Project Officer – Community Development-Uganda Jobs

Organisation: Share An Opportunity (SAO)- Uganda

Duty Station: Kolir, Bukedea District, Uganda

Reports to: Project Coordinator

About SAO:

Share An Opportunity (SAO)- Uganda is a Christian non-government, non-profit organisation established in 1991.It exists to facilitate local communities in their endeavours to attain a holistic self-sustainable development. SAO implements integrated programs for child development and makes every effort to reach all vulnerable children in its operational areas located in Eastern and Central Uganda.

Job Summary: The Project Officer – Community Development will primarily facilitate planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of project activities in the operation area through application of approaches in livelihood, micro-finance and credit to achieve objectives and goals of the project for sustained community development

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Project Planning and Development:

• Offer support and guide research and learning studies such as Participatory learning and evaluation, outcome studies.
• Facilitate the development of Annual and Phase work plans according to donor requirements.
• Develop concept papers and proposals for resource mobilization.
• Prepare timely periodic work plans and budgets (with the support of the Project coordinator) for the sector assigned and other related activities in liaison with other section heads, to ensure appropriate utilization of project resources;

2. Mobilization of Communities, Local Organizations and Institutions for Project Development and Implementation

·         Mobilize community participation in programme/project planning, development, implementation and monitoring.

·         Mobilize local government institutions and technical staff in the planning and implementation of project activities.

3. Build project level partnerships, networks and coalitions with civil society organizations and lower local government institutions:

• Facilitate networking with lower local government institutions and other development partners within the project area in planning and implementation of development programmes.
• Identify and nurture local partnerships with grassroots civil society organizations, Churches and sub county government.
• Build and facilitate the capacity and growth of community and grassroots organizations.
• Facilitate growth of strong grassroots movements on specific advocacy issues.

4. Child/Family Partner Administration:

• Offer support and facilitate Community Ambassador Model (CAM) in registered households.
• Monitor performance of CAM families in responding to partner correspondence and Child and family well being.
• Facilitate correspondences between CAM families and supporters on a periodic basis.

5. Child Protection and Participation:

• Facilitate community response, documentation and referral of child protection issues in the community.
• Ensure adherence at organizational child protection policy, guidelines and protocols.
• Facilitate the participation of children in the project cycle; integrate child participation in project activities.

6. Proper and efficient management and use of ADP finance and assets:

• Project financial and asset resources are managed and used in line with policy guidelines.
• Offer accurate and timely variances explanations on ADP over and under expenditures

7. Monitoring and track progress of programme implementation:

• Organize review, reflection and learning forum for Project staff, community, local organizations and government.
• Carry out regular visits within the project area to all beneficiary sites where funding, materials, inputs, and equipment are utilized in this sector’s activities, to supervise activities of the child monitor’s, verify existing beneficiary caseloads, check on project needs, problems, and progress, ascertain how project inputs are being utilized, assess if delivery of material support to project beneficiaries is achieved, and advise accordingly;
• Develop monitoring tools in consultation with M & E officer to check and report on the quality of the SHGs, project activities and supervise community facilitators.
• Documentation and sharing of programme learning and change stories.

8. Documentation and Reporting:

• Produce ADP quality and timely reports to keep track of progress of planned activities within the area of operation.
• Produce timely and quality bi-annual and annual reports.

9. Self Help Groups

• Facilitate formation and monitoring of groups through the SHGs approach is implemented in the project areas as per the SHG manual and other recommended guidelines.
• Ensure a functional linkage between SHGs and youth groups for adoption of possible practices from the SHG approach by the youths.
• Coordinate mobilization of activities of the SHGs, CLAs and Federation using the Rights Based Approach (RBA), to enable them identify, assess, and analyze viable activities geared towards self-reliance;
• Facilitate training needs assessment amongst SHGs, CLAs, CFs and Federation and ensure role transfer at different levels during project implementation.
• Receive and assess proposals and ideas from SHGs, CBOs and recommend viable self-help initiatives to the Project coordinator for appropriate action.
• Build capacity of SHGs to save and invest in groups for household and individual income
• Perform any other roles and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The applicant must hold a University degree and/or a Development Studies, Social sciences, Child Development and Ministry or any relevant field.
• The candidate should possess at least 3 years’ experience working with communities in development.
• Demonstrated experience with a Child Agency.
• Good working knowledge and understanding of key community development approaches in economic and social development, Health, Group savings, Child Sponsorship, Child Protection and Advocacy
• Possess the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Good Networking and advocacy skills
• Be a mature Christian and active in church activities.
• Ability to ride a motor cycle is an added advantage.

·         Language Proficiency: Knowledge of the Iteso language is preferred.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications and supporting documents including copies of academic qualifications, curriculum vitae (CV) indicating names plus telephone contacts of three professional referees and Pastor/Church leader's recommendation should be posted or hand delivered to:

HR & Administration Officer,

Share An Opportunity Uganda,

Plot 1448, Kitala Zone, Kanyanya, Gayaza RD

P.O. Box 23408, Kampala Uganda.

Deadline: Friday 7th February 2014.

Project Coordinator, ACT Health Job-Uganda

Job Title:Project Coordinator, ACT Health

Organization: Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About IPA:

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), is an international non-profit research organization. Based in New Haven, CT, with offices in Washington, D.C. and worldwide, IPA works with development partners and academic researchers to create and evaluate approaches to solving development problems, to communicate “what works” in development and to scale up successful projects in a variety of fields, including health, education, microfinance, governance and agriculture.

