Project Officers (12 Positions) NGO Careers at War Child Holland

Duty Location: Multiple Locations in West Nile/South Western Uganda

Salary Range: UGX Gross (2,400,000 – 3,694,690)

Reports to: Team Leader

Contract Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension

Job Summary

The Education Officer is overall responsible for quality implementation, day to day coordination of project activities to ensure timely support and effective execution of the activities at school and community level. The role will also assist with capacity strengthening of volunteers and coordination as well as contribute to project monitoring, capacity strengthening and training at community level. S/he will be expected to work in collaboration with other WCH sectors, consortium partners, settlement leadership and District Education Offices, implementing partners and as relevant participate in relevant multisectoral and inter-agency coordination forums and networks at settlement and subregion levels.

Qualifications, Skills and Competence required:

• A bachelor’s Degree in Education or a bachelor’s degree with a post graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized University/Institution.
• Must be registered as a Graduate Teacher with the Ministry of Education and Sports.

• Must have at least Two Teaching subjects or Double Main Subject.

• Minimum of six years teaching experience as a substantive Assistant Education Officer.
• Ability to write and speak English is a must.
• Experience and Knowledge in Psychosocial support Wellbeing, Content Development will be an added BUT Desired advantage.
• Good understanding of development themes such as child rights, protection, gender, Child protection
• Good understanding of dynamics in context, politics and culture of the Southwestern and West Nile region and its refugee settlements.
• Willing to live in remote areas.
• Able to ride a motorbike and in possession of a valid riding licence is a MUST and Riding Test will part of the interviews.

Skills

• Coaching & Mentoring skills
• Strong facilitation
• Teamwork (team-oriented)
• Strong social and communication skills
• Affinity with children
• Good observation skills
• Willingness to work and live-in remote areas

How to apply

A detailed CV and how to apply can be found following the link below;
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Deadline for application is 16 Oct 2022: 5pm East-African Time

WCH is an equal opportunity employer; Persons with special needs are encouraged to apply. While we thank all applicants for their interest to work WCH, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

“Commitment to the vision and goals of War Child Holland in Uganda, including adherence to the Child Safety Policy, is essential”