Project Officer – Gender and Community Development Job Opportunity at Action Africa Help International- Uganda

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Reports to: Area Manager
Liaises with: Project Officers, Programme Administration and Procurement Officer, Finance Officer, Ministry of Gender and Social Development officials
Duty Station: Rwamwanja
Job Summary: To work with others to ensure that gender is mainstreamed in all aspects of AAH-I’s programme work in AAH Uganda Country Programme
Duties & Responsibilities
·         To develop and implement AAH-I’s Gender Mainstreaming Strategy by working with staff and other implementing partners.
·         To support the development and implementation of systems, procedures and tools that will facilitate the effective, efficient and consistent implementation, monitoring and evaluation of a gender transforming country programme
·         Through coaching, information sharing and provision of appropriate training, to build the capacity of staff and partners to understand and analyse gender issues, and to mainstream gender equality into all aspects of AAH-I’s work and how it undertakes this work
·         To work closely with senior programme staff in order to develop a shared understanding of and commitment to mainstreaming gender and bringing about gender transformation, based on clear and agreed expectations, standards and tools
·         Identify potential partnerships to implement recommendations, assess potential partners where available or make recommendations on how to fill gaps.
·         To assess on-going and new programme initiatives that do not demonstrate a contribution to gender equality and recommend specific measures to address gaps and weaknesses
·         To liaise closely with key resource persons in country office, and outside AAH-I in order to contribute to AAH-I’s organisational knowledge on gender and development issues
·         To develop and implement  country wide gender equality initiatives
·         Prepare and Submit periodic reports on project implementation
·         Build the capacity of community groups in gender mainstreaming initiatives
·         Attend meetings and update on project progress and contribute as a member of the senior management team
·         Carry out any other duties as may be requested by the Supervisor
Qualifications
·         A Bachelor’s degree in Gender, Social Sciences, Community Development, Development Studies or a related qualification from a recognized institution
·         A certificate in project management
·         At least 3 years’ experience in similar or higher position within  and NGO setting
Skills and Competencies
·         Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
·         A good command of both written and spoken English
·         Patient, understanding and of a pleasant character
·         Computer literate with ability to use Microsoft Office
·         Excellent Management skills
·         Able to capacity build and develop others
·         Ability to mobilize different audiences and communities
·         Ability to coach, mentor and develop others
·         Cooperates and works effectively with others in an emergency setting in the pursuit of common goals.
·         Promotes, practices, and helps others value and respect diversity of gender, culture, opinions, values, perspectives, ideas, skills, expertise, knowledge, and experiences.
·         Works effectively on multiple assignments simultaneously and adapts to changing demands and circumstances;
·         Performs effectively in unstable, uncertain, or potentially dangerous environments while maintaining physical and mental health
·         Commitment to and understanding of AAH-I’s values
Languages: Fluency in Kiswahili is essential; Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset (Kinyarwanda, Rukiga, Runyakitara).
How to apply:
Please check the company website: www.actionafricahelp.org/opportunities/jobs for details of the Job description.
Interested persons who meet the above criteria should submit their applications by email (together with an updated CV, copies of transcripts, with at least three suitable referees and their telephone contact) recruitug@actionafricahelp.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it; Applications should be addressed to;
Human Resource & Administration Officer,
Action Africa Help International- Uganda
Plot 72 Ntinda Road,
P O Box 10501,
Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline for receiving applications is: 20th/07/2012.
However we shall handle applications as they come because of the humanitarian emergency nature of this programme.
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