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Project Officer at ChildFund International kampala - Uganda
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International, Uganda
Position Title: Project Officer
Reports to: Regional Programme Manager – Northern Uganda
Organization:ChildFund International, Uganda
Primary Location:Agago District
Education Level: Bachelor’s degree
Minimum Experience : 2 (Years)
Job Type : Full-time Employment
Closing date: 14th July, 2014
Brief Company Profile:
For over seventy years globally, ChildFund provides help to deprived,
excluded and vulnerable children to have the capacity to improve their lives
and opportunity to become young adults, parents and leaders who bring lasting
and positive change to their communities. We promote societies whose
individuals and institutions participate in valuing, protecting and advancing
the worth and rights of children. ChildFund Uganda, in partnership with AusAid
and ChildFund Australia, is implementing a 3 years’ Household Economic
Empowerment Project in four sub-counties in Kitgum and Agago Districts in
Acholi Sub-region, Northern Uganda.
In order to serve our clients, ChildFund International, Uganda seeks to
employ suitably qualified, self-motivated and hardworking candidates for the
following position:
Job Summary
To lead in the implementation of the Economic Empowerment
Project activities in Agago district and ensure quality project delivery
KEY RESULT AREAS:
1. Planning and Strategies.
2. Support to Local Partners and Area Programme
3. Representing ChildFund in relevant fora and seminars
4. Project Monitoring and Evaluation
5. Reporting.
6. Collaborating and Networking
7. Accountability and Budgetary Control
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES
• University degree in Agriculture, Developmental Studies, Social
Administration, social sciences, Community Based Rehabilitation, Adult and
Community Education or any other
related field.
• Additional training in Project Planning & Management, and Community
Economic development is an added advantage
• A minimum of two (2) years post qualification experience in a similar
position in a development organization.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with rural communities and
engagement with Local partners including Local Governments
• Proven experience implementing Livelihoods and Economic strengthening
projects with proven approaches such as VSL methodology, farming as a business,
etc.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Demonstrable aptitude for teamwork.
• High level of interpersonal and Communication skills
• High level of people management skills.
• High level of integrity.
• Excellent reporting and representation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally.
• Ability to take fast decisions.
• A Strong work ethics and confidentiality
• Ability to ride a motorcycle and work in remote areas
Mode of Application:
If you meet the above requirements and are interested, please submit your
Applications including detailed Curriculum Vitae, academic and professional
papers and names of 3 work related
Referees with their Email/ daytime telephone contacts to:
The National Director
ChildFund International
P.O BOX 3342 KAMPALA
Email: hr@uganda.childfund.org
OR
Hand delivers to ChildFund National
Office located on Plot
71/72 Namirembe Road
P.O. Box 3341, Kampala
NOTE: While we appreciate every response to this advert, only
short listed candidates will be contacted. ChildFund is an equal
opportunity employer.
Application Deadline: 14th July, 2014
