Job Title: Zonal
Field Assistant
Field Assistant
Organisation: Finn
Church Aid (FCA)
Church Aid (FCA)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Education
Project Officer
Project Officer
About US:
Finn Church Aid is
Finland’s biggest development co-operation organisation and the second biggest
organisation in Finland working in humanitarian aid. Finn Church Aid is a
member of the ACT Alliance (ACT), an alliance of faith-based development and
humanitarian aid organisations forming one of the world’s largest aid
organisations. Finn Church Aid is committed to continue working until people in
need of assistance can make their own living and fulfil their basic needs. Finn
Church Aid also campaigns for dignity and justice.
Finland’s biggest development co-operation organisation and the second biggest
organisation in Finland working in humanitarian aid. Finn Church Aid is a
member of the ACT Alliance (ACT), an alliance of faith-based development and
humanitarian aid organisations forming one of the world’s largest aid
organisations. Finn Church Aid is committed to continue working until people in
need of assistance can make their own living and fulfil their basic needs. Finn
Church Aid also campaigns for dignity and justice.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The Zonal Field Assistant – Finn Church
Aid will aid the Project Officer in planning, developing, supervising,
implementing and coordinating project activities within Omuggo refugee
settlement and surrounding communities. - Work closely and consult regularly with
the relevant local authorities, community leaders, civil
society/non-governmental departments
collaborating / implementing partners and other stakeholders where
appropriate in the delivery of project activities - Prepare periodic work plans and budgets
in liaison with the project Officer and the Sub program Manager - Make regular field visits to all
beneficiary sites within the project area to assess and verify existing
beneficiary case loads, project needs, problems, delivery and utilization
of project inputs and support to beneficiaries and advises the parties
concerned accordingly. - The jobholder also supports the Project
Officer in supervising the field activities including trainees and
trainers and taking appropriate action to ensure efficient and effective
performance; - To identify school going children within
and outside the settlement and recommend them for enrolment to schools.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Finn
Church Aid (FCA) Zonal Field Assistant job placement should
preferably hold a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Vocational education,
development studies, Social work, social sciences or related field is
essential. - Possess a clean and valid driving permit
class A - Computer literacy skills
- At least four years of experience working
in project planning & management or related field in a reputable firm,
public body or NGO. - Experience working with refugees and
UNHCR implementing partner organizations is an added advantage - High integrity, self-driven, able to
work under challenging circumstances, and able to complete assignments
with tight deadlines under minimal supervision. - Excellent organization, supervisory,
problem-solving, interpersonal, communication as well as team playing
skills. - Knowledge of one of the local languages
in Omuggo/Arua.
How to Apply:
All qualified and
interested candidates should hand deliver their applications to the following
addresses;
interested candidates should hand deliver their applications to the following
addresses;
Head Office: Finn
Church Aid (FCA), Plot 1495, Roche Close – Muyenga, Off Tank hill Road,
P.O. Box 21826, Kampala – Uganda Tel: +256 392177266
Church Aid (FCA), Plot 1495, Roche Close – Muyenga, Off Tank hill Road,
P.O. Box 21826, Kampala – Uganda Tel: +256 392177266
Field Offices: Arua,
Yumbe and Adjumani.
Yumbe and Adjumani.
Deadline: 22nd May 2018
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