Save the Children Program Officer Jobs 2024 – Uganda NGO Jobs

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Save the Children Program Officer Jobs 2024 – Uganda NGO Jobs.

Save the Children Uganda looking for “Program Officer”.

Applicants with a University Degree may apply on or before March 13, 2024.

The Save the Children Fund, commonly known as Save the Children, was established in the United Kingdom in 1919 to improve the lives of children through better education, health care, and economic opportunities, as well as providing emergency aid in natural disasters, war, and other conflicts.

The Save the Children has published a job vacancy announcement on March 06, 2024 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Program Officer to be based in Gulu, Uganda.

Save the Children Job Vacancy 2024

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Project Planning and Implementation;

Support in the preparation and submission of the Activity concepts, budgets and activity implementation reports for review and approval prior to activity implementation; inline with approved monthly, quarterly and annual world plans,
Support in ensuring 1 00% implementation of project activities in the area of operation and in accordance with the project design, donor requirements, Save the Children International policies and operational guidelines.
Support in submitting monthly and quarterly work plans in relation to approved DIP, project budget and outcome to the Sub Area Manager.
Link Save the Children and communities and give feedback for effective planning and improvement in interventions.
Mobilize project stakeholders for identification of project beneficiaries.
Support in the timely implementation of projectactivities at communitylevel: ensure that 98% of the activities are implemented as in the Detail Implementation Plan (DIP)
Facilitate planning effortsat community levels to ensure effective and efficient resource tracking and use in line with approved projectplans and budgetsand within the complete projectcycle.
Participate in efforts to ensure availability of updated budgets, log frames, work plans, andproposal documents.
Take active role in unpacking and roll out of new projects with staff, partnersand eventually communityor project areas.
Develops/improves children’s learning assessment tools and practices, and teachers’ professional performance assessment tools and practices.
Liaisons with other stakeholders in target district/communities for the joint activities with regular schoolteachers, staff members and students.
Stays abreast of the latest developments in the inclusive education sector, and proactively identify trends and keg issues/topics to share with relevant staff members and partner organizations.

Qualification:

Have at least 3 years of relevant technical and professional experience in the education sector with a good understanding of inclusive education.
Holds a bachelor’s degree in Community Based rehabilitation, Education (Preferably primary education) bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Bachelor of
Arts/Sciences/Education, Development Studies, Psychology, Child Development, Child Psychology, Community Psychology experience working with Children with Special Needs and Disability is preferred.
Has a good understanding of education thematic subjects and demonstrated experience in working with the government and education authorities at all levels.
At least 2 years’ experience in programme development and implementation with an NGO. Relevant experience implementing, supervising, monitoring, and evaluating community-based child protection projects with NGOs particularly those addressing children’s rights.
Ability to interact with communities; children and adults as well as other stakeholders at sub-county and district levels and mobilizing them to participate in community development activities.
Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.
Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.
Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.
Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.