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About the Organisation
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is an international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations on behalf of the German Government.
Organization details
The Sustainable Aquatic Foods (SAF) program is part of the Special Initiative “Transformation of Agricultural and Food Systems”, (SI AGER) of the BMZ-KT “Life without Hunger – Transformation of Agricultural and Food Systems”. It is implemented in Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, Madagascar and on a regional basis with SADEC. It is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
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Jinja, Uganda
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The organization boasts a collaborative and inclusive work culture, promoting continuous learning, innovation, and professional growth, while offering competitive employee benefits and work-life balance through flexible arrangements. Established in 2011 through the merger of multiple German development organizations, GIZ has since evolved into a key player in international development, using a results-oriented approach to deliver tailored solutions in various sectors.
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Full Time
Deadline:
5 Jan 2025
Job Title
2 Programme Assistants-Sustainable Aquatic Foods (SAF) job at GIZ
GIZ
Job Description
Job Title: Programme Assistants-Sustainable Aquatic Foods (SAF).
Ref No. GIZ-SAF/PA/1224065 (2 Jobs)
Organisation: GIZ Uganda
Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda
GIZ Uganda is recruiting 2 Programme Assistants to support the implementation of the programme
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
Applications and CVs should be in one document and a maximum of 5 pages only and sent electronically, quoting the position and reference number.
Please include name and contact of three references. One official reference from your current workplace is a MUST.
Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply to the Head of Human Resources by email to vacancy@futureoptions.org
Deadline: 5th January 2025 by 11:59pm
Please note: This is a national position. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Disclaimer: GIZ DOES NOT charge any kind of FEE(s) at whichever stage of the recruitment proces
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How to Apply
The Programme Assistant will be responsible for:
Supporting and participating in the supervision of the timely and efficient planning, implementation and monitoring of SAF activities,
Timely and quality reporting and
Coordination of partners and their programmatic activities.
Specific Tasks
The Programme Assistant performs the following tasks:
Management and Coordination
Planning, coordination and implementation of project activities.
Preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual work plans and budgets, including milestones.
Implementation of activities as indicated in work plans.
Preparation of concept papers, technical documents and presentations.
Preparation of detailed budgets for project activities and supervision/control of the timely provision of funds, materials and services for the implementation of project activities.
Backstopping and advising of partners and grantees on technical issues.
Provision of technical inputs and facilitation of meetings with project partners.
Monitoring and evaluation of partners activities.
Writing of reports and project documentations.
Local, regional / national coordination meetings with government and development partners.
Identifying the need for assistance and funding of partner institutions and NGOs.
Contributes knowledge, ideas, feedback and lessons learned to the programme team for continuous learning, improvement and innovation.
Communication and Networking
Develops and maintains contact with all important stakeholders.
Provides technical assistance to local and international experts engaged by SAF.
Ensures knowledge management by collecting, processing and distributing relevant information.
Promotes and represents the programme, its activities and the organisation in relevant fora
Other Duties/Additional Tasks
Undertakes further job training related to his/her position and duties, if required. Special training programs shall be identified and selected jointly with the team leader
Perform other duties and tasks at the request of management.
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Education:
Bachelors in degree in Aquaculture, Fisheries, or related field.
Details of experience
2 years of professional experience in a comparable position.
Knowledge, skills and competences
Good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, email, the internet) and computer applications (MS Office).
Very good written and oral knowledge of English.
Knowledge of either Luo, Lusoga or Ateso languages is an added advantage.
Politeness and helpfulness in dealing with programme partners and colleagues.
High degree of self-motivation and team spirit.
