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ACORD Project Officer Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs

ACORD Project Officer Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs.

ACORD Uganda looking for “Project Officer”.

Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree may apply on or before September 15, 2023.

Agency for Cooperation in Research and Development Uganda (ACORD Uganda) is a National Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) that has worked in Uganda since 1979 initially as an implementing arm of ACORD International.

In 2019, ACORD Uganda was formally registered as an indigenous Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) with the National Bureau for NGOs in Uganda. ACORD Uganda aspires to contribute towards Uganda’s Development, Humanitarian response and to promote social justice for vulnerable communities and groups particularly the poor, children, youth and women.

ACORD Project Officer Jobs 2023

The ACORD has published a job vacancy announcement on September 05, 2023 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Project Officer to be based in Fort Portal, Uganda.

Recruiter Agency for Cooperation in Research and Development (ACORD)
Position Project Officer
Location Fort Portal, Uganda
Country Uganda
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification Bachelor’s Degree
Experience Required Minimum Five years
Application Deadline September 15, 2023

ACORD Job Vacancy 2023

Key duties and Responsibilities

Planning, Implementation and Coordination

  • In collaboration with the Cluster Coordinator consolidate both external and internal City program reports, review the reports to ensure good quality reporting monthly and quarterly
  • Support the establishment of Quality Improvement teams on a monthly and quarterly basis to close activity gaps
  • Support staff to conduct assessment of beneficiary households to identify specific OVC needs for program support
  • In liaison with the Livelihood and Social protection officer support economic strengthening initiatives to the critically vulnerable OVC households
  • Support functionality of District and sub county Child wellbeing committees through coordination of the City Structures
  • In liaison with the cluster coordinator maintain a functional network of community structures through holding weekly and quarterly planning, review and feedback meetings
  • Support the roll out and implementation of curricula-based initiatives aimed at empowering OVC with life skills and knowledge to prevent HIV and attain decent livelihood.
  • Support OVC case management and beneficiary assessments to track progress towards graduation
  • Coordinate the District Program meetings on a weekly and monthly basis to review program performance in the district.

Position in Organization:

  • Job Title: Project Officer-OVC
  • Reports to: Cluster Coordinator
  • Program/Project: USAID OVC WEST CENTRAL
  • Location: Fort Portal City
  • Contract period: One (1) Calendar Year-renewable

Qualification:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Social Administration, Community development, Community Health, Development studies or related courses
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in OVC Case Management, HIV/TB, Nutrition related work with government institution or NGOs involved in community work
  • Skills in strengthening health and nutrition service delivery programmes, supporting referrals and linkages between and among communities and health facilities
  • Knowledge of the relevant Uganda national Case management and Health policies, strategies and Experience in working with Local Governments systems is an added
  • A post graduate qualification in project management will be an added advantage.
  • At-least 2 years’ consistent experience in a technical advisory/support role with an NGO.
  • Additional Qualification in Child Protection is an added advantage
  • Experience in implementing OVC USAID funded projects.

How to Apply ACORD Project Officer Jobs 2023

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://acorduganda.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Project-Officer-JD-USAID-OVC-23.pdf

The Closing Date: September 15, 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Send CV and Application Letter to hr@acorduganda.org to apply.

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