2 Fresher Graduation Supervisor Non-profit Job Placements – Caritas International
Job Title: Graduation Supervisor (2 Job Placements)
Organisation: Caritas International
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Graduation Supervisor
About US:
Caritas International is a confederation of 16 Catholic relief, development and social service organisations operating in over 200 countries and territories worldwide. Collectively and individually their claimed mission is to work to build a better world, especially for the poor and oppressed. The first Caritas organisation was established by Lorenz Werthmann on 9 November 1897 in Germany.
About Project:
In consortium with the Catholic Relief Services -United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (CRS), Caritas Kotido Diocese and The Institute for international Cooperation am Development (C&D) and five other technical partners, Caritas Moroto Diocese is implementing a new five-year (October 2017 — September 2022) Development Food Security Activities (DFSA) Programme entitled “Nuyok” meaning “It is Ours.” Caritas Moroto Diocese will be working through government, community and private-sector systems and structures in implementing the Nuyok project in the Districts of Napak and Nakapiripirit.
Job Summary: The Graduation Supervisors will be responsible supervising Graduation Mentors and supporting follow ups of Business and Savings Groups.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise and monitor the Rural Entrepreneur Access Project (REAP) at the Sub-county level, ensuring that the project is implemented in accordance with the BOMA requirements.
- Participate in community mobilization and provide support during the selection of potential BOMA beneficiary women in project target villages.
- In collaboration with the Graduation and Marketing Officer, support the Mentors in identification of eligible women for the REAP project, based on BOMA’s selection criteria
- Undertake continuous follow up and monitoring of the Graduation Mentors, supporting them in collecting data using Tablets (SMART phones) on the performance of Business groups and Savings groups
- Support the Graduation Mentors in conducting business and savings trainings for Business and Savings groups in project target villages and or manyattas (ngireria)
- Support the Graduation Mentors in undertaking regular surveys of individual beneficiaries and collect data on living standards, children school enrolment, participation in savings groups, and other relevant information.
- Attend to any complains of the Graduation Mentors and report such complains as they arise to the Graduation and Marketing Officer for immediate and appropriate action.
- Check regularly on the functioning of the Tablets used by the Graduation Mentors and report any major functional problems to the Graduation and Marketing Officer for prompt action.
- Represent Caritas Moroto Diocese in the Sub-county7where he or she is located, including as a representative for the organization in local development committees
- Report on the performance of Graduation Mentors, business and savings groups, to the Graduation and Marketing Officer on monthly basis.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a diploma in community development, Development studies, Business Administration, ICT or any other relevant field.
- At least two years of experience in community work in a busy organization is highly desirable.
- Demonstrable ability to plan and coordinate field activities
- Proven competency/experience in data collection and basic analysis
- Possession of self-drive; able to work with minimal supervision
- Good report writing skills
- Fluency in Ngakarimojong and being a permanent resident of the District in which BOMA project is being implemented.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should address and send their application letters, Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant academic and work based certificates to:
The Human Resource Officer,
Caritas Moroto Diocese,
Moroto Diocese,
P.O. Box 46, Moroto – Uganda
And submit to the Caritas Moroto Diocese Head Office in Moroto or to the field offices in lriir and Nakapiripirit.
NOTE: Applicants should indicate on their application letters their preferred duty station for the programme officer position or sub-counties of operation for supervisor and field agent positions. Please send your application letter, CV, copies of “relevant academic and work based certificates as well as contact details of three (3) FORMER direct supervisors as references.
Note:
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
- Canvassing for support will lead to automatic disqualification.
- Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 28th September 2018
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