Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance Manager NGO Jobs – Stromme Foundation Eastern Africa (SFEA)
Job Title: Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance Manager
Organisation: Stromme Foundation Eastern Africa (SFEA)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Program Advisor
About US:
Stromme Foundation Eastern Africa (SFEA) is an international NGO registered in Uganda since 1994 and has its Head Offices in Kristiansand, Norway. SFEA has a mission to eradicate poverty through interventions in Microfinance and Education. SFEA intervenes through local partners in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and South Sudan. SF’s identity is based on Christian values and strives to approach all people with dignity and openness. With deep respect for human dignity and a conviction of the value of equitable partnership, SF works to empower the poor to take charge of their own lives and communities.
About YGlobal:
YWCA-YMCA Global (YGlobal) is an ecumenical and diaconal organization for development and solidarity. We are owned by the Norwegian YWCA- YMCA and the YWCA-YMCA Guides and Scouts of Norway, and work in partnership with our sister organizations in the World Alliance of YMCAs and World YWCA. Our vision together building global justice and peace emphasizes our belief that if we work together we can create a better world for everyone. The main target group for YGlobal’s work are children, youth and young adults aged 8-35 years. We consider young people core to global development and our work strengthens the voice of young people, both men and women, so that they can influence unjust policies and contribute to democratisation of power structures. YGlobal works on four main thematic areas: Just Peace, Economic Justice, Democratic Rights and Environmental Justice. The topics have been chosen due to the critical importance for our target group, have a distinct rights-based focus, and are informed by the thematic priorities of the World YWCA and the World Alliance of YMCAs. YGlobal has since September 2016 been involved in a UNHCR 1325 project in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement, Bweyale.
Job Summary: The Information Counselling and Legal Assistance Manager is responsible for supporting and providing advice to counsellors, project officers and volunteers working under YGlobal’s UNSCR 1325 programme in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure that the needs of the project participants reaching out to counselors are adequately addressed.
- Improving referral mechanisms for the cases that need to be handled by other institutions.
- Consolidate and strengthen the psychosocial component of the program through proper management of cases.
- Ensure proper documentation and filling of the records and ensure confidentiality is upheld.
- Keep cases organized by improving and organizing files, monitoring calendars, meeting deadlines and documenting actions.
- Develop case management database making it possible to confirm status of each case at any required time.
- Strengthen and develop the relations with OPM, UNHCR and the other funding/ implementing partners.
- Attend and represent YGlobal in relevant forums including cluster coordination meetings.
- Strengthen the capacities of the counsellors and volunteers and ensure that they continuously develop their competence and capacity.
- Support Project Manager and the office in Kiryandongo in developing correspondence on letters and memos addressed to YGlobal office in Kiryandongo.
- Contribute to YGlobal’s comprehensive approach towards development and qualitative synergy between project components in a way that creates value.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree in law with good understanding of international and Ugandan laws on refugees’ protection.
- Two years of working experience in similar position.
- Proficiency in common computer packages i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
- Experience of working with Refugees is an advantage.
- Experience of working with Gender related issues is an added advantage.
- Good knowledge of social, economic and political situation of South Sudan.
- A creative individual who possesses energy, self-confidence and flexibility; thrives in a dynamic multi-cultural environment
- Demonstrated appreciation of psychosocial support and Livelihoods development of the poor
- Should be adaptable, be a good team player and of high integrity
- Qualified South Sudanese Nationals and Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply:
If you believe you fit the above profile, please e-mail your application to:
The Regional Finance and Administration Manager, Stromme Foundation, Ernest Sozi Sessanga Ernest.Sozi@stromme.org with a copy to richardo@kfuk-kfum.no. Please attach electronic copies/scanned copies of your curriculum vitae, application letter, current remuneration, day and evening telephone numbers, photocopies of relevant testimonials; and contacts of three referees.
Deadline: 1st April 2019
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