Project Management Specialist (HIV/AIDS Care & Treatment) – USAID/Uganda

Organization: USAID/Uganda

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Deadline: June 7, 2024, 4:45 PM (local time)

Job Type: Full-time

About the Position: USAID/Uganda is inviting qualified Ugandans to apply for the position of Project Management Specialist (HIV/AIDS Care & Treatment). This role involves providing personal services under contract to support HIV/AIDS care and treatment programs in Uganda.

Key Details:

• Solicitation Number: 72061724R10010
• Salary Range: UGX 219,900,268 to 324,611,127 per annum (equivalent to FSN-12)
• Application Submission: All applications must be submitted as detailed in Section IV of the solicitation document, including a DS-174 Employment Application, cover letter, curriculum vitae/resume, supplemental document addressing selection criteria, and copies of academic transcripts.
• Submission Deadline: June 7, 2024, 4:45 PM (local time)
• Submission Method: Applications must be emailed to kampalausaidjobs@usaid.gov in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format. Only electronic submissions will be accepted, and the total document size should not exceed 10MB.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., public health, international development, social sciences).
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in project management, preferably in the field of HIV/AIDS care and treatment or public health.
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS programming, including treatment protocols, prevention strategies, and community engagement.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to assess program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to prepare clear and concise reports and presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and community-based organizations.
• Experience working with USAID-funded projects or other international development organizations is desirable.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in other local languages spoken in Uganda is an advantage.

How to Apply:

1. Download the detailed solicitation document and SOL 72061724R100010 from the US Embassy website.
2. Complete the DS-174 Employment Application for Locally Employed Staff or Family Member, available here.
3. Write a cover letter addressed to the USAID Supervisory Executive Officer, clearly indicating the position for which you are applying and describing how you meet the minimum requirements.
4. Prepare a comprehensive curriculum vitae/resume as detailed in the solicitation document.
5. Create a separate supplemental document addressing each Qualification Rating Factor (QRF) outlined in the solicitation.
6. Gather copies of your academic transcripts.
7. Combine all required documents into one PDF attachment and email it to kampalausaidjobs@usaid.gov before the deadline.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to HIV/AIDS care and treatment programs in Uganda under the auspices of USAID/Uganda. Apply now and be part of this vital mission!