Organization: Uganda Women Parliamentary Association
(UWOPA)
Duty
Station: Kampala, Uganda
(UWOPA)
Duty
Station: Kampala, Uganda
About UWOPA:
With funding from European Union, Plan International and UWOPA together
with 2 other partners in Lango sub region will be implementing a 3 year project
titled “Combating silent violence against younger children”. The project will
cover the districts of Apac, Lira, Alebtong, Dokolo and Kole. The aim of the
project is to strengthen the capacity of families in Northern Uganda to care
for and protect children against violence.
with 2 other partners in Lango sub region will be implementing a 3 year project
titled “Combating silent violence against younger children”. The project will
cover the districts of Apac, Lira, Alebtong, Dokolo and Kole. The aim of the
project is to strengthen the capacity of families in Northern Uganda to care
for and protect children against violence.
Job Summary: The Project
Officer will offer technical support in programme planning, implementation and
monitoring of the Violence against Children project. The post holder will be
expected to provide technical support on UWOPA’s efforts aimed at preventing
violence against children. He/she will coordinate, and facilitate
implementation of the project at national level and also participate in local
level activities in Northern Uganda.
Officer will offer technical support in programme planning, implementation and
monitoring of the Violence against Children project. The post holder will be
expected to provide technical support on UWOPA’s efforts aimed at preventing
violence against children. He/she will coordinate, and facilitate
implementation of the project at national level and also participate in local
level activities in Northern Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and schedule project work plans in
accordance with specifications and funding limitations. - Implement all VAC activities and write
periodic reports in accordance with EU funding requirements. - Organize meetings with parliamentary
committees, ministries, round table members and civil society
organizations in relation to VAC. - Participate in relevant advocacy events
and lobbying processes at national and regional level regarding violence
against children. - Periodically track of relevant funding
opportunities for the organization and support in developing and ensuring
timely submission of funding proposals. - Represent the organization in partnership
and networking meetings. - Perform any other duties as assigned by
the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant should possess a Bachelors’
degree in social sciences, development studies, law or any other relevant
degree. - Additional training in Gender or related
field will be an added advantage.
At least three years’ experience in a reputable NGO preferable with a
focus on children. - Excellent oral and written communication
skills
Possess the ability to work as part of a team and across diverse program
areas - Strong working knowledge of basic Micro
soft programmes and internet. - Possess willingness to travel widely to
Northern Uganda. - Prior experience in managing EU projects
will be an added advantage
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should express their
interest by sending handwritten applications to: The Chair person UWOPA, P.O
Box 7178 Kampala, Uganda or hand delivered to UWOPA office Parliament building
Room E2-19 or email: [email protected]
interest by sending handwritten applications to: The Chair person UWOPA, P.O
Box 7178 Kampala, Uganda or hand delivered to UWOPA office Parliament building
Room E2-19 or email: [email protected]
Deadline: 7th February 2014 by 5:00 PM
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