Job Title: Training
Officer (2 Career Positions)
Officer (2 Career Positions)
Organisation: Cheshire
Services Uganda
Services Uganda
Funding Source: European
Union (EU)
Union (EU)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Livelihood
Resource Centre (LRC) Manager
Resource Centre (LRC) Manager
About US:
Cheshire Services Uganda is a
nongovernmental organization working the field of disability and development.
CSU works with and for Persons with Disabilities through four thematic
programme areas of Livelihoods, Inclusive Education, Advocacy and campaign,
health and rehabilitation. CSU in collaboration with Leonard Cheshire
Disability has received funding from the European Union to implement a three
year livelihoods project for Persons with Disabilities in Adjuman and Moyo
districts.
nongovernmental organization working the field of disability and development.
CSU works with and for Persons with Disabilities through four thematic
programme areas of Livelihoods, Inclusive Education, Advocacy and campaign,
health and rehabilitation. CSU in collaboration with Leonard Cheshire
Disability has received funding from the European Union to implement a three
year livelihoods project for Persons with Disabilities in Adjuman and Moyo
districts.
Job Summary: The EU Project Training Officer will provide
training on livelihood opportunities, both in and out of the Livelihood
Resource Centre (LRC).
training on livelihood opportunities, both in and out of the Livelihood
Resource Centre (LRC).
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Carry
out needs assessment of Persons with Disabilities in collaboration with
the LRC Manager; - Plan
and organize various training programmes for Persons with Disabilities on
wage and self-employment either through the LRC or via external
institutions – specifically catering to job-oriented courses - Develop
inventory of resource institutions and resource persons to carry out
various training in and out of the LRC. - In
charge of planning and organizing training programmes – Pre-vocational and
vocational training; - Works
closely with the LRC Manager and training institutes to adapt curricula to
the needs of Persons with Disabilities; - Develop
and conduct life skills, basic IT skills and communication skill sessions
for the Persons with Disabilities. - Establish
linkages with financial institutions, MFIs and government departments for
training, placement, apprenticeship and job shadowing.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
applicant should possess a bachelor’s degree in any relevant field - At
least two years’ experience in developing and delivering training
programmes. - Excellent
communication skills in spoken and written English. - Excellent
interpersonal skills. - Highly
innovative, and have skills to design new programmes and develop new techniques to deliver
training to disabled people. - The
applicant should be aware of industry trends in terms of skills and job
requirements to identify the training programmes which suit market demands - Good
understanding of issues related to disability - Computer
literacy skills - Good
working knowledge of local languages is desired - Working
knowledge of Sign Language is an added advantage
How to Apply:
All qualified candidates are
encouraged to send their applications, updated CVs and supporting documents to
the address below. Please indicate the position you are applying for on the
envelope. Note that no email applications will be considered.
encouraged to send their applications, updated CVs and supporting documents to
the address below. Please indicate the position you are applying for on the
envelope. Note that no email applications will be considered.
The Chairperson
Cheshire Services Uganda
Plot 935 Old Kira Road Bukoto
near Kadic Hospital or opposite MTN Stage
near Kadic Hospital or opposite MTN Stage
P.O. Box 70012 Clock Tower
Kampala. Uganda.
Deadline: 27th February, 2015
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