5 Fresher Household Economic Strengthening Officer USAID Project Jobs – ACORD-U

Job Title: Household Economic Strengthening Officer (5 Job Vacancies)

Organisation: Agency for Cooperation in Research and Development-Uganda (ACORD-U)

Duty Station:  Uganda

Reports to: OVC Manager

About US:

ACORD-U (Agency for Cooperation in Research and Development – Uganda) is an indigenous Non Governmental Organization (NGO) working for social justice and development. ACORD has been working in Uganda since 1979 with operations in over 25 districts across Uganda. The ACORD-U works in conjunction with people who have been denied their basic rights, helping to better understand, to challenge, and to change the situation in which they find themselves.

About USAID ICYD Project:

The Agency for Cooperation in Research and Development-Uganda (ACORD-U), received grants from USAID, to implement the “Integrated Children and Youth Development (ICYD) Activity” in Central and Western Uganda (Mityana, Gomba, Luwero, Kyenjojo and Kakumiro Districts)

Job Summary:  The Household Economic Strengthening Officer will be responsible for both youth and Economic Strengthening (ES) related activities. Under the ES docket the ES Officer will be expected to conduct post-training supervision and mentoring of the Field Agents to ensure proper mentorship of the ES groups by the Field Agents. The incumbent will identify ways to improve performance and management of groups by the Field Agents. He/she will work directly with Social Workers especially in areas of planning and coordination of field activities and reporting. He/she will ensure that the Para-Social Workers (PSW) meet their targets, attend group meetings as and when they are required, collect data from the field and submit the same without delay.

The ES Officer is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating activities for Youth in the community. The job requires the incumbent to plan, supervise and coordinate activities for the project aimed at reducing vulnerability for the youth and children by using multi-sectoral approach to improve social economic status of children and youth and their caregivers.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurship, Development Economics, Community development, Business Administration, Education or a related field from a recognized institution
• A post graduate qualification in project management will be an added advantage.
• Two years’ consistent experience in a technical advisory/support role with an NGO.
• SYB certificate and relevant work experience of managing NGOs community-based children and adolescent health projects specifically HIV/AIDS, livelihoods and child protection.
• Experience in working with Local Governments systems is an added advantage.

How to Apply:

Please send your CV and cover letter with 2 work related referees and a table showing your past 3 year salary history to: Human Resource Officer, Agency for Cooperation in Research & Development, P.O Box 280 Kampala, Uganda by email: hr@acorduganda.org or Hand deliver to Plot 1272, Block 15, Nsambya, Ggaba Road or ACORD Mbarara Field Offices.

Deadline: 26th November, 2020.

NB: ACORD Uganda is an equal opportunities employer that doesn’t discriminate on any basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, thus, if you do not hear from us by 4th December 2020 you are not considered. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.