Job Title: Project Assistant
Organisation: FH Association
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Food for the Hungry (FH/U) is a Christian international relief and development organization that has been working in Uganda since 1989. FH is currently operating programs in Asia, Latin America and Africa with support offices in the UK, Canada, Switzerland, Sweden, United States of America and Japan. FH’s primary goal is to end all forms of poverty World-wide. In Uganda, FH is operational in the Districts of Adjumani, Kitgum, Lamwo, Kole, Kween, Mbale, Namutumba and Amudat Districts implementing programs in four main sectors of Education; Food Security and Livelihoods; Health/Nutrition and Disaster Risk Reduction; with the Head office located in Kampala.
Job Summary: The Project Assistant (PA) will plan, administer, coordinate, and monitor all community level Child Engagement (sponsorship) and program activities, in line with the set performance targets
Key Duties and Responsibilities: As the Project Assistant your overall responsibilities will be (JDs Key Result Areas):
- Program management and development
- Administrative and Financial Management
- Sponsorship Management
- Capacity Building and Development
- Resource mobilization and management
- Representation, Networking, and Advocacy
- Process Monitoring and Documentation
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Demonstrated ability in organizing and facilitating community groups.
- Demonstrated experience in human relations.
- Experience in Participatory community development approaches; mobilization and capacity building
- Knowledge of government strategies & policies.
- Possess well-developed networking abilities, and be able to interact well with children, adult communities, and staff.
- Experience in using computer applications (word processing, excel, internet)
- Having experience in community development projects with a Child focused Non-Governmental Organization will be an added advantage.
- Education/Certifications
- Degree in Education, Development Studies, Social Work and Social Administration, Agriculture, Nutrition, Community Based Rehabilitation, Community Psychology, Adult and Community Education or related field.
- At least two years of post-graduation work experience in community development projects.
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24