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Job Title:    Program Assistant

Organization:  International
Association of Women Judges (IAWJ)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About US:

The International
Association of Women Judges (IAWJ), in partnership with the National
Association of Women Judges Uganda (NAWJU), is implementing a grant program
entitled “Women Judges Leading Efforts to Improve Justice Sector Effectiveness
in Combating Labor Trafficking.” The project includes judicial training,
development of a bench book, creation of indicator cards, and regional
dialogues.

Job Summary:  The Program Assistant is responsible for an
array of logistical and administrative duties associated with this grant funded
project. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, have outstanding
judgment, possess outstanding written and oral communication skills, and be
able to problem solve. He or she will work independently and be able to
troubleshoot common problems.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

·       
Handle
all logistics for virtual and in-person activities, including getting bids for
training locations, drafting procurement memoranda, arranging for catering of
events, etc.;

·       
Procure
project supplies;

·       
Maintain
project receipts and submit project expense reports;

·       
Schedule
project meetings and take notes with local project partners and stakeholders.
Attend monthly project coordination meetings;

·       
Create
and maintain a database of persons trained and trainers under the program as
well as regional dialogue participants;

·       
Maintain
project files;

·       
Prepare
and submit monthly project;

·       
Draft
project submissions for IAWJ social media platforms;

·       
Provide
as needed assistance to in-country project coordinator; and

·       
Carry out
administrative tasks related solely to this grant project.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree;

·       
At least
one year of project management or administrative assistance experience working;

·       
Strong
time management and organizational skills;

·       
Ability
to work with a small team and independently; and

·       
Strong
computer skills

Desired Qualification:

·       
Past
experience working on international development projects funded by USG;

·       
Some
knowledge of human trafficking issues

How to Apply:

All interested
candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and a five page or less
writing sample to IAWJGFEMSUGANDA@gmail.com. The IAWJ will do an initial review
of applications when we hit 25 applications and will cut off review after we
receive 50 applications, so interested individuals are encouraged to submit
their resume as soon as possible for consideration.

Deadline: 1^st November 2020

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