1. Supply Chain Specialist

Job Details

To carry out procurement activities for goods and services as per laid down procurement policies procedures and processes while maintaining high standards of integrity and accountability.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning

• Establish and communicate priorities based on customer needs. Contribute to cross-functional planning activities.
• Engage with Partners / Sub-Grantees in procurement planning process.
• Advise on, and participate in development of consolidated procurement plan and sourcing strategy
• Develop sources of competitive advantage to ensure that the supply chain management function supports the achievement of the organization’s source of competitive advantage

Strategic Sourcing

• Execute the Market Assessment and Supplier Pre-Qualification process as per the set guidelines for the assigned categories.
• Manage the RFQ/RFP Process including baselines & price survey methodologies as per the approved framework for the assigned categories.
• Lead negotiations for the assigned Categories.
• Supervise the procurement processes and assist work relating to sourcing through needs assessment & spend analysis
• Lead on the preparation and review of Procurement Committee submission documents to ensure their comprehensiveness to allow an informed decision-making process.
• Facilitate Procurement Committee meetings and ensure that proper documentation is maintained.
• Lead on all grants related procurements.

Supplier relationship and contract management

• Accurately complete the master data management form (or contract/supplier register)
• Lead on Monitoring and completing contract close-out, renewal or retender, as appropriate for the assigned categories
• Ensure that contractual conditions and performance indicators are understood by the suppliers.
• Identify & resolve or escalate contract-related issues both internally and externally.
• Analyse supplier performance based on customer feedback information & other sources and coordinate with supplier for improvement.
• Contract Implementation management based on the contract terms and conditions and SLA

Procurement Execution

• Receive incoming Purchase Requisitions (Pending Buyer Action), verify specifications are clear, conduct sourcing event if required items are not already on contract, update the PR with actual supplier record and release PR for approval.
• Follow Procurement Polices and guidelines in Supplier Award decisions under the applicable threshold.
• Manage PO Change requests coordinating with Requesters, Budget Owners and Suppliers.
• Ensure that all Purchase requisitions are processed within the required timelines to ensure that goods, services and works are delivered at the right price, time and place

Data Management and analysis

• Collect and analyze organization-wide supply chain data to support decision-making
• Provide support in the implementation of the business metrics to monitor SCM performance and alerting management when the performance trigger is violated
• Conduct spend analysis to support strategic sourcing activities, and Supplier Relationship Management
• Prepare/review summary report of supplier bid responses for Procurement Committee award decision meetings

Process, Procedure and Policy

• Conduct all procurement related tasks as per the approved procurement policies, processes and guidelines.
• Advice management regarding any challenge / risks / impractical guidelines.
• Collect customer feedback relating to the policies, processes and guidelines, and report to National Office Management for improvements or change
• Review with Partners / Sub-Grantees, their SCM Policies and procedures . to identify any gaps, document them under assessment reports, and capture under capacity building plans.

Systems Development & Implementation

• Collect and collate useful data which can be used to improve the general systems established and communicate this information to immediate Supervisor

Control & Compliance

• Develop risk identification & assessment tools, registers and other tools and assess SCM related risks in risk connect.
• Ensure everything is done on the provision system including filing and record keeping process for supply chain activities and ensure procurement audit trail is always available.
• Monitor adherence to control measures and compliance with WV supply chain policies and guidelines.
• Escalate any form of breach of controls, frauds, non-compliance, misappropriation of WV funds and assets related to SCM identified during the monitoring process.
• Implementation of agreed audit recommendations in the procurement process as per the guidance given by the HoD.
• Review Partners / Sub-Grantees, internal control system in the procurement process to identify any gaps, document them under assessment reports, and capture under capacity building plans.
• Periodically monitor the progress on implementation of recommendations and update the management of all parties

Training and capacity building

• Conduct Partners’ / Sub-Grantees’ capacity assessment and capacity building plans as per set framework / guidelines.
• Train the Partners / Sub-Grantees based on the approved capacity building plan, monitor progress. Coordinate with internal stakeholders in monitoring the progress and submit progress reports to the management.
• Coordinate, participate in, and/or train staff from Supply Chain Staff and other WVI Departments on WVI Procurement Policies, Processes, and Systems

Supervision of staff

• Manage the performance of direct reports through performance reviews, frequent conversations and other method as appropriate. Be courageous in providing coaching or feedback for continuous performance improvement.
• Ensure direct reports in Supply Chain understand Procurement Policies, Processes, and Systems.
• Plan and coordinate departmental meetings to review status of tasks and update
• Lead monthly appropriate review meeting to address open procurement issues/performance and provide solution.

Any other duties

• Participate in committee & Task forces requiring supply chain input or guidance. Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor or designee

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

• A member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS,)

Required Professional Experience

• University degree in Business Administration, Procurement or similar degree, or equivalent experience.
• A master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Post graduate qualification in Purchasing and Supplies Management from CIPS.
• At least 5 years’ experience in Procurement or Supply Chain with experience in managing staff.
• Computer literate with excellent working knowledge in MS Office.
• Experience in working with Enterprise Resource Platform (ERP’s)

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• High professional ethics and integrity
• Good interpersonal and organizing skills
• Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience working in the INGO at a similar role is an added advantage

2. Senior Resource Development Manager

JOB DETAILS:

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Proposal Development

• Lead the development and submission of winning funding applications (approximately 50 applications annually) in accordance with WVU Grant Acquisition Procedures and related best practices. This shall include day-to-day coordination of a team of Resource Development staff and, from time to time, direct writing of proposals.
• Make timely recommendations to WVU Senior Leadership Team on grant opportunities, which should be pursued.
• Ensure strong collaboration with World Vision Support Offices on relevant funding opportunities.
• Ensure strong coordination with other departments within WVU on proposal development, notably technical specialists, programme operations division and grant finance.
• Engage additional resources from within the World Vision International partnership, as necessary, in order to enhance proposal development. This may include technical specialists, grant writers (where surge capacity is needed) or other contributors.
• Ensure all necessary grant acquisition due diligence and Go – No-Go procedures are adhered to.
• Ensure all WVU financial standards are adhered to in the development of project budgets, maximising cost recovery for support costs and ensuring match funds are secured before grant agreements are signed.

Donor Engagement

• Develop and maintain a Resource Development Business Plan to guide strategic interactions with potential donors and partners.
• Proactively build strong networks and relationships with key donors.
• Represent WVU to donors, both informally and formally, including giving presentations on behalf of WVU, as required.
• Represent WVU in negotiations with donors over grant contracts etc.
• Maintain a strong overall awareness of donor trends (both globally and for Uganda specifically) and awareness of specific, relevant grant opportunities.
• Facilitate and coordinate interactions between WVU colleagues (including technical specialists and senior leadership) and key donor representatives, as appropriate.
• Engage with WV Support Offices in order to support their donor interactions in global capitals.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and disseminate information resources (e.g. fact sheets, capacity statements, situation reports) that can enhance donor engagement.

Networking, external coordination and relationships

• In addition to donor relationships above, the jobholder will: Collaborate with colleagues (especially technical managers and specialists) to ensure effective networking through and information flow from inter-agency fora, including refugee sector working groups and government ministry working groups. This will include direct participation in such fora from time to time.
• Collaborate with colleagues (especially technical managers and specialists) to ensure effective bilateral engagement with key government ministries.
• Proactively develop strong relationships with counterparts at peer NGOs, UN agencies, and other organisations in order to facilitate information sharing, enhance intelligence gathering on donor opportunities and identify potential partnerships for grant applications.
• Proactively develop strong relationships with World Vision Support Offices with a view to identifying new funding opportunities from private fundraising sources.
• Represent WVU within the global organisation as focal point for Grant Acquisition, interacting with other World Vision offices including in the East Africa Region (EARO), Brussels and Geneva offices, and Global Centre,

Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Develop and implement a multi-year resource development strategy aligned with the organisation’s strategic plan.
• Lead donor mapping, market analysis, and funding trend assessments to inform fundraising priorities.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to set annual fundraising targets and monitor performance.

