Jobs at Save the Children in Uganda- Senior Officer

Job Title: Senior Officer - Youth Earning by Learning (YEL) (03 positions)
Duty Station : Western Region, (Ntoroko, Kasese & Bundibugyo)

Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Education Specialist, the job holder will provide ongoing capacity support and coordination of the project partners with project planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation and reporting on youth education and entrepreneurship with linkages to marketable vocational and agriculture skills.

Academic back ground, Experience & Person Specifications:
• A minimum of a Degree in Humanities or a relevant discipline.
Additional or post graduate qualification in Education is an added advantage accrued working experience in a youth empowerment related field.
• At least 3 years progressive experience in programme development and management with International NGOs. Relevant experience supervising community based social development projects and with International NGOs particularly those addressing children’s rights and those applying partnership approach is desirable.
• Thorough understanding of child rights issues, youth social and economic empowerment and international trends in youth programming.
• Strong financial, planning and budget management skills and experience.
• Strong capacity to support research, documentation, module development and youth advocacy at both local and national level.
• Effective interpersonal skills – oral and written communication skills.
• Strong documentation, reporting, facilitation and presentation skills
• Written and verbal fluency in English and the local language.


How to Apply:
Applications with detailed CVs indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors and copies of academic testimonials/ certificates should be submitted to;

The Head of Human Resources & Administration
Save the Children in Uganda
Plot 68/70, Kira Road
P O Box 12018
Kampala
Or on email: recruitment@sciug.org

Note: The closing date for receiving applications is 14th September 2012. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Deadline: 14th Sept 2012