Technical Assistant – Kampala – Norwegian Association of Disabled

About US:
The Norwegian Association of Disabled (NAD) is an independent human rights and advocacy organization of persons with disabilities based in Oslo, Norway. It was established in 1931 and works with Disabled People’s Organizations (DPOs) and Governments through existing local structures to facilitate sustainable change for persons with disabilities. Since 2006, NAD, the Association of Microfinance Institutions of Uganda (AMFIU) and the National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU) have been working on Economic Empowerment for persons with disabilities. The program is expanding and developing, with more poor persons with disabilities accessing informal and formal financial services.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the Norwegian Association of Disabled (NAD) Technical Assistant career opportunity should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies, Social Work, Human Rights, CBR, Community psychology, Education, Microfinance, Business / Economics and/or a related field from a recognized university/institution,
Possession of a Post Graduate qualification in Project Management or Microfinance with experience in working with vulnerable persons is an added advantage.
Good team work building, coaching, use of participatory learning techniques
Past project work experience, result-based monitoring and evaluation
High degree of creativity, innovativeness, analytical problem solving
Proven ability to work independently, timely delivery on deadlines
Computer literacy skills with proficiency in Internet and Microsoft Office packages
Good knowledge of financial planning and reporting
Excellent organizational skills and logistical planning management
Lobbying, advocacy, partnership building and networking skills
Proven capability to do community mobilization especially for rural-based development initiatives
Demonstrated ability to work with vulnerable groups especially persons with disabilities
Good presentation and verbal reporting skills.
Ability to address and appeal to a diverse audience
Self-drive, ability to motivate, build capacity of implementing partners and influencing them to deliver positive
Excellent communication skills, good English language skills (also writing)

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send the following:
An application letter (1- page): describe your skills and qualifications and why you are the right person for the job.
Updated CV (1-page): list key academic qualifications, work experience, personal information and day-time contact information.
References (1 page): list 3 references by name, title, organization and day-time contact information.

NB: All submitted documents should be in Arial font, size 12. We shall only accept e-mail submissions of 3 pages.

Please send your application with the E-mail subject field as “Application for EEP
Assistant” and address to george.mukisa@nhf.no

Deadline: Monday, 29th February, 2016.