Deadline of this Job: 25 November 2022
JOB DETAILS:Company Description
Malengo is a non-profit organization (US: 501(c)(3); Germany: gGmbH) that facilitates international educational migration. We provide mentoring and financial support to students from low-income countries who want to complete a Bachelor’s degree in a high-income country. We aim to give millions of students the opportunity to pursue the education they want, and to lift themselves and their families out of poverty in the process. We believe that this is one of the most effective poverty reduction strategies in per-dollar terms that is available.
Malengo currently recruits low-income, high-ability students in Uganda, and supports them in applying for and completing a Bachelor’s degree in Germany. By 2030, we aim to support students from most low-income and lower middle income countries, and facilitate undergraduate studies in more than a dozen destination countries. Our program is sustainable by combining a strong network of volunteer mentors with a financial model in which students support future generations of scholars once they have a high enough income (income share agreements, ISAs). More information about Malengo is available on our website, malengo.org
Job Description
We are now searching for a Program Coordinator to join our team in Uganda. Uganda is the first country Malengo set up its operations to send students to Germany.
Malengo sent 7 students to Germany in 2021, ~20 in 2022, and we aim to send at least 100 in 2023. Your primary responsibility will be to lead and support program operations in Uganda as we expand the scope of our program. You will be both the main point of contact for the students and an important driver of in-country operations. This position will report to the Senior Program Manager.
Responsibilities include:
• Implementing day-to-day Malengo operations in Uganda, and ensuring all activities to help our scholars are being implemented in a timely manner.
• Being the first point of contact for potential and selected Malengo scholars. These responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. Responding to applicant queries during the open application period
2. Conducting candidates’ application reviews and interviews
3. Identifying TOEFL resources, including tutors, and ensuring that students attend the classes and that all logistical needs are met for students to practice and take final tests
4. Assisting students in gathering the necessary documents for all different phases of the process (university application, visa appointment, enrolment)
5. Following up with unresponsive students to ensure all activities are happening in a timely manner
6. Supporting selected students’ onboarding and training
7. Maintaining contact with Malengo students once they arrive in Germany as needed
• Being the first point of contact for parents/guardians of Malengo scholars, including but not limited to:
1. Updating parents/guardians on Malengo activities with the students
2. Addressing queries and concerns of parents/guardians
• Liaising with relevant government Ministries. This includes, but is not limited to:
1. Coordinating all travel documents for students such as passports with the Ministry of Internal Affairs
2. Working with Interpol to receive ‘Certificate of good conduct’ for all students
3. In collaboration with other Malengo staff, coordinating the process of getting students visas with the German Embassy in Kampala and maintaining regular contact with embassy officials
4. Maintaining good relations with the Ministry of Education and Sports to ensure continuous government support for Malengo
5. Working with UNEB and other agencies who can help with student data
• Building and implementing strategy for partnering with schools
1. Determining a plan to engage with schools and stakeholders
2. Maintaining relationships with District Officers and Headmasters for school partnerships
• Organizing and overseeing in-person events, including outreach campaigns and pre-departure workshops for students and parents. Specific activities may include, but are not limited to:
1. Printing marketing and advertising materials during outreach phase
2. Booking workshop venues
3. Coordinating with students and staff on their travel and stay; booking catering
4. Coordinating with the team on the agenda and content for the workshops
5. Ensuring all technological and stationery needs are met for the workshops (screens, projectors, laptops, flip charts, etc.)
• Updating student tracking sheet and providing regular updates during weekly meetings with full Malengo team, senior leadership and European country directors
• Creating a detailed work plan and budget for project activities. Tracking and managing work plan progress and funding with cost minimization principles.
• Providing contributions to improving the student journey as Malengo scales operations
• Supporting the research team, as time allows, with on-the-ground research and data needs
Qualifications
We seek a highly motivated, charismatic leader who will be the face of Malengo’s operations in Uganda, who enjoys implementing on-ground activities and working with students and families. Successful Program Coordinator candidates seek a dynamic work environment where day to day operations differ based on need. You might be the ideal candidate if you recognize yourself in these descriptions:
About the candidate
• You are inspired by Malengo’s mission and want to create opportunities for thousands of students from lowincome countries
• You are passionate about working with students and creating a program that serves them and their families.
