The Joint Clinical Research Centre Social Economic Strengthening Officer 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 DREAMS 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,
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• Contribute to the design and consistent use of
tools to detect and address unintended effects
of SES activities on AGYW’s wellbeing.
• Coordinate and work closely with the program
officers to ensure an integrated approach to
program implementation.
• Participate in the identification, assessment, and development of partnership strategies for the
potential private sector, civil society, and
government partners.
• Establish and maintain productive working
relationships with City and District local government officials and line departments,
soliciting their participation in all activities
where appropriate.
• Aid and practically facilitate AGYW with the
necessary information and knowledge to benefit
from government social economic empowerment programs.
• Design and implement strategies to ensure
AGYW maximize and benefit from the group and individual start up kit.
• Enforce AGYW linkage to IGA support, micro
finance and credit services.
• Produce written reports on the program
capturing impacts related to all activities Natural Resource Management, Social Sciences, or
related fields from a recognized institution.
• At least two years of experience working on under large complete DREAMS /OVC programs
preferably PEPFAR/USAID, with strong economic
strengthening experience.
• Experience in collaborating with key local
government officials.
• The holder of this position shall at a minimum have the experience in working with vulnerable young people in economic strengthening initiatives, in areas such as small-scale crop and livestock production, value-chain development, business development, entrepreneurship, financial services
• Experience to HIV/GBV prevention and layered
programming.
• Demonstrated passion for learning and problem
solving
• Demonstrated capacity to coordinate service
delivery and work as part of a complex and
integrated team
• Relevant experience in documentation, reporting
and records management is a requirement.
• Riding skills with a valid riding license is a
strong added advantage
• Excellent writing skills, Good communication skills and ability to communicate in the local language
How to Apply
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