision. This
individual will be expected to spend time also on main campus of the
University of Calgary.

Position Requirements

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not
limited to):

The Project Coordinator will oversee project activities, logistics,
schedules, budgets and reporting for Healthy Child Uganda. S/he will
be a motivated and self-directed individual with good time
management, interpersonal and coordination skills. This individual
will work efficiently, combining solid administrative and computer
skills with an interest and skills in project management including
basic financial management. The coordinator will be required to plan
project activities, prepare reports and interact with staff and
volunteers with diverse backgrounds. Flexibility will be important to
balance urgent needs and activities as they arise. Experience in
community development or community health and prior work in Africa or
other resource-poor settings is an asset.

Reporting and Operational Management:
• Oversee planning and delivery of activities within the project
workplan
• Develop monitoring/data collection tools and document field
activities
• Report on project progress to AUCC and donors including narrative
and technical reports

Finance/Logistics/Administration:
• Oversee project budget, track expenses, input and report expense
claims
• Work with accountant to prepare financial reports for AUCC and
funders
• Coordinate procurement of services and goods for project activities
• Maintain existing databases and project files including project
contacts, in kinds, resources, reports, references, publications and
research
• Organize and minute committee meetings
• Manage human resources including support for Ugandan team,
preparation of  appointment letters
• Help organize international itineraries and travel arrangements

Program Development:
• Develop an annual workplan and budget with project team members
• Support development of grant applications and supporting documents
• Aid team in capacity building, developing health curricula and
producing educational materials

Research
• Assist project team with organizing for field research and writing
research reports

Communication and Representation:
• Provide first point of contact for stakeholder groups, funders,
media and project team members
• Communicate regularly with Ugandan  and Canadian team members
• Represent the project to the public
• Interact with funders, funding partners, and media
• Attend conferences, workshops and meetings as a project
representative
• Create, update and disseminate newsletters, brochures, website and
other public relations materials

Requirements:

Education:
• An undergraduate degree in a related field is required; postgraduate
degree is an asset.

Experience:
A minimum of two years in a related position is required. Past
experience in the following would be beneficial:
• Work in Africa or resource-poor setting and cross-cultural setting
• Community health programming or community development
• CIDA-funded projects
• Conducting research and writing research reports/articles
• Fund raising
• Grant or proposal writing
• Non-profit or university work experience
• Business or financial management

Knowledge and Technical Skills:
• Management training or experience in Results Based Management or
similar reporting method
• Solid computer skills including strong skills in Microsoft Word and
Powerpoint. Advanced skills in Excel. Desktop publishing and Endnote
an asset.
• Basic bookkeeping skills

Communication and Teamwork:
• Strong writing skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including cross cultural exchange
• Positive team attitude and motivation for project success
• Experience and willingness to work closely with university,
government and national funding agencies

Innovativeness/Initiative and Personal Effectiveness:
• Patience and excellent time management and organizational skills to
handle a heavy, multi-task workload
• Independent problem-solving and resourcefulness
• High level of responsibility and accountability
• Demonstrated ability to work independently


Application Deadline: July 26, 2009

This position is part of the Management and Professional Staff Zone A.

To find out more about our competitive salaries and benefits, and why
we are A Great Place to Work and Learn, please see:
http://www.ucalgary.ca/hr/careers/uofc.

Located in northwest Calgary, the University of Calgary campus
occupies a beautiful, park-like setting covering more than 200
hectares. The U of C is home to scholars in 17 faculties (offering
more than 80 academic programs) and 36 research institutes and
centres.

The U of C is pursuing the biggest single capital expansion in its
history. Fuelled by Alberta’s nation-leading economic growth, the
university has embarked upon a $2.2 billion plan to support a host of
new teaching and research activities.
----- Contact Information ------------
Erin Kiley, Project Coordinator
Healthy Child Uganda
Centre for Innovation and Research
in International Development
UC-Global, University of Calgary
2500 University Dr. NW, Calgary, Alberta
Canada, T2N 1N4
Email: [log in to unmask]
Website: www.healthychilduganda.org
Ph: 403 955 3197
Uganda Ph: +267 773 006 067

See Job listing at http://www.ucalgary.ca/hr/careers/careers_search
Job ID is 7725 and the position is based in Calgary with travel to
Uganda.

**Posted by ***********************************
Dr Sam Lanfranco (Prof Emeritus) Econ, York U.
Toronto, Ontario, CANADA - M3J 1P3
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