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About USAID LARA Program:
RTI International is implementing the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded Literacy Achievement and Retention Activity under Cooperative Agreement # AID-617A-15-00009. The 5-year USAID/Uganda Literacy Achievement and Retention Activity is expanding the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) early grade reading ‘ program and supporting the implementation of the National Strategic Plan on Violence against Children in Schools (VACiS) 2015-2020. It seeks to reinforce the implementation of the MoES 2014 Reporting, Tracking, Referral, and Response (RTRR) Guidelines in the 28 implementation districts. The project seeks to fill positions in 10 districts across Uganda including Bukomansimbi, Mukono, Rakai, Mityana, Sembabule, Gomba, Gulu, Lira, Omoro and Oyam.
Job Summary: The role of the Program Coordinator is fourfold: 1) Ensure fidelity in Community level activity implementation, 2) Provide technical assistance and training support for Journeys activities to orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) implementing partners at community, 3) Represent the project to clients, stakeholders, and partners at district and school level, and 4) Capture learning ensuring that monitoring, learning and adaptation is captured, disseminated at the school-level and shared and discussed with MoES and other key district partners. The position reports directly to the Technical Advisor and is based in Kampala office with 75% time in the districts.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent will steer the implementation of Journeys for community activities among community members to ignite the commitment of community members and change agents. S/he will inspire school- and community-driven initiatives that will implement prevention of VACiS and MoES RTRR in the community.
The jobholder will also work with other OVC implementing partners to conduct participatory and reflective trainings for Change agent teams in the community who will cascade the use of these same interactive methods to promote an atmosphere of caring and support for all learners in the community.
This position will work closely with the Technical Advisor and the Senior Program Specialist to train OVC partners and two change agents from each community in Journeys for Communities and INSPIRE Strategy for engaging parent and caregiver support and response and support services.
The incumbent will also work with child protection actors to catalyze access to, progress on, and resolution of referral services for victims / survivors of VACiS.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the USAID LARA Project Program Coordinator job opportunity should hold a Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Education
At least five years’ experience in violence against children prevention and familiar with child protection actors and interventions at community level or a combination of education and experience in a similar capacity.
Applicants should be mature individuals who can call upon years of experience and support the project during different implementation cycles.
Previous experience of working on a US government funded program is required.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send updated CVs including three work related referees and cover letters to the Human Resource Manager by e-mail to info@lara.rti.org. Please clearly indicate the position title in the subject of the E-mail.
Deadline: 4th March, 2017