• You have exceptional written and verbal communication skills; you are easily approachable and can communicate effectively with students, parents, schools, and government officials
• You have an entrepreneurial attitude, the ability to be resourceful and are solutions oriented with a willingness to take on many different tasks
• You are highly organized and detailed-oriented
• You are collaborative and collegial and excited to work with the Malengo team
• You have emotional intelligence, cultural sensitivity, and are able to work with individuals of different backgrounds.
• You can develop and maintain relationships with government partners, embassies, and schools.
• You have a good understanding of the Ugandan education system and can provide helpful context and information to Malengo staff
• You speak native or near-native English AND Luganda. Swahili is a plus.
• Having lived and worked in Uganda is a strong requirement
• You have a Bachelor’s degree in any subject
• You are willing to travel to Kenya or Europe for workshops and other Malengo related events when necessary
• Basic Excel skills are highly desirable.
Additional Information
What we offer:
Malengo is a young organization, incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit in the United States, and as a gGmbH (nonprofit LLC) in Germany. This position is based in Kampala, Uganda, and the candidate will be working from the Busara Centre office in Kampala. We offer the following benefits:
• Competitive salary commensurate with background and experience (USD $15,000-USD $23,000 p.a.)
• Healthcare benefits
• Retirement plan
• A choice between Unlimited PTO or 36 vacation days per year
Deadline of this Job: 09 December 2022
JOB DETAILS:Position: FP Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Location: Masaka with frequent visits to Kalangala and Lwengo
Organization: Health Access Connect, https://healthaccessconnect.org
Summary
Health Access Connect is seeking a Family Planning Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to join our team in Masaka, Uganda. The FM&E Officer will report to the Research Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator. He/she will track all services delivery data and support data collection and entry into the project systems. The officer will conduct data verification exercises on a regular basis to ensure the accuracy and consistency of the submitted data. He/she will ensure follow up on facilities and outreaches with discrepant data, perform routine data cleaning, back up, and update the project database according to the results of the data verification. He/she will also ensure that project reports are properly filed for easy reference.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Work closely with the Project Coordinator and Research Monitoring and Evaluation coordinator to implement the project M&E plan.
• Ensure all outreach and facility reports are reviewed using data management standards i.e. timeliness, completeness and accuracy, and in consultation with the Research Monitoring and Evaluation coordinator.
• Ensure the data is tracked and verified for consistency and quality issues prior to being entered into HAC systems and dashboards.
• Follow up on missing reports and those that have quality and consistency issues with the respective outreaches and facilities to allow for timely updates.
• Conduct routine data cleaning on the database and maintenance in consultation with the RME coordinator.
• Generate/update data summary reports to be shared with project teams on a monthly basis.
• Conduct GIS mapping of outreaches and health facilities as needed.
• Participate in MER trainings and follow up on Outreach and facility data quality issues/queries as required.
• Provide monthly analysis with updates on the project implementation status and point out areas of concern; generate recommendations for corrective action by the implementation team.
• Participate in District and activity performance review/sharing and feedback meetings.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Research M&E coordinator and other supervisor(s) from time to time as need arises.
Background & Qualifications
Required
• University degree in statistics, information Technology, Economics, social sciences or related discipline from a reputable institution. Post graduate qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation is an added advantage.
• Three years, experience in data analysis preferably health related data.
• Familiarity in HMIS, DHIS2, UgandaEMR and other National systems is an added advantage
• Experience using software applications such as SPSS, Kobo-Toolbox, or statistics software such as SPSS.
• Excellent skills in the use of computers (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data management, analysis, and reporting.
• Cooperative, competent, hardworking, flexible and dependable in a multi-cultural, open office situation.
• Self-motivated and proactive with a positive attitude to work.
• Effective communicator and team player, instilling trust and confidence.
• Ability to organize and coordinate information and logistics for programs and activities.
Preferred
• Experience working in the public health sector and remote villages
• Experience with ArcGIS or using geographical data
Compensation
• This position is designed as a full-time (40 hours/week) position. Compensation is UGX 2,500,000 per month before taxes. Insurance, Field travel expenses will be paid for by Health Access Connect.
