Program Officer- World Vision Jobs

Position: Program Officer (1 position)

Report to: Senior Program Officer

Location: Kampala

Duration: One year, renewable

Role of the position:
To support relevant stakeholders in developing/designing and marketing proposals as well as
monitoring of grants and coordinating the preparation of project reports.

Key Result Areas
Resource acquisition: Lead proposal development according to donor specifications and
LEAP standards
Provide technical support to project implementation, monitoring and evaluation according to
World Vision Uganda M&E strategy and donor requirements.
Support implementation of program monitoring and evaluation recommendations.
Take the lead on, or assist in developing project needs assessments
Facilitate compilation and fine tuning of professional reports ensuring they are presented in a
timely manner and meet donor / Support Office requirements.
Maintain good communication with and represent WVU to Support Offices, key NGOs/CBOs,
UN agencies and Governmental Departments;
Participate in joint agency assessments, task-force teams and workshops, etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
University degree in management, development, or related field;
Requires at least 2 years work experience, preferably within Grants.
Experience in project cycle management
Experience and sound understanding of project design, management, monitoring and evaluation
Excellent proposal and report writing skills
Must have a clear understanding of major donors' perspectives, requirements and
standards.

How to apply:
Interested persons who meet the above criteria should submit their applications together with an
updated CV and copies of academic transcripts(only) with at least three suitable
referees with their telephone contact to:
wvujobs@wvi.org or hand deliver to World vision National office (Please indicate the
position you are applying for) Closing date for receiving applications is:
Friday, 27th August, 2010 at 2pm
NB: If you do not hear from us within one month from the deadline of application, please consider
your application unsuccessful.