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Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Assistant
Location: Entebbe
Type of Contract: Fixed Term Contract, 1 year renewable
US Engagement Manager (Individual Giving Manager)
Location: US
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Finance Officer
Location: Entebbe
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Community Health and Conservation Field Officer
Location: Communities surrounding Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP)
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Location: Entebbe
Type of Contract: Fixed Term Contract, 1 year renewable
Position: US Engagement Manager (Individual Giving Manager)
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Location: US
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
About CTPH
Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH) is an Uganda-based gorilla and wildlife conservation leader that champions an integrated One Health approach to conservation in and around Africa’s protected areas. CTPH is seeking a full-time representative and Individual Giving Manager based in the United States to expand its regional giving and engagement to support its mission and activities. CTPH has three integrated strategic programs: Wildlife Conservation, Community Health, and Alternative Livelihoods, that work in concert to conserve wildlife and improve the lives of the communities that live around the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Key Responsibilities
Strengthen CTPH’s representation in the US:
- Communicate CTPH’s mission clearly and effectively
- Support CTPH US Board development and engagement, as needed
- Strengthen CTPH’s presence and representation in the US by attending meetings, presentations, workshops, expos, and other events to promote CTPH amongst existing and potential donors and other stakeholders
- Support administrative requirements of the US office, including depositing funds, thanking donors, and supporting with filing necessary annual finance and tax documents
- Support administrative requirements of Gorilla Conservation Coffee in the USA
- Support implementation of US-based fundraising and other events
- Identify and cultivate potential donors
- Collaborate with partners, including other organizations and research agencies, to expand the reach of programs and activities and access additional funding
Develop and implement CTPH’s Individual Giving Strategy:
- Work with the CEO and Development Director to develop CTPH’s individual giving strategy
- Provide mentorship and training to other team members engaged in fundraising from individual donors
- Support identification, acquisition, and retention of individual donors, particularly amongst the US audience
- Cultivate and steward donors through regular communication (letters, emails, phone calls, and other effective methods)
- Contribute to increased income generation and diversification for CTPH and its social enterprises
- Enter, maintain, and segment individual donors in CTPH’s donor databases
- Implement individual donor stewardship strategies, including specific appeals, thank you letters, providing updates as well and acknowledging donors during special occasions and on commemorative days
- Promote and track planned gifts
- Nurture and track bequests
- Nurture and track major gifts
- Develop high-quality supporter care, including responsive and prompt donor care and stewardship
- Keep abreast of all developments in Individual Giving and community fundraising legislation and regulatory control
- Represent CTPH effectively and proactively to support increased visibility and awareness of the organization
Contribute to and support other team and departmental work as appropriate:
- Provide fundraising updates and reports, as needed
- Support and collaborate with related roles as needed – communications, social media, grants, donor identification
- Work with other team members to incorporate M&E, finance and other requirements needed by donors
- Coordinate with Communications and the social media team to implement e-marketing and social media campaigns as they relate to giving
- Provide timely and informative reports to line manager on progress being made against KPIs and overall income targets
- Be available and willing to perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor
Required Qualifications and Technical Competences
- Proven work experience in fundraising from individuals and organizations with a track record of successful grant applications
- Superb written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with fundraising software and tools to track progress including Bloomerang
- Good organizational and time management skills to help keep projects on track and manage multiple evolving deadlines
- Basic understanding of conservation, environmental, sustainable development issues, and One Health
- A willingness to learn about topics related to fundraising
- A willingness to work flexible hours as needed for collaboration with staff and donors in different time zones
How to Apply
Send a cover letter, CV/Resume with at least three reference contacts by email to hr@ctph.org by 15th June 2024. Please include “US Engagement and Individual Giving Manager” in the subject line.
Position: Finance Officer
Reports to: Finance and Operations Manager
Location: Entebbe
Type of Contract: Fixed Term Contract, 1 year renewable
About CTPH
Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH) is a grassroots Ugandan-based NGO and non-profit established in 2003. We promote biodiversity conservation by enabling people, gorillas, and other wildlife to coexist through improving their health and livelihoods in and around Protected Areas in Africa. Our mandate is to have “Thriving Gorilla Populations with Thriving local communities” through promoting coexistence of people, gorillas and the environment through improving their health and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure swift disbursement of funds for program activities and ensure that all requests rhyme with the approved work plans and budgets.
- Prepare monthly activity financial reports for various assigned projects.
- Prepare other regular financial reports, spreadsheets, and correspondence as required.
- Enter transactions correctly and accurately into accounting software.
- Ensure transactions entered have the appropriate documentation and approvals as per CTPH policies and donor compliance.
