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Job Title: Social worker

Organization: Butakoola Village Association for development (BUVAD)

Location: Kayunga District in Uganda

BUVAD Profile:

Butakoola Village Association for Development (BUVAD) is a not for profit organization which started its Nonprofit activities in 2000. It got registered under the Gender and Culture Department of Kayunga District in Uganda (E.A) as a Community Based Organization (CBO) operational in Kayunga Sub County in 2006 and was approved in May 2011 by the NGO board of Uganda as a Non-Governmental Organization operational in Kayunga District. For more information about BUVAD visit our website at www.buvad.org

Roles and responsibilities

• Identify potential project Funders records them in the potential Funder matrix
• Grant/Project proposal writing
• Preparing grant applications
• Attending webinars on behalf of the organization whenever required.
• Submit weekly activity reports on services and duties executed by time and relevancy in relation to the organization mission to the Executive Director.
• Maintain records by documenting project activities and project success.
• Monitor planned actions by periodic follow-up.
• Maintain operations by following the organization set policies and procedures, participating in quality reviews and reporting needed changes.
• Oversee project activities
• Ensure project activities comply with the policies and regulations of the donor organization.
• Oversee the development and execution of project deliverables, lead project planning, budgeting, action plans and monitoring processes.
• Submit activity reports, meeting minutes on a timely basis.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of annual activity-based project reports as well as monthly and quarterly project reports.
• Employ resourcefulness in project design, implementation and monitoring.
• Trouble shoot project problems and challenges.
• Identify and implement creative/innovative solutions to project problems and challenges identified during implementation.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate must hold a University degree/Diploma in; Social works and Social Administration, Population Studies or any other related degree (i.e. in Project management social work, counseling, sociology, psychology, gender studies, human rights, etc.).
• Being a resident of Kayunga Town in Kayunga District is an added advantage but even those from afar can apply.
• At least an experience in working in the social sector in hard to reach areas, particularly with vulnerable communities is desirable.
• Ability to communicate sensitively and without judgment; good diplomatic and persuasion skills.
• Ability to use good judgment when making decisions and to take accountability for decisions made. Emotional maturity and stability to resolve conflicts in non-violent way and maintain appropriate boundaries.
• Good interpersonal skills including ability to gain trust and build relationships.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks; proven self-initiative and problem solving abilities.
• Be able to work in a stressful setting and adapt quickly to changing environments.
• Experience and knowledge of project planning, monitoring and evaluation
• Experience in partnership building, networking and collaboration. Good understanding of programme concepts from a rights-based approach
• Good resources mobilization skills and ability to write grant winning; project proposals, grant applications and concept papers.
• Strong community mobilization skills a must.
• Demonstrated flexibility, creativity and enthusiasm as well as a willingness to learn and to be continually adaptive within a dynamic and often self-directed working environment mandatory.
• Proactive, problem-solving action orientation is essential.
• Speaking a local language is preferable: e.g. Luganda or Lusoga,
• Good writing, communication, organization, prioritization skills. Good (English) verbal and written communication skills preferred. Computer literacy with a full knowledge of office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Excellent teamwork abilities and interpersonal skills.

How to apply for this opportunity

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should submit a cover letter and attach certified copies of academic transcripts, detailed Curriculum Vitae and other relevant documents as well as the contact addresses (e-mail) of 3 referees including their telephone contacts to this email info@buvad.org with the position your applying for as the tittle.