InterAid Job inWestern Uganda; Child Protection Counselor

Job Title:    Child Protection Counselor 
Job Location:    Western Uganda
Employer:    InterAid Uganda
About   InterAid:
InterAid Uganda is a national humanitarian NGO engaging in humanitarian and development work in both the urban and rural communities in Uganda. In partnership with UNHCR and OPM, InterAid is in the process of establishing a multi- sectoral programme in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement.

Job Overview:
The Child Protection Counselor will be responsible for implementing activities in the program me and in the refugee communities to strengthen child protection, and promote Protection integration in coordination with other stakeholders.

Job Requirements:

• The ideal candidate should possess a good bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Social Sciences or related field.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in child protection work, related counselling experience, and community work.
• Extensive knowledge of the Southern Sudanese languages (Arabic, Nuer, Acholi) and ability to work with people of different background is an added advantage.

Job Duties:

•     Contribution to the development and implementation of country/ thematic annual and strategic plans
•     In charge of the analysis of project proposals and project partners - context analysis, budgets, etc.
•     Technically advise whether or not to give the proposal further consideration and discuss the analysis with the Country Manager in preparation for final decision making.
•     Prepare the necessary documentation for approval of new and on-going partnerships and project proposals according to the TdH guidelines and formats.
•     Technically support and monitor the programmes and project partners through regular communications and programme visits.
•     Support the marketing communication department with information and materials for marketing and communication, e.g. for the newsletters.
•     Ensure that all scheduled partner and project reports such as progress reports are delivered timely and that they are of good quality, analyse the received information and compile the necessary reports.
•     Inform relevant persons/organisations/institutions on support given to project partners, project activities and expected results.
•     Maintain the database and regularly update project documentation/ files for reference by all concerned.
•     Work on and maintain a good working relationship with project partners.
•     Enhance mutual understanding, cooperation and respect for respective responsibilities without compromising on supervisory responsibilities.
•     Responsible for Capacity building of partners for assigned part of partner and programme portfolio.
•     Perform any other functions, responsibilities or portfolio which may be assigned by the Trocaire management

Deadline Date: 11/04/2014

How to Apply:
Please forward your cover letters and updated resumes with three professional references and attach copies (NOT ORIGINALS) of certificates, testimonials to:
To Executive Director, InterAid Uganda, Kabaka-Anjagala Rand,
P.O. Box 737, Kampala, Uganda

Email: info@interaiduganda.org, interaid@yahoo.com

NB: Local residents from Kiryandongo District are encouraged to apply for these posts. Interviews shall be conducted at Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement and only short listed applicants will be contacted.