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Programme Assistant- CHANCE2 PROJECT job at National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU) | Apply Now
Are you looking for Administrative jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Programme Assistant- CHANCE2 PROJECT job at National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU)
The National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to advocating for the rights, welfare, and empowerment of persons with disabilities in Uganda, with a mission to promote the inclusion and equal participation of disabled individuals in all aspects of society. Established in 1987, NUDIPU has built a strong reputation for its tireless advocacy and work in influencing national policies, enhancing accessibility, and advancing the rights of people with disabilities. The organization cultivates a work culture of empathy, inclusivity, and collaboration, offering its employees an opportunity to contribute to meaningful social change in a supportive and impactful environment.
NUDIPU's business model focuses on advocacy, capacity building, and community mobilization, as well as providing programs for disability rights, accessibility, education, and economic empowerment. With a widespread national presence, NUDIPU has positively influenced communities across Uganda, working with various stakeholders, including government agencies, development partners, and local organizations, to enhance the living conditions of disabled persons. Guided by core values of equality, justice, dignity, and human rights, NUDIPU is deeply committed to corporate social responsibility initiatives that address poverty, health care, education, and accessibility challenges facing disabled persons. For more information, visit www.nudipu.org.
Terego, Uganda
Full-time
Programme Assistant- CHANCE2 PROJECT job at National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU)
National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU)
The programme Assistant will be responsible for the planning and field coordination of project activities with internal and external stakeholders, implement, facilitate and follow-up project activities in accordance with project implementation plans.
Project planning and field coordination of project activities with internal and external stakeholders.
Support in the planning and development of project activities.
Develop daily, weekly, and monthly, budgets and concept notes for activity implementation and report writing.
Support in conducting training to partners on inclusion of persons with disabilities in service delivery.
Identify children with disabilities and developmental delays from the communities and refer them to the available services including rehabilitation and education-ECDs
Provide supervision and mentorship to field champions and Ambassadors on nurturing care.
Implement field activities in collaboration with other consortium partners respecting the referral pathway.
Mobilise Persons with disabilities to participate in NUDIPU, and related project activities while putting gender into consideration.
Participate in the data collection and MEAL activities of the project and comply with the organization’s standards and the regulatory framework.
Participate in the stakeholder’s engagement meetings with partners at the district and communities.
Conduct advocacy meetings with community leaders, caregivers, and men to raise awareness on the right of children with disability in the three locations Omugo, Ofua, and Imvepi.
External engagements and collaboration
Build and nurture strategic partnerships, networks and coalitions with the District and private sector to lobby and influence of rights of children with disabilities
Participate in District human rights Advocacy networks and forums among others.
Document and publish evidence of the impact on children with disabilities in the district.
Contribute to the development of fundable proposals on the inclusion of persons with disabilities.
Establish and strengthen partnerships and collaboration for effective disability inclusion at all levels including strategies for programming and coordination
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Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in development studies, social work and social administration Social Science, Community Based Rehabilitation, or any other related discipline.
A postgraduate diploma in project planning and management or monitoring and evaluation is an added advantage.
Technical and interpersonal skills
Community development, Livelihood empowerment, Training and research skills, Administrative and coordination skills and motivational skills
Knowledge of disability issues.
Comfortable working in multi-cultural settings and the ability to work calmly under pressure.
Effective interpersonal skills to work with colleagues, partners, stakeholders.
Industry experience
At least 2 year’s experience in NGO in refugee contact or community development work, community mobilization and child protection programming.
Candidates should be able to stay and work in the district selected.
Fluent in the local language is an added advantage.
Candidates should not be above 35 years of age.
APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
Qualified candidates should submit their applications, copies of academic transcripts and detailed CVs including contact addresses of three referees in one PDF document to e-mail: info@nudipu.org addressed to the Human Resource and Administration Officer.
For detailed information, please visit our website at: www.nudipu.org .
