Personal Specifications

?Sound knowledge on book keeping / accounting
?Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
?Proven experience of working with communities
?Proven ability to work in a busy environment and under minimum supervision
?Flexibility to perform any other tasks as may be required by the organisation
?Having a valid driving permit is an added advantage.

Compensation Package:

Competitive pay depending on experience, qualifications, market rate and salary history.

Application Procedure:

Applicants should submit their CV and cover letter in soft copy. Please address the cover letter to the CEO.

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Closing Date: Saturday, 30 July 2011

Handicap International is looking for : Livelihood Technical Coordinator

COUNTRY : Uganda CITY : Kampala

Starting date : ASAP

Length of the assignment : 18 months

Closing date for application : 30/07/2011 Advertisement reference : VATCUG

Handicap International is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights. Handicap International is a not-for-profit organisation with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations that provide it with human and financial resources, manage its projects and implement its actions and social mission. For more details on the association: http://www.handicap-international.fr/en/s/index.html

JOB CONTEXT: Following consultation between Handicap International (HI), the Uganda Mine Action Center (UMAC) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) at the 9th Mine States Parties meeting in Geneva November 2008, HI conducted, in March 2009, a mine action assessment mission in Western Uganda. The assessment mission confirmed the presence of mine/ERW (Explosive Remnants of War) and a significant socio-economic impact in Western Uganda. The HI project approach will include Mine and Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) Risk Education and ERW victim assistance in coordination with development and capacity building objectives and take place in partnership with 5 local Mine/ERW Survivors and Disabled People Organizations (DPO).

JOB DESCRIPTION: Your main objective will be to ensure the implementation of all livelihood activities at district level and define the livelihood strategy within the project.

Challenges and goals: Based in Kampala, you are under the responsibility of the AUSAID Program Coordinator and you will participate in the cross border (between Uganda and East Congo DRC) project set-up and accompany the project throughout your mission. You will be the programme's key contact person in your field of expertise for internal and external partners.

Activities:

Identify appropriate local partners in order to implement a referral system, support Physical and psychological rehabilitation as well as economic inclusion activities.
You will offer technical support and training to HI staff and partners
Prepare and update the action plan for livelihood operations
Manage reporting and capitalization

CANDIDATE PROFILE: Mandatory:

Master degree in economics, finance, development…
Relevant experience in working with people with disabilities or vulnerable populations is essential
Experience in livelihoods and economic development projects (monitoring, evaluation, implementation)
Experience in empowerment and social inclusion
Business management knowledge
Training capacities
Training and management skills and experience
Hands-on experience in similar positions and projects (start-up) in a humanitarian context.
Excellent negotiation and adaptation skills to multi-cultural, multi-actor environments.

REQUIRED LANGUAGE SKILLS: Fluent written and spoken English is required and French would be an advantage.

JOB ENVIRONMENT: Living conditions in Kampala are good and quite comfortable. It is possible to rent a house with all modern conveniences in Kampala (including running electricity and water). Security conditions in Kampala: safe. This position is open to single, couples and families. 75 % of your time will be spent travelling

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Volunteer: 750 or 850 Euros monthly indemnity + living allowance paid on the field + accommodation + 50% of the medical cover taken in charge by HI + repatriation insurance + indemnity for partner and children Salary: 2100-2400 gross salary/month + 457 Euros net expatriation allowance + 50% of the medical cover taken in charge by HI + repatriation insurance + indemnity for partner and children

Please send resume and covering letter with the reference: to: VATCUG HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL - 14, avenue Berthelot - 69361 LYON CEDEX 07 - FRANCE By Email: recrut05@handicap-international.org Or by our website: www.handicap-international.fr Please do not telephone

JOB TITLE Livelihood Program Coordinator

EMPLOYER Bukomero Development Foundation,

Working in Partnership with One World Foundation Africa.

LOCATION Bukomero Trading Centre

ACCOUNTABLE TO Executive Director

SALARY Negotiable

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Three Years Contract

OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB:
This is not a management role but you will be leading on our work aimed at
building the capacity of people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS, widows
and OVC or their caregivers to reduce their dependency and vulnerability by
increasing their economic freedom and financial security. You will be leading
on a wide range of activities that build their capacities, based on market
analysis, so that they can do better, what they are doing now, led by market
demand and focused on implementation of our action plan on Economic
Strengthening.

Key Tasks
1. Working in partnership with our stakeholders lead on implementing our
Economic Strengthening strategy that underpins the delivery of our
economic strengthening activities.
2. Advice the Executive Director, senior managers, donors, partners and the
programme staff on appropriate economic strengthening activities.
3. Explore funding opportunities and as part of a team work on applications
to help with the delivery of our economic strengthening strategy.
4. To strengthen individuals and groups of people living with and affected by
HIV/AIDS to increase their production and marketing capacities.
5. To strengthen the abilities of individuals and groups of people living with
and affected by HIV/AIDS so that they can more effectively access
financial services.
6. To strengthen the traditional coping and self-help mechanisms within the
community and inclusive good practices with the mainstream providers.
7. To support the market oriented enterprise development, particularly
targeting people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS, widows, OVC or
their caregivers.
8. To lead on the delivery of market oriented vocational skills based training
in business creation, management skills or farm management.
9. To closely work with the Communications and Advocacy Coordinator and
other program staff in advocating for government pro poor people policies
to ensure that the targeted beneficiaries have increased access to
business development opportunities, micro finance, micro health
insurance, research, extension services, agricultural inputs and other
wealth creation opportunities.
10.To manage the sessional staff and volunteers that from time to time may
be assigned to work on the project.
11.To undertake any other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to
time, commensurate with the role
Qualification and experience required
1. Advanced university degree, preferably in agriculture or other
livelihood/economic strengthening community based development
activities.
2. A minimum of three years previous practical work experience in agriculture
or other livelihood/economic strengthening community based development
activities.
3. Demonstrable fundraising experience ability to help generate income for
livelihood/economic strengthening work.
4. A good understanding of issues affecting people living with or affected by
HIV/AIDS, widows, OVCs or their caregivers.
5. Excellent communication abilities both verbally and in writing
6. Ability to work independently and prioritize work effectively.
7. Maintains a calm disposition and positive outlook when working under
pressure.
8. Self- motivated and able to work with a high degree of autonomy.
9. Passion and commitment to BDF and OWFA work
10.Demonstrated passion for advocacy and issues affecting people living with
HIV/AIDS, widows, OVCs and their carers.
11.Ability to manage a large workload in a pressured environment, working to
short and long term objectives and tight deadlines.
12. Proactive, forward thinker who is able to plan ahead and anticipate
requirements and problems.
13.Demonstrated ability to think creatively and strategically.
14.Ability to analyze complex information from different sources and to
synthesise this information into coherent briefs.
15.Relocation to the operational area within 30 days of assuming post is an
essential requirement of this post.

16.Demonstrated skills in networking, team facilitation, and coalition building

Applications are invited from all candidates without discrimination. However,
we would be delighted to hear from female candidates and people living with
or affected by HIV/AIDS. To apply please complete our application form and
send it as per instructions by the 1st July 2011. CVs will not be considered.

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