Career Opportunity with NUDIPU.

May 6, 2022 in Opportunities

Deadline: 11th May 2022 before 5:30 PM

JOB DESCRIPTION
National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda
Job Description
Job Title: Programme Assistant
Relationships:
Reports to: Programme Officer
Other key relationships:
▪ Support: All Programme Managers, Officers & Colleagues within NUDIPU ▪ External relations: Beneficiaries/clients, Members, Civil Society/ PrivateSector, Development Partners and Government
District: Adjumani
Job Purpose
To support the livelihood programme team, implement Livelihood activities in line with NUDIPU’s strategy and policies to realize NUDIPU’s goal.
Job summary
The jobholder is responsible for the day to day direct implementation of field activities as assigned by the Programme Officer in Livelihood Programme, taking lead in the implementation of isave inclusive livelihood programme activities in the district.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
1. Programme Planning and development
1.1 Support in the development of the livelihood programme
1.2 Develop periodic work plans for activity implementation and write reports. 1.3 Make appropriate arrangements and prepare logistics for meetings,trainings and other activities.
1.4 Collect and share relevant project information and data in accordance with the Programme/project M&E frameworks
1.5 Participate in preparation (content) and conducting of trainings. 2 Implementation of iSAVE programme activities
2.1 Take lead in the implementation of iSAVE inclusive economic empowerment program activities in the district.
2.2 Supervise and appraise district-based staff.
2.3 Preside over community sensitization meetings, Support program wide progress and impact assessments.
2.4 Carryout technical capacity assessments of the district and establish district unions’ specific work plans.
2.5 Be an agent to the EE-P bank account and the district union accounting person in regards to the project.
2.6 Train community mobilizers / field promoters in the program models. 2.7 Champion the collection of data under the programme
2.8 Closely monitor the programme andensure quality control.
2.9 Network with other organizations in the field of economic empowerment in the district.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
2.9 Provide advice and trainings of the field promoters and focal persons according to agreed schedules and on demand basis
2.10 Provide regular technical oversight of the district union in regard to activity planning, implementation and program performance.
2.11 Document lessons leant and success stories to facilitate learning. 2.12 Write develop and submit monthly and quarterly progress financial and MIS reports to supervisor
3 Other tasks and responsibilities
3.1 Participate in the organization’s key events and represent the organization in relevant foras.
3.2 Provide technical guidance, couching and mentoring to staff andvolunteers. 3.3 Support and participate in other programme area activities when required. 3.4 Ensure that resources under his/her care are properly deployed and utilized. 3.5 Ensure vulnerable people (aged, youth, women & children) participate inNUDIPU activities.
3.6 Undertake all necessary actions to protect and promote the image andbrand of NUDIPU
3.7 Carry out own administrative functions including timely filing and the use ofWord for the production of own correspondences and reports.
In addition to individual respective tasks, all NUDIPU employees are expected:
▪ To adhere to our organizational values and to actively promote their application.
▪ To undertake tasks in a creative, self-driven and innovative fashion. ▪ To identify and implement new ideas/concepts and additional tasks for the benefit to the organization (whether directly linked to one’s job or not).
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JOB DESCRIPTION
The attainment of the above will be reflected in the employee’s appraisal, as well as the achievement of outputs, as described in above key responsibilities.
Person Specifications
Education
Minimum of a Degree in Social sciences, Community Development BusinessStudies or related field is desired
Technical Skills
Community development. Livelihood empowerment. Training and research skills. Administrative and coordination skills and motivational skills
Industry experience
1 year experience in implementing livelihood interventions and communitysavings schemes.
Personal qualities
Open to change. Keen sense of ethics, integrity and commitment to NUDIPU’s mandate. Able to multitask. Ability to work under pressure. Team player with positive attitude and flexible mind.
Communication and Interpersonal skills
Ability to understand new issues quickly and make wise decisions. Ability to provide effective feedback. Comfortable working in multi-cultural settings. Writingand oral skills. Effective interpersonal skills to work with colleagues, stake holdersand donors.
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How to apply:
Qualified candidates should submit their applications, copies of academic transcripts and detailed CVs including contact addresses of 3 referees electronically to; Info@nudipu.org or hand delivered to NUDIPU head office along Bukoto Kisaasi Road. Hard copies can also be sent through the organizational postal address P.O. Box 8567 Kampala addressed to the Human Resource and Administration officer, by 11th May 2022 before 5:30PM. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Note: Qualifying Persons with disabilities are more encouraged to apply, and should specify their type of disability for reasonable accommodation.

For detailed information, please visit us at website: www.nudipu.org.
NUDIPU commits to safeguarding, and therefore zero tolerance on bullying, harassment and sexual exploitation and any other abuse, to the extent that any staff, Board of Directors, volunteers and interns, consultants, contractors or resource persons, donors or stakeholders who work with NUDIPU and other stakeholders associated to NUDIPU MUST commit themselves to non-violation of safeguarding policy.
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