Programme Officer – Gender and Policy Job Vacancies – National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda

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Job Title:     Programme Officer – Gender and Policy

Organization: National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About US:

The National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda
(NUDIPU) is an umbrella organization promoting the rights of Persons with
disabilities in Uganda with the vision of having “A Just and Fair Society
where Persons with Disabilities live a Prosperous and Dignified Life”. We
exist to advocate for the rights of Persons with Disabilities in a unified
voice for improved livelihoods. NUDIPU is hereby seeking to recruit a competent
and energetic Ugandans

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

·      
Participate in defining programme and financial
objectives, targets and monitoring processes in line with the programme and
organizational M&E framework.

·      
Mobilise women and girls to form saving groups to
expand their economic opportunities.

·      
Link women with disabilities to financial services.

·      
Build the capacity of stakeholders (Disabled Peoples
Organisations and duty bearers) on gender based violence against persons with
disabilities.

·      
Facilitate disability and gender sensitive planning
and budgeting at National and District levels.

·      
Contribute to the analysis and preparation of gender
and disability information sheets.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·      
The ideal applicant must hold a Bachelor degree in
Gender Studies, Development studies, Social Science and/ or other related
humanities.

·      
Training in project planning and management or
policy (a must)

·      
At least four years of professional experience in
implementing gender, policy and disability programmes.

·      
Master degree in Gender studies is desirable.

·      
Solid understanding of gender and disability related
issues.

How
to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their cover
letters, copies of academic transcripts and resumes to the Chief Executive
Officer”, EITHER by post to NUDIPU P.O.BOX 8567 Kampala OR: Physically at;
NUDIPU offices on Plot 530, Bukoto Kisaasi Road. Persons with Disabilities are
encouraged to apply

Deadline:  31st January 2020 by 3:00pm

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