Project / Program Support Job at We Effect
Job Title:
Volunteer – Project/Program Support
Location:
Jobs in Uganda 2023 – 2024
Work Hours:
Full-time, 08 hours per day
Salary:
UGX
Number of Vacancies:
01
Application Deadline:
June 5, 2024
Hiring Organization:
We Effect
Job Details:
Role:
Provide project and program support to the We Effect Uganda Country Office, focusing on program implementation, partner support, documentation, logistics, and other assigned tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Program Support:
- Assist in the implementation of projects/programs in line with We Effect’s thematic areas.
- Help report progress and implement project/program activities.
- Conduct research and prepare input for funding proposals and resource mobilization strategies.
- Draft and edit program reports.
- Support field visits and develop field visit reports.
- Partner Support:
- Communicate with stakeholders and partners, and manage social media content.
- Document partner case/field stories.
- Develop partner project monitoring tools, review indicators, guide data collection, conduct surveys, and analyze results.
- Guide partners in drafting training concepts and provide technical support.
- Support program staff during field visits and coordinate activities with partners and stakeholders.
- Documentation Support:
- Update CROPS and follow up on partner monthly briefs.
- Assist partners with MEALS/WIMS, data entry, and troubleshooting.
- Ensure all partner project documents are filed physically and digitally.
- Maintain project filing systems and update program databases.
- Assist in knowledge transfer and information sharing.
- Logistical Support:
- Coordinate and organize online meetings, schedule trainings, take meeting minutes, draft reports, and maintain filing systems.
- Assist with logistical aspects of field visits and organizing program meetings and trainings.
- Other Support:
- Execute additional tasks assigned by the Country Manager.
Working Arrangements:
- 40-hour workweek with a hybrid working arrangement.
- Report to the Country Manager.
- Volunteer must arrange for own medical insurance and be eligible to work in Uganda.
- No expectation of employment at the end of the volunteer opportunity.
- Terms of Reference may change based on organizational requirements and priorities.
Benefits:
- Practical experience in a global NGO to complement studies and career aspirations.
- Opportunity to work with a diverse and passionate team and partners.
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.
- Monthly stipend to cover commuting costs.
Qualifications:
- Education:
- Degree in Agriculture-related fields, Development Studies, Environmental Science, Monitoring & Evaluation, Social Sciences, Gender Studies, or related fields.
- Professional certification or additional training in project/program management, monitoring and evaluation, proposal writing is an advantage.
- Work Experience:
- At least two years of experience in programming/project management with farmer-based organizations and knowledge of sustainable agriculture.
- Skills and Competencies:
- Strong IT skills, proficiency in MS Office, data entry, and report writing.
- Fluent in English.
- Attention to detail, confidentiality, effective communication, ethics, interpersonal skills, proactivity, openness to diverse perspectives, positive attitude, and ability to multitask.
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Application Procedure:
Submit applications, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and copies of academic documents, with contact details of three professional referees to the Human Resources Office, We Effect Regional Office of Eastern Africa, through:
- Email: roea.hr@weeffect.org with a copy to weeffect.uganda@weeffect.org
- Physically at the We Effect Uganda Country Office in Ntinda: Plot 17, Charles Lwanga Road, Ministers’ Village, Ntinda.
Include “Volunteer – Project/Program” in the subject line of the cover letter or email message. Deadline for applications: June 5, 2024.
