Handicap International Job in Uganda for Livelihood Technical Coordinator

Closing Date: Saturday, 30 July 2011

Handicap International is looking for : Livelihood Technical Coordinator

COUNTRY : Uganda CITY : Kampala

Starting date : ASAP

Length of the assignment : 18 months

Closing date for application : 30/07/2011 Advertisement reference : VATCUG

Handicap International is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights. Handicap International is a not-for-profit organisation with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations that provide it with human and financial resources, manage its projects and implement its actions and social mission. For more details on the association: http://www.handicap-international.fr/en/s/index.html

JOB CONTEXT: Following consultation between Handicap International (HI), the Uganda Mine Action Center (UMAC) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) at the 9th Mine States Parties meeting in Geneva November 2008, HI conducted, in March 2009, a mine action assessment mission in Western Uganda. The assessment mission confirmed the presence of mine/ERW (Explosive Remnants of War) and a significant socio-economic impact in Western Uganda. The HI project approach will include Mine and Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) Risk Education and ERW victim assistance in coordination with development and capacity building objectives and take place in partnership with 5 local Mine/ERW Survivors and Disabled People Organizations (DPO).

JOB DESCRIPTION: Your main objective will be to ensure the implementation of all livelihood activities at district level and define the livelihood strategy within the project.

Challenges and goals: Based in Kampala, you are under the responsibility of the AUSAID Program Coordinator and you will participate in the cross border (between Uganda and East Congo DRC) project set-up and accompany the project throughout your mission. You will be the programme's key contact person in your field of expertise for internal and external partners.

Activities:

Identify appropriate local partners in order to implement a referral system, support Physical and psychological rehabilitation as well as economic inclusion activities.
You will offer technical support and training to HI staff and partners
Prepare and update the action plan for livelihood operations
Manage reporting and capitalization

CANDIDATE PROFILE: Mandatory:

Master degree in economics, finance, development…
Relevant experience in working with people with disabilities or vulnerable populations is essential
Experience in livelihoods and economic development projects (monitoring, evaluation, implementation)
Experience in empowerment and social inclusion
Business management knowledge
Training capacities
Training and management skills and experience
Hands-on experience in similar positions and projects (start-up) in a humanitarian context.
Excellent negotiation and adaptation skills to multi-cultural, multi-actor environments.

REQUIRED LANGUAGE SKILLS: Fluent written and spoken English is required and French would be an advantage.

JOB ENVIRONMENT: Living conditions in Kampala are good and quite comfortable. It is possible to rent a house with all modern conveniences in Kampala (including running electricity and water). Security conditions in Kampala: safe. This position is open to single, couples and families. 75 % of your time will be spent travelling

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Volunteer: 750 or 850 Euros monthly indemnity + living allowance paid on the field + accommodation + 50% of the medical cover taken in charge by HI + repatriation insurance + indemnity for partner and children Salary: 2100-2400 gross salary/month + 457 Euros net expatriation allowance + 50% of the medical cover taken in charge by HI + repatriation insurance + indemnity for partner and children

Please send resume and covering letter with the reference: to: VATCUG HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL - 14, avenue Berthelot - 69361 LYON CEDEX 07 - FRANCE By Email: recrut05@handicap-international.org Or by our website: www.handicap-international.fr Please do not telephone