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Job Title:   Programme Officer – We Can Work Academy

Organisation: Light for the World

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Program Manager – We Can Work Project

About US:

Light for the World is a global disability & development organization, breaking down barriers to enrich society and unlock the potential in all of us. Light for the World (LFTW) is an international disability and development organisation whose vision is an inclusive society where no one is left behind. We enable crucial eye health services and help empower people with disabilities in some of the poorest regions of the world.

Job Summary:   Reporting to the Program Manager – We Can Work Project, the Programme Officer plays a coordinating role in the mobilization, preparation, assessment, and selection process of the Academy participants. The coordinator further supports the logistics of the WCW Academy, with a strong focus on ensuring that assistive technology and reasonable accommodations needs of the We Can Work Academy participants are met and catered for; closely monitors delivery of Core Life Skills, Entrepreneurship skills delivery and participation of Youth With Disabilities (YWDs) in the WCW Academy; reports on progress/quality and supports transition of YWDs to other pathways. He/she will arrange for effective engagement of the Disability Inclusion Facilitators throughout the Academy in close collaboration with the Disability Inclusion Advisory Team. She will also provide support needed by Enterprise Support Organization (ESOs) and coordinate with PM, MERLA, and Entrepreneurship Advisor to ensure smooth running of WCW Academy.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Implementation:

• Develop all the project planning documents such as Detailed Implementation Plan, Work Plan, Activity Concept Notes, Purchase Requests, activities-based budgets to support timely implementation.
• Ensure timely logistics for the We Can Work Academies, with a strong focus on reasonable accommodation and provision of assistive technology.
• Cohort planning in line with the agreed targeting strategy and ensuring the diverse needs of participants are met with throughout the Academy.
• Linking up with expert organisations and specialists needed for the assessment process as well as facilitation of selected modules during the Core Life Skills training.
• Coordinates the support of the Disability Inclusion Facilitators as co trainers during the Core Life Skills training as well as the entrepreneurship track.
• Coordinates the contribution of different trainers and service providers with a focus on the Core Life Skills, and employability track.
• Coordinates the mental health/ psychosocial support for the participants and other group activities while leaving initiative with the course participants where possible.
• Coordination of alumni engagements after completion of the tracks (employability and entrepreneurship)

Budget Management

• Participate in developing project budget and workplan.
• Monitor the budget for Core Life Skills and ESOs activities and make budget revision where necessary.
• Liaise with Finance Officer to review budget verses expenditures.
• Monitoring and Reporting:
• Ensure regular monitoring of Core Life Skills (CLS) and follow up implementation of planned tasks and activities with the support Organisation.
• Ensure timely delivery of all Planned activities.
• Support proper documentation of activities conducted –case studies, best practices and Compile and submit regular progress reports on Core Life Skills (CLS) delivery to the Line Manager and MERLA.
• Timely update beneficiaries data base within WCW Academy and share with MERLA.
• Regular monitor delivery of Core Life Skills (CLS) for quality assurance. Monitors attendance and follows up in case of irregular attendance or drop out.
• Supports the M&E team in data collection and documentation during the pilot period in line with guidance provided, this includes pre-and post-tests and interviews with participants and their caregivers that might drop out during the Academy process.
• Submit monthly reports including segregated total reach to the line manager and MERLA Officer.
• Participate in the preparation of quarterly reports to the donor.
• Documentation:
• Support proper documentation of Core Life Skills (CLS) and Enterprise Support Organization (ESO) activities conducted –case studies, best practices and Compile and submit regular progress reports on the planned implementation activities to Line Manager
• Ensure appropriate filing and availability of documentation required for internal and external communications, accountability, audits, evaluation purposes and reporting.
• Take high quality action pictures for ongoing implementation and share with the Line Manager and MERLA Officer.
• Partnership, Collaboration and Networking
• Manage relationships with Organisations Of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), Enterprise Support Organisation (ESO), Core Life Skills (CLS) Support Organisation and relevant district local government. Follow up on events and provide reports as required by Programme Manager.
• Jointly implement strategic/ key activities with partners and other external stakeholders
• Monitor Enterprise Support Organisation (ESO) and CLS Support Organisation activities in the field and submit a monitoring report to the line Manager.
• Monitor and follow up the Core Life Skills (CLS) and ESOs partners on the activities implemented to ensure that they are in line with the programme design and planned activities reflected in the Agreement.
• Network with other LFTW interventions in areas of operation to improve synergy and holistic approach to Inclusive Employment.
• Represent Light for the World in different local/international meetings/events/Technical Working Groups/task forces/forums as may be deemed necessary.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a University Degree in Development studies, Social sciences and SWASA.
• At least three years of project-related work with grant management experience in a similar INGO or recognized NGO role which explicitly involved donor-funded projects.
• High level of exposure to barriers that persons with disabilities face and practical solutions to overcome those barriers, either through life experience or through previous work experience
• Excellent people skills with the ability to develop others and to impart knowledge and experience in an accessible and clear manner.
• Experience in Core Life Skills and Entrepreneurship project delivery
• Knowledge and experience of disability inclusion and/or working with organizations of persons with disabilities is desirable.
• Experience in partnership management, including government liaisons.
• Innovative and critical thinker always ready to adapt and learn.
• Proficency in the use of MS Office software packages.
• High levels of integrity, accountability, and honesty.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Show great initiative and be able to work well in a team and independently.
• Ability to produce timely and deliver high-quality results.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to rural areas.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the link below.

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Please apply using A complete CV and a letter of motivation are important parts of this. Please let us know why you would like to join our team and why you consider yourself suitable.

Deadline: 1^st January 2024

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