TPO Uganda Latest Jobs: Recruitment for Project Officer (NGO)

THE ORGANIZATION:

TPO Uganda is a local national NGO that has been operating in Uganda for over 17 years now. Our projects target the most vulnerable communities delivering the following critical interventions; Child Protection (Orphans and vulnerable children), Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Eco systems, Food Security and Livelihood Support, Peaceful Co-existence, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support and HIV/AIDS Prevention. 

TPO is currently running projects in the districts of Isingingro, Bushenyi, Gulu, Kitgum, Nwoya, Amuru, Lira, Pader, Katakwi, West Nile region and Karamoja and is looking to recruit for the following positions;

POST TITLE:   Project Officer

DUTY STATION: Alebtong, Lira

REPORTING TO: Project Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY:

• This position will be charged with implementation of project activities that aim at improved access to and retention of children receiving quality basic and reliable education in Lango sub-region,
• You will be responsible for mapping, identifying and partnering with the existing community structures especially schools to provide psychosocial and child protection services to the children of the targeted area,utilization or project funds, equipment and movable assets,
• You will support the project team in budget management and control to ensure compliance with internal controls and donor requirements.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a Social Work related field in addition to 2 years work experience among rural communities,
• You should also be able to speak the local language,
• Ability to work well in a team and sensitive to different cultural practices,
• Case management experience including awareness raising and sensitization,
• Experience working with rural communities and children/youth on protection issues,
• Proficiency in English and the local language will be an added advantage,
• Computer literate.

SALARY/REMUNERATION: USD/month. 

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Interested applicants should submit an application letter addressed to the Country Director TPO Uganda, a CV, certificates and a table showing your recent 3 year salary history by post or hand delivered to: 

The Country Director TPO Uganda, 

P.O.Box 21646, Kampala, 

Uganda. Plot 3271, 

Kansanga,Gaba Road. 

Opposite Kampala International University by 5pm on the 31st January 2012. 

Please quote the position that you are applying for on the top left corner of the envelope. 

Female candidates are encouraged to apply but only qualifying candidates will be contacted.