About PREFA:
Protecting Families Against HIV/AIDS (PREFA) is an indigenous Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that was formed to contribute to Uganda’s efforts in enhancing access to quality HIV/AIDS prevention, care, treatment, and support services to families with a historical focus on Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission (eMTCT) of HIV. PREFA has secured funding for interventions against Commercial Sex Exploitation of Children (CSEC), targeting the areas of Kampala and Wakiso.
Job Summary: The Project Officer – CSEC will offer technical support and guidance in the planning, implementation as well as monitoring and evaluation of activities to counter CSEC in Kampala & Wakiso Districts.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent will serve as the primary link person between the three implementing partners in this project in the day to day activities.
Ensure a functional and effective feedback platform for various implementing partners.
Provide technical support to the three implementing partners for the interventions against CSEC.
Effective coordination mechanism with various stakeholders – Law Enforcement, Health System, and relevant Government structures etc.
Responsible for the preparation and submission of timely work plans submitted to PREFA & shared with the relevant stakeholders.
Preparation and submission of timely, comprehensive and accurate reports.
Ensure increased awareness about and involvement of various stakeholders in interventions against CSEC right from Community level.
Engage various stakeholders on policy in the area of CSEC.
Regularly and continuously update and document performance indicators for monitoring CSEC activities.
Guide the entire project on documentation of success stories and lessons in CSEC that can enable the writing of a Best Practice document (to be published in a Peer reviewed platform) that can be used for benchmarking implementation of similar projects.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the Project Officer – CSEC should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Adult & Community Education Social Works and Social Administration or Development Studies. Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree in any health related field or Project Planning & management will also be considered
The applicant should preferably have training and skills in Monitoring and Evaluation.
Good report and scientific writing skills
Computer literacy i.e. proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and other Microsoft Office Packages.
Good team player.
Previous experience working with district & community structures.
Prior exposure and experience implementing a similar project is an added advantage.
How to Apply:
All interested candidates should send a current detailed CV, application letter, copies of testimonials and certificates; and three professional references with telephone and email contacts to:
The Executive Director,
Protecting Families Against HIV/AIDS (PREFA),
Plot 71, Lithuli Avanue Bugolobi,
P.O Box 25769, Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline: Wednesday, 9th March, 2016