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JOB DETAILS:
Introduction:
Church World Service (CWS) is a not-for-profit, faith-based organization transforming communities around the globe through just and sustainable solutions to hunger, poverty, displacement and disaster. CWS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability or veteran status in employment or in the provision of services.

Primary Purpose:
This position is primarily responsible to provide cultural orientation training to refugees approved for resettlement to the United States in accordance with US Refugee Admission Program (USRAP) guidelines and RSC Africa CO standard operating procedures. Trainings mostly take place in refugee settlements in Uganda and sometimes in other urban and camp locations throughout Sub-Saharan Africa.

Essential Duties:
1. Maintains a current knowledge of the US and US Refugee Admissions Program, adhering to all PRM, RPC, CWS and RSC Africa policies, guidelines and procedures.
2. Participates in review of the CO pipeline by reviewing reports to determine CO ready cases in various locations and propose circuit ride activity to CO Supervisors.
3. Prepares for cultural orientation circuit rides by reviewing information about participants to be trained, developing lesson plans specific to those participants. In collaboration with CO Program Assistants and other circuit ride team members, coordinate the gathering and packing necessary training materials, hiring interpreters and child minders, and printing class lists and name tags
4. Conducts cultural orientation training in urban and camp locations throughout Africa both in person and remotely
5. Assists in writing trip reports upon return from CO circuit rides in collaboration with other circuit ride team members for submission to CO supervisors and Managers.
6. Assists with the logistical planning in collaboration with Logistics Unit and CO supervisors.
7. Represents CWS/RSC Africa to partners in the field, ensures that standard operating procedures are being followed, and consults with CWS RSC Africa Leadership on matters of concern.
8. Updates Worldwide Refugee Admissions System (START) in a timely manner to reflect participation in CO. Actively participates in circuit ride briefings and debriefings.
9. Works on projects related to CO curriculum development, training materials development and other aspects of the CO division as assigned by Curriculum Development Supervisor
10. Performs other duties which may be assigned by the CO Supervisors, CO Managers and or the CO Coordinator to enhance the efficiency and efficacy of the CO program.

Qualifications:
Experience:
• Four (4) years paid work experience required.
• Six (6) months experience in education or training required.
• Two (2) years work experience in any or a combination of the following is preferred: training; field work carrying out program activities; liaising with agency partners and/or vendors; logistical experience organizing field missions.
• Relevant experience in the United States strongly preferred.
• Experience working with refugees preferred.

Skills:
• Demonstrated computer skills in database systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the internet.

Education & Certifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field required or four years of directly related experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree.

Abilities:
• Manage large and diverse workload under pressure with competing priorities.
• Maintain the integrity of official records;
• Analyse and solve complex problems and make sound decisions;
• Work with minimal supervision
• Maintain a high performance standard with attention to detail;
• Work independently and contribute to overall operations of RSC Africa;
• Actively participate in the implementation of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP).

Important Requirements:
• Strong English communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment required.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and willingness to support CWS’ Platform on Racial Justice as a CWS employee required.

Special Requirements:
• COVID Vaccination is strongly recommended for all successful candidates
• The candidate should be of good health, willing and able to travel extensively in often difficult conditions, and have a high degree of flexibility. Must have proof of Yellow Fever vaccination before traveling for RSC Africa
• This position is based in Kampala, Uganda
• This position requires use of laptops at all time, competence in Microsoft office packages is required.
• This position may require travel in sub-Saharan Africa on short notice and under sometimes difficult conditions to meet demands of a dynamic operational program
• Background check which includes references and an educational and criminal check is required before the start of employment
• A valid passport and the ability to maintain a valid passport throughout the entire appointment is required, which includes having enough passport pages for travel.
• Physical: This position requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, kneeling, sitting, standing, walking, pushing/pulling, handling objects (manual dexterity), reaching above shoulder level, using fine finger movements and lifting/carrying heavy loads.
• Environmental: Incumbents in this position will be exposed to excessive noise, marked changes in temperature and/or humidity, dust and infectious diseases, harsh weather climates, long work hours, bumpy roads, extended travel, excessive sun exposure, and non-ventilated spaces.
• Full Time
• All employees should be prepared to work from the CWS office within their location of hire. Remote work arrangements may vary depending on location and the governing rulings regarding the COVID-19 pandemic

JOB DETAILS:
Background
The Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) in partnership with the International National Trusts Organisation (INTO) with the support of the Cultural Protection Fund (British Council) is embarking on a project: “Withstanding change: heritage amongst climate uncertainty” aimed at restoring the Sir Apollo Kaggwa cultural heritage site in Gayaza-Manyagwa, Wakiso District.

