Save the Children Program Officer Jobs in Uganda
Save the Children Program Officer Jobs in Uganda
About usFor over 90 years, Save the Children has been making a difference in children's lives in more than 120 countries.
We are the world's largest independent child rights organisation, underpinned by a vision of a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation.
We are an equal opportunity organisation dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity.
Our culture is embedded in these values, along with a strong commitment to our Child Safeguarding Protocol, ensuring that all representatives of Save the Children demonstrate the highest standards of behaviour towards children both in their private and professional lives.
In Uganda, we implement programmes in five thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Child Poverty, Health and Nutrition in Development and Emergency contexts.
Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern, West Nile and Central regions of Uganda.
We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential.
Role Purpose:
The Job Holder is responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring and reporting on My School in Karamoja Project to promote safe, supportive and enabling school and community environments for vulnerable children in hard to reach communities of Karamoja.
The job holder may be called upon as and when necessary to support the emergency team in cases of humanitarian crisis
Contract Duration:
3 Years
Contractual Status:
National
Location:
Kotido
Qualification and Experience;
Essential
Minimum of a
Degree in Education, Development Studies, Adult Education or any other field related to Humanities, Additional qualification in a relevant field of study is an added advantage
A minimum of two years working experience in the related discipline in Uganda (preferably with a INGO). Extensive knowledge and experience in application of participatory tools and methodologies in programming.
Experience of working with local partners and District Local Government in Education, Livelihoods, Child Rights Governance, Health, Nutrition, HIV/AIDS or Child Protection is an added advantage.
Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.
Previous experience of project management and monitoring and evaluation skills
Ability to work both in an advisory and a hands on implementation capacity
Desirable
Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.
Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team and willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 9th November, 2018
For more information and job application details, see; Save the Children Program Officer Jobs in Uganda
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