Sustainable Livelihood Officer
Nurture Africa (NA) (Formally A-Z Children’s Charity Uganda) Ref: S.5914/6521 currently) is a Non-Governmental Organisation operating in Wakiso and Mubende Districts. NA is committed to contribute towards the health and development of the most vulnerable children in its areas of operation through high quality education, health care, Children’s rights and Sustainable livelihood programs enabling them to become positive influences in Ugandan society. NA primarily targets HIV infected and affected orphans and vulnerable children and works with their families holistically in order for sustainable change to occur. Nurture Africa seeks to recruit a:-Title: Sustainable Livelihood Officer
Supervisor: Community Projects Coordinator
Job’s overall purpose: Provide overall leadership to the Sustainable Livelihood Project ensuring the set project objectives are achieved. This position supervises three project assistants, works closely with the Finance office and Community Banking Groups (CBGs) to ensure clients are taking and returning loans.
Roles and responsibilities:
Facilitate the process of ensuring the project activities are implemented as per the annual plan and the Project loan policy.
Liaise with supervisors and relevant stakeholders in relation to project implementation of community based activities.
Implement Project Community development activities using Rights Based Approach to enable self-reliance among beneficiaries.
Provide basic training to clients in Nurture Africa loan and business management.
Prepare project periodic work plans and budgets and ensure appropriate utilization of project resources.
Monitor different Community Banking Groups (CBGs) on daily basis to ensure accurate documentation of the group loan records.
Receive and assess clients business plans and guide them accordingly to start sustainable businesses.
Compile monthly, quarterly and annual project reports and update the portfolio on monthly basis in a timely manner.
Requirement:
A degree in Development Studies, Agriculture, SWASA or Business studies is desired.
A training in microfinance management is added advantage.
Skills and experience
At least 3 years' experience in rural community development work.
Good communication and rural facilitation skills desired.
Ability to initiate tasks and implement them under minimum supervision.
Knowledge on book keeping/ accounting.
Computer application skills including Ms Word and Ms Excel.
Knowledge of local language will be an added advantage.
Motorcycle riding skills is a MUST.
Experience: 3
How to apply:
Please send your full CV, cover letter, copies of academic certificates and three referees to nurturejobs@yahoo.com addressed to: Executive Director, Nurture Africa, P.O. Box 33180, Kampala, Uganda or hand deliver at Nurture Africa (formerly A-Z Children’s Charity), Nansana East 2 cell, 6 miles along Hoima road, Branch at Nansana Town Council offices, 14 km off the main road, Wakiso District. Closing date is 18th February 2013. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
