Organization: Forum
for African Women Educationalists (FAWE)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Programmes
Manager
About US:
Forum for African
Women Educationalists (FAWE) Uganda Chapter is a Non-Governmental Organization
established in 1997 as part of the wider FAWE Network to address gender
disparities in Education.
Job Summary: The Programme Officer shall be part of the
programmes team and shall provide support in planning, budgeting and
implementation of the respective Project activities in all regions of
operation. She/he has to ensure that high quality work is done in the delivery
of services towards achieving the objectives of the programme.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Planning, Budgeting
and Implementation
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Lead the
annual planning and budgeting for the project
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Participate
and provide technical support in the general organizational planning and
budgeting process
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Ensure
that programme specific activities are effectively and efficiently implemented
as per programme calendar
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Take
lead in identifying programme requirements through research, feedback and
interaction with beneficiaries and key stakeholders
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Ensuring
proper follow-up of the implementation of outlined activities among different
stakeholders
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Bring to
the attention of the supervisor in a timely manner any issues that would affect
the effective implementation of programme activities that may require urgent
attention
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Prepare
quality and comprehensive reports on project achievements and outcomes and
submit both summary and narrative reports in a timely manner as per established
reporting schedules by both the organization and the funding partner
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Ensure
that whatever is planned is implemented as evidenced by the necessary reports.
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Actively
participate in the project beneficiary identification process
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Ensure
that day to day decisions are in line with agreed project strategy and
guidelines.
Networking,
Advocacy and Stakeholder Management
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Organize
regular meetings with both stakeholders to foster positive relationships
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Actively
participate in the designing and implementation of effective advocacy
strategies
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Provide
regular updates to FAWE-Uganda and relevant stakeholders on the progress of
implementation of program/ project activities
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Carry
out stakeholder / beneficiary relationship management and ensure harmonious
relationships and partnerships between FAWE and its stakeholders/ beneficiaries
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Champion
networking, advocacy and building support systems for programme sustainability
within the regions of programme implementation
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Develop
public relations and communication strategies to support program goals and
increase awareness about the programme
Documentation,
Replication and Mainstreaming
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Ensure
clear documentation of project work, file and maintain all project documents in
both soft and hard copy
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Prepare
and submit good quality reports to the immediate supervisor in a timely manner
•
Disseminate
documentation / information/ reports with relevant stakeholders in line with
approval from the line manager
Monitoring,
Evaluation, Accountability, Research and Learning:
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Actively
participate in the monitoring and support supervision of programme activities
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Identify
areas requiring research for both program improvement and learning purposes
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Ensure
timely and quality reporting to the organization and to the funder
People Management
and Leadership
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Share
relevant information / communication from management and to management and
maintain an open line of communication with the team and supervisor
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Participate
and make input into the performance planning and evaluation processes
•
Participate
and complete all trainings organized and geared towards staff capacity
development
Finance,
Accountability and Procurement Processes:
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Make
timely requests and accountability for all funds advanced to you
•
Maintain
a high standard of stewardship and accountability for all funds and assets
entrusted to you
•
Ensure
safety of all assets under your charge and report all faults to administration
Resource
Mobilization
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Take
lead in proposal development
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Identify
potential donors, maintain and strengthen relationships with existing donors
and like-minded partners
Others:
•
Participate
in or implement assigned projects and tasks in line with instructions from the
supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
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The
ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Sciences,
Social Work and Social Administration, Development Studies, Adult and Community
Education or related field
•
Post
Graduate Training in Project Planning and Management is essential
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At least
three years’ experience in programming in a reputable NGO work environment.
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Experience
working on girls’ education and development issues will be of an added
advantage
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Computer
literacy (MS Word, Excel, Statistical Packages, and Database)
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Strong
analytical skills
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Working
knowledge of project planning and management
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Demonstrated
capacity building skills
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High
standard of integrity, discretion and loyalty
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Actively
seeks out feedback on their performance (both results and behaviours) with a
view to continuous learning and growing
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Self-driven
and able to work under minimal supervision
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Proven
ability to work effectively with others to achieve results with strong people
leadership skills and abilities
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Show
commitment to women empowerment as a route to development
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Build
relationships –ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships
with others both internally and externally to achieve the goals of the
organization
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Broad
knowledge and understanding of concepts and application in organizational
learning and knowledge management
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Demonstrated
report writing skills
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An
excellent understanding of the concepts and practices of participatory
development approaches
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Financial
Management skills
•
Excellent
Communication skills
How to Apply:
All candidates
should send their applications with updated CVs via Email only addressed to:
Forum for African
Women Educationalists Uganda Chapter
Plot 328, Magulu
Close, Bukoto - Off Kisaasi Road
Kampala. Uganda
Email:
fawe@faweuganda.org
NB:
Applications may not exceed 2MBs.
Deadline: 26th April 2019
