Job Title: Program Officer – Sustainable Livelihoods
Organisation: Church of the Province of Uganda (COU)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Head of Programs, PDR
About Us:
The
Church of Uganda is a Jesus-loving, Bible-believing, Spirit-filled Anglican
Church engaged in the mission of Jesus Christ in today’s world. The Church of
Uganda is governed by the Provincial Assembly.
Church of Uganda is a Jesus-loving, Bible-believing, Spirit-filled Anglican
Church engaged in the mission of Jesus Christ in today’s world. The Church of
Uganda is governed by the Provincial Assembly.
Job Summary: The Program Officer – Sustainable Livelihoods will
primarily oversee the Sustainable Livelihood Programme (SLP) which aims at
reducing poverty levels and sustainably improving livelihoods across the
Province
primarily oversee the Sustainable Livelihood Programme (SLP) which aims at
reducing poverty levels and sustainably improving livelihoods across the
Province
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Overall management and delivery of the SLP
- The incumbent will coordinate the formulation
and oversee the implementation of Church of Uganda specific policies on
agricultural production and household food sovereignty - Offer technical advice and support in the
planning, designing, training, monitoring and evaluation of livelihood and
economic development interventions across the Province - The incumbent will coordinate, advocate for
SLP and support the development of sustainable livelihoods initiatives - Manage the development of materials for
capacity enhancement in food and income security - Regularly monitor and support supervision of
SLP - Document and share lessons learned in the course
of the SLP implementation - Provide technical advice on sustainable
development and livelihood intervention with focus on household food and
income security, environmental risks and climate change to different
Church structures - Manage partnerships and build relationships
with other stakeholders - Represent CoU in economic development and
sustainable livelihood gatherings and contribute to technical interactions
and discussions at both Local and International levels - Build diocesan staff capacity in SLPs
- Prepare and submit regular and timely program
implementation progress reports - Responsible for the maintenance of all
Program records, files and filing systems - Resource mobilization for SLP activities
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree
in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Natural Resource
Management, Climatology, Environmental sciences, Disaster and Risk
Management, Development Studies, and/or any other related fields. - At least three years of related work experience
- Broad knowledge and skills in identifying
early signs of disaster, designing disaster response strategies, carrying
out assessment .disseminating Disaster and Risk Management policy, creating
a disaster response network and responding to disasters and risks issues. - Proven experience in conducting assessment
and analysis of agriculture and livelihood related activities - Proven exposure and experience in managing
livelihood initiatives, environmental conservation and climate change to
improve livelihoods in a sustainable and equitable manner. - Working knowledge and experience of working
with CoU is an added advantage - Proven ability to travel extensively both
locally and internationally
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications
along with most recent CVs and three references, copies of relevant academic
testimonials, recommendation from Parish Priest and a day time contact should
be submitted to the address below. Please clearly indicate the post you are
applying for on the envelope.
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications
along with most recent CVs and three references, copies of relevant academic
testimonials, recommendation from Parish Priest and a day time contact should
be submitted to the address below. Please clearly indicate the post you are
applying for on the envelope.
Address
to:
to:
The
Provincial Secretary,
Provincial Secretary,
The
Church of the Province of Uganda,
Church of the Province of Uganda,
P.O.
Box 14123 Kampala – Uganda
Box 14123 Kampala – Uganda
Deadline: 31st May, 2016
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