NGO Social Work Jobs – Director of Programmes at Association of World Education-Uganda National Chapter

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Organisation: Association of World Education-Uganda
National Chapter
Duty
Station: Mbale /
Nakapiripirit, Uganda
Reports
to: National Executive
Committee
About
AWE-UNC:
Association of World
Education (AWE Uganda National Chapter) is an autonomous organization
established in September 2005 soon after the United Nations World Submit for
Social Development held in Copenhagen Denmark by a group of college teachers
who believed in teaming ourselves and our communities was most effective and
satisfying when education reflected an awareness at our intimate relationship
to world as a whole. The aim of AWE- UNC program is to create community
awareness of their democratic rights, duties and responsibilities and enable
them to demand for their rights as citizens of the country (Uganda) from the
duty holders and at the same time engage positively and effectively in the
process of decision making. The organization currently is engaging in program
of Participation in Democracy and Good Governance with emphasis on empowering
communities to effective and informed participation in positive engagement with
the duty bearers in development. The planned period is initially to run from
January 2013 to December 2015 with possibility of extension.
Job
Summary: The Director of
Programs is responsible for all matters related to the component of the project
on “Promoting Good Governance and Accountability.” Sure will execute
her/his tasks in full collaboration with other programmes and administrative
staff and in line with the organization’s established rule and regulations. The
officer should possess technical expertise in one or more of the following
areas: Good Governance, Democracy Promotion, Local Governance and community
engagement. It is essential that candidates demonstrate prior proficiency with
proposal writing. M&E and report writing and possessing ability to
promoting learn spirit.
Qualifications,
Skills & Experience:
  • The
    job holder should possess an Honour’s degree in Social work and Social
    Administration, Development Studies or its equivalent.
  • Knowledgeable
    in Development Economics, Political economy, Local Government operations
    and processes.
  • At
    least three (3) years working experience in a senior management position
    preferably in an NOD environment.
  • Computer
    literacy i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet and Access.
  • Self-motivated
    driven and able to work with others.
How
to Apply:
All those interested in
working with AWE-Uganda should send their cover letters with time telephone
contact and detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and 3 referees’
to the attention of Chairman, National Executive Committee, AWE Uganda National
Chapter, Mbale Office or Nakapiripirit Field Office Moroto Road Applications
via email to aweuganda95@gmail.com or
hard copies of applications can be hand delivered to: Mbale Office or
Nakapiripirit Field Office Moroti Road.
Offices: Headquarters: Plot 34, Nambozo Road,
P.O.BOX 1072.Mbale – Uganda, Tel +256454436389 fax +256454434461,
e-mailnweuganda95@gmail.com, Nakapiripirit Field Office,Kapchorwa Cell, Moroti Road,
Nakapiripirit Town Council
NB:
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Deadline:
26th June 2013
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