Job Title: GBV Coordinator /Counselor
Organisation: Justice and Advocacy
for Women and Children Uganda (JAWCU)
for Women and Children Uganda (JAWCU)
Duty Station: Uganda
About US:
Justice and Advocacy for Women and Children Uganda (JAWCU) is a
national non-governmental organization based in Uganda. We believe in equality
in dignity, and respect for human rights. Our quest for equality is directed at
marginalized groups. JAWCU’s work revolves around promoting social justice and
community development by advocating for protection of the vulnerable groups’
rights. We believe that if the vulnerable groups like women, children, youth,
the disabled, people living with HIV/AIDS and others are empowered, and made to
realize their full potential, they would be an asset to economic development.
national non-governmental organization based in Uganda. We believe in equality
in dignity, and respect for human rights. Our quest for equality is directed at
marginalized groups. JAWCU’s work revolves around promoting social justice and
community development by advocating for protection of the vulnerable groups’
rights. We believe that if the vulnerable groups like women, children, youth,
the disabled, people living with HIV/AIDS and others are empowered, and made to
realize their full potential, they would be an asset to economic development.
About Project:
Justice and Advocacy for Women and Children in Uganda is implementing
the DREAMS Project in the three sub counties of Maddu, Kanoni, Kyegonza in
Gomba district.
the DREAMS Project in the three sub counties of Maddu, Kanoni, Kyegonza in
Gomba district.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Build and manage a relationship of trust
and respect with AGYW - Encourage AGYWs to talk about issues they
feel they cannot normally share with others - Actively listen to AGYW concerns and
empathize with their position - The incumbent will accept without bias the
issues raised by AGYWs - Support AGYWs towards a deeper
understanding of their concerns - Challenge any inconsistencies in what
AGYWs say or do - Help AGYWs to make decisions and choices
regarding possible ways forward - The jobholder will refer AGYWs to other
sources of help, as appropriate - Undertake personal therapy (mandatory for
accreditation) - Work closely with other agencies and
individuals to help make changes based on the issues raised by AGYWs - Work to agreed targets in relation to AGYW
contact - Undertake group as well as individual
therapy on occasions for AGYWs - Keep records and use reporting tools
- Relate well and work with the health
facilities
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the DREAMS GBV
Coordinator /Counselor job placement should preferably a bachelor’s degree
in counseling and guidance, community psychology - Significant exposure and experience in HIV
prevention programs is an asset - At least five years’ experience in
counseling adolescent girls and young women - Excellent interpersonal relationship
skills - Capable of working and living in a rural
setting. - Willingness to work as a team.
- The applicant must be a female aged 40 and
above
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send
their applications and updated CVs by hard copy delivered to our offices
addressed to:
their applications and updated CVs by hard copy delivered to our offices
addressed to:
Human Resource Office,
Justice and Advocacy for Women and Children Uganda,
Plot 959 Block 216 Bukenya Zone,
Buye Village, Ntinda
P.O. Box 36601, Kampala. Uganda
NB: Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 6th
September 2017
September 2017
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