Job Title: Programme
Officer (2 Careers)
Officer (2 Careers)
Organisation: Restless
Development
Development
Funding Source: European
Union
Union
Reports to: Programme
Coordinator
Coordinator
Gross annual Salary: UGX
12,195,936
12,195,936
Duty Station: Uganda
About Restless:
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.
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.
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:
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%
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%
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%
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 .
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, download
here, to [email protected].
to send a completed application form, download
here, to [email protected].
NB:
Please note we DO NOT accept CVs, resumes or covering letters
Please note we DO NOT accept CVs, resumes or covering letters
Deadline: 28th November 2014
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