- Plan, organize, and manage your workload to ensure your contribution to the organization’s monthly financial reporting process is achieved in a timely and accurate manner.
- In liaison with the Finance & Operations Manager, track monthly advances to the project staff.
- Provide financial support to the team members and resolution of finance-related queries.
- Reconciling bank and mobile money accounts monthly.
- Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all invoices, payments, WHT and VAT with-held are accounted for and properly posted.
- Reviewing all the requisitions before they’re forwarded to the Finance Manager.
- Investigating and resolving any irregularities or enquiries regarding accounts receivable and Accounts Payable.
- Reconciling service providers’ account statements and following up on their payments.
- Any other task that may be assigned from time to time.
Required Qualifications and Technical Competences
- Bachelor’s degree in business Management, Accounting, Finance, Commerce, and at least CPA or ACCA level 2.
- At least 3 year’s relevant experience in accounting in non-profit organizations with a proven track record in financial management and an understanding of accounting processes and procedures.
- Possess strong accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to follow through.
- Highly organized with the ability to meet deadlines, troubleshoot, and problem-solve.
Required Competencies
- Training in Computer and knowledge of accounting software systems (e.g., QuickBooks online).
- Experience in using online banking and mobile money platforms.
- Team player with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a diverse social and cultural environment.
- Possess strong accuracy, Good analytical ability, attention to detail, and ability to follow through.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Good knowledge & experience in using Quick Books accounting package.
- Good level of competence in excel, word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet targets and deadlines.
How to Apply
Interest applicants who meet the requirements should submit their application letter, cv and academic documents by email with at least three (03) reference contacts to; hr@ctph.org indicating the title “Finance Officer” in the subject line by Thursday 14th June 2024.
Position: Community Health and Conservation Field Officer
Reports to: Community Health and Conservation Coordinator
Location: Communities surrounding Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP) both in Northern (Kanungu and Rubanda) and Southern Sector (Kisoro).
Type of Contract: Fixed Term Contract (1 year renewable)
About CTPH
Conservation Through Public Health (www.ctph.org), established 20 years ago, is an award-winning Ugandan registered NGO and non-profit that promotes biodiversity conservation by enabling people, gorillas, and other wildlife to coexist through improving their health and wellbeing in and around protected areas in Africa. CTPH envisions ecosystems where wildlife and people thrive in shared, dynamic, resilient, and healthy environments. CTPH is an established leader and pioneer in One Health and sustainable development, implementing integrated human, animal, and environmental health approaches.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead implementation of CTPH community field programs, in collaboration and consultation with supervisors and team members.
- Oversee and provide guidance for CTPH community volunteer cadres Participate in recruitment of Village Health and Conservation Teams (VHCTs), in collaboration with MOH.
- Supervise the work of Village Health and Conservation Teams (VHCTs) working with CTPH in behavior change communication data collection and family planning.
- Support monitoring and evaluation of the data collected by VHCTs, and link them to the health centers, including for supporting referrals and replenishment of medical supplies. Train VHCTs to deliver community health services and conservation education, in line with CTPH’s mandate and trainings.
- Participate in training of Human and Gorilla Conflict Resolution Teams (HUGOs-Gorilla Guardians) and other community resource persons reducing human and wildlife conflict. Engage Reformed Poachers in meaningful alternative livelihoods.
- Support VHCTs, and HUGOs to create group income generating projects and establish Village Saving and Loan Associations (VSLAs). Attend VHCT and HUGO VSLA meetings and provide the relevant support in monitoring and evaluation of their outputs and outcomes through data collection, home visits and quarterly meetings.
- Work with the CTPH Veterinary team to support the Community Animal Health Workers.
- Implement the Impenetrable Kids League Model and other conservation education programs in schools.
- Participate in One Health research to support CTPH field programs. Provide logistical and mentoring support, where needed, to CTPH visitors in the field including volunteers, practitioners, students, researchers, donors and the general public. Communicate CTPH vision, mission, mandate and approach clearly and effectively to all stakeholders.
- Implement activities based on project work plans and budgets, as agreed with supervisors.
- Be the link between the community, local partners and CTPH on issues regarding conservation, community health and livelihoods improvement. Support any other CTPH / GCCoffee projects and programs, as needed and requested.
Required Qualifications and Technical Competences
- A degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Community Development, Social Work, Conservation or a related field from a recognized University and a minimum of two years’ experience working in a related field.
- Certificate in Nursing is an added advantage.
- Knowledge of conservation and protected area management is an added advantage.
