Vacancy title:
Field Assistant
Jobs at:
Africa Humanitarian Action (AHA)Deadline of this Job:
22 September 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, September 12, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Job summary:
The role will provide support in planning and implementation of all activities of the Kyaka II Refugee Settlement project in areas of field level support, monitoring and evaluation, production of regular progress reports, field visits, build linkages with IP’s and stakeholders, coordination of capacity building and development initiatives in line with AHA strategic objectives and donor guidelines. The position holder is expected to have deeper understanding of community development, social behaviour change programming and community mobilisation, conducting community needs assessment, problem tree and stakeholders’ analysis
Responsibilities:
• Review project reports and ensure they meet the required standard and identify existing gaps in the communities through reviewing the progress and monitoring reports.
• Participate, support and accompany the Medical and Operations Manager or Public Health Coordinator during visits of potential donors to assess Communities and their capacity needs.
• Prepare a variety of documents (e.g. correspondence, agendas, minutes, event programs, bulletins, success stories, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information and/or creating documentation in compliance with established AHA and donor procedures.
• Provide support to the Program Management Team (PMT) including participation and assistance to preparation and conducting of project meetings, budget reviews and other relevant events.
• Collect, analyse and present information for identification of areas of support and trainings in project formulation and implementation.
• Support the Public Health Coordinator to establish effective mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of the project implementation.
• Initiate trainings for staff in thematic programme/project areas.
• Liaise with a full range of relevant professionals in social work, health, education and voluntary agencies, in order to co-ordinate services for families and to raise community awareness.
• Participate in brainstorming with the project and Senior Management team in Concept Paper and proposal development.
• Arrange regular monitoring sessions with the project teams and contribute to processes to measure, learn from and improve impact.
• Carry out any other duties as required by the supervisor
Minimal Qualifications:
• The ideal candidate is a dedicated team player with community project experience. Detail orientation, problem-solving and a passion for humanitarian service.
• A bachelor’s degree in development studies, project planning, project management and M&E are highly encouraged to apply.
• Additionally, knowledge of software packages such as google workspace and Microsoft office application is an added advantage
Job Experience: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
Your application should be addressed to:
Human Resource and Administration Officer
Africa Humanitarian Action
UGANDA OFFICE - Ggaba Road
Plot 4285, Block 244.
P.O Box 7730, Kampala Uganda.
Email: HR@africahumanitarianaction.com or joseph.j@africahumanitarianaction.com
Deadline of the Job: 22nd September 2022 by 5:00pm
AHA is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity
Note: Applicants are encouraged to send their applications by email.
Languages:
Fluency in Kiswahili is essential; Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset (Kinyarwanda, Rukiga, Runyakitara).
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