2 Project Officer – USAID/BHA Job Opportunities – Save the Children International

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Job Title:   Project Officer – USAID/BHA (2 Job Opportunities)

Organisation: Save the Children International

Duty Station:   Uganda

 

About US:

Save the Children International is an international relief organization that was established in the United Kingdom in 1919 to improve the lives of children through better education, health care, and economic opportunities, as well as providing emergency aid in natural disasters, war, and other conflicts.

 

Job Summary:  Save the Children International Uganda, is currently recruiting the Project Officer – USAID/BHA – Lamwo/Nakivale. The Project Officer – USAID/BHA will be responsible for project implementation of field livelihood activities, mainly focusing upon youth & women group capacity development in settlement. S/He will build the capacity of the farmer groups through trainings and field follow up. S/He will work closely with consortium partners and other actors in actively addressing youth & women skills development, farm production, processing and marketing issues. The Project Officer also works closely with leadership structures of both refugees and host communities (Sub County Agricultural Officers, Community Development Officers, LC, RWC) in regard to livelihoods. The Project Officer under the direct supervision of the Field Technical Coordinator will ensure that activities are approved, implemented, monitored and reported according to agreed project plans in line with the donor and Save the Children policies and guidelines. S/HeWill be directly involved in the implementation of project activities based in Lamwo/Nakivale. Each will supervise Village Agents




Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The ideal candidate for the Save the Children Project Officer USAID/BHA Project job placement should hold a Degree in Agribusiness, Agri-economics, Forestry, Development Studies or any other relevant discipline.
  • At least three years’ experience working with vulnerable communities and familiarity with humanitarian programming and implementation
  • At least three years of professional work experience in project management, Livelihoods and microfinance enterprise development
  • Experience in community work and engagement Agricultural, Economic Development and Livelihood is and added advantage
  • Climate Smart Agriculture, Entrepreneurship, micro finance and strong agribusiness skills
  • Track record demonstrating high integrity, innovativeness, creativity, reliability and dependable
  • Team player, Self-motivator, able to work with limited supervision;
  • Effective in written and verbal communication in English. Ability to communicate in applicable local language(s) is an added advantage

 

How to Apply:

All candidates who wish to join Save the Children should apply online at the link below.

 

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Deadline: 17th March 2022

 

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