Summary
Date Posted: Friday, January 24, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Community Empowerment for Rural Development (CEFORD) is a not for profit Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in West Nile, registered with the National NGO Bureau; and operating in the West Nile districts.
CEFORD has secured funding to implement three Projects in Refugee hosting districts of Arua, Madi Okollo, Yumbe and Koboko and wishes to recruit competent persons to fill the following posts to support the self-reliance, resilience and social stability of displacement affected communities, South Sudanese refugees, and their host communities in the target districts:
2. Job Title: Project Officer (PO) 09 Position
Location: Arua – (08); Yumbe 01
Reports to: Project Coordinator
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;
• Train/mentor the Field staff under your supervision
• 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.

Job Skills: Not Specified

Experience, Education and Required Skills
• Minimum Diploma/Degree in Agriculture, Social Work, Development studies
• 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 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 (Lugbara and Aringa), knowledge of Arabic or any of the refugees’ language an added advantage.
• Ability to ride motorcycle and valid riding permit is a MUST

Job Education Requirements: Diploma/Degree in Agriculture

Job Experience Requirements: two years

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Job application procedure
Applications in own handwriting, clearly stating the position applied for and District of preference accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae and photocopies of relevant academic transcripts, testimonials and contacts of 3 referees including day telephone numbers, should be addressed to:
The Executive Director – CEFORD
P.O. Box 303
Arua
To reach her not later than 4:00 pm Tuesday 28th January 2020. Applications can be delivered to the CEFORD Offices in Arua and Yumbe. Late submission of applications will not be accepted.
Only short- listed candidates will be contacted.
NOTE: Women are encouraged to apply.

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