Jobs at Lutheran World Federation in Uganda - Project Officer

Job Title: Project Officer (Child Protection)

Duty Station: Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement

General Position Summary:
Coordinating and overseeing operational plans of social and protection activities within Child Protection and Development Unit.  The PO will work closely with other unit staff to improve the proper operations and management of the social, protection and development programs in Child protection unit

Essential Job functions:

    Assess and identify the psychosocial needs of  children in the camp
    Conduct group and individual therapy sessions to address psychosocial needs of refugee children.
    Identify and resolve cases of emerging conflicts between children and their care givers
    Develop and facilitate training plans to address children identified needs.
    Manage and maintain documentation and records of psychosocial support cases for purposes of follow up and referral.
    Ensure that Unaccompanied, Separated and orphaned children arriving in the camp are identified upon arrival in the refugee camp, their social history documented, foster families  identified and the children are successfully fostered.
    In collaboration with other agencies facilitate tracing and reunification of unaccompanied and separated children with their relatives.
    Prepare and submit weekly/monthly/quarterly and feature reports as required.
    Collaborate with other LWF sectors and implementing partners in order to ensure smooth implementation of activities and coordination of efforts.
    Nurture collaboration between local authorities, stakeholders, partners and children.
    Document lessons learned; collect case studies and success stories for reporting and advocacy.
    Performs any other official duties that may be assigned from time to time by or his/her designate.


Knowledge & Experience

    Degree in Social Sciences, Development studies, Developmental Psychology or related field.
    Post graduate Diploma in child care and development will be an advantage.
    Training in child Counseling skills is an added advantage
    At least 2 years experience in  child related areas in a humanitarian setting
    Excellent communication, organization and presentation and leadership skills
    Understanding of child protection laws and issues.
    Experience in the use of computer packages


How to apply:

Interested applicants should submit an application letter together with curriculum vitae, copies of academic documents/transcripts, names and contact details of three referees to the undersigned.

Hand delivered applications can also be sent to our Offices in Kampala. Please indicate the position you have applied for on the top of the parcel addressed to:

The Administrator/ Human Resource Program Officer
Lutheran World Federation
Plot 1401, Ggaba, Road next to Quality Hill
P. O. Box 5827 Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline for receiving applications is Friday, January 18th  2013

    Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview
    LWF is an equal-opportunity employer
    Women possessing the above requirements are encouraged to apply



Deadline: 18th January 2013