Partners for Children World Wide Project Officer Jobs in Uganda
Partners for Children World Wide Project Officer Jobs in Uganda
Purpose of Position & Job Summary: To ensure effective planning, coordination, implementation, supervision, reporting, monitoring and evaluation of BMZ economic empowerment project activities in Katakwi, Amuria, Serere and Dokolo districts.
He/She will also document lessons learnt and best practices, build capacities of communities; provide technical support and mentor 4 Project Assistants, community volunteers and TOTs to deliver sustainable community development programs with a goal of becoming a “leader for economic empowerment, child protection and development”.
The Job holder will play a critical role in the timely implementation of the project, lead, M and E processes including timely reporting.
Major Responsibilities and Key Result Areas:
Coordination of the project
Planning and implementation of project activities
Spearheading advocacy initiatives on extension services
Representing PfCW in relevant fora and seminars
Project Monitoring and Evaluation
Collaborating and networking
Accountability and Budgetary Control
Responsibility for assigned ad hoc duties
Project team leadership and supervision
Qualifications and Experience
A Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Social Sciences, Development Studies or any other related field.
Post-graduate qualification in Project Planning and Management is an added advantage
High Proficiency in Computer skills
A minimum of three (3) years post qualification experience in a similar position working on community projects in a development organization.
A minimum two (2) years’ experience in a supervisory role reporting to a middle manager.
Experience working in Livelihood/youth empowerment projects is an added advantage.
Previous experience with BMZ funded projects is an added advantage.
Competencies Required
Proficiency in computer application is a must.
Excellent reporting and meeting deadlines.
Strong Team and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meeting the job expectations and demands.
Flexibility
Ability to develop
and implement activities in line with tested participatory approaches and within the organization broad approaches and strategies.
A good understanding, appreciation and adherence to child protection issues/ policies.
Knowledge and skills in engaging youths and adults in activities that promotes their economic empowerment.
Demonstrated abilities in supervision and mentorship are required.
Knowledge and skills in community resource mobilization and project planning and management.
Experience in Disaster management and emergency response will be added advantage.
Demonstrated experience in partnership engagement
How to Apply
If you meet the above requirements and you are interested, hand deliver or email your hand-written application, detailed CV, copies of Academic, Professional Papers and Names of 3 Professional Referees with their Email and daytime telephone contacts to:
The Board Chairperson,
Partners for Children Worldwide PfCW),
P.O. Box 390 Soroti
Plot 7 Haridas; opposite the Pioneer Primary School,
Soroti City
E-mail: pfcwuganda@gmail.com or info@pfcwug.org
Applications can also be hand delivered and registered at ChildFund Uganda Country office located at plot 71/72 Namirembe road-Kampala during working days from 9:00 am-4:00 pm.
Please note that;
PfCW are equal opportunity employers. Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic
disqualification.
While we appreciate all applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application Deadline: 11TH DEC, 2020 1:00 PM .
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