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Job Title:    Project Assistants (4
Fresher Job Positions)

Organization:  Partners
for Children World Wide (PFCW)

Duty Station:  Uganda

 

About US:

Partners for
Children World Wide (PFCW) is a Child focused non – governmental organization
operating in the districts of; Soroti, Serere, Amuria, Kapelebyong, Katakwi and
Kaberamaido supporting communities to address the plight of Deprived, Excluded
and Vulnerable children in the operational area. PfCW works with vulnerable
communities and other actors to address child poverty and adversity.

 

Job Summary:  The Project Assistant will ensure planning
implementation, reporting, monitoring and evaluation of project activities in
one of the four districts of operation. He/she will coordinate project
participants; build their capacity; document lessons learnt share best
practices; mentor ToTs and coordinate with extension workers to deliver
sustainable community development solutions, using climate smart agricultural
initiatives. The Job holder will be responsible for the day to day operations
of the project. The Job Holder will be based at any of the following locations:
Amuria, Dokolo, Katakwi and Serere districts.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

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Coordination of the project communities

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Plans implements and monitors Project Activities.

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Spearheading advocacy initiatives on extension
services at community level

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Representation.

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Project Monitoring and Evaluation

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Collaborating and networking

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Accountability and Budgetary Control

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Responsible
for assigned ad hoc duties

·        
Project documentation and reporting

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

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A minimum of a diploma in Agriculture, Social
Sciences, Development Studies or any other related field.

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A minimum of two (2) years post qualification
experience in a similar position
working on community projects in a development organization.

·        
High Proficiency in Computer skills, like MS word, Excel etc.

·        
Proficiency in speaking Ateso for Serere, Amuria and
Katakwi districts; and Luo for Dokolo district.

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Ability to ride a motorcycle and possession of a
valid riding permit.

·        
Experience working in rural communities

·        
Experience working with youths empowerment projects
is an added advantage.

·        
Experience in livelihoods project implementation.

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Experience
in disaster Risk management

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Proficiency in computer application is a must.

·        
Coordination skills

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Excellent written and oral communication skills.

·        
Excellent reporting skills and ability to meet
deadlines

·        
Strong Team and interpersonal skills.

·        
Participatory facilitation skills.

·        
Ability to work under pressure and meeting the job
expectations and demands.

·        
A good understanding, appreciation and adherence to
child protection issues/ policies.

·        
Knowledge and skills in engaging youths and adults in activities that promotes
their economic empowerment.

·        
Demonstrated abilities in supervision and mentorship
are required.

·        
Knowledge and skills in community resource
mobilization and project planning and management.

·        
Experience in Disaster management and emergency
response will be added advantage.

·        
Demonstrated experience in partnership engagement.

·        
Ability to ride a motorcycle and possession of a
valid riding permit

 

How to Apply:

If you meet the
above requirements and you are interested, hand deliver or email your
hand-written application, detailed CV, copies of Academic, Professional Papers
and Names of 3 Professional Referees with their Email and daytime telephone
contacts to:

 

The Board
Chairperson,

Partners for
Children Worldwide PfCW),

P.O. Box 390 Soroti.
Uganda

Plot 7 Haridas;
opposite the Pioneer Primary School,

Soroti City

 

E-mail:
pfcwuganda@gmail.com or info@pfcwug.org

 

Applications can
also be hand delivered and registered at ChildFund Uganda Country office
located at plot 71/72 Namirembe road-Kampala during working days from 9:00
am-4:00 pm.

 

Please note that;

·        
PfCW are
equal opportunity employers. Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic
disqualification.

·        
While we
appreciate all applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

Deadline: 11^th December 2020 by 1:00 pm

 

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