Joint Clinical Research Centre Social Economic Strengthening Officers Jobs in Uganda
Project Summary
USAID’s Local Partner Health Services – Kigezi & Lango is a five-year Activity implemented by Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC).
The activity is aimed at supporting the continuation of technical assistance for the implementation of a districtbased, integrated package of quality HIV/AIDS and TB services to the beneficiary population in the Nine districts in Lango sub-region including Lira, Oyam, Kole, Apac, Kwania, Alebtong, Otuke, Amolatar and Dokolo.
The main goal of the activity is to increase the availability, accessibility and utilization of quality, integrated HIV and TB services.
General Position Summary
The Social Economic Strengthening Officer serves as the site-level lead on all DREAMS AGYW
livelihoods sector activities, ensuring that social and economic empowerment activities are conducted as planned, present real and sustainable
opportunities to AGYW, and retain links to local
and regional markets in a bid to increase
sustainability and scalability of DREAMS social and economic activities, particularly business
development and promotion.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Spear head the scale up and roll out of SES
evidence-based models to enhance the Socioeconomic outcomes for AGYW.
Ensure that the program makes optimal use of
economic development models and frameworks, particularly WINGS plus to support AGYW improve their incomes and overall well-being.
Capture and document beneficiary SES success
stories to inform stakeholder and parade program
impact.
Ensure all AGYW eligible for SES complete all
packages (with fidelity) as per the DREAM Layering guidance
Carry out capacity building initiatives on Market assessment, Business Planning, Business coaching skills development.
Assess, supervise and monitor artisans and SES community facilitators in the delivery of SES
activities.
Collaborate with the program officer in the
development of standards, protocols, manuals,
tools related to the Economic Empowerment.
Oversee the processes by which AGYW groups
develop viable business, savings, and expenses plans.
Lead at the district level the development and implementation of livelihoods assessments, rapid surveys, and provide insight on opportunities for livelihoods promotion which reflect local capacities, resources, and aspirations of beneficiaries.
Ensure, in consultation with community-level
leadership (local government), that SES activities
slated for implementation are culturally relevant,
effective, and reflective of community-level planning for SES promotion.
Develop effective work and procurement plan for the SES, ensuring hitting of targets and deadlines.
Ensure establishment and maintenance of
relationships with communities, village councils, and local government in target operation areas.
Any other duties assigned by the Supervisor
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelors’
Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics,
How to Apply
All applications must be addressed to; The Manager Human Resource & Development at Joint
Clinical Research Centre, Plot 101 Lubowa Campus off Entebbe Road, P.O Box 10005, Kampala-Uganda. Email:
[email protected]
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