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Are you looking for Administrative jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Project Officers Psychosocial Support (PO-PSS) job at Hopelink Action Foundation (HAF Uganda)
Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
HAF Uganda’s philosophy is that families have to be supported to overcome emotional anguish and/or psychological distress before they can meaningfully engage in productive activity.
Project Officers Psychosocial Support (PO-PSS) job at Hopelink Action Foundation (HAF Uganda)
Hopelink Action Foundation (HAF Uganda)
The Project Officer will implement Psychosocial Support (PSS) workshops for children and youth in refugee settlements and host community areas in West Nile/South Western Uganda.
The position involves implementation of the PSS sessions in collaboration with a volunteer
facilitator, ensuring the activities are implemented in compliance with HAF Uganda policies and standards; monitoring of activities and reporting on activities implemented and concerns identified.
• Plan, organize, conduct and document PSS sessions for children and youth according to the HAF Uganda methodology and standard.
• Support the facilitators in learning on the job.
• Report on activities implemented and concerns identified
• Ensure accurate data collection and reporting.
Position in the organisation and essential functional relations
The Project Officer reports to the Team Leader.
Other essential working relations include; Program Support team with close collaboration with the Program Manager, other Project Officers and the Facilitator.
Plan, organize, conduct and document PSS sessions for youth according to the HAF
Identification of beneficiaries in close collaboration with the Team Up facilitator and Team Leader.
Active involvement in the planning and review meetings weekly.
Ensures active participation in monthly implementation plans of project activities.
Ensures quality and timely delivery of beneficiary sessions.
Mentors the facilitator regularly to achieve quality results.
Ensures the sessions are conducted in line with the HAF’s methodology.
Prepares weekly planning of PSS Sessions together with the facilitators.
Collecting of information and data for documentation.
Timely project activity reporting and recording lessons learnt using the HAF’s tools and forms.
Liaises regularly with (government) institutions and other partners in the field.
Ensures child protection concerns are immediately reported to the Team Leader.
Responsible and accountable for assigned project asset during project life span.
Ensures that child safeguarding and protection procedures are adhered to.
Submits regular and timely reports to the TL on progress towards outputs as well as challenges and successes.
Any other duties as assigned by the TL in fulfillment of the tasks.
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A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Community Development, Social Work or any other relevant related field.
Ability to write and speak English is a must
At least 3 years of field work experience, preferably with an NGO/INGO in the area of Psychosocial Support, Child Development
Strong understanding of PSS, Child protection, Youth and life skills programmes.
Good understanding of development themes such as child rights, protection gender, livelihoods and SRH.
Good understanding of dynamics in context, politics and culture of the South Western region and its refugee settlements.
Willing to live in remote areas
Know how to ride a motorbike and in possession of a valid riding licence is a MUST
A preference is given to applicants from the South Western Region
Skills
Coaching skills
Strong facilitation
Teamwork (team oriented)
Strong social and communication skills
Affinity with children
Good observation skills
Willingness to work and live-in remote areas
Creativity
Commitment to the vision and goals of HAF Uganda, including adherence to the Child
Safeguarding Policy, is essential”
HAF Uganda is an equal opportunity employer and all social groups, persons with disability, and women are strongly encouraged to apply.
While we thank all applicants for their interest in working with HAF Uganda, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
“Commitment to the vision and goals of Hopelink Action Foundation Uganda, including adherence to the Child Safeguarding Policy, is essential”
Email or hand deliver your applications clearly stating the position applying for in a sealed envelope to HAF Uganda Offices in Gulu Head office in Senior Quarters and Palabek field office at the Base camp, Palabek Refugee Settlement. Email: onek.christopher@hafuganda.org
Note: Online applications should only contain a cover letter and resume as a single PDF File;
Indicate the position applied for in the subject line. Shortlisted candidates will be required to come along with original copies of transcripts and necessary documents for verification
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