Job Title: Community Services Officer
Organisation: Lutheran World
Relief (LWR)
Relief (LWR)
Duty Station: Uganda
About US:
Lutheran World Relief is a US non-profit organization that works with
local partners to provide lasting solutions to poverty, injustice and human
suffering. LWF Uganda works to reduce people’s vulnerability, supporting them
to realize their potential, to build on their assets, and to respond to their
own problems and needs. LWF Uganda currently has five areas of operation in
Pader, Kitgum, Adjumani, Katakwi, Sembabule, Kampala and Kamwenge Districts.
local partners to provide lasting solutions to poverty, injustice and human
suffering. LWF Uganda works to reduce people’s vulnerability, supporting them
to realize their potential, to build on their assets, and to respond to their
own problems and needs. LWF Uganda currently has five areas of operation in
Pader, Kitgum, Adjumani, Katakwi, Sembabule, Kampala and Kamwenge Districts.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Lutheran World
Relief (LWR) Community Services Officer job placement should hold a
Bachelor’s degree in social science, project management, community
development from a reputable institution or a related discipline - A minimum of three years of progressive
experience gained within an international humanitarian NGO will be an
added advantage. - Previous interaction with Persons Living
with Disabilities (PWD’s) will be an advantage. - Previous exposure, experience and skills
in developing proposals, concept papers and reports writing. - Ability to manage a team and relate well
with the host community. - Previous experience in conducting
trainings, facilitation and capacity building of staff - Working knowledge and experience of
humanitarian principles, SPHERE and UNHCR standards and field security
protocols and procedures - Excellent computer skills in word
processing, database management, spreadsheets, use of internet and email. - Proven academic and/or on-job training on
‘Project Cycle Management”.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their
applications (One-page motivation letter, explaining the candidate’s
suitability for the position and an updated Curriculum vitae, CV), with the
names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees and send via Email
to: [email protected].
applications (One-page motivation letter, explaining the candidate’s
suitability for the position and an updated Curriculum vitae, CV), with the
names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees and send via Email
to: [email protected].
NB: Please do not include
certificates for education, trainings, etc. Only short-listed candidates will
be contacted
certificates for education, trainings, etc. Only short-listed candidates will
be contacted
Deadline: 24th March
2017
2017
For more of the latest jobs, please visit https://www.theugandanjobline.com or
find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline
find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline