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Job Summary

Job Title:
Administration and Program Assistant
Employer:
USAID
Location:
Kotido District, Uganda
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Administrative jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Monday, 4 November 2024

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About the Organisation

Administration and Program Assistant job at USAID-funded Orphans and Vulnerable Children North East Activity | Apply Now

Kotido District, Uganda

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is the U.S. government’s premier agency for administering civilian foreign aid and development assistance, with a mission to promote global development, strengthen democratic governance, and foster economic growth, resilience, and humanitarian assistance worldwide.

Established in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy, USAID has earned a global reputation for its impact-driven programs and leadership in advancing sustainable development, health, education, gender equality, and environmental protection.

With a diverse and inclusive work culture, USAID values its employees as change-makers and provides enriching career opportunities through both domestic and international placements, flexible work arrangements, and professional development pathways.

The agency operates in over 100 countries and partners with governments, NGOs, and the private sector to deliver innovative, evidence-based solutions tailored to local needs. USAID’s business model emphasizes transparency, collaboration, and accountability while leveraging cutting-edge technology and research to drive effectiveness.

Guided by core values such as respect, integrity, excellence, and a commitment to human dignity, USAID integrates social responsibility across all its programs, with a strong focus on equity, sustainability, and climate action. To learn more, visit www.usaid.gov.

Are you looking for administrative jobs in Uganda 2024 today? then you might be interested in Administration and Program Assistant job at USAID-funded Orphans and Vulnerable Children North East Activity

Full Time

Deadline: 

4 Nov 2024

Job Title

Administration and Program Assistant job at USAID-funded Orphans and Vulnerable Children North East Activity

USAID

Job Description

Uganda Women’s Effort to Save Orphans (UWESO) is seeking the services of a highly self-driven, motivated, and result-oriented Program and Administrative Assistant to support her USAID-funded Orphans and other Vulnerable Children, North East Activity (OVC-NEA) team. The successful candidate will support the District Program Officer by providing programmatic and administrative support to ensure the efficient implementation of program activities.

How to Apply

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Visit UWESO’s website (www.uweso.org),

  • Click on the link to fill in the online form.  FORM LINK

  • Interested and qualified persons who wish to apply may e-mail their  Cover letter and detailed CV with three referees, combined in a single pdf document (not more than 5MB) to jobs@uweso.org

  • Please include a breakdown of your salary history, encompassing basic salary and any additional benefits or allowances.

  • Deadline: 04th November 2024, 5 pm.

  • We shall only respond to shortlisted candidates. All invitations for interviews will be done formally.

  • Any attempts of influencing the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification.

Key roles and responsibilities:

Planning and Implementation

  • Support program planning, implementing, and monitoring of OVC initiatives at community and facility level

  • Assist in developing and updating work plans, budgets and reports.

  • Assist in coordinating the OVC transition activities, events, and meetings

  • Coordinate the OVC beneficiary household graduation processes

  • Support case workers in developing and updating case plans

  • Support training and capacity-building initiatives for caseworkers (social worker/facility case workers/para-social worker)

  • Document Activity success stories, Lessons learnt and best practices


Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Collect, record, review and analyse OVC data for program beneficiaries

  • Monitor Activity progress and provide feedback to stakeholders

  • Generate reports for OVC Activity monitoring


Collaboration and coordination

  • Liaise with government agencies, NGOs, and stakeholders to foster linkages for OVC beneficiaries

  • Support communication between stakeholders, partners and beneficiaries

  • Participate in coordination meetings at district and lower level government levels.

  • Compile and share line lists of graduated OVC household beneficiaries with local government to facilitate linkages to other partners.


Administration

  • Manage and maintain OVC Activity case files and documents

  • Maintain inventory of Activity Assets and ensure effective management of Activity supplies, materials and other resources

  • Assist in budgeting, tracking finances, providing accountabilities and preparing reports;

  • Coordinate travel arrangements, fleet management, logistics and procurements

  • Provide reception and customer services

  • Assist in putting together funds requisitions, staff monthly reports, and any other supporting documents and submit them in a timely manner to the Finance office for review and payment.

  • Assist in fuel management.

  • Oversees the general cleanliness and functionality of the office.

Administration and Program Assistant job at USAID-funded Orphans and Vulnerable Children North East Activity

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Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Essential Qualifications

  • Minimum of a Diploma in Social Work and Social Administration, Development Studies, Adult and Community Education, Public Health or any other related field.

  • 1 year experience in planning, implementing and monitoring OVC programs.


Skills and competencies

  • Computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel)

  • Motorcycle riding skills

  • Communication and interpersonal skills

  • Cultural sensitivity and awareness

  • Analytical skills

  • Able to speak the local language – Ngakarimojong (a must).

  • Experience working with OVC preferably in an HIV care context.


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