The Programme Officer delivers SHE SOARS activities with young people, community structures, health care providers and local government leaders in Terego and Arua. The role helps adolescents understand and claim their sexual and reproductive health and rights and strengthens gender and youth responsive health systems.
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Restless Development Uganda
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Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
- Deliver SHE SOARS activities with young people, community structures and health care providers
- Help adolescents understand and claim their sexual and reproductive health and rights
- Challenge harmful gender norms through community sensitisation
- Work with Intergenerational Dialogue Mentors and Social Analysis and Action Facilitators
- Strengthen gender and youth responsive health systems with District Health Management Teams, VHTs and Health Technical Working Groups
- Lead planning and implementation of project activities
- Manage and mentor Community Structure Volunteers
- Integrate Behaviour Change and Communication outreaches in communities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Qualifications & Experience:
- Graduate-level degree in a relevant field such as Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Public Health, Social Work, Social Sciences or Development Studies, or equivalent work experience.
- Postgraduate studies are an added advantage.
- At least 2 to 3 years of experience managing similar programmes.
- Significant experience designing and delivering youth engagement programmes, with a focus on youth sexual reproductive health and livelihoods.
- Experience working in emergency and development settings, SRHR, youth leadership and meaningful youth engagement is essential.
Skills & Competencies:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Ability to communicate in the languages used in the project's West Nile communities.
- Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid riding permit.
- Excellent IT and computer skills.
How to Apply
About Restless Development Uganda
Restless Development Uganda is a youth-led development agency dedicated to empowering young people to tackle the world's most pressing challenges. Operating since 1997, the organization focuses on enhancing youth engagement in decision-making processes, promoting youth-led development projects, and ensuring equal access to decent work and essential public services.
Mission
Restless Development Uganda aims to empower young people to lead change in their communities by providing leadership opportunities and supporting their active participation in development processes.
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