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Job Title:
Project Officers -Gender-Based Violence (GBV)
Employer:
African Women and Youth Action for Development (AWYAD
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
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Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Administrative jobs
Number of Positions:
3
Deadline:
Friday, 22 March 2024
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Kampala, Uganda
African Women and Youth Action for Development (AWYAD) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women and youth across Africa through education, skills development, and advocacy to address social and economic inequalities. Since its establishment, AWYAD has earned a strong reputation for its impactful programs that focus on enhancing the livelihoods and rights of marginalized groups, particularly in rural areas.
The organization fosters a work culture rooted in inclusivity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to social change, offering employees a chance to work in a supportive environment that values personal and professional growth. AWYAD provides job opportunities in program management, research, and community outreach, often offering flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance. Over the years, the organization has grown its reach, expanding its programs into several African countries and working closely with international partners to scale its initiatives.
AWYAD's business model focuses on community-driven solutions, utilizing innovative approaches in education, entrepreneurship, and health to empower individuals and communities. With a core focus on values such as equality, justice, and empowerment, AWYAD’s CSR initiatives include promoting gender equality, supporting youth-led businesses, and advocating for policy reforms to improve the lives of women and youth across the continent. For more information, visit www.awyad.org
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Project Officers -Gender-Based Violence (GBV) job at African Women and Youth Action for Development (AWYAD)
African Women and Youth Action for Development (AWYAD
The Project GBV Officer will be responsible for the planning, coordination and implementation of GBV activities (prevention and response), capacity building of staff and community based GBV structures and participate in project assessments. He or she will coordinate AWYAD’s field-level GBV project activities with the objective of preventing violence and discrimination and providing timely and effective response to survivors of GBV.
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Will be responsible for planning and implementation of GBV prevention and response activities in line with the institution’s GBV strategy.
Supervise and train Project Assistants and Case workers on GBV response and Prevention by mentoring them and conducting technical back stopping.
Together with Case Workers, create awareness about GBV prevention and response activities to communities, local & religious leaders, District and local Government structures, NGOs among others.
Ensures that cases of GBV survivors are reported immediately and followed systematically by involving stakeholders, advocacy and law enforcement authorities where necessary.
Ensure referral pathways are maintained and follow up with partners conducted regularly.
Build effective collaborative relationships with District and local Government structures for smooth project implementation.
Support the MEAL Officer in monitoring and evaluation of the projects.
Certify the accuracy and completeness of all case management files in the project.
Hold and represent AWYAD in sector consultative meetings with other NGOs, CBOs and
service providers in accordance with AWYAD policy and guidelines.
Develop workplans and write GBV sector reports with focus on project progress against indicators.
Carry out capacity needs assessments on GBV in collaboration with stakeholders and refugees to ensure proper targeting of interventions.
Document project success stories, challenges & follow up on implementation of project’s action points.
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University degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Community Psychology, Development Studies, or a related field.
A Post-graduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management.
A minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in a rural setting, refugee setting or conflict situation is an advantage.
Knowledge of GBV prevention and response approaches like “SASA methodology” and working with Community Activists.
Direct counseling experience with GBV Survivors preferable.
Experience in promoting community-level behavior change targeting prevention of SGBV is essential.
Fluency in some local languages and written and spoken English is a MUST
Ability to ride a motorcycle is a MUST with a valid riding permit
Duly qualified candidates should submit their CVs, application letters, copies of relevant academic credentials and introduction letter from the LC to the address and email below
Plot 5 semawata Road Ntinda – Kampala
Email: afriwyad@gmail.com OR ckimuli@afriwyad.org
