Job Title: Program Coordinator, Central Region
Organisation: Solidarity Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Solidarity Uganda is a progressive organization of activists, community organizers, and political education trainers focused on building the power of poor and oppressed peoples throughout Africa and beyond. It runs Wii Otem Center for Civil Resistance and Alternatives, East Africa’s only training facility specifically for civil resistance. We have helped countless grassroots campaigns and movements in East Africa and elsewhere achieve their goals, build their numbers and power, and develop better strategies for engendering lasting change.
Job Summary: We are currently in search of a dynamic and passionate Program Coordinator who will serve as a cornerstone in bolstering activists on their journey toward collective empowerment and societal metamorphosis. This pivotal role encompasses a range of responsibilities, including community organizing, facilitating training sessions, and orchestrating impactful campaigns.
Come be a part of our mission to support those leading the charge for change, standing at the forefront of the battle for justice and equality in Uganda. Together, let’s create tangible, lasting transformations that reverberate across our society.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Help community organizers and central allies develop unique and cost-effective training systems, community organizing networks, and campaigns.
- Oversight to affiliated chapters within the region.
- Facilitate at least one training per month on movement-building and community-organizing skills
- Conduct at least five one-on-one coaching sessions (by phone or in person) for Solidarity Uganda trainees and partners per week and provide the team with any useful training materials and expertise.
- Make at least one training visit to an allied community each month.
- Handle all matters relating to community organizing and building people power throughout the coordinator’s region.
- Submit monthly reports, concept notes, and accountabilities in a timely manner.
- Organize activists, organizers, and change agents to act accordingly to enhance social justice and social change in any community.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Social work, Public administration or a related field is an added advantage.
- Previous experience in community organizing and mobilization.
- Self-driven/motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Should be result-oriented.
- Strong communication skills both written and oral presentation skills
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their updated CVs and bio, three reference letters (at least two from former supervisors), a letter of motivation, and copies of certificates, academic records, and IDs to [email protected] Indicate which post you are applying for in the subject line. We prefer electronic applications.
Deadline: 24th March 2024.
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