- Knowledge of public health is an added advantage.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Speaking Runyankole-Rukiga or Rufumbira is an added advantage.
- Team player requiring minimal supervision Experience working effectively with diverse stakeholders including the government and NGOs.
- Experience in working with local communities.
- Computer literacy (micro soft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
How to Apply
Interest applicants who meet the requirements should submit their application letter, cv and academic documents by email with at least three (03) reference contacts to; hr@ctph.org indicating the title “Community Health and Conservation Field Officer” in the subject line by Thursday 14th June 2024.
Position: Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Entebbe
Type of Contract: Fixed Term Contract, 1 year renewable
About CTPH
Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH) is a grassroots Ugandan-based NGO and non-profit organization founded in 2003. We promote biodiversity conservation by enabling people, gorillas, and other wildlife to coexist through improving their health and community livelihoods in and around protected areas in Africa.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage the daily running of the CEO’s office.
- Manage, coordinate, and prioritize the CEO’s schedule and calendar to maximize time efficiency.
- Manage the CEO’s internal and external correspondence.
- Manage and create content for the CEO’s social media platforms.
- Ensure timely and professional management of the organization’s affiliated websites.
- Provide overall background support to the CEO during public engagements.
- Coordinate media engagements, including interviews and written requests.
- Oversee and coordinate meetings and other events.
- Take minutes, transcribe documents, and maintain organization of files.
- Coordinate and manage vendors and contractors.
Required Qualifications and Technical Competences
- B.A. in Mass Communications, Public Relations, Media Arts/Communication Design, or any related field.
- At least 3 years relevant work experience.
- Professional experience in social media management.
- Professional working knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office and/or Mac OS.
- Excellent English language (written and verbal).
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Able to work independently and with high level of interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Flexible and willing to work extra time and be on call during weekends and after business hours.
How to Apply
Interested applicants who meet the requirements should submit their letter, CV, and academic documents by email with at least three (03) reference contacts to hr@ctph.org by Thursday 21st June 2024.
Position: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Assistant
Reports to: Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Coordinator
Location: Entebbe
Type of Contract: Fixed Term Contract, 1 year renewable
About CTPH
Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH) is a 20-year-old Ugandan registered NGO and non-profit that promotes biodiversity conservation by enabling people, wildlife, and livestock to coexist through improving health and livelihoods in and around protected areas in Africa. CTPH envisions ecosystems where wildlife and people prosper in shared, dynamic, resilient, and healthy environments. CTPH has established itself as a leader in sustainable development through integrated human, animal, and ecosystem health approaches. We work with the government, local community, civil society, and the private sector, currently with field programs in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to implement three main program areas:
- Wildlife Conservation, including wildlife health
- Community Health with a focus on One Health
- Alternative Livelihoods for protected area communities
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the development and maintenance of M&E frameworks and systems in line with CTPH’s minimum operational procedures for MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning) policy.
- Support in establishing Monitoring and Evaluation frameworks for CTPH and Gorilla Conservation Coffee (GCC), a CTPH social enterprise.
- Participate in field data collection activities and expand the use of mobile data collection systems.
- Support data entry, storage, and management for CTPH databases, including Gorilla lab results, camp visitor records, VHCT data, and research volunteer information.
- Assist in data analysis using statistical software like SPSS and Advanced Excel.
- Contribute to monthly and quarterly reporting, focusing on the aggregation of outputs and outcomes for proposal development.
- Support the drafting of impact monitoring reports for both internal and donor use.
- Facilitate training sessions for data collectors (VHCTs) relevant to M&E activities.
- Participate in workshops and training within and outside the organization as needed.
- Support the M&E Coordinator in conducting field-monitoring missions to assess project progress using standard M&E tools and methodologies.
- Assist in the dissemination of monitoring and evaluation findings to the field team and other relevant stakeholders.
- Support the Communications Officers in maintaining individual donor databases.
- Help compile human stories to enhance the visibility of projects.
- Undertake any other assignments as requested or delegated by the M&E Coordinator or other CTPH management staff.
Required Qualifications and Technical Competences
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Quantitative Economics, or a related field.
- At least 1 year of working experience in monitoring and evaluation or a related field.
- Knowledge about biostatistics is an added advantage.
- Proficiency in more than one Ugandan language is desirable.
- Strong proficiency in statistical software such as Kobo toolkit, SPSS, and Advanced Excel.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Strong data management and analysis skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficient in IT, with strong skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
How to Apply
Interested applicants who meet the requirements should apply through the following link by 7th September 2024: https://forms.gle/n5oiFgZ6sawFkky37. Please note that this is the only acceptable means of application.