Team Leadership & Capacity Building

• Provide leadership in facilitating a high-performance management culture, open trustworthy staff relationships and integrity to enhance smooth staff relations and accountability.
• Lead recruitment processes, as required.
• Supervise and mentor a team of resource development officers or grant writers.
• Build internal capacity in proposal writing, donor engagement, and fundraising best practices.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration between programs, finance, and M&E teams.

New Business Development

• Explore new business opportunities in the area of 1) commercial contracting, 2) carbon financing, and; 3) Impact Investing
• Identify and lead internal discussions on the risks and benefits of new business opportunities
• Develop internal capabilities required to manage new business opportunities
• Pursue and pilot new business opportunities to complement other funding streams (with SLT approval)

Other

• Contribute, as required, to ongoing development of the WVU National Strategy, particularly giving advice from the perspective of latest donor trends.
• Collaborate closely with Programme Operations Division and WVU Response Management Division for smooth handover of awarded grants so as to ensure effective start-up of implementation.
• Maintain a general overview of the implementation status of existing grant projects so as to be able to effectively communicate with donors, as required.
• As a senior staff member, participate in and actively support the overall leadership of the Programme Development & Impact division.
• Be flexible to undertake additional tasks, from time to time, in order to enhance the overall performance of the Programme Development & Impact division and WVU in general.
• Contribute to effective information management and information flows. This shall include provision of all relevant inputs into the Horizon / IMPAQ information system and provision of necessary management reports within WVU and EARO.
• Ensure quality management of departmental budget and all reporting requirements.

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Required Professional Experience

• Master’s degree in International Development, Business Administration, Communications, or related field.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in resource mobilisation, fundraising, or business development in the NGO sector.
• Significant experience of government donor relations and fundraising is essential.
• People management skills and experience. Strong interpersonal and networking skills to work cross organizationally and with different cultures
• Proven results-oriented leader with the ability to handle a heavy work load, manage and satisfy multiple conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all staff and other key partners
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrate leadership and team building ability
• Ability to provide spiritual leadership to the team.
• Good planning, time and deadline management and organizational skills.
• Well informed on latest trends in grants sector.
• Excellent writing skills.

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• Strategic thinking and innovation
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Results-oriented and proactive
• Donor intelligence and negotiation skills
• Team leadership and collaboration
• High level of integrity and professionalism

3. Cloud Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Specialist

JOB DETAILS:

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES

IT Network and Capacity Planning

• Works with business analysts and clients to understand business needs
• Analyses and documents requirements.
• Assists with determining requirements impact on existing architecture, work processes and systems.
• Works with impacted areas to ensure proper communication / review of requirements and integration.
• Assists with determining infrastructure systems specifications,
• Input/output processes and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility.
• Assists with analysis, design, development, and documents Networks to meet business requirements.
• Develops strategies to manage the frequency of appropriate support package/patch application.
• Adheres to policies, processes and standards.

Infrastructure Management

• Deploys and reviews new, modified or enhanced system hardware and software components or services.
• Installs, configures and maintains system hardware and software components.
• Make hardware recommendations based on technical project requirements
• Automate administration and maintenance tasks
• Evaluate, and implement new technologies, and integrate systems into
• the computing environment.
• Maintain and improve reliability of all managed systems
• Help perform security reviews, make security recommendations and
• implement ongoing system updates to ensure the latest security best practices are being followed
• Change control for cloud management and managing change requests for
• Leads site specific disaster recovery plans.
• Monitors the legal and regulatory environment for developments.
• Recommends required changes to IT policies and procedures.
• Consults with other business and technical staff on potential business impacts of proposed changes to the security environment.
• Works closely with IT and development teams to design secure infrastructure solutions and applications, facilitating the implementation of protective and mitigating controls.
• Manages the implementation of the cybersecurity programs aimed at identification, management and remediation of threats to improve the cybersecurity posture.
• Assesses potential items of risk and opportunities of vulnerability in the network and on information technology infrastructure and applications.

