Job Title: Programme
Officer (2 Job Placements)
Officer (2 Job Placements)
Organization: Restless
Development
Development
Duty Station: Jinja and
Moroto, Uganda
Moroto, Uganda
Reports to: Programme
Coordinator
Coordinator
Salary: UGX 20,044,868/=
and UGX 18,709,177 /=
and UGX 18,709,177 /=
About US:
Restless Development (Uganda)
is an International NGO established to address the challenges faced by young
people in Uganda by placing young people at the forefront of change and
development. Our vision is for all Ugandan youth to live healthy and productive
lives, fully supported by those around them. Our programming focuses on three
core areas: youth sexual and reproductive health and rights, youth civic
participation and youth employment and livelihoods.
is an International NGO established to address the challenges faced by young
people in Uganda by placing young people at the forefront of change and
development. Our vision is for all Ugandan youth to live healthy and productive
lives, fully supported by those around them. Our programming focuses on three
core areas: youth sexual and reproductive health and rights, youth civic
participation and youth employment and livelihoods.
Job Summary: The Programme
Officer will manage the field implementation of the programme, liaison with the
young researchers and the coordination of other key programme actors.
Officer will manage the field implementation of the programme, liaison with the
young researchers and the coordination of other key programme actors.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Logistics and Communication: 40%
- Lead
on logistical arrangements for recruitment, training, events, community
consultations and dialogues, travels, research and other programme related
activities - Lead
procurement of all programme items - Support
research team’s logistical arrangement for field work (research &
civic education), community consultations and dialogue, district coalition
meetings, data analysis and other sharing and action planned activities - Develop
logistical checklist to guide activities and activities support - Provide
ongoing support and mentorship to youth researchers - Keep
in constant communication with research team and programme coordinator - Support
the programme coordinator to update Restless Development on project
progress and seek advice as necessary - Keep
consistent detailed records of logistical aspects of the programme - Establish
and maintain contact database for the project - Support
programme coordinator to in sensitization of key programme actors - Support
selection and mapping of research teams and youth-led / youth-serving CBOs - Support
the establishment of district coalitions with youth-led and youth-serving
organizations - Support
training of research teams, CBO partners, and local government officials - Support
the development of training and other relevant materials drawing on best
practices - Prepare
monthly reports
Safety and welfare of research
team 30%
team 30%
- Work
with research teams to prepare field work and plan for support required - Keep
regular communication with research teams and provide backstopping
logistical support when necessary - Support
welfare of research teams, following up on issues as required - Develop
checklist of items to be used before the research teams travel to any
activity to ensure they are properly equipped - Log
the research teams travel and check all safety and security measures have
been fulfilled before travel
Financial planning and
Management 15%
Management 15%
- Support
research teams to manage funds for field - Make
payments for programme related activities and keep accurate records of
financial expenditure - Manage
budgets - Ensure
that financial management is undertaken according to Restless Development
policies and procedures - Assist
the programme coordinator in tracking project’s budget - Provide
regular updates to the programme coordinator as required.
Monitoring and Evaluation 10%
- Keenly
track the project progress and feedback from key programme stakeholders - Document
change stories and learning to inform the programme - Gather
evidence, facts and other relevant data to support programme documentation
Other Duties as Required 5%
- Other
duties as required, including occasional work on weekends for which time
off in lieu can be taken
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
applicant for the Restless Development Programme Officer job
opportunity must have experience of making logistical arrangement for
organizing events and meetings - Experience
in asset management and procurement - Effective
verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills - Excellent
organizational skills - Excellent
computer skills including Excel, Word, etc… - Ability
to solve problems and make sound operational decisions - Experience
in budget and finance management - Experience
in working in a multi-cultural environment - The
individual must be results oriented, highly self-motivated, have
demonstrated analytical skills and be comfortable with a rapidly changing
environment. - The
successful individual will also be able to establish strong working
relationships with staff in Uganda and internationally. - The
successful candidate will be personally committed to Restless Development
Uganda’s mission and values. - Fluency
in written and spoken English essential - Lusoga
and Karimojong speaking candidates is desirable
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and
interested candidates who wish to join Restless Development in the
aforementioned capacity should fill in this form, download
here, and send it to [email protected]. Please note
that we DO NOT accept CVs, resumes and cover letters.
interested candidates who wish to join Restless Development in the
aforementioned capacity should fill in this form, download
here, and send it to [email protected]. Please note
that we DO NOT accept CVs, resumes and cover letters.
Deadline: 30th April 2018
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