Livelihoods Officer(2 positions),Career Opportunity in Uganda, Jobs Vacancy in Uganda,
Position Title: Livelihoods Officer
Number of Positions :2 positions
Organization:Cheshire Services Uganda
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Reporting: LRC Manager
Duration: 3 years
Application Deadline:Friday 27th February 2015.
Organizational Profile:
Cheshire Services Uganda is a nongovernmental organization working the field of disability and development. CSU works with and for Persons with Disabilities through four thematic programme areas of Livelihoods, Inclusive Education, Advocacy and campaign, health and rehabilitation. CSU in collaboration with Leonard Cheshire Disability has received funding from the European Union to implement a three year livelihoods project for Persons with Disabilities in Adjuman and Moyo districts. CSU therefore wishes to recruit a highly qualified and self-motivated team to deliver the project.
Job Purpose:
To manage the placement requirements of Persons with Disabilities and support them to transit from training to employment.
Key responsibilities:
· Collect information on various livelihood and career /job opportunities available in various sectors and create a database of the same.
· Work with the LRC Manager in employment profiling of each candidate and placement.
· Identify and contact potential employers in public, private, NGO or the government sector and establish linkages for training, placement, apprenticeship, job shadowing working closely with the Training Officer.
· Organize employers sensitization programmes and job fairs at the LRCs
· Organize workshops on employment for Persons with Disabilities
· Refer the trainees to suitable vacancies
· Provide regular follow-up with candidates and employers to ensure successful placements
· Provide regular follow-up with self-employed trainees and provide support as needed.
· Manage start-up and grants for trained Persons with Disabilities
· Map and identify existing social protection schemes and link them to Persons with Disabilities
· Liaise with families of Persons with Disabilities to support transition from training to employment
Essential profile:
· A degree in any relevant field.
· Minimum 2 years of work experience in development related activities.
· Good awareness of market trends in terms of skills and job requirements.
· Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English.
· Excellent interpersonal skills
· Understanding of disability related issues
· Computer literacy
Desirable:
· Good working knowledge of local language.
· Knowledge of Sign Language.
Mode of application:
1. Prospective candidates should download the details for each job at www.csuganda.org
2. Qualified candidates are advised to send their applications, CVs and supporting documents to the following address
not later than Friday 27th February 2015.
Please indicate the position you are applying for on the envelope.
Note that no email applications will be considered.
The Chairperson
Cheshire Services Uganda
935 Old Kira Road Bukoto near Kadic Hospital or opposite MTN Stage
P.O. Box 70012 Clock Tower
KAMPALA
Note:
1. All positions will be based in Adjuman and Moyo districts.
2. All positions will carry a three year contract upon a satisfactory performance
3. Cheshire Services Uganda is an equal opportunity employer and qualified Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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