Job Title: Project Assistant (2 Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: LWF World Service (LWF)
Duty Station: Kamwenge and Adjumani, Uganda
Reports to: Team Leader & Advocacy Officer
About US:
LWF World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. We are a widely recognized, international, faith-based organization working in over 20 countries. We seek to bring people of all backgrounds together in the common quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world. Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Uganda is part of the LWF World Service and we are currently supporting Congolese and South-Sudanese refugees living in settlements in the districts of Kamwenge, Adjumani, Moyo, Kyangwali and Lamwo respectively.
Job Summary: (S)he will lead in the implementation of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) project in Kamwenge and Adjumani Districts. They will be responsible for aligning the project with rights-based approaches at community level to ensure that communities are able to access their fundamental rights, and meet their needs, not through service delivery but by structural changes where duty-bearers (local and district) hold themselves accountable and ensure implementation.
The project Assistant (s) will ensure strong coordination with the Partner Agencies, District Local Government, NGOS, CBOs and Local Leaders within the settlements and host communities in Kamwenge and Adjumani Districts. In this role the Project Assistant will be responsible for supporting project implementation, ensuring quality and results.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the overall implementation of the UPR project and other advocacy initiatives;
- Lead in coordinating the implementation of the project with the other partner agencies, Local government and CSOs at the sub program level;
- Ensure effective project financial resources management, efficient procurement and logistical services at the sub program level;
- Support planning, monitoring and evaluation activities of the project, in articulation with the Team Leader, Sub Program Manager and M& E Officer;
- Ensure all project work includes a strong gender and child protection analysis and works to promote children and women’s rights, including gender equity;
- Follow-up project activities on a daily basis, with project partners and donors, to guarantee smooth implementation of administrative and operational activities of the project;
- Also be responsible for fundraising and proposal writing for advocacy initiatives and ensure timely reporting to donors;
- Provide logistical support for workshops and other meetings as tasked by the project manager and Advocacy officer;
- Ensure that project-related internal reporting requirements are met, and that reports are of a high quality and are submitted in time;
- Maintain up-to-date files and records of project documentation;
- Represent LWF in district level platforms, working groups and to donors, UN agencies, government officials, national civil society and NGOs.
- Perform other duties reasonably assigned by the line supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal applicant must possess a Bachelor’s Degree of Laws or Human Rights with a specialty in Regional and International Human Rights Mechanisms;
- (S)he must have at least two (2) years’ experience in human rights practice, CSO shadow reporting and access to justice programming;
- Previous experience implementing humanitarian and development programming using the rights-based approaches; experience working with the Local Government, specifically coordinating and liaising with Justice Law and Order Sectors in the District;
- Prior experience from working in complex contexts and with the vulnerable groups in the local settings;
- Applicants must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, excellent computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, use of the internet and email, and legal research.
- Excellent documentation and reporting skills;
- Able to ride Honda XL-125 Motorcycle and in possession of a valid riding license;
- Strong planning and communication skills;
- Proven ability to multi-task and work with short deadlines;
- Flexibility in accomplishing tasks;
- Ability to cope and work under pressure; Well-organized, self-motivated and able to work in a team;
- Effective in written and verbal communication in English;
- Attention to detail of project documents;
- Demonstrated compassion for refugees, asylum seekers, displaced people;
- Strategic and planning abilities.
- Critical and analytical thinker
NB: LWF/WS is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation. LWF/WS is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.
Only Shortlisted Applicants will be contacted!
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 7th January 2024