Vacancy title:
4 Project Officers

Jobs at:
Community Empowerment for Rural Development ( CEFORD )

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday 30th August 2018

Duty Station:
Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: 27th August 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

JOB DETAILS:
Community Empowerment for Rural Development (CEFORD) is a leading, not for profit Non Governmental Organization (NGO) in West Nile, registered with the National NGO Board; and operating in Eight districts of West Nile (Arua, Nebbi, Zombo, Koboko, Yumbe, Maracha, Moyo and Adjumani).
CEFORD has received funding from UN-FAO to implement a Livelihood Project in Bidibidi and Palorinya Settlements and wishes to recruit competent persons to fill the following position in Yumbe and Moyo districts:

Job Title: Project Officer (PO) 4 Positions
Reports to: Project Coordinator
Contract Period: 5 Months
Yumbe Positions: 1 Agric background & 1 Development/Social Work Background
Moyo Positions: 1 Agric background & 1 Development/Social Work Background

Major Functions:

• To facilitate the development and implementation of CEFORD project activities at community level in line with Area Work Plans
  
• To ensure timely preparation of progress reports and accountabilities
  

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop work plans for implementation of CEFORD project activities in area of operation;
  
• Implement, monitor and evaluate project activities;
  
• Participate in research including baseline and other surveys, and needs assessment of community development demands and expectations;
  
• Provide technical support to the target community groups;
  
• Prepare and submit quality progress reports on implementation as per agreed schedules with the Project Coordinator;
  
• Contribute to strengthening of CEFORD-Community relations and positive image;
  
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the Project Coordinator.
  

Experience, Education and Required Skills

• Minimum first University degree in the discipline of Agriculture and/or Diploma in Agriculture; Degree/Diploma in Development work; Social Work; Community Rehabilitation
  
• Certificate in Project Planning and Management and proposal writing is an added advantage.
  
• A minimum of two years working experience (preferably with a civil society organization) in Rural Development Programme, Agriculture and Institutional Capacity Building; Experience in working in refugee setting an added advantage.
  
• Computer literate: MS applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  
• High level of integrity, commitment, strong report writing, analytical and communication skills, knowledge of participatory approaches.
  
• Must be self supervised, able to work extra hours and willingness to adhere to organization values.
  
• Sensitivity to the needs and priorities of different sectors of the community; traditions, culture, beliefs and refugee/host community hierarchical structures
  
• Strong community mobilization skills
  
• Strong communication skills, knowledge of local languages in area of preference, knowledge of Arabic or any of the refugees’ language an added advantage.
  
• Ability to ride motorcycle and valid riding permit is a MUST