Household Economic Strengthening Officer x5 at Agency for Cooperation in Research and Development-Uganda (ACORD-U)

The Agency for Cooperation in Research and Development-Uganda (ACORD-U), received grants from USAID, to implement two (2) programmes titled;
1) “Keeping Children Healthy and Safe (KCHS) Activity” in South Western Uganda (Sheema, Mitooma, Kazo, Kiruhura and Ibanda Districts).
2) “Integrated Children and Youth Development (ICYD) Activity” in Central and Western Uganda (Mityana, Gomba, Luwero, Kyenjojo and Kakumiro Districts)
The Agency for Cooperation in Research and Development-Uganda (ACORD-U) wishes to invite qualified and experienced individuals to apply for the following positions:
Positions for ICYD Project;
Position: Household Economic Strengthening Officer (5 Positions)
Reports to: OVC Manager
Program/Project: USAID/ICYD
Location: Gomba, Mityana, Kakumiro, Kyenjojo and Luwero, .

Job Responsibilities
• The ES OFFICER will be responsible for both youth and Economic Strengthening (ES) related activities. Under the ES docket the ES Officer will be expected to conduct post-training supervision and mentoring of the Field Agents to ensure proper mentorship of the ES groups by the Field Agents.
• The incumbent will identify ways to improve performance and management of groups by the Field Agents.
• He/she will work directly with Social Workers especially in areas of planning and coordination of field activities and reporting.
• He/she will ensure that the Para-Social Workers (PSW) meet their targets, attend group meetings as and when they are required, collect data from the field and submit the same without delay.
• The ES Officer is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating activities for Youth in the community. The job requires the incumbent to plan, supervise and coordinate activities for the project aimed at reducing vulnerability for the youth and children by using multi-sectoral approach to improve social economic status of children and youth and their caregivers.

Person Specification:
• The holder should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Entrepreneurship, Development Economics, Community development, Business Administration, Education or a related field from a recognized institution, SYB certificate and relevant work experience of managing NGOs community-based children and adolescent health projects specifically HIV/AIDS, livelihoods and child protection.
• Experience in working with Local Governments systems is an added advantage.
• A post graduate qualification in project management will be an added advantage.
• At-least 2 years’ consistent experience in a technical advisory/support role with an NGO.

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