Organization: Action for
Community Development (ACODEV)
Community Development (ACODEV)
Funding Source: U.S. Agency
for International Development (USAID)
for International Development (USAID)
Project Name: Sustainable
Outcomes for Children and Youth in Central and Western Uganda
Outcomes for Children and Youth in Central and Western Uganda
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Regional
Programs Coordinator (RPC)
Programs Coordinator (RPC)
About US:
Action for Community Development (ACODEV) is a Non-Governmental
Organization that serves and empowers individuals, families and communities in
East and Southern African region through promotion of innovative solutions in
the areas of Human Rights, Health Promotions and Institutional Capacity
Strengthening.
Organization that serves and empowers individuals, families and communities in
East and Southern African region through promotion of innovative solutions in
the areas of Human Rights, Health Promotions and Institutional Capacity
Strengthening.
About USAID SOCY Project:
ACODEV will be implementing Sustainable Outcomes for Children and Youth
in Central and Western Uganda over the next five years. The Project will
improve the health, nutrition, education and psychosocial wellbeing of vulnerable
populations, as well as reduce abuse, exploitation and neglect to a minimum of
625,000 children and 101,500 households in 17 districts in central and western
Uganda. The program will improve
outcomes for vulnerable children and youth by strengthening the systems that
surround them; caregivers will have greater economic opportunities, which will
increase their resilience and make them less susceptible to shocks; local
government structures and CSOs will be strengthened to provide services
targeting the diverse needs of vulnerable children, and health and social
service agencies will strengthen their coordination and referral systems to
provide integrated care along the continuum of response.The Project is being
implemented by a consortium of partner consisting of CRS being the lead,
Futures Group, ACODEV, Palladium, ANPPCAN and TPO.
in Central and Western Uganda over the next five years. The Project will
improve the health, nutrition, education and psychosocial wellbeing of vulnerable
populations, as well as reduce abuse, exploitation and neglect to a minimum of
625,000 children and 101,500 households in 17 districts in central and western
Uganda. The program will improve
outcomes for vulnerable children and youth by strengthening the systems that
surround them; caregivers will have greater economic opportunities, which will
increase their resilience and make them less susceptible to shocks; local
government structures and CSOs will be strengthened to provide services
targeting the diverse needs of vulnerable children, and health and social
service agencies will strengthen their coordination and referral systems to
provide integrated care along the continuum of response.The Project is being
implemented by a consortium of partner consisting of CRS being the lead,
Futures Group, ACODEV, Palladium, ANPPCAN and TPO.
SILC and Youth group formation are the key vehicles used to support the
beneficiary groups. It is anticipated that for every household enrolled will
have a minimum of one youth, making, approximately 100,000 Youth. 80% of these
are expected to participate in SOCY activities. It is against this background
that ACODEV is looking for aYouth Specialist, to carryout vertical
consolidation of Youth activities.
beneficiary groups. It is anticipated that for every household enrolled will
have a minimum of one youth, making, approximately 100,000 Youth. 80% of these
are expected to participate in SOCY activities. It is against this background
that ACODEV is looking for aYouth Specialist, to carryout vertical
consolidation of Youth activities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Overseer the implementation of youth and
PPP activities within the region in accordance with the CSO work plan and
ensure identification, prioritization and sequencing of activities
required for successful delivery - Provide technical oversight and guidance
to CSO youth Program Officers/ Coordinators within the region to ensure
quality and high impact Youth Household Economic Strengthening (HES)
activities - The jobholder will provide technical
leadership in identifying and engaging Public Private Partners within the
region to deliver on program needs - Support CSO field teams to ensure that
delivery of technical training packages is of high quality, is appropriate
to the local context and is effectively reaching the intended
beneficiaries - Actively participate in the consolidation
of Implementing Partner(IP) reports on youth and PPP activities - Undergo ToTs to grow knowledge &
skills on the program curriculums as required - Actively participate in regional and CSO
program meetings to track progress of implementation - Keenly monitor youth and PPP activities
within the region
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the ACODEV USAID
SOCY Project Youth & Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Specialist job
placement should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Development
Studies, Education, Social Sciences or related qualifications - A minimum of five years’ experience and
knowledge in working with vulnerable children and/or youth. - Extensive knowledge of community
engagement, apprenticeship management, value chain linkages, Income
generating activities and formation of PPPs - Ability to support agro- enterprise
development using the market-led approaches and local government supported
structures - Knowledge of youth legislation,
regulations, policies and procedures for involving youth in community
activities - Ability to identify and engage potential
partners to support youth activities - Ability to coordinate and work with a
technical team - Proven ability and experience working
independently will be an added advantage
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send
their applications, updated CVs, academic and other certifications to the
addresses below:
their applications, updated CVs, academic and other certifications to the
addresses below:
The Human Resource & Operations Manager,
ACODEV National Office,
Plot 98/99 Masoli Road, 600 m off Gayaza Road,
P.O. Box 22234 Kampala-Uganda
Or ACODEV Western Regional Office,
Plot 29 Bukonzo Road, Muyenga, next to Rwenzori the Gardens, Kasese
Municipality;
Municipality;
E-mail to:
[email protected];
[email protected];
Deadline: 6th June 2017
by 5:00 PM
by 5:00 PM
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