Vacancy title:
4 Youth Field Assistants

Jobs at:
Community Volunteer Initiative for Development ( COVOID )

Deadline of this Job:
5:00pm Monday, 25th June 2018

Duty Station:
Uganda

Job details:

COVOID is a Ugandan local Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) operating in 6 districts of South Western Uganda focusing on 4 sectors of livelihood, gender and Human Rights, Education, Health Promotion, and Climate change and disaster risk reduction ( COVOID strategy 2018-2022)
In partnership with CRS ( Prime partner), and the two IPs of ACODEV, TPO Uganda, COVOID will be implementing Sustainable Outcomes for Children and Youth (SOCY) a USAID funded program in Western Uganda over the next two and a half years. The Project will improve the health, nutrition, education and psychosocial wellbeing of vulnerable populations, as well as reduce abuse, exploitation and neglect of children among households in 3 districts Mitooma, Sheema and Ntungamo. The program will ensure caregivers have greater economic opportunities which will increase their resilience and make them less susceptible to shocks of vulnerability through a coordinated referral system that will provide integrated prevention and care services to OVC and their households.
Against the above background, applications are invited from qualifying candidates for the vacant positions as highlighted below;

Job Title: Youth Field Assistant. (YFA) 4 vacancies
Organisation: Community Volunteer Initiative for Development (COVOID)
Duty Station: Mitooma and Sheema district
Reports to: Youth Program Officer

• Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in youth programming
• Ability to mentor the youth in Aflateen (youth empowerment program)
• Experience working with youth and young adults
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organization and administrative skills, with high attention to detail
• Well-developed problem solving skills with an ability to remain calm in a challenging situation
• Ability to be innovative and improve practices, documents and processes
• Good facilitation skills from small to large group participation and the ability to implement and lead a variety of appropriate activities for various age groups, abilities and situations
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Willingness to show flexibility in work hours some evening and weekend work will be required

General required Behavioral Standards

1.   Teamwork: Work effectively as part of a team and embrace the diversity. Recognize the strengths, efforts and performance of others, regardless of role or function, and provide positive feedback and acknowledgement where applicable.
2. Consultation: Take steps to create synergies in processes and outcomes that benefit the Society through the sharing of different ideas, information and skills. As part of our decision making processes, wherever possible, obtain feedback from a range of sources.
3. Accountability: Be accountable for your roles, actions and performance and take responsibility accordingly.
4. Responsiveness: Address issues quickly and effectively with a strong focus on action and execution. In being responsive, obtain feedback to ensure satisfaction with actions and outcomes.
5. Professionalism: Approach what we do professionally, constructively, ethically and with integrity at all times, not being influenced by personal factors or circumstances. Advocate the decisions and directions of the organization, ensuring we all work towards a common goal.
6. Transparency: Ensure that the rationale for actions and decisions is clear, logical, legal and ethical and communicated effectively.

Job application procedure
All qualified candidates should by hand or email deliver their application letters, Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant academic and work related certificates as well as contact details of three professional referees as one document file to:
The Executive Director
Community Volunteer Initiative for Development -COVOID
Nyakasharu T.C, Rubirizi Town-council
Rubirizi district
P.O Box 93 Rubirizi.
covoidorg@yahoo.com 
NOTE: Applicants should indicate their preferred duty station on their application letters.
Deadline: By 5:00pm Monday, 25th June 2018
Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification