Restless Development is taking
up the position of global banner carrier for youth-led development;
demonstrating at the grassroots and policy levels that young people can and
must play a lead role in development. Over the past five years Restless
Development has more than tripled the size of its budgets and programmes, and
has been repeatedly cited as a model of best practice in youth-led development
by the World Bank, DFID, UNICEF and others.

Job Summary: The
Programme Officers will oversee an exciting Youth Livelihood Programme in
Karamoja and be responsible for the on-ground programme preparations,
implementation including monitoring and evaluation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Programme Preparation,
implementation and Monitoring 35%: Working with the Programme Coordinator, the Programme Officers will:

Assist
in the planning and implementation of the sustainable Livelihood project
for Karamoja youth.
Plan
and deliver a comprehensive community sensitisation and identify target
youth groups
Support
the recruitment and training of volunteer peer educators
Work
in liaison with the peer educators to support networks such as local
business associations and SACCOS to support youth enterprises
Actively
support volunteer peer educators to design and implement work plans the
target communities
Monitor
and evaluate project progress on regular basis to respond to opportunities
and challenges
Ensure
that volunteers collect appropriate monitoring data and report on time

2. People Performance
management and development 20%

Manage
volunteer outputs through monthly work plans
Ensure
that all volunteer community placements have work plans
Technically
support and supervise the outputs of the volunteer peer educators through
monthly support and mentorship visits to them
Provide
discipline, care and guidance in an approachable, supportive and helpful
way to all volunteers on an equal basis to ensure their safety and
welfare.
Compilation
of security and risk assessments reports
Ensure
that VPE uphold health and safety policies
Manage
and offer follow up support on VPE incidents and emergency issues
Be
the contact person in dealing with arising issues in the communities
Follow
Restless Development Health and Safety Procedures in case of emergency
issues

3. Networking and partnership:
15%

Ensure
that key staff at the District Local Government and Sub-County Offices
have a clear understanding of Restless Development programme
Identify
opportunities for joint activities with District Local Government staff
(e.g. shared workshops )
Identify
opportunities for joint activities with development agencies with in
related fields within the district
Represent
Restless Development Uganda at meetings with government and NGO partners
as required

4. Volunteer Management,
Support and Welfare: 15%

Carry
out community risk assessment to identify the key risks, how they can be
mitigated and managed.
Ensure
volunteers and volunteer peer educators are trained in the health and
safety procedures
Ensure
that volunteers and volunteer leaders understand and adhere to the code of
conduct
Quickly
report all volunteer incidents in line with Restless Development health
& safety policies and procedures
Provide
discipline, care and guidance in an approachable, supportive way to all the
volunteers
Support
volunteers in managing challenges faced in the communities.

5. Finance management: 10%

Ensure
appropriate use and accounting of funds by volunteer leaders and
Volunteers
Ensure
adherence to Restless Development Uganda’s financial policies by
volunteers
Ensure
all finances are accounted for in time according to Restless Development
Uganda`s financial policies

6. Other: 5%: carry out any other duties as required.
Occasionally working on weekends and holidays for which time off in lieu can be
taken .

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The candidate should be a
graduate with a degree in relevant field of study
A
minimum of two or more years’ experience in relevant field (Education,
Livelihood and working with young people)
At
least two years’ experience in managing training and programme design
Past
exposure and experience in training and programme management
Excellent
IT, written and verbal communication skills
Fluency
in written and spoken English
A
good understanding of contemporary development issues particularly those
related to young people Karimojongs in the field of livelihoods and
employment
A
strong personal commitment to and willingness to uphold the values, aims
and methods of Restless Development
Possess
the ability to analyse problems and make sound operational decisions
Karimojong
speaking is highly preferred
The
individual must be results orientated, highly self-motivated and have
demonstrated analytical skills.
The
successful candidate will thrive in a multi-cultural environment as part
of a rapidly growing and developing organisation and be personally
committed to Restless Development’s mission and values.

How to Apply:

All candidates are encouraged
to send a completed application form, Opens the employer’s application pageApply Now →, to ugandajobs@restlessdevelopment.org.

NB:
Please note we DO NOT accept CVs, resumes or covering letters

Deadline: 28^th November 2014

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