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• 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.

• 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.

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