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• Plans, coordinates, implements,
  supervises, monitors and evaluates project activities under the project in
  line with the cooperation agreement guidelines;
• Responsible for the planning,
  implementation, coordination and monitoring of the Psychosocial component
  of the project.
• Works in liaison with Sector Heads
  responsible for SGBV, child protection, education and other staff in the
  overall planning, management, implementation and monitoring of the SGBV
  activities under the project;
• Work closely with and consults regularly
  with the relevant local authorities, community leaders, civil
  society/non-governmental organizations, collaborating/implementing partners,
  and other stakeholders where appropriate, in conjunction with the SPM, in
  relation to the planning, designing and implementation of all the
  community-based project activities;
• Actively coordinates the mobilization of
  the marginalized individuals and groups using the Rights-Based Approach
  (RBA) to enable them to identify, assess and analyze viable project
  activities geared towards self-reliance and sustainability;
• Works in liaison with the beneficiaries
  and local community leaders to ensure efficient execution of project
  activities and optimum utilization of project resources provided within
  the approved budget, and for planning, implementation, monitoring and
  evaluation of project activities;
• In consultation with the Sector Heads of
  Child Protection, SGBV and Education, issues supply requisitions to
  initiate the procurement of required project items/supplies in line with
  LWF policies, guidelines and procedures;
• Coordinates counseling activities within
  the settlement;
• Conduct CBPS training to build the
  capacity of relevant stakeholders (LWF staff, counselors, community
  structures and other humanitarian workers);
• Refers and follow up trauma affected
  persons to where they can receive maximum assistance, following the
  established referral pathway;
• Within the bracket of confidentiality,
  shares information with other LWF staff and agencies working in Rwamwanja
  Refugee Settlement;
• Attends relevant coordination meetings and
  share the minutes as assigned by the SPM;
• Prepares periodic project work plans and
  budgets in conjunction with the Sub-Program Manager and Project Accountant
  for the project and related activities in liaison with other section
  heads, to ensure appropriate utilization of project resources;
• Conducts regular visits to sites targeted
  by the project to assess and verify existing beneficiary caseloads,
  project progress/challenges, utilization of project resources and support
  to project beneficiaries, and advises, sensitizes or trains the parties
  concerned accordingly;
• Develops monitoring and evaluation tools
  in conjunction with the Sub-Program to check and report on the progress
  and quality of completed and on-going project activities
• Organizes and conducts field research
  involving data collection for statistical analysis on sector operations,
  activities and related issues, facilitates monitoring and assessment of
  project impact on beneficiaries and makes recommendation for appropriate
  action
• In liaison with the Sub-Program Manager
  and Grants Manager, reviews and redesigns sector strategies to address
  changing needs, and prepares and submits proposals as required for
  possible funding;
• Prepares and submits reports as required
• Supports in the development of CBPS tools
• Maintain high quality counseling services
  over time and ensure an appropriate level of accountability;
• Ensures the preparation of monthly,
  quarterly and annual reports on counseling activities
• Mentor and supervise the Project
  Assistant(s), Psychosocial counselors and other field assistants/extension
  workers and takes appropriate action to ensure efficient and effective
  performance;
• Supervises and ensures effective delivery
  of counseling services by community structures such as child protection
  committees, councilors, caregivers in schools, in Learning Centers, Child
  Friendly Spaces, etc.;
• Performs any other official duties that
  may be assigned by the SPM, or his/her designate.

• The Project Officer should hold a Bachelor’s
  degree in counseling and/or psychology, Masters in the same field is an
  added advantage;
• At least three years’ experience in
  counseling;
• Working knowledge of gender/child
  protection issues and human rights;
• Working experience in refugee situations
  is an added advantage;
• Excellent facilitation/training and
  project report writing skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal
  supervision;
• Motivated, innovative and possesses
  outstanding organization and interpersonal skills and integrity;
• Willingness to work in a hardship area;

• One page cover letter, explaining the
  candidate’s suitability for the position
• Curriculum vitae (CV): do not include
  certificates for education, trainings, etc.
• List of three professional references
  (name, title, , telephone number, email address)

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