Job Title: Programme
Officer
Officer
Organization: Restless
Development
Development
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Programme
Coordinator
Coordinator
Salary: UGX
20,044,868/=
20,044,868/=
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.
About GAA Project:
Restless Development Uganda is
implementing an exiting five-year youth-led Girls Advocacy Alliance (GAA)
project, implemented in partnership with Plan International Uganda and Terres
Des Hommes. The programme promotes a youth-led approach to building capacity of
CSOs and generates evidence that is used to engage with key decision makers and
hold them accountable on protection of girls’ economic rights. The programme is
being implemented in the six districts of Kamuli, Buyende, Lira, Alebtong,
Tororo and Bukedea. We are recruiting for an officer who will be based in Lira
to support operations in Lira and Alebtong.
implementing an exiting five-year youth-led Girls Advocacy Alliance (GAA)
project, implemented in partnership with Plan International Uganda and Terres
Des Hommes. The programme promotes a youth-led approach to building capacity of
CSOs and generates evidence that is used to engage with key decision makers and
hold them accountable on protection of girls’ economic rights. The programme is
being implemented in the six districts of Kamuli, Buyende, Lira, Alebtong,
Tororo and Bukedea. We are recruiting for an officer who will be based in Lira
to support operations in Lira and Alebtong.
Job Summary: The
Programme Officer will oversee field implementation of the programme, liaise
with the research teams and coordinate with key programme actors.
Programme Officer will oversee field implementation of the programme, liaise
with the research teams and coordinate with key programme actors.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Programme preparation and
delivery 40% Supported by a
Programme Coordinator, the Project Officer will:
delivery 40% Supported by a
Programme Coordinator, the Project Officer will:
- Lead
sensitization of key youth actors on the programme; - Lead
selection and mapping of research teams, CSOs and private sector partners; - Lead
training of research teams, CSOs partners, private sector partners and
VSLA Network Champions; - Support
the development of training and other relevant materials drawing on best
practices; - Provide
technical assistance to the research teams during field work; - Support
research teams to edit and review the research outputs, including final
reports before dissemination; - Support
the research team’s advocacy work by coordinating the private sector
engagement and District Youth Working group meetings - Coordinate
quarterly private sector engagement meetings and dialogues
Safety and welfare of research
team and logistics 30%
team and logistics 30%
- Work
closely with research teams to develop monthly programme work plans - Keep
regular communication with research teams and provide backstopping
logistical support when necessary - Support
welfare of research teams, and follow up on issues as required - Develop
checklist of items to support travels and field activities - Coordinate
all logistical support for the research teams - Develop
logistical checklist to guide activities and activities support - Lead
on procurement of all programme items - Keep
consistent detailed records of logistical aspects of the programme - Ensure
that safety and security measures are in place and are adhered to at all
times - Keep
in constant communication with research team and programme coordinator - Lead
on logistical arrangements for recruitment, training, community
consultations and dialogues, private sector engagement, travels, research
and other programme related activities - Provide
ongoing support and mentorship to youth researchers
Financial planning and
Management 15%
Management 15%
- Support
research teams to manage funds for field work - Make
payments for programme related activities and keep accurate records of
financial expenditure - Manage
project budgets - Ensure
that financial management adheres to Restless Development policies ad
procedures - Assist
the programme Coordinator in tracking the project 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 - Establish
and maintain contact database for the project’s stakeholders - Support
the programme coordinator to update Restless Development on project
progress and seek advice as necessary
Other Duties as Required 5%: Other duties as required, including
occasional work on weekends for which time off in lieu can be taken
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 hold a Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study - At
least one year experience of implementing programmes - Previous
experience of making logistical arrangement for organizing events and
meetings - Experience
in asset management and procurement - Experience
of finance management - Effective
verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills - Excellent
organizational skills - Excellent
computer skills including Excel, and Word - Ability
to solve problems and make sound operational decisions - Excellent
budget management skills - Fluency
in written and spoken English - Japadhola,
Ateso or Luo speaking candidates are desired - Experience
in budget management - Previous
experience in research and advocacy - Experience
in working in a multi-cultural environment - Individual
must be results-orientated, highly self-motivated and have demonstrated
analytical skills. The successful candidate will thrive in a multi-cultural
environment as part of a rapidly growing and developing organization and
be personally committed to Restless Development’s mission and values.
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: 9th May 2018
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