Job Title: Livelihoods Officer
Organisation: Lutheran World
Relief (LWR)
Relief (LWR)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Team Leader
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 Livelihood
Officer will be responsible for providing technical leadership on livelihoods;
economic strengthening activities and food security in the sub program area.
The Officer will lead activities to create livelihood opportunities for project
participants and builds capacity of local structures to provide economic
strengthening services. S/he will ensure the sub program’s objectives and results
are fully accomplished, documented and meet expected technical quality
standards.
Officer will be responsible for providing technical leadership on livelihoods;
economic strengthening activities and food security in the sub program area.
The Officer will lead activities to create livelihood opportunities for project
participants and builds capacity of local structures to provide economic
strengthening services. S/he will ensure the sub program’s objectives and results
are fully accomplished, documented and meet expected technical quality
standards.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Lutheran World
Relief (LWR) Livelihoods Officer job opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s
Degree in Agricultural Studies or a related field - At least two years experience in
livelihoods or income generating projects preferably with an NGO in a refugee/IDP setting; - Ability
to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks while working as part of
a team, good planning and organizational skills coupled with
problem solving capabilities, hands-on community mobilization skills, a
strong self-starter with ability to take initiative are highly desirable
for this position; - Previous
exposure and experience in community development work and working with
marginalized communities; - Experience
of arranging and managing informal information sessions, formal training
courses and facilitating group based trainings; - Previous
experience of monitoring and evaluation, team leadership skills, with ability
to motivate others; - Broad
knowledge and understanding of poverty, social exclusion and barriers to
the labor market.
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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