Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Lwamaggwa, Uganda
Organization: World Vision Uganda
Industry: Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)
Application Deadline: June 5th, 2024
About World Vision Uganda:
With over 70 years of experience, World Vision focuses on helping vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience a better life. They operate in nearly 100 countries, driven by a Christian faith-inspired mission.
Key Responsibilities:
Purpose of Position:
To guide and facilitate Program Development, Monitoring, and Implementation in an Area Development Program (AP) in line with Program plans.
Major Responsibilities:
- Quality Technical Programs and Projects:
- Design and effectively implement quality technical programs and projects.
- Ensure Area Plan (AOP, DIPs/cash flows/ITTs) are designed and approved.
- Achieve targets for outcome indicators and submit quality reports.
- Engagement & Advocacy:
- Support evidence-based local and national level advocacy.
- Conduct dialogue meetings, support local churches, and initiate petitions for sustainable development.
- Sustainable Impact:
- Mobilize children and empower communities for sustainable development.
- Conduct joint monitoring and discussions, ensure functionality of initiatives, and engage in children’s parliaments.
- Urgency for Execution:
- Implement monthly activities, achieve quarterly targets, and maintain sponsorship SOIs.
- Ensure timely budget utilization and community assets monitoring.
- Talent Management:
- Conduct performance reviews, capacity building, and nurture competent program teams.
- Ensure continuous capacity building for technical project officers and partners.
- Learning & Application:
- Establish effective M&E systems and apply learning to inform programming.
- Document impact, compile success stories, and ensure functionality of M&E database.
- Systems Strengthening:
- Establish operating systems compliant with WV standards.
- Maintain risk register and ensure compliance with policies and guidelines.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Minimum Requirements:
- University Degree in Social Science, Agriculture, Development Studies, Education, or relevant field.
- Post Graduate Qualification in Project Planning and Management is an added advantage.
- At least five years of experience in community development sectors.
- Proficiency in local language of area of posting.
- Ability to ride a motorcycle with a clean rider’s license.
Preferred Skills:
- Networking and advocacy skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- High integrity and willingness to work independently.
- Strong capacity building skills and experience in child rights governance.
- Results-oriented with the ability to challenge existing mindsets.
Work Environment:
- Field-based position requiring travel to hard-to-reach locations.
Application Process:
Local applicants only.
To apply, visit: World Vision International Job Portal
(Note: Application link may require registration or login to access.)
Don’t forget to submit your application before the deadline on June 5th, 2024.
Join World Vision Uganda in transforming vulnerable children’s lives!
