NGO Jobs – Programme Officer Livelihood at Build Africa Uganda

Organisation: Build Africa Uganda
Duty Station: Kumi, Uganda
About BAU:
Build Africa Uganda is and International NGO that
operates in Uganda whose primary aim is to improve the quality of life for the
targeted communities in the areas where the organization works. This is largely
achieved through making considerable improvements in the quality of education
enjoyed by children while improving the ability of their families to secure
sustainable livelihoods.
Job Summary:  The Programmes Officer is responsible for the implementation
of a high quality livelihood program in the Kumi program area including
reporting, monitoring and evaluation. Additionally, the job-holder is expected
to initiate and exhibit a culture of innovation and creativity in effecting his
roles in the programme.  Additionally,
the job-holder will be expected to continually observe the day-to-day
effectiveness of programme delivery, noting and reporting any areas where
improvements are possible and making sure improvements are made. S/he will
support the planning and design processes within the livelihood programme at
BAU.
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
  • The
    job holder should possess a bachelor’s degree in preferably agriculture
    from a recognized university with at least three years demonstrated
    experience in implementing development projects (SMEs, income generating
    activities, livelihood activities ) in an international NGO.
  • Good
    understanding of the livelihoods development sector especially attributes
    of production, value addition, marketing and resilience to shocks and
    stresses.
  • Comprehensive
    knowledge of income generating activities, development training and micro
    enterprise creation
  • Experience
    working in communities
  • Proactive
    thinker
  • Awareness
    of child protection issues
  • Knowledge
    of the local language is an advantage
  • A
    person of high integrity that will model BAU’s core values
  • Ability
    to ride a motor cycle with a valid permit to this cause
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates who meet the
criteria should send their applications with detailed curriculum vitae and a
cover letter via email to: bau@build-africauganda.org
or via hard copy to:
The Human Resource Officer,
Build Africa Uganda, P.O. Box 7224, Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 1st
October, 2013

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