WPE Skilling Officer job at International Rescue Committee

About the Organization

The International Rescue Committee is a global humanitarian aid, relief, and development nongovernmental organization.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. The International Rescue Committee provides vital support to Ugandans who are rebuilding from decades of war while hosting a growing influx of refugees from South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (www.rescue.org) is a world leader in relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict development services for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression. The IRC is currently working in over 40 countries around the world, addressing both the immediate and lifesaving needs of conflict affected people in emergencies and the reconstruction needs of post-conflict societies.

The IRC began programming in northern Uganda in 1998 in response to mass displacement and devastation wrought by rebel group, the Lord’s Resistance Army. In 2002, the IRC expanded to the remote, conflict-affected region of Karamoja and in 2011, began working with refugees in Kampala. Monitoring the influx of South Sudanese refugees at the end of 2015, the IRC began scaling up its response to refugees arriving in the West Nile region. By promoting durable solutions that deliver on the interdependent aims of saving lives, strengthening institutions, and supporting social cohesion, the IRC in Uganda is laying the building blocks for long-term stability and development –bringing people from harm to home. The IRC currently works in 9 districts in Uganda, including Kitgum, Lamwo, Kyegegwa, Moroto, Amudat, Yumbe, Arua, Kasese and Kampala.

Job Description

The Women’s Protection & Empowerment Skilling Officer support will lead skilling intervention at the Protection Houses (Females and Males) while providing extension services to the Women and Girls Safe spaces in the Zones as required by the supervisor. With direct supervision from the WPE
manager, the WPE skilling Officer will ensure that the goals and objectives of the projects are met in a timely and effective manner. Specific responsibilities include oversight of skilling program at the Protection houses and occasionally extension technical support to skilling activities at the WGSS in the different Zones within Bidibidi to the Persons of concern.

Duties and Responsibilities

Create functional or decorative objects by hand, using a variety of methods and materials and also describes how this is done.
Develop concepts or creative ideas for craft objects
Set specifications for materials, dimensions, and finishes.
Sketch or draw objects to be crafted
Develop designs using specialized computer software
Create prototypes or models of objects to be crafted.
Fabricate patterns or templates to guide craft production including Cutting, shaping, fitting, join, mold, or otherwise process materials, using hand tools, power tools, and/or machinery.
Select materials for use based on strength, color, texture, balance, weight, size, malleability and other characteristics
Apply finishes to objects being crafted
Research craft trends, venues, and customer buying patterns in order to inspire designs and marketing strategies.
Develop product packaging, display and pricing strategies.
Advertise products and work, using media such as internet advertising and brochures.
Attend craft shows to market products
Confer with customers to assess customer needs or obtain feedback.

Qualification, Experiences and Competencies

Diploma in Craftsmanship, crocheting, knitting, Beading from Vocational institutions certified by DIT, and UBTEB or an equivalent.
DIT certification and or work pass out by Directorate of industrial training in Crafts making, crocheting, knitting.
Experience of 3 to 5 years in Crafts making, crocheting, knitting.
Must demonstrate practical applications of skills in crafts making, crocheting, knitting.
Ability to Use Crafts, crocheting and Knitting machines (manual and Electronics equipment)
Ability to make minor repairs in case of machine breakdown is an added advantage
Basic knowledge in bakery of snacks is an added advantage.
Must speak and write local arabics, English, Kakwa and Lugbara.
Female candidates and persons with disability are encouraged to apply. IRC is an organization that offer equal opportunities during application processes.