Purpose of the job:
The Program Officer will be responsible for overall coordination and implementation of the project activities including planning, budgets, implementation processes, partnership management and results.
• Be responsible for the implementation of the project and ensuring that all outputs and outcomes are delivered on time according to the agreed upon plan.
• Supervise and mentor staff/partners under the project for effective implementation of activities and career development.
• Compile reports and accountabilities and submit them to the Programs Manager.
• Identify innovative approaches for the smooth running of the project implementation during the project lifespan.
• Participate in relevant networks aimed at influencing and promoting mainstreaming of women and girls with disabilities agenda into government programs and other service providers particularly in the project areas.
• Participate in resource mobilization with the Programs Manager and the Executive Secretary.
• Carry out any other duties and responsibilities relevant to the project as will be assigned by the Programs Manager.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Organize and conduct training under allocated projects.
• Work cross functional to engage and build strong relationships with community members and key stakeholders.
• Organize awareness campaigns through meetings and the media in liaison with the Programs Manager and the Executive Secretary.
• Support monitoring and follow up of the project activities in the project area.
• Support the District Associations in organizational development.
EXPERIENCE
• The Job Holder must have at least 5 years working experience in project management and Implementation, Report Writing, monitoring and evaluation and resource mobilization.
• Proven ability to work in teams.
• Knowledgeable in Gender and Disability issues
• Experienced in working with women and persons with disabilities.
• Able to deliver results effectively with minimum supervision, ability, and willingness to learn.
• Have skills in Monitoring and Evaluation and can document results, lessons, and best practices out of interventions.
• .Must have good communication skills.
• Must have a good track record in financial management, accountability, and reporting.
Interested applicants who meet the above qualifications should submit their CV with 3 referees, Motivational letter with position and location being applied for clearly indicated in the subject line of the email to apply@jobsportal-career.com.
Address your applications to the, Chairperson, Personnel Committee
National Union of Women with Disabilities of Uganda, P.O.BOX 24891, Kampala, Uganda
OR hand delivered to, National Council for Persons with Disabilities, P.O. BOX 26080 Plot 199, block 232, Kireka (Kireka Rehabilitation Centre) on Namugongo road.
Deadline for application: 7th July 2023, 5pm.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
NUWODU has a zero-tolerance policy towards exploitation in all its forms, discrimination, harm, and abuse. We expect all our staff, interns and volunteers, and partners to ensure we protect the communities in which we operate from harm and abuse to abide by our Safeguarding Policy.