About US:
Multi Community Based Development Initiative (MUCOBADI) is a local NGO founded in 2000 by Community Development Volunteers and currently working in 10 Districts of Bugiri, Mayuge, Buikwe, Butaleja, Budaka, Bududa, Kitgum, Pader, Lamwo and Abim. MUCOBADI’s current programming focuses on Health, Rights and Social Accountability, Livelihoods and WASH. Working in partnership with BANTWANA/World Education, MUCOBADI is implementing a 5-year USAID funded programme (Better Outcomes for Children and Youth in Eastern and Northern Uganda Project.
Job Summary: The Program Officer will be responsible for implementation of activities at Household, Community and District level as per the project guidelines and strategy
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Tasked with the documentation of work/activities in communities using the appropriate report templates
· Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly activity plans to Project Manager
· Participate in the development of annual plans and budgets
· Write monthly, quarterly & annual program reports & consolidated program reports
· Participate in beneficiary household identification, assessment, enrollment and retention.
· Support the identification, training and supervise DBTs, CBTs and Para-social worker
· Tasked with the formation, identification, training and enrolment of households to VSLA
· Hold review meetings with VSLAs and monitor their performance
· Take part in the SOVCC meetings and follow up on resolutions
· Carry out mapping of service providers and referral points in the targeted project sites
· Work in liaison with Sub County CDOs and other community resources persons to improve case identification, detection, follow up and monitoring to ensure effective case management.
· The jobholder will organise monthly case management meetings (case conferences) with para social workers and other OVC service providers
· Work closely with CBTs to identify households in need for Temporary Consumption Support (TCS) and develop plans of action for support
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicants for the USAID Program Officer job placement hold a Bachelor’s Degree in social work, social sciences, development studies and any other relevant humanities
· At least two years’ experience in a position of interest in an NGO setting
· Excellent verbal, facilitation and mobilization skills in English and local languages
· Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
· Possess a clean and valid motor cycle riding license (Class A)
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send a one-page cover letter and updated CV (Max 3 pages) to info@mucobadi.org or hand deliver /post to:
Attn: Fin & Admin Manager,
Multi Community Based Development Initiative (MUCOBADI),
P.O. Box 285, Bugiri, Uganda,
Plot 02, Ayazika Road, Ndebba Cell, Bugiri Town Council (50m Off Kampala-Tororo Highway)
Telephone: +256-434250913/+256-702723582
Deadline: 3rd November 2017 by 5:00pm