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Job Title:    Field Officer

Organization:  Forum for Women in Democracy (FOWODE)

Duty Station: Mubende,
Uganda

About US:

Forum for Women in Democracy is a non-partisan women’s organization
operating in Uganda with its head office in Kampala. FOWODE grew out of the
Women’s Caucus of the 1994 – 1995 Constituent Assembly (CA) that debated and
passed the 1995 Constitution. The organization’s mission is to promote gender
equality in all areas of decision making through capacity development,
community empowerment, policy engagement and strategic partnerships.

Job Summary:  FOWODE
is looking for a Field Officer to lead the implementation of the organization’s
work in Mubende district.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
Be the
contact person for FOWODE at the district level

·       
Manage
the FOWODE Field Office

·       
Organise
and manage FOWODE activities at district level

·       
Prepare
project/activity narrative and financial reports

·       
Participate
in fundraising through developing concepts and identifying potential partners

·       
Supervise
FOWODE resource persons including interns in the district

·       
Represent
FOWODE at district and other stakeholders meetings

·       
Network
and collaborate with the local government, other likeminded organisations and
partners with the goal of advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment

·       
Maintain
and safeguard FOWODE property at the district level

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
applicant must hold a Diploma in Social Sciences, Social Work and Social
Administration, Community Psychology and Development Studies or related field.
Must have knowledge of gender and women’s rights. Knowledge of Project Planning
and Management is an added advantage.

·       
At least
two years of field level experience

·       
The
individual should be self-driven with an interest in continuous learning.

·       
Good report
writing and communication skills

·       
Computer
skills with knowledge in internet usage

·       
Must be
resident in Mubende.

·       
Must be
able to communicate fluently in the local language

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested individuals should send their
applications including their curriculum vitae and copies of academic documents
to hr@fowode.org or deliver to the address below;

The Executive Director

Forum for Women in Democracy (FOWODE)

Plot 15 Vubya Close, Ntinda – Nakawa Road

P.O. Box 7176

Kampala

Deadline: 19th October 2020
by 5.00pm.

NB: Only short listed applicants will be
contacted for interviews.

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