Project Assistant (Advocacy)

Job Title: Project Assistant (Advocacy)

No of positions: Two (2)

Place of assignment: Kiryandongo and Adjumani

Reports to: The Team Leader and Advocacy Officer

Starting Date: Asap

Closing date for applications: 2nd August 2024

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role the Project Assistant will be responsible for supporting project implementation, ensuring quality and results. They will

Lead the overall implementation of the UPR Local to Global project and other advocacy initiatives at the local level

Lead in coordinating the implementation of the project with the other partner agencies, Local government and CSOs at the sub program level

Ensure effective project financial resources management, efficient procurement and logistical services at the sub program level

Support planning, monitoring and evaluation activities of the project, in articulation with the Project Manager and M& E Officer

Ensure all project work includes a strong gender and child protection analysis and works to promote children and women’s rights, including gender equity

Follow-up project activities on a daily basis, with project partners and donors, to guarantee smooth implementation of administrative and operational activities of the project

Also be responsible for fundraising and proposal writing for advocacy initiatives and ensure timely reporting to donors

Provide logistical support for workshops and other meetings as tasked by the project manager and Advocacy officer

Ensure that project-related internal reporting requirements are met, and that reports are of a high quality and are submitted in time

Maintain up-to-date files and records of project documentation

Represent LWF in district level platforms, working groups and to donors, UN agencies, government officials, national civil society and NGOs

Perform other duties of similar nature assigned by the Team Leader, Advocacy Officer and Project Manager

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

The applicant for the Lutheran World Federation Project Assistant must have;

A university degree in Law or Human Rights with a specialty in Regional and International Human Rights Mechanisms

Experience in human rights practice, CSO shadow reporting and access to justice programming

Experience of implementing humanitarian and development programming using the rights-based approaches for 3-4 years

Experience of working with the Local Government, specifically coordinating and liaising with Justice Law and Order Sectors in the District

Previous experience from working in complex contexts and with the vulnerable groups in the local settings

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION

Applicants must have;

Computer literacy and Knowledge of office software packages (MS Word, Excel)

Excellent documentation skills

The ability to ride Honda XL-125 Motorcycles and in possession of a valid riding license

Strong planning and communication skills

The ability to multi-task and work with short deadlines

Flexibility in accomplishing tasks

The ability to cope and work under pressure

Well-organized, self-motivated and able to work in a team

Effective in written and verbal communication in English

Attention to detail of project documents

Demonstrated compassion for refugees, asylum seekers, displaced people

Strategic planning abilities

Availability and willingness to work extra hours

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