Social Worker (NGO Careers) at TPO Uganda

Job Purpose

The Social Worker will be responsible for delivering all planned  interventions to communities targeted  in this district.  The project  aims to improve  the health, well-being, and resilience of people  with  disabilities and  their  communities through   a One  Health  approach by building  capacity  for  OH at the  local  level (district and village)  and promoting three  interconnected interventions that in turn reduce vulnerability to disease  and food  insecurity among  people  with disabilities

✓    Plan and  Implement   project   activities  that  contribute   to  the  attainment   of  project   objectives   and outputs.

✓    Build the capacity  of local stakeholders and target  groups  for an inclusive  One Health approach.

✓    Conduct  OH awareness-raising activities  for target  communities.

✓    Train persons  with disabilities  (children)  in eco-friendly technologies-Mobility  devices.

✓    Training  PWDs on Village  Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs)

✓    Promote  disability-related, environmental health  services.

✓  Strengthen  the  capacity   of  community  support   structures   to  identify   and  support   Persons  with

disabilities  in the areas of operation.

✓    Manage and oversee  the administrative functions  of duty station.

✓    Establish  and strengthen   relationships at the sub-county level  and develop  partnerships with other service  providers.

Education  and Experience:  Degree  in Community Based  Rehabilitation (CBR),Social Work  and Social Administration  (SWSA) Sociology.   Knowledge  on  One  Health  approach,   Additional   trainings   in VSLA, counselling and psychosocial support  is an added  advantage. Must have at least 2-3 years’  experience working  in NGO environment. Ability  to ride a motorcycle with valid  riding  permit.

How to apply:

Please send your CV, letter of interest and academic documents with 3 work related referees via email: mail: jobs@tpoug.org or hand delivery to Plot 652, Block 257, Wamala Close, Munyonyo ONLY. Include your salary history for the past 3 years (Attached as one document of not more than 2MBs). Detailed Job Description visit: www.tpoug.org

Deadline: December 31st 2022.

TPO Uganda is an equal opportunities employer that doesn’t discriminate on any basis.