USAID Social Work Jobs - Child Protection Systems Project Officer at TPO ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Funding Source: U.S. Agency

for International Development (USAID)

Project Name: Sustainable

Outcomes for Children and Youth in Central and Western Uganda

Duty Station:  Mbarara, Uganda

Reports to:  Child Protection Systems Specialist

TPO Uganda is a national Ugandan Non-Governmental Organization that has

been operating in Uganda since 1994. TPO-Uganda services are delivered through

a community and family oriented intervention model. We envision a society where

vulnerable and marginalized people enjoy mental health, social and economic

wellbeing and lead harmonious, mutually supportive and productive lives.

TPO Uganda is part of a consortium of NGOs led by Catholic Relief

Services (CRS) as the prime and ANPPCAN, ACODEV and Futures Group that have

been awarded a grant by USAID to implement a 5 year project titled “Sustainable

Outcomes for Children and Youth in Central and Western Uganda.” The project

aims to improve the health, nutrition, education and psychosocial wellbeing of

625,000 vulnerable children consisting 101,500 households.

Job Summary:  The Child Protection Systems Project Officer

will support the Child Protection Systems Specialist in increasing the quality

of the comprehensive protection Systems for OVC, youth and caregivers in the

target districts of Uganda. Such efforts include capacity strengthening for

government and CSOs, ensuring adherence to Uganda’s OVC standards, and

improving child protection case management, including response and referrals;

and legal support. S/he will work closely with the Project District

Coordinators, Child Protection Committees, and District Probation and Social

Welfare Officers

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The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s

Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies or Community Psychology.

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Professional training in child protection,

juvenile justice, human rights and other essential skills will give you a

competitive edge.

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A minimum of four years’ consistent experience

in a child protection technical advisory/ support role with a large scale NGO.

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Must have in-depth understanding of national

level response initiatives targeting vulnerable children.

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Awareness and familiarity with government

policies and strategies on children.

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Demonstrable training skills, development of

training materials and capacity building of community based organizations.

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Strong interpersonal, oral and written

communication and negotiation skills. Fluent written and spoken English.

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Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope

with stressful situations.

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Ability to maintain performance expectations and

strong working relationships in diverse cultural contexts, psychologically

& physically stressful environments

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Experience with and enthusiasm for on the job

training.

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Computer literacy skills i.e. Knowledge of

Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet) required.

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Desire to work effectively in a team oriented

environment.

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Ability to travel within rural Western Uganda.

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their

application letter, updated CVs with three professional referees and a table

showing your salary history for the past three years to the Human Resources

Manager, at info@tpoug.org or send a hard copy to: P. O. Box 21646,

Kampala-Uganda.