JOB ADVERT

Contract type:  Fixed Term 

Salary: Competitive Package in line with Oxfam Values 

Location: Kampala

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

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We are an international confederation of 19 organizations (affiliates) working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

In Uganda, our program is anchored on three broad themes deliberately focused on Women’s Rights: Governance and Accountability, Resilient Livelihoods and Humanitarian Preparedness and Response.

All our work is led by three core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness.

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

THE ROLE

Oxfam in Uganda is looking for a competent person to join our dynamic, innovative and committed team in the following position:

PROJECT COORDINATOR WOMEN’S RIGHTS

The primary responsibility of this position is to be in charge of quality and timely delivery of the women rights projects which includes, Women’s leadership, women’s land rights, Women’s economic empowerment and care (WE- Care) and gender equality projects and play an active role in ending the Violence against Women Campaign. S/he will also manage a consortium of partners largely of Women’s Rights organizations. Ensure timely reporting by the partners and disbursement of grants including organising on going capacity building support to the partner(s).

This position will require a range of skills and experience including, A degree and Post postgraduate qualification in relevant fields, including; Women’s Studies, Human rights, Gender and Development, Social Sciences. Minimum of five (5) years proven programme experience of delivering similar Gender justice and women’s rights programmes/projects.

Good understanding and experience of project/program management cycle, and participatory appraisal techniques. Knowledge of and experience with donor funding environment and good financial and project management skills and an understanding of the “Rights Based Approach”. Proven experience of working with and managing partner organizations, with experience of campaigning, advocacy and influencing work, ideally with experience on Women’s Rights issues, including Violence against Women and demonstrated understanding of the gender aspects in development, humanitarian and campaign programmes, with an ability to support mainstreaming in these areas. Ability and willingness to learn and ability to travel extensively in all areas of the country & the region as required.

HOW TO APPLY

Please follow the link below to access the detailed Job Description and submit your application by 28th April, 2021, indicating the position name in the email subject line.  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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