About US:
BRAC International is one of the world’s largest Non-Governmental Development Organizations, working in a number of countries in Africa and Asia on poverty alleviation Programs, is registered in Uganda as BRAC Uganda. The organization implements integrated development approach combining Education, Health, Agriculture, Livestock, Adolescent Empowerment and Microfinance.
About TUP Project:
The TUP (Targeting the Ultra Poor) programme is to assist the ultra poor to improve their livelihoods and bring about positive changes in achieving economic, social and inspirational changes, and assist them to access mainstream development services. Consequently, the TUP programme has been implemented as a part of BRAC’s holistic development approach geared toward inclusion and to work towards achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs)..
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist team Selection of target youth.
The incumbent will identify the local economic opportunities
Offer guidance and technical support to the target youth for working as per guidelines for livelihoods improvement
Tasked with supervising to ensure efficient and effective use of assets, cash and other inputs for improving economic and social conditions.
The jobholder will coordinate with the local government, NGOs and other development partners.
Prepare report and submit them to the Project Manager.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in economics, agribusiness or related development disciplines.
At least three years of related work experience in agribusiness development fields
Strong MEAL experience
Should be able to plan and deliver results and poses good people management skills.
Good computer skills (MS office proficiency), Report writing and analytical skills
Ability to speak the local language (Luganda or Swahili) will be added advantage.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their application letters, updated CVs and academic documents (with transcript) via email to hrd.uganda@brac.net with the position title as subject header addressed to;
The HR Manager,
BRAC Uganda,
P.O. Box 31817, Kampala Uganda
Deadline: 23rd April, 2017