Organisation: Lutheran World
Relief (LWR)
Relief (LWR)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Sub Program
Manager
Manager
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.
Job Summary: The Gender
Based Violence (GBV) Project Officer will supervise a team of GBV project staff
to effectively implement SGBV prevention and response activities targeted
refugees in Adjumani.
Based Violence (GBV) Project Officer will supervise a team of GBV project staff
to effectively implement SGBV prevention and response activities targeted
refugees in Adjumani.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Lutheran World
Relief (LWR) Gender Based Violence (GBV) Project Officer job opportunity
should hold a University degree
in development studies, international law, sociology, political science,
leadership and management or any relevant field with authoritative
knowledge of issues relating to refugee women, gender, humanitarian and
development, as well as SGBV prevention and response work experience in
Results Based Management, including monitoring and reporting. - Previous
exposure and experience with GBV is required. - A
minimum of three years of related experience in humanitarian program
management, community mobilization SGBV projects with strong
program/technical and budget management skills. - Extensive
awareness and knowledge of GBV issues, knowledge, skill and experience in
participatory methods for community education and mobilization - Ability
to work independently while being a strong team player with proven
supervisory skills - Previous
experience of monitoring and evaluation and LWF procedures and
project management is also an essential part of this position - Prior
exposure and experience in working with refugees and local communities to
promote community- based structures and institutions for
self-management; - Proficiency
in computer programming; word processing, spreadsheets etc.; - Previous
experience in peace building /community security projects;
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: 28th July 2017
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