Job Title: Area
Coordinator (3 Job Placements)
Organisation: BRAC
International
Duty Station:
Uganda
About US:
BRAC International
is one of the world’s largest Non-Governmental Development Organizations,
working in a number of countries in Africa and Asia on poverty alleviation
Programs, is registered in Uganda as BRAC Uganda. The organization implements
integrated development approach combining Education, Health, Agriculture,
Livestock, Adolescent Empowerment and Microfinance.
About UPG Project:
The UPG (Ultra Poor
Graduation) project is to assist the ultra-poor with focus on people with disabilities
to improve their livelihoods and bring about positive changes in achieving
economic, social and inspirational changes, and assist them to access
mainstream development services. Consequently, the UPG project has been
implemented as a part of BRAC’s holistic development approach geared toward
inclusion and to work towards achieving the sustainable development goals
(SDGs).
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide guidance and technical support to participants and staff for
working as per program guidelines. - Participant selection and identification of local economic
opportunities available. - Supervise efficient and effective use of assets, cash and other
inputs for improving economic and social conditions. - Staff supervision, guidance and development, visiting target
participants & monitoring their progress. - Coordinate with the local government, other NGOs & development
partners. - Weekly and monthly reporting on project progress in the area.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the BRAC International Area Coordinator job
must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Development Studies, Social
sciences or a related study. (Testimonials will not be allowed). - At least two years of community experience performing similar duties
in the development sector or NGO. - Very strong reporting skills, computer & data management skills.
- Good interpersonal, planning & people management skills with
demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with team
members and other stakeholders. - Excellent communication skills both written and oral. Knowledge of
the local language in the mentioned locations is added advantage. - Should be integral, innovative, inclusive & effective.
- Women & Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should send their application and updated
CVs via Email to [email protected]. The subject must be the name of the
position applied for strictly.
NB: Only complete
applications will be accepted and only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Deadline: 7th July 2019
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