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Position Title: Project Officer Livelihood
Organisation:The Lutheran World Federation (LWF)
Location; Katakwi & Kitgum Sub
Programs
Background Infomation:
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Uganda Program is part of the Lutheran
World Federation Department for World Service (LWF-DWS), an
international humanitarian and development agency. LWF Uganda works to
reduce people’s vulnerability, supporting them to realize their potential, to
build on their assets, and to respond to their own problems and needs. LWF
Uganda currently has five areas of operation in Pader, Kitgum, Katakwi,
Sembabule, Kampala and Kamwenge Districts.
LWF Uganda seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative development leaders for the
following positions:
Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Carry out participatory needs assessments, identify appropriate
livelihood interventions to increase incomes for the local community and reduce
poverty in the target areas;
• Implement relevant Village Savings and Loaning (VSL) activities in local
communities with emphasis on promoting group development through support,
coaching, mentoring, regular feedback and identification of investment needs
and opportunities;
• Ensure planning and smooth implementation of farmer field schools
• Assist in meetings and trainings with stake holders and target groups in
the settlement;
Education, Knowledge & Experience
• Bachelors Degree in Agricultural Studies or its equivalent from a
recognized institution.
Minimum 2 years’ experience working in livelihoods or income generating
projects preferably with an NGO in a refugee/IDP setting;
• A keen understanding of business and rural development issues including
farmer field school approaches with skills or training rural economy is crucial
to this position;
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks while working as
part of a team, good planning and organizational skills coupled with problem
solving capabilities, hands-on community mobilization skills, a strong
selfstarter with ability to take initiative are highly desirable for this
position;
How to apply;
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Applications and detailed CV must include email address and telephone
contacts of 3 referees, one of whom must be your supervisor in your
current/former employment.
• They should reach the undersigned by close of business on Friday July 05
2013
• The Administrator/Human Resource Manager
• Lutheran World Federation, Plot 1401, Ggaba, Road next to Quality Hill P.
O. Box 5827 Kampala
• Or e-mailed to: recruitment@lwf.or.ug
Find details of the Key Duties and responsibilities of the vacancies above
on our Website: www.lwf.or.ug
