DREAMS Social Economic Strengthening Specialist NGO Jobs – TASO Uganda
Job Title: DREAMS Social Economic Strengthening Specialist
Organisation: The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda)
Duty Station: LPHS-Ankole Mbarara Cluster Office, Uganda
Reports to: DREAMS Manager
Job Title REF: TS/HR/ PMGT/17
About US:
The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda), is an Organisation contributing to a process of preventing HIV infection, restoring hope and improving the quality of life of persons, families and communities affected by HIV infection and disease. TASO is implementing various projects funded by the Global Fund, President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to support the Government of Uganda accelerate epidemic control and the attainment of the UNAIDS 95 95 95 goals.
Job Summary: The DREAMS Social Economic Strengthening Specialist (SES) shall be responsible for the coordination and implementation of the economic strengthening components of DREAMS, liaise with DREAMS program officers, community volunteers to facilitate financial literacy, establish and support Village Savings and Loans Associations and business skills training.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with other stakeholders to establish linkages to other financial services under the guidance of the Supervisor.
- Carry out capacity building initiatives on Market assessment, Business planning, business coaching skills development.
- Strengthening development of enterprise and market opportunities for beneficiaries.
- Conduct ToTs and refresher trainings in VSLA methodology, financial literacy among others to enable clear roll out of these activities to the DREAMS beneficiaries.
- Supervise artisans and SES community facilitators in the delivery of SES activities.
- Collaborate with the Supervisor in the development of standards, protocols, manuals, tools, dedicated reports related to the Economic Empowerment objective, success stories, and other reports related to the organization.
- Maintain an updated database of SES AGYW beneficiaries and ensure all relevant data collection are well administered/maintained for accuracy and completeness.
- Under the direction of the supervisor and in collaboration with the other Program Officers, monitor and support the implementation of project activities at implementing partner and beneficiary level.
- Carry out other duties assigned by the Supervisors.
Key Results
- Village Savings and Loans Associations and business skills training conducted
- Roll out of SES evidence-based models; AVSI WINGS+ to enhance the Socio-economic outcomes for AGYW scaled up
- AGYW eligible for SES complete all packages (with fidelity) as per the DREAMS Layering guidance provided
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The DREAMS Social Economic Strengthening Specialist should hold a Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Natural Resource Management, Social Sciences, or a closely related field. Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning & Management will be an added advantage.
- At least two years of experience in household economic strengthening programming especially under DREAMS implementation.
- The holder of this position shall at a minimum have the experience in working with vulnerable young people in economic strengthening initiatives, in areas such as small-scale crop and livestock production, value-chain development, business development, entrepreneurship, financial services.
- Demonstrated experience in community mobilization, organization, management and mediation among local actors and partner capacity building.
- Demonstrated experience in training design, delivery and mentoring in subject matter relevant to this position.
- Commitment to and understanding of the DREAMS Program’s goals aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches as they relate to building resilience to obtain better health outcomes.
- Sound coordination skills and a demonstrated ability to multi-task
- Demonstrated proactive leadership ability, as well as supervisory and personnel management experience
- Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills as well as good judgment and vision
- Demonstrates diplomacy, flexibility, and resourcefulness
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in diverse environments and under pressure
- Other Qualities/Attributes: Integrity, emotional control, confidentiality, openness, Team player, ability to work under mental and physical stress and innovativeness.
Competencies
- Ability to work independently, think innovatively and strategically, and work. Effectively within a team.
- Fluency in written and spoken English; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Ability to work under pressure and deadlines.
- Sense of confidentiality; Good interpersonal communication skills; Excellence non- judgmental interaction with beneficiaries and stakeholders, great listener; Initiative and the ability to anticipate situations, create opportunities or avoid problems.
- Demonstrated skills in the effective management of resources; Demonstrated teamwork and networking
- Sets clear goals and achieves them
- Collaborates effectively with staff and stake holders
- Manages financial resources with integrity
- Applies program quality standards to project design and organizational learning
How to Apply:
Only qualified candidates who meet all the above requirements are invited to submit their resume, copies of certified academic certificates, testimonials and three referees, two of who should be the present employer / immediate supervisor or last employer if unemployed, or any other if it is the first employment being applied for. None of the referees should be a relative, friend or business associate. All referees’ designations should be stated and contact details included i.e. physical address, telephone/ mobile numbers and email contacts.
All interested Candidates MUST fully fill the TASO Online Job Application Form, scan and save all the relevant documents as one document (labeled with candidate’s full names) and forward only online applications with the relevant credentials to:
Also note that only applications received online shall be considered.
While TASO appreciates all the interested applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. In case you do not hear from TASO Uganda One (01) month after the closing date, please consider yourself unsuccessful.
Please note that any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Deadline: 21st July 2022