Lutheran World Federation International NGO Humanitarian Officer Jobs in Uganda

Lutheran World Federation International NGO Humanitarian Officer Jobs in Uganda

Job Summary:

Under the guidance of the Emergency Coordinator, the Humanitarian Officer will be responsible for providing support to all LWF Emergency response operations in the areas of Project implementation Support, Data Collection and Reporting, Proposal Development, Budget Monitoring and Control and Partnership Management.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Humanitarian Update: monitor and regularly update developing humanitarian situation in LWF operational areas, Uganda and refugee originating countries

Needs Assessment: follow-up any emerging humanitarian crisis due to natural and man-made disasters; and undertake humanitarian needs assessments.

Humanitarian Program Development: develop disaster preparedness and humanitarian response projects for submission to potential donors

Setup of Humanitarian Response: assume the role of acting Team Leader to set-up emergency responses

Field Monitoring and Support: organize field visits to monitor humanitarian needs, responses and emerging learning opportunities

Humanitarian Reporting: ensure reporting of humanitarian projects are prepared and submitted timely as per LWF and donors reporting requirements.

Representation: represent LWF in different humanitarian coordination forum at Kampala level and (at field level when necessary)

Other roles as may be assigned by the supervisor

Core competencies:

Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity;

Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment;

Development, initiative-taking;

Acting as a team player and facilitating work;

Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively;

Creating synergies through self-control;

Managing conflict;

Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage

the learning of others

Education, Qualifications, Experience & Special Skills Required:

Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, information Technology, Development Studies, Communications, Environmental Science, Public Health

Post Graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation is essential

Minimum of 4 years' practical experience in designing and implementing activities related to emergency response

Previous experience in emergencies especially with a UNHCR- funded project is essential

Well-developed Report Writing Skills; demonstrated experience in preparing project reports for diverse audiences including Project Management Teams, Community Stakeholders, Government & Donors

Naturally Analytical with a strong eye for compiling both qualitative and quantitative reports.

Proven experience in partnering with Project implementing Teams to ensure the Project Reporting needs are met.

Excellent interpersonal and Communication Skills with ability to make complex data simple to understand

Sound understanding of Project Management Cycle and support activities

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Lutheran World Federation International NGO Humanitarian Officer Jobs in Uganda

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