Project Officers (4)

As part of the Spotlight Initiative EU-UN Joint program of the Gender for Development Uganda (G4DU), CDFU will implement the ‘Future Fit’ component in three refugee settlement districts of Kyegegwa (Kyaka II), Terego (Rhino Camp), and Yumbe (Bidibidi).   Future Fit will target three schools and their surrounding communities and address social norms and other challenges that are responsible for gender disparities in education, low enrolment, retention and transition to higher education of especially the girl child.  The second component ‘Make Happiness not Violence’ will be implemented in Amudat district to mobilize communities to take collective action to eliminate violence against women and girls by addressing negative social norms and practices that fuel gender-based violence.

Job Summary:

1. Lead implementation of project activities in a project site / district
2. Represent CDFU in district coordination meetings at district level
3. Liaise with district local government and OPM officials, refugee settles, as necessary (Community Development Officers, Child and Family Protection Officers, Probation Officers, District Health Officers, District Education Officers, Refugee Welfare Councils) and sub county leaders in project activities
4. Coordinate with partners, organizations, districts, communities, and support groups that work in the related areas to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with the project and CDFU as a whole.
5. Compile and document success stories, as well as use learning from them for project
6. Participate in design, implementation and monitoring of mass media, including radio talk shows, radio dramas, print materials, among others.
7. Manage knowledge and information to ensure that essential information is recorded, managed, and available for stakeholders of the campaign as well as of CDFU.
8. Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly reports
9. Document success stories in the cluster districts
10. Be part of the district GBV referral network
11. Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor/ CDFU Management.

Minimum Qualifications:

A degree in either of the following; Women and gender studies, human rights, development studies, social sciences, community development or related field.

• Have a 3 years’ experience in implementing projects in Gender and Sexual Reproductive Health, community development.
• Experience working in refugee settlements is desirable
• Experience in riding motorcycles with a valid permit.
• Demonstrate knowledgeable practice of working with districts, non-governmental and community-based organizations as well as government departments.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work as a team.
• Good presentation, writing, facilitation and analytical skills.
• Computer skills of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Good programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills
• Good knowledge of Refugee settlement, Gender equality and gender related laws and policies will be an added advantage for Refugee Settlement districts
• Prior knowledge of SASA! Methodology will be an added advantage for Amudat district

Application Process: Applications should be sent to Email: [email protected] (PDF format strictly 6 pages maximum) not later than Wednesday August  28, 2024, 5.00pm with CV, Copies of academic certificates, contact information for 3 professional references and daytime telephone contact addressed to:

The Human Resource Specialist

Communication for Development Foundation Uganda (CDFU)

Plot 2142, Kanakulya Road, Kyebando,

P. O. Box 135667, Kampala.

CDFU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and women are encouraged to apply.

While we thank all applicants for showing interest; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.