About Us
The mission of Health Access Connect is to link remote communities to healthcare. HAC currently pursues this mission through three programs:
1. Medicycles: We use microfinance Boda Bodas to bring Ugandan government health workers to set up one-day mobile clinics in remote villages. In those clinics, health workers give HIV testing, antiretroviral treatment, immunizations, perinatal services, family planning, and many other services available in rural health centers.
2. Technical Advising: We collaborate with the Africa Resource Center and the Uganda Ministry of Health to teach and empower PEPFAR implementing partner organizations to implement the HAC outreach clinic model in an effort to improve service provision to people living with HIV and all other residents of remote communities.
3. Treat & Teach: We improve access to family planning in the communities of Masaka and Kalangala districts by a) providing low-density high-frequency certificate training to health workers, b) setting up outreach clinics in remote communities, c) generating demand by collaborating with community health workers (VHTs), and d) reducing commodity stockouts by providing buffer stocks and improving commodity tracking at partner health facilities.
Deadline of this Job: 30 November 2022
JOB DETAILS:Senior Technical Advisor, Medical Services Commensurate with training and experience TASO Headquarters and Mulago CoE
Pharmacy Technician
Nurse Dispenser
Intern Pharmacists
Pharmacy Trainees
Main Purpose of the Job:
The Pharmacits shall be responsible for the coordination and supervision of pharmaceutical supply chain across all TASO COES and projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory provisions in pharmaceutical management across all TASO operations, participation in research, training and resource mobilization. He/she will operationally work with the Medical Services Technical Lead at TASO Mulago CoE, directly supervise the operations in the pharmacy section and provide any required adminstrative/logistical support on a daily basis.
Key Outputs
Pharmaceutical products at all centers and projects handled in compliance with good pharmacy practice
Drug stock-outs, wastage and piliferage minimised through implementing standard operating procedures on timely reporting, forecating and ordering of drugs
Investigational medical products imported, inspected, distributed and disposed of in compliance with research protocols
Adverse events reporting done timely
Capacity development plan for pharmacy personnel developed, implemented, monitored and evaluated
Periodic and ad hoc workplans, budgets and reports submitted on time
Key Duties and Responsibilities
A. Clinical Pharmacy Support
1. Supervise and support TASO center and regional project pharmacy supUPPORT ORGA technicians, nurse dispensers, and stores staff officers, pharmacy
2. Develop, review and update standard operating procedures for drugs management at TASO centers
3. Ensure periodic stock-taking at all TASO centers and dissemination of stock-status report$22
4. Develop performance plans and appraisal schedules for pharmacy technicians and nurse dispensers
5. Supervise drug-related adverse event reporting and utilization of data to improve clinical practice.
6. Develop Quality performance standards and perform periodic quality check to ensure adherence to standards. Carry out CQI activities to increase institutional adherence and progress towards set standards.
7. Participate in drug dispensing at the TASO Mulago CoE as part of mentorship and supportive supervision
8. Advise medical and community staff on pre-packing of drugs for differentiated distribution, especially in community models
9. Participate in client and community sensitization activities on proper drug handling
10. Supervise the forecasting, reporting, ordering, procurement, dispensing, management and utilization of all pharmaceuticals and health commodities at all TASO centers
11. Promote rational prescription of drugs, and lead antimicrobial stewardship interventions
12. Collaborate with MOH, National drug warehouses to monitor national ART and ancillary drug stock-status, and advise center and HQ management teams on necessary actions.
13. Participate in Logistic and supply chain TWGs and liaise with key contacts persons at MOH, ware houses, pharmaceutical society and above site mechanism to ensure input in national guidelines and translation of knowledge into policy
14. Maintain up-to-date registration and licensure for all pharmacy staff
B. Capacity Development
1. Conduct training needs assessments, develop, implement, monitor and evaluate capacity building plans for pharmacy technicians and nurse dispensers
2. Participate in organisation and unit-wide continuous professional development activities
3. Represent TASO at national meetings and conferences; and use lessons to contribute to intitutional capacity development
4. Participate in and utilise findings from organisational capacity assessments for institutional capacity development.
5. Lead development, implementation and reporting of training plans for trainees (interns, volunteers, students) assigned
6. Participate in training activities at the TASO College of health sciences, TASO CoEs and projects
7. Participate in joint development of job aides (including drug code lists) and supportive supervision tools
8. Collaborate with monitoring and evaluation technical advisor, and IT specialist to scale up utilisation of digital tools in drugs and inventory management including stock-status reporting
9. Conduct regular supportive supervision and mentorship to pharmacy personnel and apply QI approaches to enhance performance
10. Liaise with ministry of health and national drug authority to conduct capacity assessment and training activities.
C. Research
1. Identify research questions and participate in research proposal development
2. Support the TASO Research Ethics Committee (REC) in supervision of clinical trials where pharmacist expertise is requested.
