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Job Title:       Project
Assistant (6 Fresher Jobs)

Organization: Community
Empowerment for Rural Development (CEFORD)

Duty Station: Uganda

Reports to: Project
Officer

About US:

Community
Empowerment for Rural Development (CEFORD) is a leading, not for profit
Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in West Nile, registered with the National
NGO Board and operating in West Nile (Uganda).

Job Summary:  The Project Assistant will facilitate the
Development and Implementation of CEFORD Project Activities at Community Level
in Line with Area Work Plans. The incumbent will ensure timely preparation of
progress reports.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
Participate
in development of work plans, for implementation

·       
Supports
Project Officers in mobilization of beneficiary community.

·       
Participate
in baseline surveys, research and needs identification/ prioritization of the
beneficiary.

·       
Implements
project activities and that includes providing training in areas identified by
the beneficiary

·       
Write
activity reports and other regular reports as required.

·       
Contribute
to the strengthening of CEFORD-community relations and positive image

·       
Participate
in any other assignments that may arise from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The applicant
should hold a Diploma in Nutrition, Social Work, Development studies,
Agriculture and any other relevant field.

·       
A
minimum of two years working experience (preferably with a civil society
organization) in Rural Development Programme and in a refugee setting an added
advantage.

·       
Computer
literate: MS applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

·       
High
level of integrity, commitment, strong report writing, analytical and
communication skills, knowledge of participatory approaches.

·       
Must be
self-supervised, able to work extra hours and willingness to adhere to
organization values.

·       
Sensitivity
to the needs and priorities of different sectors of the community; traditions,
culture, beliefs and refugee/host community hierarchical structures

·       
Strong
community mobilization skills

·       
Strong
communication skills, knowledge of local languages in area of preference
(Aringa), knowledge of Arabic or any of the refugees’ language an added advantage.

·       
Ability
to ride motorcycle and valid riding permit is a MUST

How to Apply:

All candidates
should send their applications in own handwriting, clearly stating the position
applied for and District of preference accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae
and photocopies of relevant academic transcripts, testimonials and contacts of
3 referees including day telephone numbers, should be addressed to:

The Executive
Director – CEFORD

P.O. Box 303

Arua. Uganda

Applications can be
delivered to the CEFORD Offices in Arua and Yumbe. Late submission of
applications will not be accepted.

Deadline: Tuesday 28th January 2020 by 4:00 pm.

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