Cloud Systems Administration

• Access Control: Manages user access to, systems, servers, and files; administers the setup of new profiles, creates and updates access permissions and maintains user accounts.
• Installs, configures and maintains system hardware and software components.
• Microsoft cloud services Administration, primarily for Office 365 as well as for Power BI, Azure Cloud, SharePoint and other cloud services as they are implemented at WVI.
• Maintains tracking and configuration documentation and plans.
• Supervises the installation of system upgrades and service packs.
• etup and maintain identity and access management (IAM) systems
• (Access control and determines if inactive accounts should be deleted).
• Monitors system-operating capacity in terms storage, memory and CPU
• Utilization; reviews performance and control reports.
• Recommends settings changes to the operating system to improve performance and reliability.
• Develops, maintains, recommends, documents and supports tools and backend utilities to provide capacity planning management.
• Network and on information technology infrastructure and applications.
• Reviews risk assessments, analyses the effectiveness of IT control activities, and reports on them with actionable recommendations.

Cybersecurity Management

• Implement the Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan
• Monitor and effectively resolve cybersecurity incidents in a timely manner
• Perform regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
• Develop, review, and enforce cybersecurity policies and standards
• Ensure compliance with local and international cybersecurity regulations
• Maintain an updated inventory of critical information assets
• Monitor threat intelligence feeds and emerging cybersecurity risks
• Implement structured patch management for all systems and applications
• Apply secure configurations to servers, endpoints, and cloud platforms
• Ensure proper network segmentation and enforce least-privilege access controls
• Integrate cybersecurity into Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) plans
• Provide ongoing cybersecurity awareness training for all staff
• Support the Simulation of phishing and social engineering attacks to test user awareness and ensure users who do not pass the test undergo refresher training.
• Train technical teams on advanced cybersecurity tools and techniques
• Assess and manage third-party and supply chain cybersecurity risks
• Include cybersecurity requirements in vendor contracts and SLAs
• Track cybersecurity KPIs and report on the security posture to leadership
• Continuously review and improve cybersecurity controls based on lessons learned from incidents, audits, and assessment.

FCAPS Management (Fault, Configuration, Accounting, Performance, and Security)

• Monitors systems activity and logs problems.
• Reviews server and cloud infrastructure requirements and system
• Interdependencies.
• Assists with designing, planning and leading testing efforts and
• Coordinates feedback of test results; develops cases test files and conducts testing to ensure requirements are met.
• Adjusts cloud systems infrastructure stack on routine basis and provides
• Input to capacity planning activities.
• Assesses network performance to ensure that it meets the present and future needs of the business.

Customer Support

• Provides support for server and cloud services issues for the user community.
• Provides documentation, training, and guidance to IT clients
• Provides responsive support for problems found during normal working hours as well as outside normal working hours.

Vendor Management

• Works with vendors to resolve problems relating to cloud services
• Monitors services provided by vendors to ensure service levels meet requirements.
• Evaluates vendor solutions to ensure compliance with requirements and cost-effectiveness.
• Notifies management when contract requirements are not being met.

Research/Evaluation

• Conducts technical research on server and cloud systems upgrades and components to determine feasibility, cost, time required, and compatibility with current system.
• Develops and maintains metrics around the system and institutes a process for continuous improvement.

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related fields (computer science; information science; software engineering)
• Over 5 years of relevant technical or business work experience

Required Professional Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Network administrator – 2 of which is working experience on advanced network, cloud and/or systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience working with some or all of the following: Microsoft Windows (Server and Workstation), internet protocols, Network Attached Storage (NAS) and Storage Area Network (SAN) systems, DNS, DHCP, O365
• Comprehensive understanding of web systems and related infrastructure including tools for remote deployment.
• Experience managing common security controls (IAM, Least Privilege, Firewall, Patching, Antivirus, etc.)
• Experience using virtualization platforms, such as VMware, VSphere, and Microsoft Hypervisor

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• Good customer service skills and experience
• Effective in written and verbal communication in English
• Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills for solving problems.
• Able to work under tight deadline and cope with pressure
• CCNP
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Cloud Platform and Infrastructure (preferred)
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
• Virtualized systems design and deployment
• Cybersecurity Incident Handling Certification

4. Digital Solutions Specialist

JOB DETAILS:

The Digital Solutions Specialist is responsible to work closely with business units/department (Finance, Programmes, DMEAL, etc) to improve, digitalize and/or provide technical support on the automation/digitalization, implementation and administration of applications/systems, deployment, configuration, training and support of applications (In-house, Outsourced and Enterprise).

