Fresher Project Officer, Bursary NGO Jobs – Straight Talk Foundation (STF)

  Education Jobs in Uganda, NGO - Non-Government Organisations Jobs in Uganda, Social Sciences Jobs in Uganda, Uncategorized
Organisation: Straight Talk
Foundation (STF)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Project
Coordinator, Bursary
About Us:
Straight Talk Foundation is an indigenous health communications NGO
operating nationally in Uganda through the provision of quality behaviour
change programs. Straight Talk Foundation (STF) is a Ugandan health
communication NGO registered in 1997. Straight Talk Foundation has existing
opportunities available on three of its new projects that include;
·        
The Irish AID Bursary Program in Karamoja, that
seeks to benefit bright but disadvantaged children.
·        
The Better Life for Girls, a UNFPA funded
project to improve health and wellbeing of adolescents especially girls in the
Karamoja sub-region.
·        
Prevention of AIDS in Communities of Karamoja
(PACK), funded by the Irish AID.
Job Summary: The Project
Officer, Bursary will be responsible for implementing field level bursary
programme operations in line with the performance targets and STF bursary
policies and standards.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
·        
The applicant for the Straight Talk Foundation
Project Officer, Bursary job position should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in
Development Studies, Social Sciences, Adult and Community Education or related
field.
·        
A minimum of two years’ experience in
development programmes of managing Bursary/Sponsorship operations is essential.
·        
Prior exposure and experience of working with
local partners and District Local Government in bursary, Health, Education,
HIV/AIDS or Child Protection program delivery.
·        
Possession of demonstrable financial, planning
and budget management skills is a MUST.
·        
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability
to work well with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
·        
Highly developed interpersonal and communication
skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
·        
Excellent planning, coordination and reporting
skills, with the ability to organize a substantial workload comprised of
complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities.
·        
Computer literacy and excellent documentation
skills are a must.
·        
Ability to operate a motorcycle.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should send an updated
CV, Cover letter and academic documents to:
The Manager Human Resource & Administration,
Straight Talk Foundation,
Plot 4 Acacia Avenue,
P.O. Box 22366, Kampala. Uganda
Or Send via E-mail to:
straighttalkjobs@gmail.com
Deadline: 11th November 2016
For more of the latest jobs, please visit https://www.theugandanjobline.com or
find us on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline

Related Jobs