NAWAD therefore seeks to recruit a highly skilled field officer who is highly organised, motivated and responsible to help ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of the project outputs. She/he must be passionate about women and girls’ rights. She/he must be ready to demonstrates integrity by modelling the NAWAD’s values and ethical standards while promoting its vision, mission, and strategic goals. The Field officer will under the Project coordinator. He/she will be stationed in Mbarara with periodic visits to Kampala head office. .

Main Tasks & Responsibilities
• Serving as a field officer of NAWAD and facilitating proactive relationships between the organization and the broader community in the Mbarara District • Attend community functions/ meetings on the behalf of NAWAD ie, district board meetings, Village, community organizations for the purpose of developing NAWAD presence in the community.
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• Spearhead the mobilization and capacity building of community people while fostering an environment that encourages and supports community involvement and engagement putting more consideration to women and girls.
• Follow up on all the government plans for Mbarara District and act as an advisor to NAWAD on all matters relating community development.
• Give support to the implementation of all organizational project activities for Western Uganda
• Develops, plans, and/or coordinates various system-wide district activities (e.g. community outreach, media/public relations functions, etc.) for the purpose of enhancing district/community relationships, improving services/programs, and promoting a positive public image.
• Give support community research and documentation in Western Uganda
• Support to fundraising for the organization and make sure that the social economic and geographic information is well documented and updated always to inform the fundraising process of the organization.
• Develop monthly project reports to be submitted to the project coordinator

Required skills
• Minimum of a diploma in social work, Women and gender studies, Community Development or any other relevant field from a recognized institute. A related undergraduate degree will be an added advantage
• Computer literate with excellent understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Smartphone or tablet experience also required.
• Ability to multi-task and manage priorities, meeting deadlines as required
• Experience of working with rural communities
• Good reporting skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills; resourceful and responsible, with proven problem-solving abilities
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in both spoken and written Runyankitara is a must
• Genuine, valid Uganda riding permit is an added advantage