Job
Title: Project
Officer
Title: Project
Officer
Organisation: Mental
Health Uganda
Health Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
About US:
Mental Health Uganda
is a non-government disabled people’s organization that works with people with
mental health problems.
is a non-government disabled people’s organization that works with people with
mental health problems.
Job Summary: The Project Officer will mainly entail
fundraising, capacity building of groups of persons living with mental
disabilities, and partnership building and collaborations at national and local
grassroots groups in a dynamic, creative and committed manner with an emphasis
on integration through a rights based approach.
fundraising, capacity building of groups of persons living with mental
disabilities, and partnership building and collaborations at national and local
grassroots groups in a dynamic, creative and committed manner with an emphasis
on integration through a rights based approach.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Actively participate in developing a resource mobilization plan
highlighting priority areas relating to MHU objectives, grant concept
papers and proposals - Assess Programme effectiveness and identify opportunities for new
projects; - Plan, oversee and ensure high quality and timely Programme
implementation; - Support capacity development initiatives of grassroots groups
through training, monitoring of progress, and mentoring; - Support network/coalition/alliance-building for joint advocacy at
national and grassroots groups and constituents; - Attend partners and coalitions meetings;
- Provide coordination and innovation in managing grassroots groups
with a focus on community integration; - Support communities to identify priority areas and participate in
budgeting processes at the local level; - Develop and spearhead periodic advocacy campaigns/ initiatives on
the emerging mental health issues; - Documentation of success stories, lessons learnt, and sustainability
mechanisms to work as benchmarks for future project intervention. - Participate in Programme learning, knowledge generation and
management; - Prepare and submit reports on activities, programs and as directed
by the supervisor; - Carry out any other assignment given by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Degree in social work, Development
Studies, Community development Community psychology or project management
with a minimum of 5 years relevant working experience in a civil society
organisation. A post graduate education in any of the related fields will
be an advantage. - A good understanding of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons
with Disabilities and substantive knowledge of disability rights. - Demonstrated experience volunteering or work with people with mental
disabilities - Demonstrated knowledge on mental health rights (desirable).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Experience in working with community-based groups in Uganda.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Integrity, team work, diplomacy and professionalism.
- Willingness to travel frequently within the country.
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified candidates should email a one page motivation letter and resume as
one document and addressed to the Human Resources and Administration Manager,
Mental Health Uganda at [email protected] subject line “Project
Officer.” The Motivation letter must include a description of how the candidate
fulfills the criteria under the person specification. The Letter must also
include your salary expectations and the details of 2 suitable referees who can
comment on the candidate’s ability. Interviews are expected to take place in
January. He/ she should be ready to start 1st February. The successful
candidate will receive a two year contract subject to renewal upon a
satisfactory performance and availability of funds. Persons with disabilities
are highly encouraged to apply including those with a living experience of mental
disability.
qualified candidates should email a one page motivation letter and resume as
one document and addressed to the Human Resources and Administration Manager,
Mental Health Uganda at [email protected] subject line “Project
Officer.” The Motivation letter must include a description of how the candidate
fulfills the criteria under the person specification. The Letter must also
include your salary expectations and the details of 2 suitable referees who can
comment on the candidate’s ability. Interviews are expected to take place in
January. He/ she should be ready to start 1st February. The successful
candidate will receive a two year contract subject to renewal upon a
satisfactory performance and availability of funds. Persons with disabilities
are highly encouraged to apply including those with a living experience of mental
disability.
Deadline: 28th December 2018
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