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ob Title: Programme Officer – Livelihood
iSAVE
iSAVE
Organization: National
Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU)
Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to:
Programme Manager – Livelihood
Programme Manager – Livelihood
About US:
The National Union
of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU) is an umbrella organization promoting
the rights of Persons with disabilities in Uganda with the vision of having
‘Dignity for every person with disability.’ NUDIPU exists to advocate for the
rights of PWDs in a unified voice for improved livelihoods.
of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU) is an umbrella organization promoting
the rights of Persons with disabilities in Uganda with the vision of having
‘Dignity for every person with disability.’ NUDIPU exists to advocate for the
rights of PWDs in a unified voice for improved livelihoods.
Job Summary: The Programme Officer – Livelihood iSAVE will
spearhead the implementation of livelihood programmes by offering technical
expertise in line with NUDIPU’s strategy and policies to realize NUDIPU’s goal.
The Project holder is responsible for facilitating NUDIPU’s efforts to design
and implement livelihood activities to improve the realization of the rights of
PWDs. S/he will facilitate organizational capacity building of district unions
(DU) and its membership; implement and sustain Livelihood activities and ensure
that the iSAVE Programme serves as a learning and advocacy platform for
inclusion of PWDs. This job will belong to the Livelihood Programme.
spearhead the implementation of livelihood programmes by offering technical
expertise in line with NUDIPU’s strategy and policies to realize NUDIPU’s goal.
The Project holder is responsible for facilitating NUDIPU’s efforts to design
and implement livelihood activities to improve the realization of the rights of
PWDs. S/he will facilitate organizational capacity building of district unions
(DU) and its membership; implement and sustain Livelihood activities and ensure
that the iSAVE Programme serves as a learning and advocacy platform for
inclusion of PWDs. This job will belong to the Livelihood Programme.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Programme Planning,
development and implementation
development and implementation
- Participate in the development of projects and programmes and review
meetings as appropriate
including initiating of new concepts/ideas. - Implement programme activities in compliance with agreed guidelines.
- Develop and implement the department’s periodic work plans.
- Participate in review of the plans & programmes to ensure
relevance in the rapidly changing environment. - Ensure programme deliverables meet quality standards and proactively
guidance from relevant experts. - Write programme reports and document lessons to facilitate learning
& review Programme Assistant reports - Mobilize partners, stakeholders and members to participate in NUDIPU
activities. - Support and participate in the advocacy activities and events for
the organisation. - Participate in defining programme and financial objectives, targets
and monitoring processes (collect, collate and share relevant project
information) in line with the programme and organisational M&E
framework. - Identify thematic advocacy issues through programme implementation.
- Identify existing and potential funding opportunities and
participate in the technical aspects of project proposal development
process. - Participate in raising of resources to build NUDIPU reserves
- Conduct research in relevant pertinent issues to build a body of
knowledge and influence change at various levels and the findings to
inform programme design.
Capacity Building
- Identify and propose member organisations to be considered for
capacity building opportunities and launch programme in consultation with
the Membership Development Officer. - Execute the application of Programme models (including research,
initial capacity building and customization of models/ methodologies in
national plans budgeting etc) for members and staff. - Supervise day to day Programme operations such as Mobilisation of
beneficiaries of iSAVE into savings and credit groups, capacity building
of groups for self-sustenance and linkages to other service providers. - Execute capacity building activities (assessments, selection,
inception meetings, Induction, mobilization, trainings, learning visits,
and technical backstopping and mentorships / monitoring and support
supervision) for member organisations and other partners in the areas of
Livelihood. - Prepare training content and materials for the capacity building
including: concept notes budgets, and other support documents. - Identify and procure potential resource persons to support
facilitation of capacity building activities where necessary in
consultation with the Livelihood Manager. - Prepare reports on implemented capacity building activities.
- Conduct Maturity assessments of i-SAVE groups to inform the needs,
decision and actions on groups and linkages to banks and financial
institutions. - Facilitate district working group to carry out a supervisory and
monitoring role. - Support District Union Executive Committee (EC) meetings, office
running costs and group start up kits in operation Districts and equipping
DU offices to deliver. - Regular Financial Monitoring Support visits.
Other tasks and
responsibilities
responsibilities
- Participate in the organisation’s key events and represent the
organisation in relevant foras. - Provide technical guidance, couching and mentoring to staff and
volunteers. - Support and participate in other programme area activities when
required. - Ensure that resources under his/her care are properly deployed and
utilised. - Identify existing and potential funding opportunities, and
participate in the technical aspects of project proposal development
processes in collaboration with the supervisor. - Participate in defining programme and financial objectives, targets
and monitoring processes and collect, collate and share relevant project
information in line with the programme M&E framework. - Participate in the documentation and sharing of learnings from
programme implementation and identify thematic advocacy issues and forward
them to the advocacy Team. - Ensure vulnerable people (aged, youth, women & children)
participate in NUDIP activities. - Undertake all necessary actions to protect and promote the image and
brand of NUDIPU - Carry out own administrative functions including timely filing and
the use of Word for the production of own correspondences and reports.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics,
and Social Sciences or in any related field. Post graduate in Business
Management or any relevant field is desirable. Training in Project
Management and Planning is a must. - Ability to mobilize and utilize resources.
- Knowledge in Livelihood or Economic Empowerment.
- Financial Literacy.
- Knowledge of Project planning and implementation, research and
documentation. Disability and Human Rights. - Training/facilitating skills.
- Three years of experience in working with membership organizations,
preferably at management level and has good understanding of development
dynamics. - Experience of working with local communities and PWDS.
- Knowledge of advocacy
- Experience in managing grants.
- Experience in working with an international/interdisciplinary team.
- Management skills
- Strong experience in leading and managing projects.
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships with various internal
and external stakeholders. Demonstrate ability to build teams and a Team
player with positive attitude, flexible mind, and good coaching and
motivational skills. - Ability to inspire confidence and create trust.
- Personal qualities
- Proactive. Continuous improvement mindset. Excellent analytical and
problem-solving skills. Open to change and ability to work in a growing
and complex organizational structure. Keen sense of ethics, integrity and
commitment to NUDIPU’s mandate. Paying attention to details. Able to
multitask. Ability to work under pressure, plan personal workload
effectively and delegate. - Communication and Interpersonal skills
- Ability to understand new issues quickly and make wise decisions.
- Strong coaching skills and ability to provide effective feedback.
- Comfortable working in multi-cultural settings. Strong Writing
skills. - Effective interpersonal skills to work with colleagues, stakeholders
and donors. - Proven negotiation skills.
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should submit their capability statements,
CVs and two professional referees to the “Executive Director” either via post
to: NUDIPU, P.O. Box 8567 Kampala OR Physically to NUDIPU offices on Plot 530,
Bukoto-Kisaasi Road,
qualified and interested candidates should submit their capability statements,
CVs and two professional referees to the “Executive Director” either via post
to: NUDIPU, P.O. Box 8567 Kampala OR Physically to NUDIPU offices on Plot 530,
Bukoto-Kisaasi Road,
NB:
Applicants are advised to clearly mark the application envelopes by indicating
the position applied for.
Applicants are advised to clearly mark the application envelopes by indicating
the position applied for.
Deadline: 17th August 2018
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