Job Title: Project Assistant (Advocacy)
No of positions: Two (2)
Place of assignment: Kiryandongo and Adjumani
Reports to: The Team Leader and Advocacy Officer
Starting Date: Asap
Closing date for applications: 2nd August 2024
JOB SUMMARY:(S) he 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.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role the Project Assistant will be responsible for supporting project implementation, ensuring quality and results. They will
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
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
The applicant for the Lutheran World Federation Project Assistant must have;
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
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION
Applicants must have;
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
