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Adjumani, Uganda
Full-time
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Uganda is a humanitarian and development agency dedicated to addressing human suffering and poverty through community empowerment, human rights advocacy, and sustainable development. As part of the global LWF network, LWF Uganda is recognized for its effective programming in refugee settlements and marginalized communities. The organization fosters a collaborative work culture that values diversity, inclusion, and professional growth, offering employees opportunities to contribute to impactful projects.
LWF Uganda operates in various districts, including Kampala, Adjumani, and Lamwo, providing services such as education, protection, and livelihoods support. The organization embraces innovation by integrating community-based approaches and partnerships to enhance program delivery. Core values such as dignity, justice, compassion, respect for diversity, inclusion, and transparency guide its operations. LWF Uganda is committed to corporate social responsibility by engaging in initiatives that promote social equity and environmental sustainability. For more information, visit uganda.lutheranworld.org.
Project Assistant (Advocacy) NGO Jobs – Lutheran World Federation
Lutheran World Federation
Lutheran World Federation is widely recognized, international, faith-based organization working in over 20 countries. We seek to bring people of all backgrounds together in the common quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world. Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Uganda is part of the LWF World Service and we are currently supporting Congolese and South-Sudanese refugees living in settlements in the districts of Kamwenge, Adjumani, Moyo, Kyangwali and Lamwo respectively.
Job Summary: The Project Assistant (Advocacy) will lead in the implementation of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) project in Kiryandongo and Adjumani Districts. They will be responsible for aligning the project with rights-based approaches at community level to ensure that communities are able to access their fundamental rights, and meet their needs, not through service delivery by external actors, but by structural changes where duty-bearers (local and district) hold themselves accountable and ensure implementation. The project Assistant (s) will ensure strong coordination with the Partner Agencies, District Local Government, NGOS, CBOs and Local Leaders within the settlements and host communities in Kiryandongo and Adjumani districts.
Lead the overall implementation of the UPR Local to Global project and other advocacy initiatives at the local level
Lead in coordinating the implementation of the project with the other partner agencies, Local government and CSOs at the sub program level
Ensure effective project financial resources management, efficient procurement and logistical services at the sub program level
Support planning, monitoring and evaluation activities of the project, in articulation with the Project Manager and M& E Officer
Ensure all project work includes a strong gender and child protection analysis and works to promote children and women’s rights, including gender equity
Follow-up project activities on a daily basis, with project partners and donors, to guarantee smooth implementation of administrative and operational activities of the project
Also be responsible for fundraising and proposal writing for advocacy initiatives and ensure timely reporting to donors
Provide logistical support for workshops and other meetings as tasked by the project manager and Advocacy officer
Ensure that project-related internal reporting requirements are met, and that reports are of a high quality and are submitted in time
Maintain up-to-date files and records of project documentation
Represent LWF in district level platforms, working groups and to donors, UN agencies, government officials, national civil society and NGOs
Perform other duties of similar nature assigned by the Team Leader, Advocacy Officer and Project Manager
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A university degree in Law or Human Rights with a specialty in Regional and International Human Rights Mechanisms
Experience in human rights practice, CSO shadow reporting and access to justice programming
Experience of implementing humanitarian and development programming using the rights-based approaches for 3-4 years
Experience of working with the Local Government, specifically coordinating and liaising with Justice Law and Order Sectors in the District
Previous experience from working in complex contexts and with the vulnerable groups in the local settings
Skills
Computer literacy and Knowledge of office software packages (MS Word, Excel)
Excellent documentation skills
The ability to ride Honda XL-125 Motorcycles and in possession of a valid riding license
Strong planning and communication skills
The ability to multi-task and work with short deadlines
Flexibility in accomplishing tasks
The ability to cope and work under pressure
Well-organized, self-motivated and able to work in a team
Effective in written and verbal communication in English
Attention to detail of project documents
Demonstrated compassion for refugees, asylum seekers, displaced people
Strategic planning abilities
Availability and willingness to work extra hours
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