Organisation: National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU)
Our client, The
National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU) is an umbrella
organization for all disability categories in Uganda. NUDIPU is
implementing a project code named “WE CAN MANAGE” PWDs’ Savings and
Credit Project targeting Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and their
Caretakers. NUDIPU is seeking to recruit one (1) dynamic and visionary
person to the position of Programme Assistant to spearhead the project
in Manafwa district.
The Programme Assistant shall be based at Manafwa and will be
responsible for the direct implementation of the project. He/she will be
reporting to the Programme Officer who will supervise him/her in
collaboration with the respective District Union Chairperson.
Specific Job requirements and competences:
• Familiarity with lobbying, advocacy, partnership building and gender mainstreaming approaches.
• Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of basic Microsoft packages.
• Ability to support the Project to reach out to the target group to access secure savings and loans in accordance with laid procedures.
• Proven ability to develop, motivate and lead WCM groups to self-reliance through provision of quality and timely technical guidance and support.
• Practical experience in project related work and use of facts based implementation strategies, monitoring and evaluation.
• Knowledge in use of publicity, promotional and information dissemination mechanisms.
• Familiarity with resource mobilization strategies and skills in resource utilization in accordance with the planned activities and accepted procedures.
• Ability to communicate (oral and written) effectively for a variety of audience: staff, donors, government and other partners including community members.
• Ability to build the capacity of others. Competence to provide technical assistance to counterparts as well as designing and conducting training programs including allocation of operational zones/areas to subordinates.
• Good reporting skills and ability to share the reports with the relevant stakeholders as well as maintaining an updated record keeping system.
• Good networking and advocacy skills to promote the Project activities and NUDIPU activities effectively.
Required Skills and Qualifications :
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Development studies, Adult Education, Community Development, Community Psychology, Economics, Education or any other related disciplines. Experience in working with disability based organisations and/or rural communities as well as knowledge of the local language will be of added advantage. Persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
Specific Job requirements and competences:
• Familiarity with lobbying, advocacy, partnership building and gender mainstreaming approaches.
• Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of basic Microsoft packages.
• Ability to support the Project to reach out to the target group to access secure savings and loans in accordance with laid procedures.
• Proven ability to develop, motivate and lead WCM groups to self-reliance through provision of quality and timely technical guidance and support.
• Practical experience in project related work and use of facts based implementation strategies, monitoring and evaluation.
• Knowledge in use of publicity, promotional and information dissemination mechanisms.
• Familiarity with resource mobilization strategies and skills in resource utilization in accordance with the planned activities and accepted procedures.
• Ability to communicate (oral and written) effectively for a variety of audience: staff, donors, government and other partners including community members.
• Ability to build the capacity of others. Competence to provide technical assistance to counterparts as well as designing and conducting training programs including allocation of operational zones/areas to subordinates.
• Good reporting skills and ability to share the reports with the relevant stakeholders as well as maintaining an updated record keeping system.
• Good networking and advocacy skills to promote the Project activities and NUDIPU activities effectively.
Required Skills and Qualifications :
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Development studies, Adult Education, Community Development, Community Psychology, Economics, Education or any other related disciplines. Experience in working with disability based organisations and/or rural communities as well as knowledge of the local language will be of added advantage. Persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
How to apply for this Position:
All
interested candidates should submit their applications, copies of
academic transcripts and detailed CV including day-time telephone
contacts of at least 3 referees specifically addressed to the "Executive
Director",EITHER by post to: NUDIPU, PO. Box 8567, Kampala. OR:
Physically at; NUDIPU on Plot 530, Bukoto-Kisaasi Road, Tel: 0414
540179. Candidates should clearly mark the application envelopes by
indicating the position applied for and district.
Application Closing date: November 1, 2013 - 5pm