Organisation: ADD
International
International
Funding Source: Big Lottery
Fund UK
Fund UK
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
About Us:
ADD International fights for independence, equality and opportunity for
disabled people living in poverty in Africa and Asia. We work with local, regional and national
groups run by and for persons with disabilities, known as Disabled People’s
Organisations or DPOs. We work with people with all types of impairments in
areas of extreme poverty, regardless of religious or ethnic background. Whether
it is visual, hearing or mobility impairments, neurological conditions,
intellectual disabilities, albinism or more, we believe it is not the
impairment, but the barriers in society, that limit people from reaching their
full potential.
disabled people living in poverty in Africa and Asia. We work with local, regional and national
groups run by and for persons with disabilities, known as Disabled People’s
Organisations or DPOs. We work with people with all types of impairments in
areas of extreme poverty, regardless of religious or ethnic background. Whether
it is visual, hearing or mobility impairments, neurological conditions,
intellectual disabilities, albinism or more, we believe it is not the
impairment, but the barriers in society, that limit people from reaching their
full potential.
Over the last few years ADD International has developed a clear
organisational theory of change that captures our rights based approach. We
have invested in a robust monitoring and evaluation system and are developing a
learning culture across the organisation. We have documented good practice and
are building on our extensive experience of building the capacity of Disabled
People’s Organisations. We have played a key role in making sure the
Sustainable Development Goals are inclusive of people with disabilities and are
now working to make sure that they are effectively implemented at a national
level.
organisational theory of change that captures our rights based approach. We
have invested in a robust monitoring and evaluation system and are developing a
learning culture across the organisation. We have documented good practice and
are building on our extensive experience of building the capacity of Disabled
People’s Organisations. We have played a key role in making sure the
Sustainable Development Goals are inclusive of people with disabilities and are
now working to make sure that they are effectively implemented at a national
level.
Job Summary: The Project Assistant will be tasked with
ensuring effective implementation of
project activities; in close consultation with leaders of community
disabled people’s organisations (DPOs), local government, and other stakeholders
in the project area.
ensuring effective implementation of
project activities; in close consultation with leaders of community
disabled people’s organisations (DPOs), local government, and other stakeholders
in the project area.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
Support the capacity building of disabled people’s organisations for
effective implementation of the sustainable livelihood projects:
effective implementation of the sustainable livelihood projects:
- Actively participate in participatory
capacity assessments for community based DPOs - Provide continuous training and mentoring
to community based DPOs on identified gaps as part of Capacity Building - Maintain and ensure regular communication
with community DPOs - Take part in the development of project
annual and quarterly plans for the Sustainable Livelihoods project and
contribute to development of the annual work plan for the respective DPO - Support the empowerment of Individual
people with disabilities (PWDs) and their
households participating in the Sustainable Livelihoods for People
with Disabilities project - Oversee the process of identification of
PWD and beneficiary households and ensure the identification is in
conformity with the defined and approved criteria - Work with community DPO to ensure
multi-stakeholders’ consultations/involvement in the development of
household’s livelihood enhancement plans. - Coordinate the implementation of PWD
household livelihoods plans - Ensure that project beneficiaries give
regular feedback and report problems to the head of the respective DPO - Implement approved action plans to improve
child and vulnerable adult safeguarding practice for the sustainable
livelihood project
Support Project Monitoring Learning and Evaluation:
- Use the project specific MEL tools for
gathering data and evidence which contributes to learning and
accountability processes - Document lessons learned and good
practices on sustainable livelihood projects for internal and external
sharing and application within ADD International’s current and future
projects - Participate in project quarterly
reflection meetings - Compile and submit detailed activity
reports - Actively participate in joint learning
forums for ADD International staff, partner organizations and other
stakeholders for regular exchange of information, reflect on practice and
methodologies.
Participate in project networking and collaboration:
- Conduct stakeholder mapping in the
specific project locations as the basis of networking, collaboration,
influencing and securing external support to the project. - Represent the sustainable livelihoods
project in field based engagements with government institutions and civil
society networks - Engage with mainstream NGOs implementing
livelihood programmes for disability inclusion purposes - Participate in campaigns to reduce stigma,
change social norms and increase public awareness of the rights, needs and
potential of PWD.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicants for the ADD International
Project Assistant jobs should preferably hold Degrees in Humanities, Social
Sciences, Community or Development studies from recognised
universities/institutes, and for PWD, equivalent demonstrated knowledge
and experience (specialism in one of ADD’s programme area is an added
advantage) - Show commitment to and understanding of gender
sensitivity in programmes, including of issues related to violence against
women and girls - Familiar with capacity building processes
- Previous experience in promotion of human
rights of vulnerable people - Demonstrated experience of networking and
collaboration with civil society and government at district and community
level - Demonstrated ability to work with limited
supervision - Ability to document and communicate in
English - Proven interpersonal and networking skills
to build relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders - Personal integrity and an ethical approach
to work - Knowledge of the local language is an
added advantage - Broad knowledge and understanding of the
issues facing persons with disabilities in Uganda and/or a lived
experience of disability
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should send the
following attachments by email:
following attachments by email:
- Updated resume / CV (max 2 pages)
- Letter of motivation (max 2 pages), please
state your current or most recent salary - Completed equal opportunities form, Download
Here - The names, contact numbers of 2 referees
(please state if you are not happy for them to be contacted at this stage).
Please send your application to the Head of Finance and Administration,
Uganda Programme office: First Floor, Plot 32, Kanjokya Street, email [email protected]
Uganda Programme office: First Floor, Plot 32, Kanjokya Street, email [email protected]
Deadline: Wednesday 12th
July 2017
July 2017
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