Project Officer NGO Jobs – Partners for Children World Wide (PFCW)
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 Officer will mainly ensure effective planning, coordination, implementation, supervision, reporting, monitoring and evaluation of BMZ economic empowerment project activities in Katakwi, Amuria, Serere and Dokolo districts. He/She will also document lessons learnt and best practices, build capacities of communities; provide technical support and mentor 4 Project Assistants, community volunteers and TOTs to deliver sustainable community development programs with a goal of becoming a “leader for economic empowerment, child protection and development.”
The Job holder will play a critical role in the timely implementation of the project, lead, M and E processes including timely reporting.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordination of the project
- Planning and implementation of project activities
- Spearheading advocacy initiatives on extension services
- Representing PfCW in relevant fora and seminars
- Project Monitoring and Evaluation
- Collaborating and networking
- Accountability and Budgetary Control
- Responsibility for assigned ad hoc duties
- Project team leadership and supervision
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Social Sciences, Development Studies or any other related field.
- Post-graduate qualification in Project Planning and Management is an added advantage
- A minimum of three (3) years post qualification experience in a similar position working on community projects in a development organization.
- A minimum two (2) years’ experience in a supervisory role reporting to a middle manager.
- Experience working in Livelihood/youth empowerment projects is an added advantage.
- Previous experience with BMZ funded projects is an added advantage.
- High Proficiency in Computer skills
- Proficiency in computer application is a must.
- Excellent reporting and meeting deadlines.
- Strong Team and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meeting the job expectations and demands.
- Flexibility
- Ability to develop and implement activities in line with tested participatory approaches and within the organization broad approaches and strategies.
- 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
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: 11th December 2020 by 1:00 pm