DanChurchAid NGO Jobs in Yumbe Uganda - Livelihoods Assistant Vacancies

DanChurchAid NGO Jobs in Yumbe Uganda - Livelihoods Assistant Vacancies

Livelihoods Assistant, DanChurchAid
Yumbe Office, Uganda

DanChurchAid (DCA) would like to employ a self-motivated and competent professional to fill the position of Livelihoods Assistant working in Bidibidi, Yumbe, Uganda

Position Summary:

Working under the responsibility of the Livelihoods Officer, Livelihoods Assistant will support all livelihoods activities under the UNHCR funded project in BidiBidi Refugee settlement.

The activities include VLSAs, IGAs, cash for work, capacity building of farmers and provision of agric-inputs. Furthermore, the Livelihoods Assistant will support cash-based interventions, including vouchers for agric-inputs, protection grants to farmers, data collection, including baseline, post distribution monitoring using digital tools, market prices, and market complaints handling using MMT.

He/she will also be responsible for commodity quality control, troubleshoot any vendor interface challenges, and assist beneficiaries in market transaction.

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Identification, registration and verification of beneficiaries, working together with staff in Cash and Markets interventions and in Livelihoods.
  • Effectively implement the day to day activities according to work plans and technical standards
  • Participate in Zonal coordination meetings
  • Assist in training with target beneficiaries in livelihoods activities
  • Actively take part in training at field level
  • Actively mobilize beneficiaries
  • Monitor and document DCA’s livelihood activities
  • Produce reports to contribute to the weekly, monthly and other reports

    Qualifications & requirements:
  • B.Sc. in Agriculture, Economics and or business development or related field
  • Experience working with livelihoods especially VLSAs, IGAS, supporting farmers
  • At least three-year relevant work experience especially in refugee settlements
  • Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) with ability to work with data bases and statistical software packages
  • Understanding digital data collection using mobile monitoring technology (MMT)
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to write good reports
  • Understanding of the West
    Nile context and local languages will be an added advantage.
  • Must possess a valid riding permit

    DCA’s Uganda Programme
  • DCA has supported development and humanitarian programs in Uganda since 1979, working in partnership with local partners.
  • DCA is a member of the ACT Alliance. Our key competencies in Uganda are livelihoods and food security, humanitarian response and civil society.
  • For more information please visit https://www.danchurchaid.org/where-we-work/uganda

    How to Apply
  • Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter via the application link provided.
  • Deadline for applying is 31st January 2019.
  • DCA offers a salary package (salary, insurance, and pension) in accordance to experience and DCA Uganda HR Manual.
  • DCA is an equal opportunity employer and all interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of age, race, gender, marital status and religious, political or ethnic affiliation.
  • Due to the urgency for the position, the hiring team will not wait for the deadline to pass.
  • Applications will be reviewed as they roll in and suitable candidates may be interviewed in the process.
  • While we appreciate your interest to work with DCA, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • Place: Yumbe, Uganda
  • Contact person: Baluka Harriet
    hbal@dca.dk
  • For more information and job application details, see; DanChurchAid NGO Jobs in Yumbe Uganda - Livelihoods Assistant Vacancies

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