SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER – LIVELIHOODS (SDCs)-06 Positions,Nationals Only. PENDING FUNDING 587 views3 applications


ZOA is an international NGO that inspired by Christian identity and biblical message of reconciliation and restoration of a broken world with its headquarters in the Netherlands. ZOA operate in fifteen countries on and on three continents. At ZOA we provide relief to people affected by conflict or natural disasters, contribute to a new perspective of hope in which people work together for a promising future in dignity and mutual trust. Together with the affected communities we work on the recovery of their livelihoods.

In Uganda, ZOA has offices in Kampala, West Nile (Arua), Acholi (Nwoya), and Karamoja (Amudat). ZOA Uganda works both in relief and recovery on the themes of food security & livelihoods, WASH, primary/accelerated/vocational education, and conflict management with a special focus on land security.

About the position

The Senior Project Officer, with support from the Project Coordinator, is responsible for the day to day planning, and implementation of activities under the specific ZOA project(s) assigned to him/her.

Project(s) specific

  • The Senior Project Officer will be directly involved in the implementation of project activities and will be providing supervision to a number of Village Agents and SDCs

Major responsibilities

Tasks, responsibilities, results

General

  • Implements project activities in line with the workplan to achieve optimal project outputs and outcomes in line with ZOA/donor procedures and targets;
  • Supports possible community volunteers in day to day implementation;
  • Accounts timely for executed project activities in line with and according to relevant ZOA policies and guidelines;
  • Ensures project outputs are consistent with project proposals, log frames and in line with quality standards and country policies;
  • Oversees and ensures implementation is in line with standards and policies of both ZOA and government of Uganda;
  • Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor in line with the project.

Reporting

  • Provide inputs to implementation plans and activity/monthly reports;
  • Identify, document lessons learned and best practices;
  • Prepare and submit well written success stories;
  • Contribute to project reports or implementation plans as required by supervisor;
  • Collect monitoring data according to ZOA’s systems and activities in the project;
  • Actively participate in (technical) working groups and coordination meetings.

Competencies

Knowledge & Experience:

  • Degree or Diploma in Agriculture/forestry/animal husbandry/Agribusiness;
  • At least 2 – 3 years of successful experience in a similar position implementing related projects;
  • Excellent facilitation, communication skills and writing ability;
  • Understanding of the local context, culture, and language(s);
  • Experience with implementing projects funded by institutional donors is an added advantage;
  • Having worked in a project in collaboration with a partner is an added advantage;
  • Excellent spoken and written command of English.

Skills:

  • Good communication, writing and facilitation skills;
  • Innovative, creative and enthusiastic;
  • Good computer skills: Ms Excel and Ms Word;
  • Self-motivator, able to work with limited supervision;
  • Ability to drive a motorcycle with valid driving/riding license.

Attitude:

  • Flexibility and adaptability;
  • Interpersonal and cross-cultural sensitivity;
  • Able to work under pressures and meet deadlines;
  • Able to work in a sometimes fluid and insecure environment;
  • Aims to integrate and reflect Christian values in relief and rehabilitation work.
How to apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates with the required qualification, experience, knowledge, skills, and attitude should send their applications to [email protected]. Applications should only include the following: cover letter and an updated CV (with three professional referees) of which two must be 2 professional references, including your supervisor and the most recent/previous employer, and 1 character reference could be your pastor or priest.

Deadline: 17th January, 2020. Indicate only “Application Senior Project Officer – Livelihoods” on the subject line. Qualified female candidates and or individuals with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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What we do

ZOA works in fifteen countries on three continents in Relief and Rehabilitation. Our Disaster Response programmes aim to address short term needs. In our Rehabilitation programmes, we aim for inclusive programming and we endeavour to encourage structural and sustainable change.

About ZOA

ZOA is an international relief and recovery organization supporting vulnerable people affected by violent conflicts and natural disasters in fragile states, by helping them to realize dignified and resilient lives.

