ACET Uganda Project Officer-SHG/Livelihood Jobs

ACET Uganda Project Officer-SHG/Livelihood Jobs


Job Purpose

  • The post holder shall provide technical support in the implementation of the livelihood project with more focus on SHG approach to the vulnerable communities of Pader district.

    Key Roles and Responsibilities

  • Organize quarterly learning and review meeting for community facilitators (CFs) and other stakeholders

  • Participate together with the community facilitators in the formation process and strengthening of SHG/CLA groups.

  • Draw/oversee drawing of monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual work plans

  • Ensure that activity reports are written and filed for every activity by both project staff and CFs.

  • Keep an updated log of current project statistics.

  • Meet with the accountant every two weeks to map out expenditure patterns and options

  • Monitor cash flows related to project activities to inform the finance commentary in your periodic reports.

  • Monitor and track the performance of the project as it should be in line with the agreed indicators

  • Carry out a quarterly skills audit for project implementing team and submit a competence report to the Regional Manager.

  • Periodically appraise each of the project team (CFs & volunteers) directly supervised by you

  • Build the capacity of the CFs on the SHG approaches and any other areas of need that may arise during the implementation.

  • Oversee and develop strategy for the proper expansion and management of the goat farm.

  • Attend and contribute to a monthly management team meeting with the Regional Manager and administrator at the office.

  • Attend district coordination meetings and carryout any other duties that may be assigned to you by the supervisor

    Job Requirements

    Education & Experience

  • Bachelor Degree in Agribusiness, Social Science, Development studies or any other related field. Post graduate in Monitoring and Evaluation or Project planning will be an added advantage.

  • Knowledge in value chain development, income generating idea is desirable.

  • A minimum of two (2) years’ practical field experience working in holistic communities with livelihoods practices and any other community development
    related field.

    Competencies

  • Strong personal relationship with Christ Jesus and demonstrate willingness to live in a ‘spiritual community ‘and able to demonstrate the LOVE as Jesus did for everyone without exception

  • Demonstrated interpersonal skill, mobilization skills and proactive problem solving skills.

  • Experience in implementing SHG approach, Microfinance, Agri-business concept will be an added advantage.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to interpret written documents in Lou and English

  • Good computer skills with MS office and proven documentation and report writing skills

  • Ability to learn new concepts/ideas and willingness to work and live in a rural community environment.

    How to Apply

  • As a Christian organization, we desire to employ a practicing Christian with the commitment to serve God’s people

  • Application should be received not later than 6th November 2020 5:00 PM. suitably qualified candidate should submit ONLY electronic application to the Human Resource department, ACET Uganda on email lamara.gloria@acet-uganda.org .

  • Copies of academic credentials together with motivational letter and updated CV including contact details of three work related references all should be in Max of 7 pages .Recommendation from your ordained church leader is essential .

  • All these should only be in one attachment. ONLY Email with the subject line Project Officer – SHG/Livelihood will be accepted.

    Note

  • ACET is an equal opportunity organization and she/he who meet the above criteria is encouraged to apply .Any sort of soliciting will lead to automatic disqualification. ONLY shortlisted applicant will be call for an interview.

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