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Job Title:   Project Assistant (Cash Assistance)   

Organisation: LWF World Service (LWF)

Duty Station: Kamwenge, Uganda

Reports to: Project Officer

About US:

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 Project Officer Livelihoods, the Project Assistant (Cash Assistance) is responsible for implementation of cash-based interventions for Kamwenge Sub Program in line with LWF Donor guidelines and procedures.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Project planning and Implementation

• In consultation with the Project Officer and other staffs organize and draw work plans weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual.
• Work with Project Officer and M&E team in identification and verification of project beneficiaries, finalize and maintain beneficiary lists.
• Community mobilization, sensitization and preparation for cash transfers.
• Implement cash assistance activities in the field as agreed with the Project Officer.
• Support the preparation phase and roll-out of cash delivery mechanisms.
• Establish positive interactions and clear communication to beneficiaries and communities.
• Building the capacity of the cash beneficiaries in Entrepreneurship, financial literacy and Business management.

Coordination/Representation

• In consultation with the Project Officer, liaise with and provide technical support to the relevant local authorities, community leaders, civil society, collaborating/implementing partners, and other stakeholders where appropriate to ensure proper coordination of project activities, promotion of inter-agency cooperation and smooth implementation of the transition plan.
• Participate in external coordination meetings as requested by Project Officer.
• Communicate on project’s activities as indicated by the Project Officer and in accordance with the Communication and Visibility Plan.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Support and adopt the existing monitoring system for cash assistance.
• Provide regular and timely reports on the activities implemented to the Project Officer in written as requested and in verbal when suited.
• Regularly conduct monitoring of project beneficiaries and document successes and challenges regarding the utilization of the cash assistance.
• Report ideas and/or information from project staff or field visits, which may assist in future project proposals (such as best practices and lessons learned). Such information will be included in reports.
• Report any data collected in the field related to beneficiary’s database to the Project Officer and/or the database team.
• Liaise with the Project Officer and M&E team to finalize and maintain detailed beneficiary lists for cash assistance.

Team management

• Supervise, monitor and support incentive workers for the effective implementation of field activities and observe the LWF code of conduct and core rules.
• Promoting active participation of community structures, incentive workers, beneficiaries and intermediaries in the planning, implementation and evaluation of project activities as required.

Other:

• Undertake other related duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Project Officer or Sub Program Manager.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a diploma in Business administration, accounting, finance and other related fields.
• Past experience (at least 2 years) in implementing cash-based interventions preferably in refugee setting.
• Problem Solving and Decision-Making skills;
• Ability to inspire and build capacity of national staff;
• Good interpersonal skills and excellent negotiation skills;
• Excellent English and Language (both written and spoken). Knowledge of the local languages (Kiswahili, Kinyabwisha and Runyankole) is an added advantage.
• Information Technology (MS Office, Internet);
• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines;
• Good team worker with good communication skills;
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, to remain flexible to a changing environment, and to make decisions independently.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle and with a valid riding permit is desirable

NB: LWF/WS is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation. LWF/WS is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.

Only Shortlisted Applicants will be contacted!

How to Apply:

All candidates should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 30^th January 2024

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