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• Take
  lead of Akola Project beneficiaries in a way that facilitates a high
  performance egalitarian culture of learning and development, trust and
  integrity
• Seek
  understanding with and unified leadership alongside the leadership team
• Provide
  Christian leadership to the Akola women and to the community
• Provide
  a good example of stewardship with time, resources and privilege for the
  staff, employees, and women’s groups
• Serve
  as an active advocate for Akola Project, promoting the vision, mission and
  goals of the organization amongst the community at all times to ensure the
  organization maintains a positive public standing

• Maintain
  ministry and wellness records and databases
• Render
  support in the planning and implementation of Village Fellowship and
  Monday Bible Study as needed
• Oversee
  Wellness Officers in our village groups to ensure members receive proper
  support
• Expand
  Akola Project’s Wellness Officer program to new Akola women’s groups
• Support
  in the planning for bi-weekly Fun Friday activities

• Provide
  administrative support for Akola Academy, including planning logistics and
  attending as needed
• Create
  and maintain all Akola Academy databases
• Explore
  partnerships with other local organizations as needed
• Research
  content for curriculum and educational programs as assigned

• Support
  in clerical preparation for all monitoring & evaluation activities
• Enter
  data into databases to assist with monitoring & evaluation reports
• Sort
  and pull data on request

• Research
  ministry, wellness, empowerment, and monitoring & evaluation concepts
  on request
• Research
  comprehensive database to streamline storage of data; enter records into
  new database
• Create
  and organize written records of all programming
• Document
  programs with photos and video; prepare updates on ministry & wellness
  programs as needed
• Actively
  communicate regularly with Empowerment and Educational Programs Manager
  regarding planning and programs both verbally and through written reports
• Support
  other Akola Project programs as needed

• The
  incumbent should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree from four-year
  college in International Relations, International Development, or a
  related field
• Possess
  strong organizational skills, problem-solving skills, and self-initiative
• Creative
  and positive in providing support
• Excellent
  organizational skills
• Problem
  solving capabilities
• Self-initiative
• Excellent
  communication skills
• Agree
  with Akola’s approach in sympathy with Christian values.
• Comfortable
  with interfaith dialogue between Muslim and Christian women.
• Comfortable
  working in a foreign community with different cultural atmospheres and
  working environments.
• Possess
  strong organizational skills, self-initiative, problem solving abilities,
  and an interest in women’s empowerment and wellness.
• Possess
  a respectful and mature attitude towards different cultures, customs and
  ways of life.
• Possess
  strong leadership abilities and are not afraid to make tough decisions.
• Exhibit
  the utmost integrity and transparency when handling company finances.
• Ability
  to work independently and as part of a team.
• You
  have the capacity to juggle multiple requests, prioritize effectively and
  consistently meet deadlines.

• Resume/CV
  highlighting your education and work experience
• 1-2
  page cover letter that outlines (1) Why you are interested in the
  position, Akola Project, the mission/vision and Uganda specifically; (2)
  Relevant work experience for the position and why you believe you are the
  best candidate for the job. Be sure to cite specific personal
  characteristics and specific work experiences that you feel make you
  qualified to fulfill the required responsibilities; (3) The role your
  faith plays in your work.
• Names
  and contact information for at least one personal and one professional
  reference
• A
  paragraph for two of the following questions:
• Tell
  us about one moment that changed the course of your life.
• What
  is one thing in the world that makes you angry?
• What
  is the best book you’ve read in the last year? Why?
• What
  will you do to entertain yourself when power is out for hours on end?

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