3. Advise TASO REC and scientific review committee during ethical and administrative review of research protocols
4. Participate in TASO internal research and ensure compliance with research protocols
DORT ORG
D. Any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor PERSON SPECIFICATIONS: Pharmacist
Minimum Academic Qualifications:
Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from a recognized university. Completion of internship, registration and up-to-date licensure with the Council of the Pharmacy Society of Uganda are mandatory.
Additional Desired Training
• Postgraduate training in project planning, monitoring and evaluation, health systems management, public health, clinical epidemiology OR pharmaceutical sciences desired
• Certificate in Comprehensive HIV/ART Care
• Training of Trainers in HIV Care and Treatment Guidelines
• Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection
• Training in Supervision, Performance Assessment and Recognition Strategy for medicines management (SPARS)
Minimum Experience and Exposure: Three (3) years' experience in HIV clinical care and supply chain support.
Special Knowledge: Broad knowledge and understanding of the national and regional HIV situation
Key Skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Mentorship and Coaching Skills
• Data analysis, MS Office and basic Computer Skills
Other Qualities/Attributes:
Ability to work as part of a team and in partnership with other stakeholder's, Analytical mind, Innovativeness, Sound judgment, Integrity, Emotional control and Confidentiality.
Deadline of this Job: 06 December 2022
JOB DETAILS:Organizational Setting
The FAO Representation in Uganda provides technical assistance to the Government of Uganda in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Climate Change, Food Security and Livelihoods and related sectors. Since late March 2022, the Uganda border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has seen high levels of displacement due to the escalation of violence in North Kivu province in DRC. In parallel, the caseload of South-Sudanese arrivals to the West Nile region has increased since January 2022 due to ethnic clashes, persecution, insecurity, cattle raids, and environmental factors (e.g., flooding and drought). As a result of these situations, as of 06 October 2022, 110,625 new arrivals were recorded in Uganda in 2022, of which 74,147 arrived from DRC and 36,478 from South Sudan. These new arrivals add to the more than 1.5 million refugees already hosted in Uganda and put pressure on the settlements to which they are relocated. The individuals crossing the border are generally received in reception and holding centres before being relocated to established settlements. This influx has been adding to the 1.5 million refugees already being hosted by Uganda, many of which have been established for decades but are still facing issues surrounding integration into Ugandan society, access to services, access to sustainable livelihoods and protection. The Refugee Response Specialist will actively design and manage programming in order to respond to the above issues.
Reporting Lines
Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative (FAOR), in consultation with the Deputy FAOR, the incumbent reports to the Food Security and Livelihoods Coordinator.
Technical Focus
The main responsibility is to ensure quality programming and coordination of FAO’s partners in FAO’s Refugee Response Programme
Tasks and responsibilities
• Lead the overall implementation and management of FAO-Uganda’s refugee response programme with support from the Food Security and Livelihoods Coordinator;
• Provide strategic guidance, leadership, management and general technical oversight of the refugee response programme;
• Ensure that communication with various donors is regular, on time and up to standard, including assuring that all reporting requirements are maintained to FAO’s standards. In addition, ensure constant communication with Government counterparts and implementing partners are maintained to support both programme delivery and programme development;
• Identify issues and risks related to implementation in a timely manner, suggest appropriate programme adjustments in close collaboration and through regular communication with field-based colleagues;
• Support in the formulation of project documents and proposals to support FAO’s Refugee Response Programme in Uganda, particularly on access to water and support to livelihoods. Ensure that these documents contain the necessary elements to address livelihoods, food security, energy and environmental concerns in communities. Ensuring liaison with the Refugee Team in the Conflict and Peace Unit (CPU team) team in the Office of Emergencies and Resilience (OER) in HQ;
• Lead, manage, supervise and support the implementation teams comprising long and short-term team members and collaborating managers from implementing partners.
