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Program Officer -Sustainable Livelihoods
Job summary
The Program Officer - Sustainable Livelihoods will primarily oversee the Sustainable Livelihood Programme (SLP) which aims at reducing poverty levels
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Job descriptions & requirements
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Head of Programs, PDR
About Us:
The Church of Uganda is a Jesus-loving, Bible-believing, Spirit-filled Anglican Church engaged in the mission of Jesus Christ in todays world. The Church of Uganda is governed by the Provincial Assembly.
Job Summary: The Program Officer - Sustainable Livelihoods will
primarily oversee the Sustainable Livelihood Programme (SLP) which aims at
reducing poverty levels and sustainably improving livelihoods across the
Province
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Overall management and delivery of the SLP
- The incumbent will coordinate the formulation and oversee the implementation of Church of Uganda specific policies on agricultural production and household food sovereignty
- Offer technical advice and support in the planning, designing, training, monitoring and evaluation of livelihood and economic development interventions across the Province
- The incumbent will coordinate, advocate for SLP and support the development of sustainable livelihoods initiatives
- Manage the development of materials for capacity enhancement in food and income security
- Regularly monitor and support supervision of SLP
- Document and share lessons learned in the course of the SLP implementation
- Provide technical advice on sustainable development and livelihood intervention with focus on household food and income security, environmental risks and climate change to different Church structures
- Manage partnerships and build relationships with other stakeholders
- Represent CoU in economic development and sustainable livelihood gatherings and contribute to technical interactions and discussions at both Local and International levels
- Build diocesan staff capacity in SLPs
- Prepare and submit regular and timely program implementation progress reports
- Responsible for the maintenance of all Program records, files and filing systems
- Resource mobilization for SLP activities
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The candidate should hold a Bachelors degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Natural Resource Management, Climatology, Environmental sciences, Disaster and Risk Management, Development Studies, and/or any other related fields.
- At least three years of related work experience
- Broad knowledge and skills in identifying early signs of disaster, designing disaster response strategies, carrying out assessment .disseminating Disaster and Risk Management policy, creating a disaster response network and responding to disasters and risks issues.
- Proven experience in conducting assessment and analysis of agriculture and livelihood related activities
- Proven exposure and experience in managing livelihood initiatives, environmental conservation and climate change to improve livelihoods in a sustainable and equitable manner.
- Working knowledge and experience of working with CoU is an added advantage
- Proven ability to travel extensively both locally and internationally
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications
along with most recent CVs and three references, copies of relevant academic
testimonials, recommendation from Parish Priest and a day time contact should
be submitted to the address below. Please clearly indicate the post you are
applying for on the envelope.
Address
to:
The
Provincial Secretary,
The
Church of the Province of Uganda,
P.O.
Box 14123 Kampala Uganda
Deadline: 31st May, 2016
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