Senior Project Officer – WISER Project NGO Careers – World Vision International
Job Title: Senior Project Officer – WISER Project
Organisation: World Vision International
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Disaster Risk Reduction and Community Resilience Coordinator
About US:
World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”
Job Summary: The Senior Project Officer – WISER Project will be responsible for outputs related to Weather and Climate Risk Management, Community-based Disaster Risk Management and Preparedness. The incumbent will ensure all activities related to the project are implemented in a timely, efficient and Quality manner in full coordination with key stake holders including UNMA, OPM (NECOC), ACCRA Consortium members, Livelihood and Resilience Program field areas and communities in order to fulfill this task, the Senior project officer (SPO) will carry out regular stakeholder consultations, field visits, closely liaison with the line ministries and departments, organizations as well as target beneficiaries and end- user beneficiaries.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure efficient and effective implementation and delivery of all outputs/components of the Project result areas including Preparation, coordination and managing detailed work plans and ensuring timely implementation and good quality deliverables.
- Manage the project ensuring value for money, timely financial reporting and accountability and good budget management practices.
- Work closely with the finance department to ensure effective management of financial resources including processing and tracking funds transferred to local partners, reviewing accountability reports and managing forecasts.
- Manage the project M&E function making sure the project has a clear M&E plan that is adequately implemented to support tracking project progress reporting, reflection and learning.
- Supervise the preparation of Terms of References and Letters of Agreement for key project inputs (personnel, sub-contracts, training and procurement) in liaison with other departments.
- Keenly monitor and coordinate the work of partners(UNMA,NECOC)and consultants to ensure expected outputs and adequate capacity building as planned;
- Prepare project progress reports and project final report and organize project advisory committee meetings, mid-term reviews/ and end evaluation missions, as well as follow-up requirements on implementation issues.
- Ensure close technical and operational collaboration and coordination with Government Agencies (e.g. Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries) and District Local Government partners of the Project;
- Provide information for linkages across project activities to help identify critical points of integration and close coordination with Field Program teams
- Ensure proper integration of the project activities with other projects under Livelihood and Resilience , but also across other sectors;
- Represent World Vision Uganda and the project at relevant and/or related events; Organize and hold periodic performance review meetings to assess project progress and to agree and communicate on time any changes in strategy with the key project stakeholders.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the World Vision Senior Project Officer – WISER Project job opportunity must hold a Bachelor’s Degree Qualification in Disaster Risk Reduction/Climate Change and Adaptation (DRR/CCA), Environmental Sciences, Agriculture and any related field.
- Four years of working experience in DRR & CCA assessments, designing and implementation of programme interventions is essential, sustainable agriculture, etc. experience in working with vulnerable people especially Women is desired.
- Broad knowledge, understanding and experience of programming and advocacy in the development sector, and in particular on DRR, CCA, livelihoods, resilience building or social protection
- At least four years prior experience of managing partnerships as well as implementing donor projects through demonstrated collaborative / networking skills and experiences including proven experience of working with Government officials with good negotiation skills, diplomacy and tactics
- Excellent understanding of relevant international, government policies, strategies, programme and structures related to CCA, DRM, sustainable development, Agriculture, gender and planning processes.
- Proven experience in multi-stakeholder coordination & working through a consortia.
- Proven experience in research and design of management, base line, information collection in DRR, CCA, Agriculture resilience
- Fluency in spoken and written English;
- Excellent project management and team leadership skills
- Proven skills and experience in report writing and budget management
- Knowledge and dynamic in working with vulnerable farmer groups especially women and girls.
- Experience and commitment to work with Women and girls
- Experience in partnerships with external organizations including Government Agencies.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, with ability to work with people from diverse cultures
- Proven computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft software including MS Word processing, Power point presentation, Excel spreadsheets, e-mail and web based research.
- Excellent knowledge and experience of Climate Change and Resilience project cycle management, action research and Results-logical framework (MEAL).
- Excellent conceptual, analytical, and critical thinking; Strong good communication skills, both oral and written, including the ability to write clearly and concisely on technical, socio-economic and financial issues.
- Proven experience and familiarity with integrated Programming models including Holistic approaches to resilience and safety nets in Uganda.
- Proven ability to analyses and communicate complex Weather and climate information at a simpler level to a wide audience.
- Practical experience of integrating Disaster Risk Reduction and/ or Climate Change analysis into development, humanitarian or capacity building and advocacy work.
- Excellent organization, problem-solving, teamwork and coordination skills and strong ability to manage demanding and complex programmes;
- Excellent knowledge of the public and private Actors in weather and climate information services delivery in Uganda and Internationally.
- Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines;
- Show commitment to the Mission, Vision ,values and behaviours of World Vision
- Lead by example and shares expertise with others
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and meet tight deadlines
- Demonstrate ability to participate in a team-working environment
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by visiting World Vision International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.
Please follow instructions on How to Create Account and Profile at World Vision’s e-recruitment portal. Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 29th July 2018
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