Project Assistant – LWF Uganda Jobs

Job title: Project Assistant

Organization:  Lutheran World Federation

Location:  Obongi, Northern Region, Uganda

Roles and responsibilities:

• Assist the project officer in identifying GBV/ SGBV cases and promote active participation of beneficiaries and intermediaries in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the project activities;
• In collaboration with the project officer, provide guidance to community structures to report cases of GBV/SGBV;
• Provides Basic psychosocial support for survivors of gender-based violence and human rights Violations;
• Liase with the project officer, legal Officer and Lawyers to facilitates legal representation to complainants as necessary especially in regard to mobilization;
• Participates in the coordination meetings on GBV, partakes in SGBV training in the identification of Survivors, assesses victims and provides medical care support where necessary and makes appropriate referrals;
• Ensuring timely and prompt case follow up of all GBV cases;
• Using participatory methods, identifies and engages key stake holders in promoting active community participation in prevention and responses to SGBV;
• Trains community structures and stakeholders on GBV prevention and response SASA/ZTVA methodology;
• Collect and tabulate data field data on project activities carried on a regular basis and undertake impact assessment using participatory approaches for all beneficiaries to determine the relevance and impact of the assistance offered;
• Ensure all survivors received appropriate services depending on the clients need;
• Ensure Adherence to the principle of confidentiality and dignity;
• Ensure that weekly reports and monthly reports are submitted to the responsible officer within the specified time.

Minimum qualifications:

• University Degree in Gender and Women Studies, Social work, Social Sciences, Development or other relevant field of study;
• At least 2 years experience in Project Management/Community Development programming;
• Proven knowledge and experience in developing and implementing community mobilization projects.
• Problem Solving and Decision-Making skills;
• Ability to inspire and build the capacity of national staff;
• Good interpersonal skills and excellent negotiation skills;
• Excellent English Language (both written and spoken);
• Information Technology (MS Office, Internet);
• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines;
• Good team worker with good communication skills;
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, to remain flexible to a changing environment, and to make decisions independently.

How to apply:

Interested applicants should submit their applications online via the link below:

Apply Here

Deadline: Sept 8th 2023