Job Title: Programme Officer
Organisation: Uganda
Reach the Aged Association (URAA)
Reach the Aged Association (URAA)
Duty Station: Uganda
About Us:
Uganda Reach the
Aged Association (URAA) is a national NGO established in 1991. It works for the
realization and preservation of a dignified quality of life for Older Persons
in Uganda. URAA and HelpAge Uganda have received a grant on Innovate and Learn
from Oxfam Voice.The project will promote a campaign on “understanding and
challenging ageism to Older Persons in Uganda.” The Project, is to ensure
‘Priorities and rights of older persons are promoted in Ugandan national and
sectorial plans and interventions to contribute to the achievements of the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)’ principle of ‘No One Behind.’
Aged Association (URAA) is a national NGO established in 1991. It works for the
realization and preservation of a dignified quality of life for Older Persons
in Uganda. URAA and HelpAge Uganda have received a grant on Innovate and Learn
from Oxfam Voice.The project will promote a campaign on “understanding and
challenging ageism to Older Persons in Uganda.” The Project, is to ensure
‘Priorities and rights of older persons are promoted in Ugandan national and
sectorial plans and interventions to contribute to the achievements of the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)’ principle of ‘No One Behind.’
Job Summary: The Programme Officer will be responsible for
a two year Action Research Project on “Understand and Challenge Ageism
Campaign”.
a two year Action Research Project on “Understand and Challenge Ageism
Campaign”.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate research activities on understanding and challenging
ageism - Manage the effective and efficient implementation of the project.
- Develop and implement an advocacy strategy to curb ageism in Uganda
- Represent URAA in forums at national and local Government level:
ensuring the needs and rights of older persons are included in development
agendas. - Ensure project deliverables and donor requirements are adhered to
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold a degree in social sciences,
development studies or a related field. - At least two years of National level advocacy experience for and
with Marginalised groups. - Computer literacy with practical knowledge of MS Office.
- Excellent people, written, oral, presentation and IT communication
skills - Facilitation, Monitoring and evaluation skills including the
capacity to generate evidence based data and carry out analysis of the
same - Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with minimum
supervision - Experience in managing a research project
- Post graduate training or demonstrate experience in Project Planning
and Management. - Advantages:
- Knowledge of advocacy and lobbying for vulnerable groups.
- Understanding the SDGs Processes
- Social Gerontology training and work experience
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidate should send their updated CVs and cover
letters to the Head of Finance and Administration, P.O. Box 6775, Kampala via
email: [email protected] or deliver to
URAA Office located on Plot 1685, Kireka-Namugongo Road.
qualified and interested candidate should send their updated CVs and cover
letters to the Head of Finance and Administration, P.O. Box 6775, Kampala via
email: [email protected] or deliver to
URAA Office located on Plot 1685, Kireka-Namugongo Road.
NB:
Older Persons are encouraged to apply. While we thank all applicants for your
interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Older Persons are encouraged to apply. While we thank all applicants for your
interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 3rd September 2018 by 3:00pm
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