Job Title: Project Assistant (Advocacy) (2 NGO Jobs)
Organisation: Lutheran World Federation
Duty Station: Kiryandongo and Adjumani, Uganda
Reports to: Team Leader and Advocacy Officer
About the Company:
Lutheran World Federation is 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: The Project Assistant (Advocacy) will lead in the implementation of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) project in Kiryandongo 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 by external actors, 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 Kiryandongo and Adjumani districts.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: In this role the Project Assistant will be responsible for supporting project implementation, ensuring quality and results.
- Lead the overall implementation of the UPR Local to Global project and other advocacy initiatives at the local level
- 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 Project 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 of similar nature assigned by the Team Leader, Advocacy Officer and Project Manager
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The applicant for the Lutheran World Federation Project Assistant must have;
- A university degree in Law or Human Rights with a specialty in Regional and International Human Rights Mechanisms
- Experience in human rights practice, CSO shadow reporting and access to justice programming
- Experience of implementing humanitarian and development programming using the rights-based approaches for 3-4 years
- Experience of working with the Local Government, specifically coordinating and liaising with Justice Law and Order Sectors in the District
- Previous experience from working in complex contexts and with the vulnerable groups in the local settings
Skills
- Computer literacy and Knowledge of office software packages (MS Word, Excel)
- Excellent documentation skills
- The ability to ride Honda XL-125 Motorcycles and in possession of a valid riding license
- Strong planning and communication skills
- The ability to multi-task and work with short deadlines
- Flexibility in accomplishing tasks
- The 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 planning abilities
- Availability and willingness to work extra hours
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: 2nd August 2024
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