Job Title: Project
Officer
Officer
Organisation: ChildFund International
Reports to: Regional Programme Manager – Northern Uganda
Duty Station: Agago , Uganda
About ChildFund:
For over seventy years globally, ChildFund provides help to deprived,
excluded and vulnerable children to have the capacity to improve their lives
and opportunity to become young adults, parents and leaders who bring lasting
and positive change to their communities. We promote societies whose
individuals and institutions participate in valuing, protecting and advancing
the worth and rights of children. ChildFund Uganda, in partnership with
ChildFund Australia, is implementing a 3 years’ Household Economic Empowerment
Project in four sub-counties in Kitgum and Agago Districts in Acholi
Sub-region, Northern Uganda.
excluded and vulnerable children to have the capacity to improve their lives
and opportunity to become young adults, parents and leaders who bring lasting
and positive change to their communities. We promote societies whose
individuals and institutions participate in valuing, protecting and advancing
the worth and rights of children. ChildFund Uganda, in partnership with
ChildFund Australia, is implementing a 3 years’ Household Economic Empowerment
Project in four sub-counties in Kitgum and Agago Districts in Acholi
Sub-region, Northern Uganda.
Job Summary: The Project Officer will guide the
implementation of the Economic Empowerment Project activities in the District
of Agago and ensure quality project delivery
implementation of the Economic Empowerment Project activities in the District
of Agago and ensure quality project delivery
Key Performance Indicators:
- Planning and
Strategies. - Support to Local
Partners and Area Programme - Representing ChildFund
in relevant fora and seminars - Project Monitoring and
Evaluation - Reporting.
- Collaborating and Networking
- Accountability and
Budgetary Control
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
- The applicant should
hold a University degree in Agriculture, Developmental Studies, Social
Administration, social sciences, Community Based Rehabilitation, Adult and
Community Education or any other related field. - Additional training in
Project Planning & Management, and Community Economic development is
an added advantage - At least two (2) years
post qualification experience in a similar position in a development
organization. - A minimum of two (2)
years’ experience working with rural communities and engagement with Local
partners including Local Governments - Demonstrated
experience implementing Livelihoods and Economic strengthening projects
with proven approaches such as VSL methodology, farming as a business.
etc.
Personal Competencies:
- Demonstrable aptitude
for teamwork. - High level of
interpersonal and Communication skills - High level of people
management skills. - High level of
integrity. - Excellent reporting
and representation skills - Ability to communicate
effectively both in writing and orally. - Articulate decision
making - Strong work ethics and
confidentiality - Ability to ride a
motorcycle and work in remote areas
How to Apply:
All interested candidates should send their applications including
detailed Curriculum Vitae, academic and professional papers and names of three
professional referees with their Email/ daytime telephone contacts to: The
National Director, ChildFund International, P.O. Box 3342, Kampala, Uganda Email:
[email protected] OR Hand deliver to ChildFund National Office located on
Plot 71/72 Namirembe Road P.O. Box 3341, Kampala NOTE: While we appreciate
every response to this advert, only short listed candidates will be contacted.
ChildFund is an equal opportunity employer.
detailed Curriculum Vitae, academic and professional papers and names of three
professional referees with their Email/ daytime telephone contacts to: The
National Director, ChildFund International, P.O. Box 3342, Kampala, Uganda Email:
[email protected] OR Hand deliver to ChildFund National Office located on
Plot 71/72 Namirembe Road P.O. Box 3341, Kampala NOTE: While we appreciate
every response to this advert, only short listed candidates will be contacted.
ChildFund is an equal opportunity employer.
Deadline: 19th July, 2014
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