Community Support Assistant - Kaabong
Kaabong * Full-time
ADRA Uganda
Category: Social work
Total Positions:
Location: Kaabong
Full-time
Salary: Attractive
Posted 1 year ago
Project Background:
The STRENGTH Project, implemented by ADRA Uganda in partnership with Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU), ADRA South Sudan, and other consortium partners (ADRA Denmark (Lead), Welthungerhilfe, and the Danish Family Planning Association), aims to strengthen community-based climate adaptation in conflict-affected areas of Uganda and South Sudan. With funding from MFA Denmark, the project focuses on building climate-smart livelihoods and sustainable natural resource management practices. By empowering local communities, the project seeks to reduce vulnerability to climate and weather-related shocks while promoting resilient, sustainable practices that improve both livelihoods and the environment.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Farmer Field Schools (FFS), Farmer Market Schools, and Climate Smart Agriculture groups.
• Facilitate community-based conflict analysis and consensus building on local issues that affect climate resilience and livelihoods.
• Support the establishment and strengthening of community groups for holistic natural resource management practices.
• Organize and facilitate community sensitization sessions, barazas, and dialogue meetings to promote project objectives.
• Build strong working relationships with local leaders, district stakeholders, and other key actors for smooth project implementation.
• Mentor and support community groups, ensuring sustainability and continued learning through field visits and coaching.
• Assist communities in planning and implementing small-scale community adaptation initiatives.
• Collect relevant field data, case studies, success stories, lessons learned, and provide regular updates to the Project Coordinator.
• Ensure quality, timely reporting on activities and contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Promote participation of vulnerable groups including women, IDPs, and host communities in all project activities.
• Adhere to organizational safeguarding policies and ensure community engagement processes are inclusive and participatory.
• Perform basic financial accountability related to field activities, ensuring proper documentation and submission to the Project Coordinator.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Project Coordinator for effective project delivery.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• A degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of field experience in community mobilization, development work, or similar roles (working with NGOs or community-based projects is an advantage).
• Must be fluent in English and at least one local language spoken in Kaabong district (Karamojong, or related dialects).
• Good skills in community mobilization, engagement, and participatory facilitation.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimum supervision while maintaining accountability.
• Willingness and ability to be fully field-based in the assigned district.
• Possess a valid motorcycle riding permit and ability to ride in rough terrain.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to interact well with people of different backgrounds.
• Ability to document activities accurately and report in a timely manner.
• Basic understanding of climate change adaptation, livelihoods improvement, or community resilience will be an added advantage.
• High level of integrity, honesty, and respect for diversity and inclusion.
• Keen attention to detail and ability to effectively manage time.
• We strongly encourage residents of Kaabong district to apply for this exciting opportunity. Your local knowledge, experience, and connection to the community will be invaluable in helping us achieve the project’s goals of enhancing climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods. This is an excellent opportunity to actively contribute to the empowerment of your community and build a future that is more resilient to climate shocks.
HOW TO APPLY
Please follow the application instructions provided in the full job description above.
CLICK HERE TO APPLYDeadline: Expired
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