Project Officer Job at ACTv in Uganda

Job Title: Project Officer

Organisation: African Centre for Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture victims (ACTv)

Location:  Kampala

Closing Date: 13^th December 2013

Job Description

Job Summary

Under the guidance of the Programme Manager-ACTV, the Project Officer will be responsible for project implementation, information management and support the Monitoring and Financial Management in accordance with the stipulated guidelines.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for the overall project coordination and implementation of the project in compliance with EU project implementation guidelines
• Review and advice on effectiveness of MOUs with other partners on the EU project.
• Support audit of EU project activities
• Support Monitoring and Evaluation of EU Project activities
• Co-ordinate and Prepare timely and cost effective operational plans and budgets.
• Support the budget planning processes to ensure that project funds are expended according to laid down procedures
• Ensure timely submission of quality narrative Project reports.
• Provide quarterly updates of lessons learned and best practices to Partners and Stakeholders.

Required Qualifications, Competencies and Attributes:

• Post Graduate Qualifications in Project Planning and Management or Monitoring and Evaluation is a MUST HAVE.
• A University Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies or field related to Human Rights
• Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience in Programme management, Monitoring and Evaluation in Development Programs preferably with local and/or international NGOs and/or non-profit organizations
• Strong understanding of development and humanitarian needs and issues in areas of human rights and torture.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills to build rapport with staff, partners, government officials and development partners.
• Core Values (Required): Team Work, Integrity, Professionalism and Compassion.
• Functional Competencies (Required): Superior organizational skills and ability to multi-task on a constant basis, Ability to work under pressure, meeting deadlines in a fast paced fluid environment, Creative and flexible with good problem solving skills, Dynamic, proactive self-starter able to work independently and Effective cross-cultural communication skills

How to Apply

Closing date for applications is Friday, December 13th, 2013. Applicants interested in the above position should send their Cover letter or Application and Resume to: The Chief Executive Officer, African Centre for Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture victims (ACTv) Plot No.113, Owen Road, Off Tufnell Drive-KAMWOKYA P O. Box 6108, KAMPALA-UGANDA Telephone: +256 312 263918/+256 312 263620 E -mail:actv@actvuganda.org and ceo@actvuganda.org Cellphone: +256-712-200641 NB: Females are encouraged to apply.