Project Officer.

Job Title:                                Project Officer

Reports to:                             Project Coordinator

Project location:                    Field Position (South Western Uganda, Hoima Region; Kyankwanzi Region)

The International Community of Women living with HIV Eastern Africa (ICWEA) is recruiting District Project Officers to coordinate district level implementation of the TASO/GF funded project for a period April 2021- December, 2023. They will work with a multi-disciplinary teams to promotethe project goals, objectives and achievements/successes.

Main Purpose of the Job

To coordinate, track, implement and report project activities to ensure their effective and efficient implementation;

Job descriptions and Responsibilities

  1. To implement all TASO/GF related activities in the respective regions for achieving maximum project results/outcomes;
  2. Ensuring that the project adheres to the necessary national level frameworks and donor related guidelines and that all documentation is appropriately maintained;
  3. Organize, attend and participate in stakeholder meetings; and ensure that stakeholder views are well documented and inform continuous project improvement;
  4. Organise and participate in meetings and engagements by PLHIV, KVPs and TB network and organisations
  5. Maintain and monitor project plans, project schedules, work hours, budgets and expenditures; including ensuring that project deadlines are met;
  6. Develop written reports and advocacy bulletins, and documenting case studies and best practices;
  7. Documentation of best practices and follow up on important actions and decisions relating to the Project;
  8. Assess project risks/challenges, issues and recommend and or implement mitigation measures where applicable;

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Development Studies, Project Management and Planning or any related field from a recognized University or Institution;
  • At least 3 years’ demonstrated experience on programming especially in the area of HIV&AIDS and TB in an NGO Setting.
  • Knowledge of Global Fund, its funding cycles and operations (including Country Coordinating Mechanisms);
  • Technical knowledge of HIV&AIDS, TB, Malaria, SRHR, and working with people living with HIV, key and vulnerable populations and people affected by TB;
  • Clear understanding of the national and international legislations, policies and practices on HIV&AIDS, TB, Malaria and SRHR;
  • Extensive knowledge in community work – particularly working with networks PLHIV; KVPs and people affected by malaria and TB;
  • Extensive knowledge of human rights and Gender;
  • Knowledge of district decentralized structures and operations; and
  • A keen sense of understanding of community mobilisation and participatory processes, advocacy and campaigning.

Skills and Competences

  • Experience in program implementation and Management
  • Experience in developing curricula and other capacity building tools;
  • Experience in accountability mechanisms for example the score card;
  • Excellent writing and communication skills;
  • Excellent knowledge in research methods and good research skills.

Special Knowledge

  • Ethical issues in data management
  • Human Rights and Gender programming and considerations

Key Skills

  • ICT Skills
  • Data management Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Community mobilization skills
  • Analytical Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Computer Skills (especially Statistical and database packages, and programming)
  • Report Writing Skills

Other Qualities/Attributes

  • Accuracy
  • Integrity
  • Confidentiality

How to apply:

Please only submit your application if it meets the above criteria. Female candidates and women living with HIV are encouraged to apply.  

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Send all your applications to: hr@icwea.org by 21st May 2021

Or delivered to:           International Community of Women living with HIV Eastern Africa

Plot 1106, Ssenge – Kawanda Road, Off Kayunga

Kampala – Hoima Road,  P.O.BOX 32252, Kampala, Uganda

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