Job Title: Humanitarian Officer
Organisation: LWF World Service (LWF)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Emergency Coordinator
About US:
LWF World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. We are a widely recognized, international, faith-based organization working in over 20 countries. We seek to bring people of all backgrounds together in the common quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world. Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Uganda is part of the LWF World Service and we are currently supporting Congolese and South-Sudanese refugees living in settlements in the districts of Kamwenge, Adjumani, Moyo, Kyangwali and Lamwo respectively.
Job Summary: Under the guidance of the Emergency Coordinator, the Humanitarian Officer will be responsible for providing support to all LWF Emergency response operations in the areas of Project implementation Support, Data Collection and Reporting, Proposal Development, Budget Monitoring and Control and Partnership Management.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Humanitarian Update: monitor and regularly update developing humanitarian situation in LWF operational areas, Uganda and refugee originating countries
- Needs Assessment: follow-up any emerging humanitarian crisis due to natural and man-made disasters; and undertake humanitarian needs assessments.
- Humanitarian Program Development: develop disaster preparedness and humanitarian response projects for submission to potential donors
- Setup of Humanitarian Response: assume the role of acting Team Leader to set-up emergency responses
- Field Monitoring and Support: organize field visits to monitor humanitarian needs, responses and emerging learning opportunities
- Humanitarian Reporting: ensure reporting of humanitarian projects are prepared and submitted timely as per LWF and donors reporting requirements.
- Representation: represent LWF in different humanitarian coordination forum at Kampala level and (at field level when necessary)
- Other roles as may be assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, information Technology, Development Studies, Communications, Environmental Science, Public Health
- Post Graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation is essential
- At least four years of practical experience in designing and implementing activities related to emergency response
- Previous experience in emergencies especially with a UNHCR- funded project is essential
- Well-developed Report Writing Skills; demonstrated experience in preparing project reports for diverse audiences including Project Management Teams, Community Stakeholders, Government & Donors
- Naturally Analytical with a strong eye for compiling both qualitative and quantitative reports.
- Proven experience in partnering with Project implementing Teams to ensure the Project Reporting needs are met.
- Excellent interpersonal and Communication Skills with ability to make complex data simple to understand
- Sound understanding of Project Management Cycle and support activities
Core competencies:
- Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity;
- Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment;
- Development, initiative-taking;
- Acting as a team player and facilitating work;
- Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively;
- Creating synergies through self-control;
- Managing conflict;
- Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others
NB: LWF/WS is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation. LWF/WS is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.
Only Shortlisted Applicants will be contacted!
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 18th July 2023
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