Job Title: District Youth Technical Officer
Organisation: Multi
Community Based Development Initiative (MUCOBADI)
Community Based Development Initiative (MUCOBADI)
Project Name: USAID Better
Outcomes for Children and Youth in Eastern and Northern Uganda Project
Outcomes for Children and Youth in Eastern and Northern Uganda Project
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Project Manager
About US:
Multi Community Based Development Initiative (MUCOBADI) is a local NGO
founded in 2000 by Community Development Volunteers and currently working in 10
Districts of Bugiri, Mayuge, Buikwe, Butaleja, Budaka, Bududa, Kitgum, Pader,
Lamwo and Abim. MUCOBADI’s current programming focuses on Health, Rights and
Social Accountability, Livelihoods and WASH. Working in partnership with
BANTWANA/World Education, MUCOBADI is implementing a 5-year USAID funded
programme (Better Outcomes for Children and Youth in Eastern and Northern Uganda
Project.
founded in 2000 by Community Development Volunteers and currently working in 10
Districts of Bugiri, Mayuge, Buikwe, Butaleja, Budaka, Bududa, Kitgum, Pader,
Lamwo and Abim. MUCOBADI’s current programming focuses on Health, Rights and
Social Accountability, Livelihoods and WASH. Working in partnership with
BANTWANA/World Education, MUCOBADI is implementing a 5-year USAID funded
programme (Better Outcomes for Children and Youth in Eastern and Northern Uganda
Project.
Job Summary: The District
Youth Technical Officer will mainly be responsible for coordinating youth field
activities under Better Outcomes Project to improve the capacity of youth
structures in communities and provide continuous supervision, coaching and
mentorship to District Based Trainers to roll out Youth program.
Youth Technical Officer will mainly be responsible for coordinating youth field
activities under Better Outcomes Project to improve the capacity of youth
structures in communities and provide continuous supervision, coaching and
mentorship to District Based Trainers to roll out Youth program.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
·
In charge of developing and implementing
quarterly, monthly and activity schedules in coordination with the Project
Manager, Case Management and Economic Strengthening officers.
In charge of developing and implementing
quarterly, monthly and activity schedules in coordination with the Project
Manager, Case Management and Economic Strengthening officers.
·
Coaching, Mentoring and monitoring District
Based Trainers to reach PEECs, PECs, and Girls First Clubs with standard
deliverables.
Coaching, Mentoring and monitoring District
Based Trainers to reach PEECs, PECs, and Girls First Clubs with standard
deliverables.
·
Work with the Economic Strengthening Officer on
rolling out economic strengthening interventions for youth among PEECs, PECs
and Girls First Clubs.
Work with the Economic Strengthening Officer on
rolling out economic strengthening interventions for youth among PEECs, PECs
and Girls First Clubs.
·
Work with the Case Management Officer for
comprehensive Case management in Youth Clubs and ensure referrals to respective
service points for integrated services
Work with the Case Management Officer for
comprehensive Case management in Youth Clubs and ensure referrals to respective
service points for integrated services
·
Carry out TNA among DBTs and recommend
competence based trainings
Carry out TNA among DBTs and recommend
competence based trainings
·
Tasked with compiling monthly and quarterly
technical reports about key implemented activities under Better Outcomes Youth
Project.
Tasked with compiling monthly and quarterly
technical reports about key implemented activities under Better Outcomes Youth
Project.
·
Work closely with District Based Trainers to map
safe spaces for Youth Clubs.
Work closely with District Based Trainers to map
safe spaces for Youth Clubs.
·
Build synergies with key stakeholders including
Schools, local communities to roll out Youth Program
Build synergies with key stakeholders including
Schools, local communities to roll out Youth Program
·
Conduct evidence based mapping of youths who
will be part of the program through PEECs, PECs and GICs in collaboration with
M&E Officer.
Conduct evidence based mapping of youths who
will be part of the program through PEECs, PECs and GICs in collaboration with
M&E Officer.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
·
The applicants for the USAID Project District
Youth Technical Officer job placement hold a Bachelor’s Degree in social work,
social sciences, development studies and any other relevant humanities
The applicants for the USAID Project District
Youth Technical Officer job placement hold a Bachelor’s Degree in social work,
social sciences, development studies and any other relevant humanities
·
At least three years’ relevant experience in
designing and implementing health/youth programs
At least three years’ relevant experience in
designing and implementing health/youth programs
·
Excellent verbal, facilitation and mobilization
skills in English and local languages
Excellent verbal, facilitation and mobilization
skills in English and local languages
·
Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel,
PowerPoint)
Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel,
PowerPoint)
·
Excellent communication skills and ability to
communicate in the local languages.
Excellent communication skills and ability to
communicate in the local languages.
·
Displays initiative, creativity and strategic
thinking in all aspects of Youth Program development
Displays initiative, creativity and strategic
thinking in all aspects of Youth Program development
·
Possess a valid motor cycle riding license
(Class A)
Possess a valid motor cycle riding license
(Class A)
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send a one-page
cover letter and updated CV (Max 3 pages) to [email protected] or hand deliver
/post to:
cover letter and updated CV (Max 3 pages) to [email protected] or hand deliver
/post to:
Attn: Fin & Admin Manager,
Multi Community Based Development Initiative (MUCOBADI),
P.O. Box 285, Bugiri, Uganda,
Plot 02, Ayazika Road, Ndebba Cell, Bugiri Town Council (50m Off
Kampala-Tororo Highway)
Kampala-Tororo Highway)
Telephone: +256-434250913/+256-702723582
Deadline: 3rd
November 2017 by 5:00pm
November 2017 by 5:00pm
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