• Support teams in continuously developing operational efficiencies and driving innovations in delivery, ensuring that the programme meets established objectives and targets and delivers value for money;
• Represent FAO in refugee response related coordination meetings;
• Identify and communicate critical programme learnings;
• Support the livelihoods portfolio with the engagement of socially responsible private sector energy partners to identify sustainable and market-based solutions to increase rural access to energy;
• Develop programmatic solutions and policy recommendations based on best practices for challenges identified in the livelihoods sector of the refugee response in Uganda; and
• Prepare and disseminate regular briefs on FAO’s Refugee Response Programme.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• Advanced degree related to Agriculture, Livestock, Economics or Development studies or comparable relevant experience.
• Minimum of five years professional experience in developing countries working on livelihoods, sustainable development, refugee response and humanitarian contexts.
• Working knowledge (level C) of English and limited knowledge (level B) of one of the other FAO official languages (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian). For PSA, working knowledge of English is required.
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Coordination skills (communication) and ability to technically support on food security needs across different thematic areas.
• Extent of experience and knowledge in fundraising
• Extent of experience and understanding of the humanitarian-development nexus and associated challenges in the context of refugee related programming.
• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable.
• Specialization/exposure to issues related to forced displacement/migration is an asset
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)
• Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
• For more information, visit the FAO employment website
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
Deadline of this Job: 07 December 2022
JOB DETAILS:Title: Program Design Officer
Location: Uganda
Start date: As soon as possible
Contract duration: 2 years, renewable
Description of the profile:
The Program Design Officer (PDO) contributes to NGO’s Country Program in Uganda by cultivating relationships that are key to programming overseas development assistance (ODA), advising governments on conservation and development policies and programs, making the case for increased financing to biodiversity conservation nationally and leading the development of proposals to finance our work in the country. The PDO will be a member of a global team that manages public donor relationships, prepares complex proposals in response to identified opportunities, tracks and ensures quality in project reporting to donors, and tracks and informs the leadership of developments in donor strategies and priorities. The PDO will also carry policy functions that are a priority to the Uganda country strategy.
The PDO position will be embedded within the Uganda country program, and as such will be an integral part of the NGO’s focal country presence. The PDO will be responsible for identifying, defining, and developing funding proposals in coordination with country, field, program, PD, and finance teams in order to raise public funds for existing and planned program activities in Uganda. This includes prospecting, researching, proposal process management, writing, and submitting grant applications to public donors. The position may also provide similar support to other countries as needed. The PDO will also be responsible for representing the NGO to public sector partners, and supporting the management of relationships with government agencies, civil society organizations (CSOs), and other important stakeholders. In this respect, the PDO will support identifying and promoting policies that support biodiversity conservation and sustainable development including engaging with CSOs to articulate and promote effective policies and engagement with platforms at all levels in strengthening capacities on effective policies and policy processes.
Working closely with the Director Program Design (DPD), the Country Director, donor Account Managers and the Africa Policy lead, the PDO will work to win support for NGO’s organisational and Uganda country strategies, cultivate existing and new donor and partner relationships, and elevate the conservation agenda in development cooperation and policy dialogues in Uganda. The position will be based in Kampala, Uganda.
