Job Title: 2 Project Assistants (Livelihoods) – LWF Uganda Jobs 2021
Organization: Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Uganda
Job Location: Uganda
Reports Directly To: Project Officer (Livelihoods)
Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Uganda Limited Profile:
LWF World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. We are a widely recognized, international, faith-based organization working in over 20 countries. We seek to bring people of all backgrounds together in the common quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world.
Job Summary:
Under the guidance of the Project Officer – Livelihoods, the Livelihood Assistant is responsible for the day-to-day livelihood support of beneficiaries as well as providing specialized trainings to Farmers and VSLA groups and business groups for insight of growth and sustainability.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Work with the CBFs, stakeholders and with guidance from project officer in identifying farmer groups and promote active participation of beneficiaries and intermediaries in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the project activities.
- Provides Basic training support for POC’s of on good farming practices.
- Participates in the coordination meetings on Livelihood, partakes in Livelihood/VSLA training in the identification of farmer groups and provides start kit support where necessary.
- He/she should have Knowledge in FFS and Backyard gardening.
- Ensuring the FAL activities in the FAL Centres are in operational and work together with FAL instructors and FAL groups for further support.
- Ensuring timely and prompt follow up of all farmer groups.
- Using participatory methods, identifies and engages key stake holders in promoting active community participation in responses to Livelihood interventions.
- Trains community structures and stakeholders on Livelihood and response methodology.
- Collect and tabulate field data on project activities carried on a regular basis and undertake impact assessment using participatory approaches for all beneficiaries to determine the relevance and impact of the assistance offered.
- Ensure all POC’s received appropriate services depending on the clients need.
- Ensure Adherence to the principle of confidentiality and dignity; and the current SOPs while implementing the project.
- Prepare weekly reports and monthly reports are submitted to the responsible officer within the specified time as stipulated in the project documents.
Others
- Undertake other related duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Supervisor.
- Ensures strict adherence to the principles of child protection/psychosocial support at all times including respect for confidentiality and a child centered approach, and act in the best interests of the persons of concern.
- Commitments to and understanding of LWF aims, values and principles including rights-based approach.
- The staff must ensure that organization assets are maintained and taken care of.
Minimum Qualifications for LWF Uganda Jobs 2021
- The applicants for the Project Assistant – Livelihoods job placement should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture/Forestry/Agro-forestry or other relevant field of study
- At least two years of experience in Project Management and Community Development programming,
- Must have no history of violation of Children’s rights,
- Team player,
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), as well as interpersonal & negotiation skills
- Must possess a valid riding permit
How To Apply for LWF Uganda Jobs 2021
All interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications through the link below.
Applications should be addressed to;
LWF Uganda Office of Human Resources
Plot 1401, Ggaba Road, Nsambya
P.O Box 5827, Kampala- Uganda
Deadline: Open until filled
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