ZOA operates in more than 15 countries, in difficult locations where our field staff directly provides assistance to the most vulnerable victims of displacement. The countries in which ZOA is present are Afghanistan, Burundi, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Jordan, Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Liberia, Myanmar, Philippines, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Uganda and Yemen.

ZOA is active in insecure and volatile regions: serving Syrian refugees in the Middle East, uprooted people in war-torn South Sudan, displaced Yezidis in Northern Iraq and South Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia, to name a few.

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0 USD ARUA CF 3201 Abc road Full Time , 40 hours per week ZOA

ZOA is an international NGO that inspired by Christian identity and biblical message of reconciliation and restoration of a broken world with its headquarters in the Netherlands. ZOA operate in fifteen countries on and on three continents. At ZOA we provide relief to people affected by conflict or natural disasters, contribute to a new perspective of hope in which people work together for a promising future in dignity and mutual trust. Together with the affected communities we work on the recovery of their livelihoods.

In Uganda, ZOA has offices in Kampala, West Nile (Arua), Acholi (Nwoya), and Karamoja (Amudat). ZOA Uganda works both in relief and recovery on the themes of food security & livelihoods, WASH, primary/accelerated/vocational education, and conflict management with a special focus on land security.

About the position

The Senior Project Officer, with support from the Project Coordinator, is responsible for the day to day planning, and implementation of activities under the specific ZOA project(s) assigned to him/her.

Project(s) specific

  • The Senior Project Officer will be directly involved in the implementation of project activities and will be providing supervision to a number of Village Agents and SDCs

Major responsibilities

Tasks, responsibilities, results

General

  • Implements project activities in line with the workplan to achieve optimal project outputs and outcomes in line with ZOA/donor procedures and targets;
  • Supports possible community volunteers in day to day implementation;
  • Accounts timely for executed project activities in line with and according to relevant ZOA policies and guidelines;
  • Ensures project outputs are consistent with project proposals, log frames and in line with quality standards and country policies;
  • Oversees and ensures implementation is in line with standards and policies of both ZOA and government of Uganda;
  • Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor in line with the project.

Reporting

  • Provide inputs to implementation plans and activity/monthly reports;
  • Identify, document lessons learned and best practices;
  • Prepare and submit well written success stories;
  • Contribute to project reports or implementation plans as required by supervisor;
  • Collect monitoring data according to ZOA’s systems and activities in the project;
  • Actively participate in (technical) working groups and coordination meetings.

Competencies

Knowledge & Experience:

  • Degree or Diploma in Agriculture/forestry/animal husbandry/Agribusiness;
  • At least 2 – 3 years of successful experience in a similar position implementing related projects;
  • Excellent facilitation, communication skills and writing ability;
  • Understanding of the local context, culture, and language(s);
  • Experience with implementing projects funded by institutional donors is an added advantage;
  • Having worked in a project in collaboration with a partner is an added advantage;
  • Excellent spoken and written command of English.

Skills:

  • Good communication, writing and facilitation skills;
  • Innovative, creative and enthusiastic;
  • Good computer skills: Ms Excel and Ms Word;
  • Self-motivator, able to work with limited supervision;
  • Ability to drive a motorcycle with valid driving/riding license.

Attitude:

  • Flexibility and adaptability;
  • Interpersonal and cross-cultural sensitivity;
  • Able to work under pressures and meet deadlines;
  • Able to work in a sometimes fluid and insecure environment;
  • Aims to integrate and reflect Christian values in relief and rehabilitation work.
How to apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates with the required qualification, experience, knowledge, skills, and attitude should send their applications to [email protected]. Applications should only include the following: cover letter and an updated CV (with three professional referees) of which two must be 2 professional references, including your supervisor and the most recent/previous employer, and 1 character reference could be your pastor or priest.

Deadline: 17th January, 2020. Indicate only “Application Senior Project Officer - Livelihoods” on the subject line. Qualified female candidates and or individuals with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

2020-01-18

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