Association for Aid and Relief Japan Field Assistant Jobs in Uganda

Association for Aid and Relief Japan Field Assistant Jobs in Uganda


Background

AAR Japan, Japanese NGO, founded in 1979 without any political, religious, or ideological affiliations. It has since then grown into an international NGO approved and registered by the United Nations. AAR Japan has operated in over 60 countries.

Currently, we are active in 15 countries and areas, including 4 African countries namely Kenya, Zambia, Sudan, and Uganda. AAR Japan has been operational in Bidibidi and Imvepi settlements since September 2016 to support South Sudanese refugees. (http://www.aarjapan.gr.jp/english/)

Summary
  • Vacancy Title: Field Assistant (Full-time)
    -Duty station: Yumbe, West Nile, Republic of Uganda
  • Duration: from 16th May, 2019 to 15th of March, 2020 including one month of the probationary period (possible extension)
  • Project Title: Education Assistance for South Sudanese in Refugee Settlements, Northern Uganda
  • Salary range (Gross): 825,000 –1,150,000 UGX

    Description:
    Manage and accomplish assigned project activities from planning, procurement, mobilization, budget and asset control, implementation and reporting, and other assignments relevant to our project in education and protection area.

    The person will be based in Yumbe, but may have frequent business trips to Kampala, Arua, and Moyo District.

    Terms of Reference
  • Assist Field Officers to coordinate with schools, local authorities, donors, communities and other stakeholders and partner organizations in regard to AAR Japan’s projects;
  • Assist Field Officers in school management including but not limited to management of teachers, school facilities, enrolment and attendance, exams and community involvement, follow-ups, maintenance of school facilities by performing data collection, communication, mobilization and drafting reports;
  • Assist Field Officers to coordinate distribution of scholastic, school and administrative materials to pupils and teachers in the settlement and host community;
  • Assist Field Officers to identify children with disabilities and provide adequate supports to strengthen their access to education;
  • Assist in data analytics and data management and compile it as a report and presentation to assess the objective situation and trends in the settlement;
  • Assist in organizing trainings for
    teachers and local communities, class management trainings, career guidance, counseling sessions, orientations, and any necessary trainings and activities;
  • Assist in organizing club activities for primary and secondary school pupils both from refugee settlement and host community;
  • Accompany when Field Officers attend and/or participate in meetings, monitoring, and other events as a representative of AAR Japan;
  • Perform administrative, logistic, financial or any other duties if requested by supervisors

    Experience/Qualification required:

  • Ugandan citizen, residing in Uganda and able to station in Yumbe.
  • Able to travel to Arua district, Moyo district (Field Offices), or Kampala, or other districts at supervisors’ instructions
  • Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies, Education, Gender, Social Work, Project Management, Community Based Development, Social Sciences, Data Analytics, and Statistics.
  • Good knowledge of English and preferably of a language commonly used in South Sudan.
  • Good Computer Skills, especially in Word and Excel and knowledge of other databases, preferred.
  • At least two years of experience working in project planning and management or related field in a reputable firm, public body or NGO.
  • Experience in community identification, mobilization, and sensitization approaches preferably in education, child protection, gender interventions.
  • Knowledge and experience in the identification of children with disabilities and the promotion of girls’ education are preferred.
  • Experience in data collection, analytics, and management with a proven capacity of strategical, logical and lateral thinking.
  • High integrity, self-driven, able to work under challenging circumstances, and able to complete assignments with tight deadlines under minimal supervision.

    How to Apply:

    Application
    Interested individuals should submit their application to aar.uganda.hr@gmail.com or hand deliver their application to AAR Japan Yumbe Office (*Incomplete application shall not be considered.)
  • The Subject Name for the email shall be: “Field Assistant_Name”
  • Cover Letter (Shall not exceed one A4 page)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Copy of academic and work certificates

    Note: The candidature files will not be returned.
    Note: Only shortlisted candidate shall be notified individually for further selection stage

    Deadline for applications: 30th April, 2019

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