ACORD Project Officer – Nutrition Lamwo Jobs in Uganda
ACORD Project Officer – Nutrition Lamwo Jobs in Uganda
Job Purpose To provide technical and professional planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of project Nutrition activities.
Relationship with others
Under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator, the Project Officer-Nutrition will work in collaboration with staff in various departments/projects in all Field locations and the Country office, partners, LGs, sector IPs and Refugee Settlement Authorities.
Key responsibilities
Project planning
Participate in preparation of project proposals for funding
Identify and design appropriate strategies tailored for implementing specific projects
Identify suitable partners to work with.
Prepare project and period specific work plans and budgets to guide implementation
Organize and conduct planning meetings with partners and beneficiaries
Project implementation:
Undertake all social work related activities in respect of all Nutrition activities
Identify development needs of communities in the area of operation focusing on Nutrition
Identify training needs of groups, partners and communities
Build capacity for partner organizations to enable them participate in implementation
Advocate and lobby for government and other stakeholder support
Mobilize and organize beneficiaries, partners and other stakeholders for training and participation in project activities.
Liaise with and establish contacts with subject matter specialists to work with during
implementation.
Monitoring evaluation and knowledge management
Contribute to the development of indicators for assessing progress of project implementation
Develop and disseminate a collection of good practices of our work within and outside the
project area.
Initiate the development of tools including key questions, means of verification, indicators and analysis matrix to monitor the results of project implementation.
Participate in project evaluation when necessary.
Organizational support and representation of ACORD
Represent ACORD on all appropriate fora within the programme area, including all related
stakeholder groups such as sector meetings in the district, Special emphasis on Nutrition related
Forums.
Ensure that local
government, NGO partners and beneficiaries have clear understanding of
ACORD’s vision, mission, goals and gender policy/ strategy focus and strategies for its
realizations.
Reporting and communication
Ensure that the Program Manager is updated on the progress of all activities under your charge
through regular briefing and meetings
Prepare and provide project reports (internal and external) in a timely and accurate manner
including monthly report, quarterly reports and specific donor reports.
General responsibilities
Perform other related tasks as requested by the Project Coordinator, the Director of Programs
or Senior Management.
Person specification
Degree in any Nutrition related field, social sciences or any other degree related to development.
Post graduate qualification will be of added advantage.
Knowledge of area of operation is an asset.
Able to assess socioeconomic and political situations and able to act in a diplomatic way in
delicate situations.
Competence in Windows, MS Office programs and email.
Highly motivated and with a desire to work with local communities.
Experience of working collaboratively with local government and NGO partners and a commitment to working through partnerships.
Ability to manage stress, work in large multicultural teams.
Commitment to and understanding of ACORD’s mission, vision, values and principles.
Capacity building and training skills.
Minimum of three years (3) relevant working experience.
How to Apply
Send CV and Application Letter to
hr@acorduganda.org to apply.
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