Fresher Project Officer Livelihoods US Non-profit Jobs – Lutheran World Relief (LWR)
Job Title: Project Officer Livelihoods
Organisation: Lutheran World Relief (LWR)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Project Manager
About US:
Lutheran World Relief is a US non-profit organization that works with local partners to provide lasting solutions to poverty, injustice and human suffering. LWF Uganda works to reduce people’s vulnerability, supporting them to realize their potential, to build on their assets, and to respond to their own problems and needs. LWF Uganda currently has five areas of operation in Pader, Kitgum, Adjumani, Katakwi, Sembabule, Kampala and Kamwenge Districts.
Job Summary: The Project Officer Livelihoods is in charge of the implementation of the livelihood components of the LWF multi-sectoral UNHCR Funded emergency project in Kyangwali, She/he will provide direct supervision and facilitate implementation of the budgetary control, M & E and reports. In addition to coordination, she / he will also provide technical expertise on livelihoods of the project from a strategic and programmatic point of view
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Lutheran World Relief (LWR) Project Officer Livelihoods career opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Studies or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- At least two years’ experience working in livelihoods or income generating projects preferably with an NGO in a refugee/IDP setting;
- Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks while working as part of a team, good planning and organizational skills coupled with problem solving capabilities, hands-on community mobilization skills, a strong self-starter with ability to take initiative are highly desirable for this position;
- Experience of community development work and working with marginalised communities;
- Experience of running and arranging informal information sessions, formal training courses and facilitating group based training;
- Experience of monitoring and evaluation, team leadership skills, with ability to motivate
- Excellent understanding of poverty and social exclusion and in particular barriers to the labour market.
How to Apply:
Applications (motivation letter and detailed curriculum vitae in English), with the names and e- mail addresses of three persons who know the applicant professionally by Email to: recruitment@lwf.or.ug. Please do not include certificates for education, trainings, etc. Please use the title of the job you are applying for as the subject line. Hand delivered applications can also be sent to our Offices in Kampala. Please indicate the position you have applied for on the top of the parcel addressed to:
The Human Resource Manager,
Lutheran World Federation,
Plot 1401, Ggaba, Road after the American Embassy,
- O. Box 5827, Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline: 21st January 2019
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