Project Assistant(Advocacy) job at Lutheran World Federation
About the Organization
We are LWF Uganda
Inspired by God's love for humanity, we respond to human suffering and challenge its causes. We want to contribute to community development in Uganda through rights-based empowerment for sustainable development. We serve all people irrespective of ethnicity, gender, religion, race or political conviction.
Job Description
LWF World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. We are a widely recognized, international, faith-based organization working in over 20 countries. We seek to bring people of all backgrounds together in the common quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world.
A commitment to the human rights of every individual, regardless of their status, guides our work, actions, and operations. We are particularly known for our timely, compassionate, and professional humanitarian work, and for our field presence in hard-to-reach areas. Our work is people-centered and community- based. Above all, we work with the most vulnerable, and in order to claim and uphold their rights, we engage proactively with local government and community structures.
LWF Uganda works closely with United Nations agencies (UNHCR, UNFPA, UNICEF, WFP), PRM, EU/ECHO, BFTW, etc. LWF Related and faith-based agencies and their back donors.
For additional information, please see www.lutheranworld.org/WorldService.
The LWF Uganda Program is looking for a qualified and experienced person to fill the following position:
Job Title: Project Assistant (Advocacy)
No of positions: Two (2)
Place of assignment: Kiryandongo and Adjumani
Reports to: The Team Leader and Advocacy Officer
Starting Date: Asap
JOB SUMMARY:(S) he will lead in the implementation of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) project in Kiryandongo and Adjumani Districts. They will be responsible for aligning the project with rights-based approaches at community level to ensure that communities are able to access their fundamental rights, and meet their needs, not through service delivery by external actors, but by structural changes where duty-bearers (local and district) hold themselves accountable and ensure implementation.
The project Assistant (s) will ensure strong coordination with the Partner Agencies, District Local Government, NGOS, CBOs and Local Leaders within the settlements and host communities in Kiryandongo Adjumani districts.
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead the overall implementation of the UPR Local to Global project and other advocacy initiatives at the local level
Lead in coordinating the implementation of the project with the other partner agencies, Local government and CSOs at the sub program level
Ensure effective project financial resources management, efficient procurement and logistical services at the sub program level
Support planning, monitoring and evaluation activities of the project, in articulation with the Project Manager and M& E Officer
Ensure all project work includes a strong gender and child protection analysis and works to promote children and women’s rights, including gender equity
Follow-up project activities on a daily basis, with project partners and donors, to guarantee smooth implementation of administrative and operational activities of the project
Also be responsible for fundraising and proposal writing for advocacy initiatives and ensure timely reporting to donors
Provide logistical support for workshops and other meetings as tasked by the project manager and Advocacy officer
Ensure that project-related internal reporting requirements are met, and that reports are of a high quality and are submitted in time
Maintain up-to-date files and records of project documentation
Perform other duties of similar nature assigned by the Team Leader, Advocacy Officer and Project Manager
Qualification, Experiences and Competencies
A university degree in Law or Human Rights with a specialty in Regional and International Human Rights Mechanisms
Experience in human rights practice, CSO shadow reporting and access to justice programming
Experience of implementing humanitarian and development programming using the rights-based approaches for 3-4 years
Experience of working with the Local Government, specifically coordinating and liaising with Justice Law and Order Sectors in the District
Previous experience from working in complex contexts and with the vulnerable groups in the local settings
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION
Applicants must have;
Computer literacy and Knowledge of office software packages (MS Word, Excel)
Excellent documentation skills
The ability to ride Honda XL-125 Motorcycles and in possession of a valid riding license
Strong planning and communication skills
ability to multi-task and work with short deadlines
Flexibility in accomplishing tasks
The ability to cope and work under pressure
Well-organized, self-motivated and able to work in a team
Effective in written and verbal communication in English
Attention to detail of project documents
Demonstrated compassion for refugees, asylum seekers, displaced people
Strategic planning abilities
Availability and willingness to work extra hours
How to Apply
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