This role will serve as a bridge between the Programmatic team (DMEAL, operations, finance, etc). He/She will serve as a subject matter expert and provide technical advice for the design of digital solutions and/or business process improvement (analysis, design, coding, testing, development of documentation) and support for ongoing maintenance/customization of applications/systems based on defined business requirements.  Digital Solutions Specialist requires expertise in in-depth technical environments and business knowledge areas.

He/She must be able to adjust/incorporate to constant business changes and as needed to proactively plan for changes that are likely to occur and have implications of digital solutions such as process improvement, organization restructure, evolving goals and strategies and emerging technologies. Moreover, Digital Solutions Specialist also provides client support, consultation and subject matter expertise for system development, maintenance and support.

Digital Solutions Specialist works closely with business units/departments and team members to understand the business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical/digital solutions. These solutions must be aligned with business and IT strategies and follow the organization’s architectural standards.

He/She will be involved in the full systems/applications life cycle and therefore are responsible for analyzing, designing, coding, testing, implementing and supporting application or digital solution that is delivered on time and within budget. Beyond development of digital solutions, he/she may participate in component and data architecture design, technology planning, product evaluation, advanced testing processes and buy vs. build recommendations through the leadership of the Head of IT and Digital.

Digital Solutions Specialist should have a strong knowledge of programming languages, experience in application design and have a solid understanding business analysis, database design, frameworks, testing, and integration methodologies.

Knowledge of current and emerging IT principles, practices, products, services and processes is required. He/she has to communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintenance/Upgrade/support

• Engage in and provide technical support to the different departments on the deployment and provision of customer support for all partnership/enterprise applications and automation/digitalizing solutions, implementation of information system such as; IMPAQ, Open Data kit for digital data collection, Last Mile Mobile Solution, Commcare, Solstice, M-Water, GiS among others.
• User Management Access-Administration (User Access De/Provisioning, Role defining, Users activity auditing, Log Review, Incident response) of in-house, outsourced, and enterprise applications
• Record all users’ requests through World Vision IT service management system(S-MAX), email, phone, MS Teams, and regular visits; analyze & categorize support requests
• Provide ongoing maintenance/customization on existing applications and information systems.
• Reviews and analyses result of various sessions where patterns of development and break/fix metrics, and standard process for optimizing application development processes.
• Periodically conduct system data audit to identify data quality issues for improvement.

ICT Project Activities

• Take part in all project initiation planning processes.
• Execute projects assigned as per the project plan, reviews work plan timelines and manages workflows to meet project timeframes.
• Participates in strategic planning meetings and provides technical guidance and expertise on system/application options, risk, cost vs. benefits, and impacts on business processes and goals.
• Works closely with GTD and departmental teams such as Programs, Finance, DMEAL, Supply chain to assure all systems/applications are implemented successfully.
• Follow full application development process/cycle for new projects from project inception/initiation to go-live/closure by documenting, in-code documentation etc as per industry software development standard practice.

Analysis and Design

• Engage in analyzing the current functional systems/applications (in-house, outsourced and partnership/enterprise) for integration and conduct integration to enhance efficiency and accuracy; and take part in improving the application architecture of the organization.
• Facilitate business requirements analysis sessions by brainstorming and documenting with the business units/stakeholders
• Negotiate to solve problem by researching and uncovering the root cause of the situation/business problem
• Assess user requirements, identify/develop or recommend appropriate digital solutions by analyzing current technology trends in light of fit for purpose, timeliness, cost and security.
• Identifies technical requirements by analyzing existing technological platforms and considering existing business and technology architecture
• Creates technical design specifications with respect to Application Architecture, Deployment Scenarios, Non-Functional Requirements, and Security Requirements
• Prepare requirements and technical specifications that best fit for required business applications
• Evaluates new application packages and frameworks and tools and performs research on best practices.

