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Job Title:   Project Officer- Child Protection/Gender- Based Violence/National Position/Uganda   

Organisation: LWF World Service (LWF)

Duty Station: Adjumani, Uganda

Reports to: Protection Coordinator

About the Company:

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 Protection Coordinator, the Project Officer is responsible for implementing Child Protection (CP) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) activities. He/she will lead a team to plan and undertake quality, real-time, and effective interventions in line with existing CP/GBV frameworks, ensuring inclusivity across age, gender, and diversity. The incumbent is responsible for enhancing the team’s capacity to identify CP/GBV risks, analyze data, and report according to LWF Uganda and donor guidelines while fostering continuous learning and improvement. He/she must exemplify core principles of protection programming, including respect, non-discrimination, responsible use of power, nonviolence, and the promotion of gender equality. Ensure that all interactions with beneficiaries, colleagues, and stakeholders reflect these principles, fostering a safe and inclusive environment for all. The Project Officer shall ensure excellent relationships with all stakeholders involved in CP/GBV programming within the Programme Area, including operating partners, the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), UNHCR, and the District Local Government.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Planning and Implementation.

• Lead the implementation of all CP/GBV activities, ensuring they meet national and international quality standards.
• Coordinate, plan, and supervise CP/GBV activities, ensuring alignment with the project’s objectives, work plan, and agreed timelines in consultation with the supervisor.
• Develop project activity concept notes based on proposed implementation strategies and project logic, and orient supervisees to ensure harmonized approaches.
• Ensure CP/GBV is mainstreamed across all relevant sectors within the sub-programme.
• Coordinate with, and build the capacity of, other sectors to ensure the integration of GBV and CP concerns into various services and broader humanitarian response.
• Develop and implement innovative strategies to address emerging CP/GBV issues.
• Ensure that all CP/GBV activities are culturally sensitive and tailored to the community’s needs.
• Provide ongoing support, supervision, and monitoring to Case Management Supervisors, Project Assistants, volunteers, and community structures to ensure the delivery of CP/GBV services.

Case Management.

• Lead and supervise the provision of high-quality case management services for children at risk, their families, and GBV survivors.
• Establish and maintain a robust referral system to ensure efficient and effective management of cases.
• Ensure effective collection, management, and consolidation of data in line with ethical standards, data protection standards, a survivor-centered approach, and timely submission of donor reports (including progresv4, GBV IMS).
• Facilitate feedback sessions with children, their families, and GBV survivors to ascertain clients’ satisfaction with the services received.
• Identify capacity gaps and provide regular training and capacity-building sessions for case management staff to ensure high standards of service delivery.
• Hold routine debriefing sessions with case workers to facilitate care for the caregiver and reduce staff burnout.

Community Engagement.

• Liaise and consult regularly with relevant local authorities, community leaders, civil society/non-governmental organizations, collaborating/implementing partners, and other stakeholders, in conjunction with the Team Leader, regarding the planning, design, and implementation of all community-based protection activities.
• Develop and implement community outreach programs to raise awareness about CP/GBV issues and available services.
• Foster strong relationships with community leaders and other key stakeholders to support the implementation of CP/GBV programs.
• Carry out periodic community dialogues and awareness on child protection and GBV.
• Promote child participation in all project activities, supporting children’s clubs within the project intervention areas.
• Mentor community-based structures to carry out interventions that prevent abuse and exploitation of women and children in the target community and take appropriate action to ensure efficient and effective performance.
• Develop transition and sustainability plans with project stakeholders, including women and children.
• Conduct focus group discussions with parents and children (boys and girls) according to age groups to understand the different gender roles and preferences of activities to inform CP/GBV interventions.

Financial management / Budget Monitoring & Control.

• Initiate payment requisitions for project activities following organizational policies.
• In liaison with the supervisor, develop accurate monthly expenditure projections and budget revisions for the CP/GBV sector according to donor standards.
• Initiate procurement and supplies of project activities following LWF procurement policies and procedures.
• Keep track of all GBV/CP budgets and ensure that activities are within the assigned budgets and fully accounted for according to the LWF accountability guidelines. Monthly budget variance analysis.
• In liaison with the supervisor, review financial reports to track expenditures and provide feedback to the responsible Accountant.

Human Resource Management.

• Lead and manage supervisees by ensuring clarity over work plans and priorities, providing supportive supervision, guidance, and mentorship, and fostering effective teamwork and inclusivity.
• Advise and assist in defining the required team composition and structure for the operational program per LWF’s standard structure.
• Identify capacity gaps among the team and enhance their capacity for peak performance (case management, psychological first aid, etc.).
• Set clear performance objectives for all direct reports during appraisals and ensure timely appraisals for all team members with appropriately set objectives.
• Provide supportive and constructive feedback, and support teams to develop succession plans.
• Foster a safe and supportive working environment for all GBV staff/volunteers/partners.
• Conduct regular team-building activities to promote a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct, including compliance with anti-harassment, safeguarding, and PSEA policies. Work with cultural sensitivity and respect the dignity of vulnerable children, families, and members of the host communities at all times.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting.

• Provide oversight and guidance for project monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities, ensuring data consolidation for high-quality reporting and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the development and updating of project M&E systems, including performance indicators and activity trackers.
• In collaboration with the M&E unit, oversee the collection, handling, analysis, and reporting of data related to child protection activities.
• Develop an activity and budget tracking tool, and use it monthly to track and report on activity and budget management.
• Compile weekly, monthly, and quarterly project performance reports, and provide actionable feedback. Identify emerging challenges and work closely with the UNHCR Focal Point to address them.
• Organize feedback sessions with project stakeholders to assess project quality and update them on deliverables, promising practices, and innovations to inform CP/GBV programming.
• Use data and feedback from monitoring and evaluation activities to inform program improvements and innovations.

Coordination and networking.

• Contribute to inter-agency efforts to strengthen CP/GBV prevention and response through active participation in coordination mechanisms and promotion of sector principles, standards, and guidelines at the settlement level.
• Participate in advocacy initiatives ensuring that the voices of children and GBV survivors are heard.
• Undertake any other related tasks, or other responsibilities as may be assigned by your supervisor.
• Represent the organization at the settlement level on CP/GBV to share best practices and learn from other organizations.
• Develop and maintain a network of CP/GBV professionals to support knowledge sharing and collaboration.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• University degree in social work, sociology, psychology, public health, or relevant fields of social sciences.
• Relevant training and working experience in CP/GBV, psycho-social well-being, case management, and application of international technical guidelines and standards in Child Protection and GBV, including prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), are desirable.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in child protection, gender-based violence, and related areas, program/project development, and management in an emergency context is required.
• Direct case management experience and experience working with children, women, and adolescents is an asset.
• Proven track record in capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and fostering collaboration within diverse teams and communities.

Special Skills, Aptitude, or Personality Requirements.   

• Strong project management skills, including managing budgets and producing high-quality reports.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex issues
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with fluency in English.
• Ability to analyze information, evaluate options, and plan strategically.
• Team player with leadership and team management skills, including planning, organizational, and time management abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, effectively managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a high level of self-motivation and initiative.
• Flexible, network-builder, able to handle pressure, and willing to work in the field.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• The ability to ride a motorcycle is an added advantage.

How to Apply:

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Deadline: 19th March 2025

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