Forum for African Women Educationalists Project Assistant Jobs in Uganda

Forum for African Women Educationalists Project Assistant Jobs in Uganda


Job Summary

  • The Project Assistant shall be part of the programs team and shall provide support in planning, budgeting and implementation of the “Program on Women’s Empowerment in Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health Rights (POWER)” in Humanitarian Settings in Adjumani, Yumbe and Arua Districts.

  • She/he has to ensure that high quality work is done in the delivery of services towards achieving the objectives of the project.

    Key Result Areas

  • Implement POWER Project activities within selected refugee settlements and host communities.

  • Support the education sector actors and change agents to develop and pass policy regulations and guidelines that promote second chance education.

  • Participate in the processes of identifying young girls and women to benefit from the POWER Project.

  • Under the guidance of the Project Officer, coordinate community awareness activities about negative social norms that affect girls and young women access to Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health Services (SRMNCAH) through economic empowerment.

  • Organize dialogue meetings for women, men and boys including community/cultural/religious leaders and POWER Club members for promotion of equal gender norms and practices on Women’s Rights to economic empowerment.

  • Participate in the engagement of women led CSOs in humanitarian responses to ensure SRMNCAH services and rights.

  • Actively participate in coordination/working group meetings with different stakeholders within the Refugee Settlements and district project activities within the district to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.

  • Participate in the identification and training of Community Facilitators and supervision of their work.

  • Participate in the monitoring and support supervision of the project.

  • Prepare and submit quality activity, monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the immediate supervisor in a timely manner

  • Document, manage project information/knowledge and share learnings as may be guided by the supervisor.

    Qualifications and Tranning

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Sciences, Social Work and Social Administration, Development Studies, Adult and Community Education or related field is essential

  • Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Statistical Packages)

    Experience

  • At least two (2) years’ work experience with a reputable NGO in
    a similar role.

  • Knowledge of any of the predominant local language(s) is essential

  • Knowledge of Arabic and or Swahili will be an added advantage

  • Ability to ride a motorcycle is essential

    Personal Attributes

  • Working knowledge of project planning and management

  • Demonstrated capacity building skills
    High standard of integrity, discretion and loyalty

  • Actively seeks out feedback on their performance (both results and behaviors) with a view to continuous learning and growing
    Self-driven and able to work under minimal supervision

  • Build relationships –ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with others both internally and externally to achieve the goals of the organization

  • Demonstrated report writing skills

  • An excellent understanding of the concepts and practices of participatory development approaches

  • Financial Management skills

  • Excellent Communication skills

    How to Apply

  • If you are interested in taking up this role and fully meet the requirements above. Please submit your application, Curriculum Vitae with three professional referees and copies of academic transcripts/certificates not later than 11th August 2020, to;

    The Human Resource and Administration Manager
    Forum for African Women Educationalists Uganda Chapter
    Plot 328 Magulu Close, Bukoto-Off Kisaasi Road
    P.O Box 27114, Kampala

    OR

  • Hand deliver to;
    FAWE Uganda Office
    City Link Building
    Pakele, Opposite the Office of the Prime Minister
    Adjumani District

    OR

  • fawe@faweuganda.org or ipmutesasira@faweuganda.org or npercy2000@gmail.com

    Note

  • FAWE Uganda is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  • All Applications sent via email MUST be sent as one document in PDF

  • Curriculum Vitaes must be signed

  • Any form of canvassing or lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant

  • While FAWE Uganda appreciates all applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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