Coding, Testing and Deployment

• Codes applications or organization-wide digital solutions using a disciplined development process and in accord with the company’s standard development process (SDLC).
• Integrates solutions with other applications and platforms outside the framework.
• Identify, validate, and qualify in-house developed applications and services meet minimum standards for WV Uganda applications/systems through the use of programming disciplines necessary to achieve validation at the code level (Verification that data requirements, workflow, logical designs, operating environment, interfaces, etc).
• Engage with business units and external developers in business need/requirement analysis and application acceptance test such as Functional test, security test/auditability, scalability, performance etc as per SDLC standard for outsourced projects based on agreed Requirements/ToRs and Contracts
• Conduct UATs (User Acceptance Testing) for new/upgrade applications
• Plans and schedules the deployment of new modules, upgrades and fixes to the production environment.
• Verifies that modules are production ready.

Data visualization and dashboard development.

• Lead the development and consolidation of a web-based results management systems that produces reports, displays dashboards in line with WV Strategic focus and enable effective decision making.
• Develop a data pipeline to automate reports, link and adjust data visualization products, digitalize data collection tools for arising from the different departments.
• Engage stakeholders to understand reporting needs and business objective
• Integrate and understand KPIs, metrics, and data sources to pool this data from and Integrate multiple datasets for unified reporting
• Document report specifications and data definitions
• Connect to various data sources (e.g., databases, APIs, spreadsheets, cloud apps)
• Perform data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL)
• Manage data cleaning and preparation process
• Design intuitive dashboards
• Ensure design principles: clarity, simplicity, and usability
• Build interactive, real-time dashboards and reports
• Correlate metrics to business outcomes
• Validate reports with stakeholders to ensure accuracy and relevance
• Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT)
• Document dashboard/report logic and data source mappings
• Create user guides or training materials for end-users
• Conduct training or walkthrough sessions for staff
• Monitor dashboard performance and resolve technical issues
• Update reports based on changing requirements or new data sources
• Track usage metrics to evaluate impact and optimize visuals
• Set up role-based access to reports and dashboards
• Ensure data privacy and compliance
• Manage report version control and audit trails

Product Documentation

• Develop and/or update existing business application(s) by ensuring appropriate documentation of business processes, functional/technical and user guides (includes the ability to present the information both visually (ie. Use Case, Class, Sequence and other UML Diagrams), and through descriptive narratives. Develop Test plans, Test scripts, Test cases, Security tests, UATs

Capacity Building

• Develop training materials, presentations for new and upgrades applications to equip users with required skills
• Take part in coordination of trainings and prepare schedules
• Deliver trainings or ToTs on applications in collaboration with the Unit and other GTD team (refreshment and new trainings)
• Evaluate trainings provided and document lessons learnt for improvement
• Promotes effective use of digital solution by educating users on system functionality.

Other Related Activities

• Perform other assignments given by line and/or matrix management as the roles has shared services provided by the other GTD units and teams
• Assist the Digital Solutions Unit Lead in regular and ad-hoc reports, and other queries

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

• BSC in Computer Science or a related field.
• Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) or related, Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) or Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) – Microsoft SQL Server
• Project management trainings (PMP, PRINCE 2, etc) and any management trainings/course are a plus
• Training on Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• MSc Information Systems
• Certification on Project management trainings (PMP, PRINCE 2, etc)
• Certification on ITIL, Mobile Apps programming, applications security, etc
• Certification/Training on Cloud Computing
• Certification/Training on Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)
• Certification/Training on Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)

