External Team Building Consultant jobs at Build Africa (BA),Jobs in Uganda,

Build Africa (BA) is a UK based charity that has done development work for the last thirty years. BA programmes in Uganda focus on income improvement and support to education with cross-cutting themes in livelihoods, HIV/AIDS and gender.

Build Africa Uganda (BAU) currently works in the districts of Kumi, Ngora, Paliisa, Kibuku, Bugiri, Oyam, Bukedea, Masindi, Kiryandongo and Buliisa.

BAU seeks an external consultant(s) or an agency with whom to collaborate in the design and delivery of the one-day team building programme for up to 22 staff and 5 volunteers, 11 female and 16 male.

The exercise aims at bringing together the team members from all offices and strengthening team cohesion, spirit, and ability to think and act together. BAU has had a number of staff changes with number of new members joining, hence the need to further strengthen the team.

Position Title: External Team Building Consultant

Organization:Build Africa Uganda (BAU)

Employment Type:Full Time Permanent

Duration : 24 months

Start date : 01-Dec-2014

Application Deadline:12 December 2014

Expected Output

It is important to note that one full day will be dedicated for team building activities only. There will be no discussion of any programmatic or operational issues. The team building activities will focus on the following objectives:

·         Knowing each other

·         Working together (with a special focus on working together from two remote locations)

·         Trusting each other

·         Understanding cultural sensitivities

·         Respecting each other

Recruitment of a consultant

The selected consultant(s) or an agency will assist in the design, preparation and facilitation of the team building retreat as well as compiling a report outlining the workshop's proceedings, including practical recommendations and operational tools which can be used by the team in the future.

Key tasks

·         Consultant(s)/agency will complete the following tasks, in close consultation with BAU:

·         Review of all relevant documentation pertaining to BAU team

·         Draft the agenda for the one-day team building exercise

·         Design and develop team building content of the retreat and related activities

·         Present interactive and flexible facilitation tools and material aids for brainstorming prepared prior to the workshop

·         Facilitate the retreat on 18th December 2014.

·         The team building exercise should be creatively organized to include strategic brainstorming sessions aimed at helping the personnel develop and articulate corporate and individual understanding oneself and their collegues in order to achieve the retreat’s goals.

Consultants profile

Experienced (10-15 years) management or people’s development consultant or agency

Proven track record of facilitating team building and knowledge sharing workshops and consultancy experience. Payments, budget and reporting

The contractor will be paid a lump sum in one installment at the end of the assignment.

Key activities in your role will include:

·         Developing ACF’s program strategy to maximize the impact of our response to the changing needs of vulnerable populations in Uganda.

·         Monitoring results in all long-term project sites while also directing assessments in other locations in Uganda for possible emergency interventions.

·         Managing security in a highly insecure & changing environment, analyzing, identifying, & mitigating risks to the safety & security of ACF’s teams.

·         Liaising & negotiating with partners & other actors, building relationships with authorities & community leaders throughout South Sudan

·         Collecting & analyzing data related to the socio-economic & humanitarian issues in Uganda.

·         Overseeing the mission’s HR, financial & logistics management, assessments & response planning activities.

Does this description fit you?

·         You’re an experienced humanitarian professional

·         You have a Bachelors’ degree (or higher) in Humanitarian Action, International Relations, International Development & policy, or a related field.

·         You have completed further study in Security Management in Humanitarian Contexts.

·         You have at least 5 years’ field experience, culminating in time as a Deputy Country Director or Country Director. You’ve worked in highly political, complex emergencies or developmental & security environments.

·         You can successfully lead a diverse team of committed professionals

·         You've managed senior staff from a variety of cultural & technical backgrounds. You’re comfortable coaching & developing the skills of your direct reports, adapting your leadership to professionals who may, or may not, be familiar working in humanitarian action.

·         Your knowledge of the donor community ensures projects respond to the most pressing humanitarian needs & that activities remain compliant with grant requirements.

·         You’re able to analyze changes in your context & discuss the implications with senior operational staff. You are comfortable communicating HQ decisions to your team & local partners.

·         You intuitively adapt how you communicate context analysis, strategy, policies & procedures to suit different audiences - both verbally & in writing.

·         You want to lead ambitious programming that has an impact

·         You are able to see past the inevitable day-to-day emergencies to set & reinforce a long-term strategic vision for the mission.

·         You enthusiastically engage the mission’s technical teams & promote the development & implementation of innovative approaches to solve core humanitarian problems.

·         You’re proficient using project evaluations & other PCM tools to continuously improve the quality of activities under your scope of responsibility

·         You are diplomatic but tenacious.

·          You recognize that advocating for change & innovative programming requires building strong relationships with donors, local authorities & other partners, while retaining the space to speak confidently about ACF’s programs & our knowledge of the Uganda humanitarian & Development needs

Apply online with resume and cover letter at Country Director Job in Uganda

Applications should be emailed to: bau@build-africauganda.org The deadline for applications is 30/11/2014

Country Director Job in Uganda

Closing date: 12 December 2014

The consultant will be required to submit both a technical and financial proposal to Build Africa Uganda (see address given below). The technical proposal should cover:-

1. Experience of individual / firm in relation to the team building

2. Understanding (definition) of the purpose of the team building

3. Methodology

4. Activity schedule (work plan).

You’ll contribute to ending world hunger by Leading a dynamic and committed team in the implementation of the strategy adapting ACF activities to the transitional context of the Country with attention to the changing needs, donor priorities and ACF competences.