2 Project Officer jobs at Save the Children
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2 Project Officer

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Management ]

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Save the Children

Deadline of this Job:
17 March 2022  

Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Lamwo, Nakivale , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, March 11, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
2 Project Officer -USAID/BHA - (1) Lamwo, (1) Nakivale
Overview

Save the Children International Uganda, is currently recruiting the Project Officer - USAID/BHA - Lamwo/Nakivale.The Project Officer - USAID/BHA will be responsible for project implementation of field livelihood activities, mainly focusing upon youth & women group capacity development in settlement. S/He will build the capacity of the farmer groups through trainings and field follow up. S/He will work closely with consortium partners and other actors in actively addressing youth & women skills development, farm production, processing and marketing issues. The Project Officer also works closely with leadership structures of both refugees and host communities (Sub County Agricultural Officers, Community Development Officers, LC, RWC) in regard to livelihoods. The Project Officer under the direct supervision of the Field Technical Coordinator will ensure that activities are approved, implemented, monitored and reported according to agreed project plans in line with the donor and Save the Children policies and guidelines. S/HeWill be directly involved in the implementation of project activities based in Lamwo/Nakivale . Each will supervise Village Agents

Essential:
• The ideal candidate for the Project Officer USAID/BHA Project job placement should hold a Degree in Agribusiness, Agri-economics, Forestry, Development Studies or any other relevant discipline.
• At least three years' experience working with vulnerable communities and familiarity with humanitarian programming and implementation
• At least three years of professional work experience in project management, Livelihoods and microfinance enterprise development
• Experience in community work and engagement Agricultural, Economic Development and Livelihood is and added advantage
• Climate Smart Agriculture, Entrepreneurship, micro finance and strong agribusiness skills
• Track record demonstrating high integrity, innovativeness, creativity, reliability and dependable
• Team player, Self-motivator, able to work with limited supervision;
• Effective in written and verbal communication in English. Ability to communicate in applicable local language(s) is an added advantage
The Organization
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Application closes on 17th March 2022 at midnight Ugandan time.
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 36

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Job Info
Job Category: Corporate / Organisation Officer jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 17 March 2022
Duty Station:  Lamwo, Nakivale
Posted: 11-03-2022
No of Jobs: 2
Start Publishing: 12-03-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 11-03-2065
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