Qualifications
• Reputable Master’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) in a relevant field: including conservation, natural resource management, rural/international development, economics, political science, or similar;
• Minimum 5 years of experience in fundraising, proposal design, and donor engagement and relationship management, preferably in the field of conservation or environmental management;
• Experience in proposal design with demonstrated ability to develop high-quality Logical frameworks and results in chains, design technical and cost proposals, and concept papers;
• Experience working with major public donor agencies such as USAID, EU, the GEF, or Germany;
• Track record of successfully writing proposals to and securing funding from bilateral and/or multilateral institutions;
• Good understanding of Uganda A’s public donor environment and government’s development agenda as well as of issues faced by NGO in delivering its mission in Uganda and across Africa. A similar understanding of East Africa, in general, is an additional advantage;
• Experience in policy-making and engagement in the Government of Uganda’s policy and strategy development processes is highly desired;
• Experience in partnership management with government and civil society stakeholders is an advantage;
• Highly skilled to conceptualize project design and write project documents (including budgets, log frames, and work plans) and reports;
• Existing relationships with donors in Uganda and up-to-date understanding of bilateral and multilateral donor agencies’ priorities in Uganda;
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work as a team member and to negotiate and manage donor relationships;
• Have a logical perspective on things and the ability to reduce mechanisms, processes, proposals, ideas, or formulas to their basic parts and understand and explain how they interrelate in a project or contribute to the fulfilment of higher agendas such as the Sustainable Development Goals, national development plans, and NGO’s mission, strategies, and plans;
• Excellent writing skills are necessary, including the ability to shift writing style and purpose to be appealing and persuasive to the designated target audience;
• Fluency in speaking and writing both English and French is essential and mandatory;
• Must possess strong editing skills and pay attention to detail;
• Comprehensive knowledge of contemporary conservation and development issues in Africa including a good understanding of sustainable development, adaptive project management, monitoring & evaluation, and knowledge management concepts and application;
• Demonstrate commitment to and a good understanding of NGO’s Rights Based Conservation approaches, values, and principles;
• High degree of responsibility and accountability for tasks, projects, assignments, and commitments including meeting strict deadlines;
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide group of colleagues and partners, including proactive sharing of information and reporting;
• Proven ability to work independently, effectively, and collaboratively in cross-functional teams;
• Advanced computer and internet skills.
Deadline of this Job: 28 November 2022
JOB DETAILS:Duty Station: Fort Portal, Kakiri, Entebbe, Gulu, And Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement
Duration: Six (6) Months
JOB SUMMARY
The project officer Ebola Response project will be responsible for the implementation of EVD Response project interventions and working closely with the Local government structures and community based organisations to improve and empower the families respond to Ebola pandemic and be self-reliance. The officers shall be responsible for the implementation of all the project activities ranging from training on EVD prevention, referral and linkages , support in the monitoring of the project beneficiaries and Build strategic linkages, collaborations and networks with partners at the sub county/district level
KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
To support in planning and implementation of project activities
• Draw annual, monthly and quarterly plans for all activities to be conducted within the month
• Provide weekly plans and updates on the different activities carried within the week
• Support in Developing FDPs and conduct regular reviews
• Develop the capacity of families to improve on knowledge and the resilience in EVD response
• Continues assessment and monitoring of EVD situation and report as per the reporting standards and requirements
• Organize quarterly review meetings for partners and communities to reflect on progress on project activities and sustainability strategies as well as create spaces and opportunities for action-learning and debate
• Monitor and report on achievement of output and outcome indicators as planned
• To build the capacity of the caregivers in line of their development needs through IGA support, VSLA among others.
• To identify program participants needs and draw appropriate plan and budget to meet their needs to self-reliance
• Build the capacity of the caregivers in line of their development needs through IGA, VSLA (SPM and Financial literacy) support.
To facilitate Reporting, Resource Management and Documentation
• Prepare and submit timely progress reports to Location team leaders and the National Emergency Response Program Coordinator on project interventions
• Document family and child success stories on programme interventions.
• Support community development structures to document programme activities.
• Keep, maintain and update the database and files of families on the programmes in a timely manner.
• Submit accountability/report for programme items distributed in the community to Finance and other relevant departments in a timely manner.
• Develop activity and budget tracking tool, and use on a monthly basis to track and report on activity
• Participate in concepts development for funding
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCES:
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in social work and social Administration, clinical and community medicine, Development studies, Community psychology, Education, social sciences and or any other relevant field.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in implementing community based projects in rural Uganda, most of which should have been as a direct field staff.
• Training and experience in implementing emergency Response interventions is an added advantage
• Knowledge in LRRD and practices is a key asset to the role
• Computer literate Writing and reporting skills
• Networking and influencing skills
• Ability to communicate in applicable local language(s) Passion for children.
• Track record demonstrating high integrity, reliability and dependable
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and perform other duties as required
• Ability to ride a motor cycle and with a valid riding permit is a MUST
• Ability to speak the local language in the respective district is a MUST