Program Officer – Sustainable Livelihoods – Kampala – Church of the Province of Uganda

 About Us:
The Church of Uganda is a Jesus-loving, Bible-believing, Spirit-filled Anglican Church engaged in the mission of Jesus Christ in today’s world. The Church of Uganda is governed by the Provincial Assembly.

Job Summary: The Program Officer – Sustainable Livelihoods will primarily oversee the Sustainable Livelihood Programme (SLP) which aims at reducing poverty levels and sustainably improving livelihoods across the Province

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Overall management and delivery of the SLP
The incumbent will coordinate the formulation and oversee the implementation of Church of Uganda specific policies on agricultural production and household food sovereignty
Offer technical advice and support in the planning, designing, training, monitoring and evaluation of livelihood and economic development interventions across the Province
The incumbent will coordinate, advocate for SLP and support the development of sustainable livelihoods initiatives
Manage the development of materials for capacity enhancement in food and income security
Regularly monitor and support supervision of SLP
Document and share lessons learned in the course of the SLP implementation
Provide technical advice on sustainable development and livelihood intervention with focus on household food and income security, environmental risks and climate change to different Church structures
Manage partnerships and build relationships with other stakeholders
Represent CoU in economic development and sustainable livelihood gatherings and contribute to technical interactions and discussions at both Local and International levels
Build diocesan staff capacity in SLPs
Prepare and submit regular and timely program implementation progress reports
Responsible for the maintenance of all Program records, files and filing systems
Resource mobilization for SLP activities

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Natural Resource Management, Climatology, Environmental sciences, Disaster and Risk Management, Development Studies, and/or any other related fields.
At least three years of related work experience
Broad knowledge and skills in identifying early signs of disaster, designing disaster response strategies, carrying out assessment .disseminating Disaster and Risk Management policy, creating a disaster response network and responding to disasters and risks issues.
Proven experience in conducting assessment and analysis of agriculture and livelihood related activities
Proven exposure and experience in managing livelihood initiatives, environmental conservation and climate change to improve livelihoods in a sustainable and equitable manner.
Working knowledge and experience of working with CoU is an added advantage
Proven ability to travel extensively both locally and internationally

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications along with most recent CVs and three references, copies of relevant academic testimonials, recommendation from Parish Priest and a day time contact should be submitted to the address below. Please clearly indicate the post you are applying for on the envelope.

Address to:
The Provincial Secretary,
The Church of the Province of Uganda,
P.O. Box 14123 Kampala – Uganda

Deadline: 31st May, 2016