Project Officer
Amuru, Bunyangabu,Kitagwenda * Full-time
Raising The Village
Category: NGO
Total Positions:
Location: Amuru, Bunyangabu,Kitagwenda
Full-time
Salary: not mentioned
Posted 1 year ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Project management
• Ensure Project Assistants’ work plans are in alignment with the project designs and are being implemented accordingly.
• Ensure ongoing management of work plans for each cluster under their purview.
• Review and follow up on field reporting requirements, work plan, and action plans.
• Take proactive measures to identify risks and issues, and provide solutions and/or mitigating measures to ensure successful initiatives.
• Bring items that need further support or guidance to the Project Manager’s attention.
• Conduct a minimum of three (3) site visits per week to oversee key activities and support Project Assistants with their clusters as required.
• Participate in project progress reviews.
• Support Project Managers with workload and co-implement initiatives as may be required and/or assigned.
• Supervision & Team Building
• Conduct weekly cluster meetings under your purview and provide constructive feedback and coaching for both program-related aspects as well as staff-related aspects.
• Provide support and guidance to Project Assistants to ensure work is progressing in each village, as well as to help navigate RTV’s structures and administrative aspects.
• Complete mid-term and annual performance reviews.
• Facilitate RTV methodology staff-refresher training for staff learning.
• Provide mentorship and coaching support to Project Assistants and other colleagues as might be required.
• Administration
• Support the Project Manager as requested on project-specific activities.
• Support management with information sharing for donor reporting and proposal writing opportunities.
• Approve staff leave requests under your management.
• Note: Other requirements might be required by their direct supervisor and/or management.
Recommended for you
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Technical and Interpersonal Skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written English.
• Fluent in local dialects in areas where RTV works.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs – Word and Excel.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills with keen attention to detail.
• Accurately completes multiple tasks while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, available resources, and multiple reporting relationships.
• Strong training & facilitation skills.
• Able to build and work as part of a team.
• Reliable, with high integrity and a strong work ethic.
• Able to work as part of a team and create a sense of cohesion within teams.
• Able to keep a positive attitude in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
• Energetic and physically able to hike high terrain.
• Able to travel approximately 80% of the time.
• The ability to ride a motorbike would be an added advantage.
• Education and Experience
• University Degree in Community Development, Project Management, Project Planning, Development, Development Studies, Social Work, and Social Administration or related fields.
• A minimum of three (3) years of work experience in community development programs, project management, facilitation, and leadership a related field.
• Experience in project management and implementation at the village level.
HOW TO APPLY
Raising The Village is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We highly encourage women candidates to apply.
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Deadline: Expired
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