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Position Title:Project Officer
Duty Station: Lira, Uganda
Organization:TPO Uganda
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Project Name: Empowering youth for Sustainable livelihoods
Funding Source: Plan Germany and European Union (EU)
Application Deadline:20th March, 2015
Organizational Profile:
TPO Uganda is- a national Ugandan Non-Governmental Organization that has
been operating in Uganda since 1994. TPO-Uganda services are delivered through
a community and family oriented intervention model. We envision a society where
vulnerable and marginalized people enjoy mental health, social and economic
wellbeing and lead harmonious, mutually supportive and productive lives.
About Plan International Project:
TPO Uganda in partnership with PLAN Uganda (and supported by Plan Germany
National Office and the EU) are implementing three year projects on enhancing
livelihoods of vulnerable child headed households and youth empowerment for
sustainable livelihoods in Lira and Alebtong districts, Northern Uganda.
Job Summary:
The Project Officer will be responsible for the coordination of the
implementation of the protection and psychosocial support component of the
“Empowering youth for sustainable livelihoods” project. The jobholder will also
provide project implementation support to the Community Based Trainers (CBTs),
partners and other stakeholders in the project implementation area. The
incumbent will be responsible for program work, coordination and representation;
and program administration.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the
Project Officer vacancy should hold a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Studies,
Social Sciences/ Social Work/Community Development/ Project Management or
related field.
A minimum of two or more years’
experience in program development and management in a busy NGO.
Mode of application:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their
application letters to the Human
Resources Manager, and include and updated CV and a table showing your past 3
year salary history to; info@tpoug.org or Hard copy to:
P.O. Box 21646,
Kampala-Uganda.
NB: Only persons meeting these specifications should apply. Female
candidates are in particular encouraged to apply. Only short listed candidates
will be contacted.
Deadline: 20th
March, 2015
