US Non-profit Project Officer - Community Services Job Placement - Lutheran World Relief (LWR)

Organisation: Lutheran World

Relief (LWR)

Lutheran World

Relief is a US non-profit organization that works with local partners to

provide lasting solutions to poverty, injustice and human suffering. LWF Uganda

works to reduce people’s vulnerability, supporting them to realize their

potential, to build on their assets, and to respond to their own problems and

needs. LWF Uganda currently has five areas of operation in Pader, Kitgum,

Adjumani, Katakwi, Sembabule, Kampala and Kamwenge Districts.

Job Summary: The Project

Officer – Community Services will be responsible for monitoring and supporting

all community-based activities, including all stages of the mapping exercise

and oversight and coordination of the Community Facilitators. The incumbent will

work closely with other unit staff to improve the proper operations and

management of Community Services in the camp. The incumbent will establish and

develop community structures with inclusive representation participants in

community structures to ensure they receive support and training, but are also encouraged

to take on social responsibility. As a minimum, this includes: (Refugee

leadership/Committee, Women’s Group, Youth Group, Refugee community outreach

workers)

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

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The ideal candidate should preferably hold a University

Degree in human rights, social sciences, social work or related field

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At least three years of humanitarian work in deep

field locations

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Excellent analytical and communication skills

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Proven ability to work independently with guidelines

and clear expectations.

All suitably

qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their E-mail

applications applicants to: recruitment@lwf.or.ug addressed to the Office of

Administration/Human Resources. The complete application must include the

following;

One page cover

letter, explaining the candidate’s suitability for the position

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Updated Curriculum vitae (CV): Please do not include

certificates for education, trainings, etc.

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List of three professional references (name, title,

relationship to applicant, telephone number, email address)

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Salary expectations and earliest date available

NB:
Only shortlisted candidates will

be contacted.

Deadline: 14^th December, 2015

by 5:00 pm