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Job Title    District Project Assistant 4 Job Opportunities
Organisation CARE International



Duty Station  Uganda
 
About US
CARE is a global leader within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty. We are known everywhere for our unshakeable commitment to defending the dignity of people. CARE works around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty and achieve social justice. We seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live with dignity and security. We put women and girls at the center of our work because we know that we cannot overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities. CARE has been working in Uganda for over 50 years. In FY ending June 2020, CARE improved the lives of nearly one million people in Uganda 62% women. Our ambition for the next five years is to reach 5 million people, through lifesaving and gender transformative programs.
 
Job Summary  The District Project Assistant DPA reports to the District Project Officer who is currently either a GBV/SRH Officer or Male Engage Officer. The DPA supports the implementation of the Women, Adolescents and Youth Rights and Empowerment Programme WAY in one of the project districts namely Arua/Madi Okolo, Yumbe, Moyo/Obongi, Adjumani, Amuru, Lamwo, Kitgum and Agago. He/she works with the WAY programme team to implement activities in respective districts. The role includes strengthening relationships with the existing community and sensitization of WAY project platforms including but not limited to school health and sanitation clubs/anti GBV clubs, farmer groups, Male Action Groups MAGs consisting of role model men and boys, SASA! Activists, Girls’ Socio-Economic Groups/ Youth Savings and Loans Association YSLA groups; mentors and mentees as well as GBV survivors including vulnerable girls in and out of school. The DPA organizes and monitors trainings, supports planning and activity reporting, monitoring and evaluation activities and actively participates in district and settlement level coordination meetings. S/he is highly motivated, self-driven, creative, action-oriented and a problem solver with strong community mobilization, engagement skills and experience.
 
Key Duties and Responsibilities 
Engage in field Implementation of WAY Project activities 60% of time
Under the supervision of the DPO and in coordination with the Senior Initiative Manager, Specialists, Coordinators, support the functionality of all the 8 WAY programme platforms and quality implementation of activities.
Work with relevant Way staff to organize and support meetings and community events.
Mobilize community members, taking care to identify those who fit the approved criteria, for support and engagement.
Support community outreach and sensitization activities.
Identify specific topic areas of information needed and develop communications plans to effectively disseminate information.
Register and profile program participants and community structures following approved guidelines.
Support in the identification, selection, and capacity assessment of potential beneficiaries.
Routinely support and monitor programme participants
Build working relationships with implementing partners and monitor their activities in coordination with the SIM, Specialists, Coordinators and District Project Officers.
Documentation, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting 15%
Under the guidance of Initiative Manager, District Project Officer, MEAL Specialist and Coordinator, participate in assessments and baseline or end line data gathering needs.
Support the development of beneficiary registration tools.
Support data collection activities including monitoring and reviews for key activities.
Prepare and submit timely weekly, monthly, and quarterly plans and reports that indicate program progress during implementation.
Maintain proper filing system with activity reports, attendance lists and pictures.
Collaboration / Networking15% of the time
Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to CARE International in Uganda and to not jeopardize its humanitarian and Development mission
Attend coordination meetings and functions organized by UNFPA, UNHCR and Other UN Agencies as relevant.
Participate in district level and sub county level coordination meetings in health, community development, education, and production sectors as relevant and report accordingly in a prompt and timely manner.
Participate in and support relevant activities for implementing and operating partners as approved by the supervisor or designated officer.
Promote Gender Equity, Diversity and Safeguarding Practices 5%
Practice a behaviour consistent with CARE core values and promote gender equity and diversity goals.
Support the adherence to CARE Safeguarding policies and procedures by all project staff including volunteers and management committees and partners.
Ensure that S/He and project partners are familiar with the following organisational policies and procedures and can identify when needed how these may have been breached, The Care International Safeguarding policy, Protection from Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse and Child Abuse, The anti-discrimination and harassment policy, The code of conduct and the organizations values.
Others any other duties assigned from time to time 5%.
Any other duties incidental to the role or assigned by supervisor.


Qualifications, Skills and Experience
The applicant must hold a Diploma in Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Social Work and Social Administration, Community Development, Development Studies, Extension, or closely related field. A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.
Background in development and humanitarian work including community facilitator role is a plus.
At least two years of experience with related work.
Strong community mobilization skills a must.
Good writing, communication, organization, prioritization and negotiating skills.
Good English verbal and written communication skills.
Computer literacy with a full knowledge of office applications.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
Excellent teamwork abilities and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated flexibility, creativity and enthusiasm as well as a willingness to learn and to be continually adaptive within a dynamic and often self-directed working environment mandatory.
Proactive, problem-solving action orientation is essential.
Ability to ride a motorbike with a valid license is a must.
Ability to speak at least one language of the populations to be served is preferable
 
Competencies
Planning
Proactive problem solving
Contributing to team success
Managing work
Building partnerships
Communicating with impact
Initiating action
Information monitoring
Adaptability
Stress tolerance
Respect
Integrity
Diversity
Excellence
Accountability
 
How to Apply
All candidates interested in the above job should submit an updated CV and Application letter giving a daytime telephone contact and names, telephone contacts and email addresses of 3 three work- related referees only through our recruitment emailugarecruitment@care.org indicating Position Name and Location in the email subject.
 
Deadline 29th August 2021
 

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