About US:
DanChurchAid (DCA) is a faith-based Danish INGO working closely with church-based as well as secular NGOs in Uganda and in the Great Lakes region. Their programmes cover two main areas: Active Citizenship with a strong focus on good governance and democratization, and Food Security including Humanitarian and Transitional Responses to conflict and natural disaster. DanChurchAid has supported emergency relief and development programmes in Uganda since 1979. DanChurchAid works through partners and with a gender-inclusive rights-based approach, which is mainstreamed throughout all DanChurchAid programme types as well as within the organization.
Job Summary: The Livelihoods Officer will actively contribute to the successful design and implementation of cash-based and other livelihood interventions, including agricultural development, market and business development, IGAs, cash for work, vocational skills training, and VSLA. The incumbent plays a key role in designing, coordinating and quality assuring livelihood activities, including leadership of Livelihoods Assistants.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant for the DanChurchAid (DCA) Livelihoods Officer job opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, economics, business development or other relevant discipline
A minimum of four years’ experience working with agricultural development, IGAs, market and business development, vocational skills training, and cash based interventions.
Previous exposure and experience in using mobile and other innovative technologies
Excellent communication skills and ability to write good reports
Previous experience with other local and international NGOs
Knowledge of local languages would be an added advantage
How to Apply:
All candidates should e-mail their updated CVs and cover letters explaining their suitability for the post, including three work-related referees and copies of certificates to the following email: application@ppg.co.ug. Please include the “DCA + position name” in the subject field where you replace “position name” with the position you are applying for. Online attachments may not fill more than 2 MB.
Deadline: 24th March 2017 by 5:00PM