Job Title: Project Social Worker
Organization: Uganda Youth Development Link
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Uganda Youth Development Link (UYDEL) is a non-profit organization that started in 1993 with a mission of enhancing socio-economic transformation of disadvantaged young people (10-24 years) both in and out of school, through evidence based interventions that: advocate; create linkages to services and information; and encourage social and livelihood skills development for self-reliance.
Job Summary: UYDEL is recruiting a committed and skilled Project Social Worker to support pregnant adolescent girls through case management and livelihood empowerment under a climate-resilience and maternal health initiative. The Social Worker will provide psychosocial support, coordinate referrals, case profiling and management and facilitate access to sustainable livelihood opportunities for the enrolled pregnant adolescents/youth.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive case assessments and develop individualized care plans for adolescent girls.
- Provide psychosocial support and coordinate referrals to health, legal, and protection services.
- Identify and link beneficiaries to livelihood opportunities, vocational training, and income-generating activities.
- Facilitate life skills sessions and mentorship programs tailored to climate-resilient livelihoods.
- Work closely with community structures to promote safe pregnancies and youth empowerment.
- Document case progress, success stories, and lessons learned for reporting and learning.
- Support monitoring and evaluation of case management and livelihood components.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Community Psychology, or related field.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in case management and youth livelihoods, preferably in NGO settings.
- Knowledge of adolescent development, SRHR, and climate change impacts on vulnerable populations.
- Strong facilitation, counseling, and documentation skills.
- Familiarity with community-based approaches and referral systems.
Desirable Attributes:
- Passionate about youth empowerment and gender equity.
- Experience working in climate-affected or low-resource communities.
- Ability to build trust and rapport with adolescents and caregivers.
How to Apply:
Submit your cover letter, CV, and academic documents to [email protected], with the subject line: “Project Social Worker – Building Climate-Resilient Communities for Safe Pregnancies in Adolescents/Youth”.
Deadline: 22nd August 2025
Note: Any form of private communication is strictly prohibited to maintain fairness and transparency in the process
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24