The restoration exercise is part of a larger project targeting 6 countries, spanning the two Cultural Protection Fund regions of Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA) and East Africa. In each country, the project will carry out priority interventions to a historic site that is threatened by the effects of climate change, with a focus on built heritage. The project focuses on architecturally unique historic buildings that serve/served a public function and are at risk due to the effects of climate change.

The Sir Apollo Kaggwa Cultural Heritage site in Gayaza-Manyangwa comprises a 16-roomed residential house built in 1890s, a mausoleum (where two former Prime Ministers of Buganda are buried – Sir Apollo Kaggwa and his son Michael Kawalya Kaggwa) and a church built by Sir Apollo Kaggwa in 1903. The site has endured increased evapotranspiration due to higher temperatures, more frequent and protracted heat extremes, longer periods between rainfall events and intensification of droughts that have impacted the buildings. Flash floods too, have heavily affected the foundation of the over 120-years-old buildings, partly due to increases in rainfall intensity resulting in increased surface runoffs.

It is expected that the project will restore the site and open it to the public with a community museum to support community learning.

The position

CCFU therefore seeks to recruit a Heritage Site Coordinator who will be in charge of supervising the restoration works. This will be a two-year part-time job, starting January 2023. The position bearer will report to CCFU’s Heritage Trust Programme Manager, but ultimately be accountable to CCFU’s Executive Director.

Other line management: CCFU management committee.

Responsibilities:
a) Oversee the development, planning and implementation of the project, including coordinating the contractors
b) Coordinate the initial scoping works and generation of BOQs
c) Coordinate the restoration works
d) Conduct research and documentation of the buildings materials used
e) Provide technical guidance required for the project
f) Attend training events planned for the project and other related events
g) Ensure exhibits found in, or and, at the site during the restoration activities are safeguarded and documented
h) Convene and take part in regular project catch–up meetings
i) Prepare monthly or periodic reports as shall be required and present them to the project management team
j) Contribute to activities leading to the safeguarding of historic buildings, sites and monuments in
Uganda
k) Participate in CCFU’s activities, events and meetings
l) Any other responsibilities as assigned by CCFU leadership

Skills and experiences required
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying or Bachelor of Science in Construction Management or Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
• Post Graduate studies in architectural heritage, Built Heritage Conservation or Disaster and Risk Management for cultural heritage, will be an added advantage
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience in heritage property conservation, management or restoration

JOB DETAILS:

Number of Positions: 01
Reports to: Programme Manager
Start Date: To be hired on rolling basis

Duties and Responsibilities
• Coordination and programme delivery
• Strategic planning and proposal development
• Financial, Procurement and Risk Management
• Capacity building
• Research and Innovation especially on irrigation technologies and on climate smart technologies.

Education & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in agriculture
• Postgraduate Diploma in Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship, Master of Science in Agriculture & Rural Development or any related post graduate course.
• At least 5 years of experience in livelihoods programming in a humanitarian setting/crisis affected communities.
• Computer application skills.

JOB DETAILS:

Number of Positions: 01
Reports to: Programme Manager
Start Date: To be hired on rolling basis

Duties and Responsibilities
• Coordination and programme delivery
• Strategic planning and proposal develop
• Financial, Procurement and Risk Management
• Capacity building
• Research and Innovation

Education & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in agribusiness and related courses
• Post graduate qualification in marketing, business administration
• At least 5 years of experience in livelihoods programming in a humanitarian setting/crisis affected communities.
• Computer application skills.