Apply for Program Assistants (Social Empowerment) Job at BRAC Uganda

BRAC Uganda is seeking four Program Assistants (Social Empowerment) to support their mission of empowering marginalized communities across Uganda. Below are the steps to apply for this role:

Job Details

• Vacancy Title: Program Assistants (Social Empowerment)
• Type: Full-Time
• Industry: Finance
• Category: Management
• Duty Station: Various locations within Uganda (Kigumba-1, Bweyale-1, Bweyale-2, Kayunga)
• Application Deadline: Monday, June 17, 2024

Job Purpose

The Program Assistant-Social Empowerment (PA-SE) will implement social empowerment components, support training and awareness activities, and organize community-level advocacy initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead program inception activities including community mobilization and participant selection.
• Implement and supervise social and economic empowerment activities in assigned clubs.
• Organize and support Youth Development Committees.
• Ensure achievement of club-level program targets and report issues to the Branch Manager.
• Coordinate with Technical Sector Specialists (TSS) and provide necessary support.
• Guide, supervise, and develop mentor activities.
• Attend monthly coordination meetings and provide updates.
• Support branch-level procurement and logistics.
• Facilitate social empowerment training for participants and connect them with linkage services.
• Follow-up with participants, prepare attendance and drop-out reports.
• Prepare and submit MIS, financial, and other reports timely.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Understand, practice, and promote safeguarding policy.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure for any reportable incidents.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Development Studies, Community Development, or relevant humanities.
• Experience: At least 2 years in international development, with experience in community development programs.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to spend extended periods in the field and travel within the country.
• Proficiency in mobile devices, computers, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Integrity, credibility, and dedication to BRAC’s mission.

Application Procedure

1. Prepare Your Application:
   • Update your CV with relevant experience and qualifications.
   • Write a letter of interest highlighting your educational grades, years of experience, current and expected salary.
2. Email Your Application:
   • Send your CV and letter of interest to bimcf.uganda@brac.net.
   • Mention the name of the position “Program Assistant (Social Empowerment)” in the subject line of your email.
3. Ensure Completeness:
   • Make sure your application is complete before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
4. Submission Deadline:
   • Ensure your application is submitted by June 17, 2024.

Additional Notes

• Employment Type: Contractual
• Salary: Negotiable
• Work Hours: 8 hours/day
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process.