Job Title: Technical Assistant
Organization: Norwegian Association of Disabled (NAD)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
The
Norwegian Association of Disabled (NAD) is an independent human rights and
advocacy organization of persons with disabilities based in Oslo, Norway. It
was established in 1931 and works with Disabled People’s Organizations (DPOs)
and Governments through existing local structures to facilitate sustainable
change for persons with disabilities. Since 2006, NAD, the Association of
Microfinance Institutions of Uganda (AMFIU) and the National Union of Disabled
Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU) have been working on Economic Empowerment for persons
with disabilities. The program is expanding and developing, with more poor
persons with disabilities accessing informal and formal financial services.
Norwegian Association of Disabled (NAD) is an independent human rights and
advocacy organization of persons with disabilities based in Oslo, Norway. It
was established in 1931 and works with Disabled People’s Organizations (DPOs)
and Governments through existing local structures to facilitate sustainable
change for persons with disabilities. Since 2006, NAD, the Association of
Microfinance Institutions of Uganda (AMFIU) and the National Union of Disabled
Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU) have been working on Economic Empowerment for persons
with disabilities. The program is expanding and developing, with more poor
persons with disabilities accessing informal and formal financial services.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Norwegian
Association of Disabled (NAD) Technical Assistant career opportunity
should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies, Social
Work, Human Rights, CBR, Community psychology, Education, Microfinance,
Business / Economics and/or a related field from a recognized
university/institution, - Possession of a Post Graduate qualification
in Project Management or Microfinance with
experience in working with vulnerable persons is an added advantage. - Good team work building, coaching, use of
participatory learning techniques - Past project work experience, result-based
monitoring and evaluation - High degree of creativity, innovativeness,
analytical problem solving - Proven ability to work independently, timely
delivery on deadlines - Computer literacy skills with proficiency in
Internet and Microsoft Office packages - Good knowledge of financial planning and
reporting - Excellent organizational skills and
logistical planning management - Lobbying, advocacy, partnership building and networking
skills - Proven capability to do community mobilization
especially for rural-based development initiatives - Demonstrated ability to work with vulnerable
groups especially persons with disabilities - Good presentation and verbal reporting
skills. - Ability to address and appeal to a diverse
audience - Self-drive, ability to motivate, build
capacity of implementing partners and influencing them to deliver positive - Excellent communication skills, good English
language skills (also writing)
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send the following:
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send the following:
- An application letter (1- page): describe
your skills and qualifications and why you are the right person for the
job. - Updated CV (1-page): list key academic
qualifications, work experience, personal information and day-time contact
information. - References (1 page): list 3 references by
name, title, organization and day-time contact information.
NB: All
submitted documents should be in Arial font, size 12. We shall only accept e-mail submissions of 3
pages.
submitted documents should be in Arial font, size 12. We shall only accept e-mail submissions of 3
pages.
Please
send your application with the E-mail subject field as “Application for EEP
send your application with the E-mail subject field as “Application for EEP
Deadline: Monday, 29th February, 2016.
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