Required Professional Experience

• Experience :5-7 years of application development. Net programming languages, third party tools & frameworks, business & technical analysis and design (including User Experience), data analytics/business intelligence, business architecture, application architecture, data architecture, technology architecture experiences including management of large projects.
• Experience in designing, developing and testing applications using proven or emerging technologies Expertise in data management and analytics -Knowledge in productivity, data collection, processing and visualization tools (Power Platform: Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Mobile Data Collection (MDC) tools: KoboToolBox, Open Data Kit (ODK) …).
• Good Knowledge of IT Technologies: Windows Platform, development platforms, databases and data management Data integreation-thorough understanding APIs, data standards (JSON, XML), and system interoperability.
• Worked in similar sized organization like WV Uganda with well-organized and advanced IT environment that use various digital solutions/applications.
• Broad level of understanding surrounding information systems and applications architecture standards Practical project management experience that includes project planning, change management, etc
• Must be able to communicate complex technical details in a clear and concise manner to both technical and non-technical staff.
• Excellent communications skills; the ability to listen and then clearly describe the problem and proposed solution.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English Fast thinker and able to make rational decisions even under pressure
• In depth knowledge in business acumen and processes Collaborative skills across business and technical teams
• Skills on trend analysis and predictions Proficiency in the recent Microsoft Windows Collaboration tools MS-Teams, One Drive, Share Point, office 365, Outlook.
• Fast learner and always a step ahead in terms of IT application initiatives Team Player Must be committed to World Vision Core Values
• Exhibit professional ethics in handling confidential information, uses IT systems, security and resources as per the policies and requirements of World Vision Uganda/International
• Strong client service skills and the ability to work under pressure with accuracy and professionalism.
• Good Knowledge of IT Technologies: Windows Platform, development platforms, databases and data management

5. Advocacy Alignment and Risk Analyst

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local – Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

Overview

The Advocacy Alignment and Risk Analyst will play a pivotal role in strengthening the internal alignment, cohesion, and accountability of the organization’s advocacy and justice policy. This position will support the full spectrum of processes necessary for more effective collaboration and coordination between Field Offices (FOs), Regional Offices (ROs), and Support Offices (SOs), with a particular focus on advocacy and policy alignment (in coordination with Policy Team), risk management, and internal systems.

The role will also support consultations and reporting processes related to the organization’s Management Policy on Advocacy for Justice, collaborate closely with the FO–SO advocacy support working group and contribute to internal communications and knowledge management.

Key Responsibilities

Advocacy Alignment Across the Partnership

• Facilitate internal alignment processes that aim to ensure advocacy priorities, messaging, and initiatives are coherent across FOs, ROs, and SOs.
• Serve as a coordination anchor between different parts of the Partnership, supporting alignment tools, templates, and feedback mechanisms.
• Monitor alignment progress using performance indicators and develop dashboard or reporting tools for leadership tracking.
• Provide technical and process support for the Partnership-wide consultation process on the Management Policy on Advocacy for Justice, A&EE Advocacy and External Engagement Road Map including preparing synthesis reports, managing feedback flows, and coordinating consultation sessions i.e. Develop 2-3 milestones for each area of the roadmap that are applicable and agreed with SOs/ROs/FOs.
• Support documentation and follow-up actions related to policy endorsement and dissemination.
• Develop a matrix/indicator to measure the alignment of Advocacy for Justice Policy including Advocacy for Justice Management Policy.
• Promote One Voice management policy

Risk Analysis and Management

• Identify and assess potential risks (reputational, legal, political, operational) tied to key advocacy strategies and engagements.
• Follow up with Risk on Audit unit to track recommendations identified in risk register for advocacy activities and work with risk, legal, and safeguarding teams to embed mitigation plans.
• Develop tools and guidance for staff on advocacy-related risk identification and response.

Field Office–Support Office Advocacy Support Facilitation

• Collaborate with FO and SO lead to manage and improve the FO–SO advocacy support process, including intake mechanisms, documentation of requests, and feedback loops.
• Track trends in requests and provide analysis to inform improved responsiveness against the key alignment markers

Support Local to Global unit in initiative to foster A&EE alignment across partnership

• Support Local to Global targeted initiative i.e. roll out of Advocacy Academy
• Support international communication group to develop and disseminate alignment messages and actions
• Support coordination with other GC (global centre) units

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required Professional Experience

• Bachelor’s (Master’s Preferred) degree in international relations, Public Policy, Political Science, Development Studies, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Experience supporting internal policy consultation processes and stakeholder engagement.
• Prior exposure to communications, knowledge management, or cross-functional process coordination is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills; capable of convening diverse actors across departments and regions.
• Exceptional analytical and writing abilities.
• Proficient in using data and feedback to improve processes and support decision-making.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting to evolving priorities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong Project Management Skills
• Proficiency in English