JOB DETAILS:

JOB TITLE: PROJECT OFFICER; CHANGING TIDES” PROJECT
Department: Advocacy and Research
Duration: Eight Months
Location: Eastern Uganda
Reporting Relationship: The Project Officer “Changing Tides” project reports to the Project Manager

Job Summary

The Project Officer will provide essential administrative and technical support to the “Changing Tides” project, working with the Project Manager and NTIHC advocacy team members to achieve project success.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the project manager to initiate and coordinate the planning of activities to ensure that project objectives are achieved with optimum utilization of project resources.
• Establish, manage and maintain the relationship with the relevant district authorities, community leaders, CSOs and religious structures where appropriate to achieve project objectives and facilitate project implementation in the project districts.
• Promote active participation of community, local leaders, rights holders and intermediaries in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of project activities.
• Work with the relevant departments to ensure that all capacity building and advocacy activities are implemented as per work plan for the project.
• Prepare period work plans and reports on project activities and achievements in line with the requirements stipulated in the project documents.
• Perform other related professional duties as assigned by the supervisor
• And any other lawful responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by your supervisor and or any other superiors.

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge

• A Degree in Social work and social administration, Public Health, community development or other similar field
• Training in Project planning and Management is an added advantage At least 3 years’ experience in similar work and position.
• Experience and training in ASRHR is desirable.
• Good capacity building and advocacy skills Strong skills in teamwork and networking
• Good communication skills (written and oral)
• Excellent skills in documentation and report writing
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Self-starter who works well independently
• Motorcycle riding ability is an added advantage
*** Should be willing to reside in the project region with occasional travel to Kampala.

Job Education: Degree
Job Experience: 3 years
Work Hours: 8

Interested, qualified persons should submit their cover letter, CV and copies of academic documents with three professional referees and a day time telephone contact to the Program Director, Naguru Teenage Information and Health Centre, Spring road , opposite Shell Bugolobi, P.O Box 27572 Kampala, or by email to [email protected] not later than 12th June 2020 at 4.00pm. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date : 12 June 2020