About ACT Health Project:

The Accountability Can Transform Health (ACT Health) project will be jointly implemented with GOAL Uganda. The goal of the project is to improve health outcomes in rural Uganda by improving the delivery of health services through a novel accountability and transparency intervention. The Principal Investigator for this project is Dan Posner (UCLA).

Job Summary: The Project Coordinator will work closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to: overseeing several other project staff, designing survey questionnaires, conducting qualitative research, running pilot exercise, refining study design and surveying instruments, managing survey teams, checking and analyzing data, cleaning data and assisting in preliminary analysis, assisting in the writing of project reports and policy memos, coordinating with local partners running the programs being evaluated, and supporting outreach to policymakers in country..

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant should possess a Master's degree in economics, political science, social sciences, public policy, or related fields.
• Training in development economics.
• Several years of relevant work experience.
• Prior work or volunteer experience in development in developing countries a plus.
• Experience working with local government, especially in developing countries is also a plus.
• Experience living and conducting field research in a developing country is a strong plus.
• Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills.
• The ability to present positions and to negotiate with senior officials.
• Fluency and excellent communication skills in English.
• Flexibility, self-motivation, the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently as a team player.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations.
• Knowledge of Stata (strongly preferred), SAS, or other data analysis software.
• Familiarity with randomized controlled trials.

How to Apply:

Please follow the application instructions below.  Any applications or CVs submitted outside this process will not be considered.  Note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Complete the J-PAL/IPA common application. Please select the position(s) you are interested in applying for on the 'Submit Application' page. Include two letters of recommendation, statement of purpose (cover letter), CV, and transcripts. We will consider your application even if you are unable to obtain reference letters before the deadline, but please be advised that we will be requiring them should you be invited for an interview.

IPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.

All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

IPA will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact us at jobs@poverty-action.org.

Project Officer Jobs in Kenya

Qualifications

A Bachelors Degree in Agriculture related training, Environmental and Social Science/Community Development.
Required Experience

5 Years Working Experience in Designing, Implementing and Monitoring Donor funded Projects
Duties and Responsibilities

Supervise the Implementation of project Activities and Adopted Technologies according to FFA and RWHMT guidelines

Plan and Organize the distribution of WFP/ GOK supplied food and non-food commodities in consultation with communities

Prepare and submit consolidated donor reports to the National Office (ChildFund Kenya) for onward transmission to the donor (WFP) /GOK on; project activities identification and implementation, food and Non-Food Items distribution.

Provide WFP and NDMA with food distribution plans and advice WFP field officers of any changes on distribution days / timing.

Resolve Conflicts and / disagreements as they arise during project implementation and inform WFP, the CSG and NDMA on issues of political interference in WFP/ GOK supported programs

Fully share all relevant joint monitoring findings and the implementation status of joint recommendations to the CSG, WFP and NDMA.

Jointly conduct monitoring of project activities with WFG, CSG and the County FFA Coordinator to ensure the timely implementation of recommendations from the joint monitoring team.

Establish and maintain good working relationships with the relevant Government line ministries and departments at Sub-County/ Division levels with National and international NGOs, community based leaders and other community structures.

Assist in organizing donor and VIP missions to FFA Field sites

Supervise the efficient distribution of food and Non-food items at Field sites and ensure proper distribution of entitlements. Verify that appropriate entitlements are distributed and provide feedback to the Project Coordinator

Assist in conducting regular meetings with local administration and implementation partners on issues relevant to the implementation of FFA Projects

Develop operation movement plans, work plans and reports on the assigned Sub-Counties

Undertake capacity building initiatives for Field Officers and FFA Communities

Integrate and Mainstream DRR measure into the FFA Project

Represent the organization in different fora in the assigned Sub-Counties.
For full job description, job application contacts and other requirements:Project Officer Jobs in Kenya 

Data Assistant Jobs in Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities

Design, develop and implement the database at field level for storing, sharing and analyzing data in all areas of the projects' undertakings.

Work with the Project Officers and Field Officers to check and verify data relating to all project activities, and develop suitable monitoring and reporting tools.

Coordinating and supervising methodologies of data collection and verification through the use of computer applications like word processing, spread sheet analysis, access programs among other utilities.

Ensure information on food distribution, Non-Food Items distribution and work norms achieved is keyed in for reporting purposes.

Monthly, quarterly and annual reporting of all the project activities according to established procedures.

Process and distribute a variety of reports including minutes, monthly and annual reports to their respective respondents as required.

Handle data processing operation relating to specific or multiple projects and general maintenance of the database which entails compiling, sorting and verifying accuracy of data entered by comparing with source documents and making the necessary adjustments.

Provision of IT support which entails advising on the operations and maintenance of computer hardware and software.

Develops and maintains relevant databases and filing systems for optimal management of project information and contacts.

Contribute to the project monitoring of performance indicators and regular reporting systems by preparing data analysis, summary sheets and reports in accordance to project needs.

Work in conjunction with the Logistics officer and Office Assistant to provide administrative support to the Project Staff.

Perform any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Information Technology/Computer science and or statistics.
Required Experience

3 years working experience in implementing and monitoring donor funded project.

Fluency in written and oral English, Kiswahili

Knowledgeable in Community Based Targeting and Community Based Resilience Analysis.

Proficiency in use of relevant Computer Packages (MS Word, Excel, Database, Publisher and SPSS)

Strong communication, report writing, presentation and interpersonal skills

Willing and ability to work and live in rural setups with minimal supervision
For full job description, job application contacts and other requirements:Data Assistant Jobs in Kenya