Job Title: Education, Youth & Adolescent Officer
Organisation: Food for the Hungry (FH/U)
Duty Station: Kween, Uganda
Reports to: Program Area Manager
About US:
Food for the Hungry (FH/U) is a Christian international relief and development organization that has been working in Uganda since 1989. FH is currently operating programs in Asia, Latin America and Africa with support offices in the UK, Canada, Switzerland, Sweden, United States of America and Japan. FH’s primary goal is to end all forms of poverty World-wide. In Uganda, FH is operational in the Districts of Adjumani, Kitgum, Lamwo, Kole, Kween, Mbale, Namutumba and Amudat Districts implementing programs in four main sectors of Education; Food Security and Livelihoods; Health/Nutrition and Disaster Risk Reduction; with the Head office located in Kampala.
Job Summary: Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Program Area Manager (PAM), Supervise all Education, Youth and Adolescent (EYA) project activities to ensure the project stays on budget, scope and time; Ensure the EYA project is implemented in line with FH’s EYA technical program and strategy. The incumbent will be responsible for Contextualizing and aligning the Education strategies to the requirements and/or policies that the local government has and to the reality of the country. Trains the staff and volunteers for the appropriate implementation of the sectoral strategies and advise and oversee the effective implementation and management of the EYA components including Gender, inclusion, literacy and numeracy instruction for teachers and learners, ECD through care groups, out of school learning and empowerment of Youth and Adolescents.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Project Planning and Implementation
- Stakeholders Engagement, Networking and Collaboration
- Monitoring, Reporting and Documentation
- Child, Adolescent and Youth Participation
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Early Childhood Development/Education, development studies and relevant work experience
- A post graduate qualification in a relevant field is an added advantage.
- Typically, 4+ years of experience in program management, compliance, financial management experience. Experience with working with private and institutional donors.
- Knowledge in value chain development, income generating activities and VSLA is desirable.
- Experience in teaching /training adult learners. Training in basic household nutrition practices will be added advantage.
- Vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a Christian commitment to serving the poor and in full agreement with FH’s Christian beliefs expressed in The Heartbeat.
- Demonstrated computer -operating skills, including proficiency in Google platforms, Microsoft Office products, and virtual technologies such as Skype, google meet and/ or Zoom.
- A valid motorcycle riding permit, including the ability to ride and care for a motorcycle.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals is satisfactory. Ability to speak local language of the area is an added advantage.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by Clearly stating the position applied for in the Subject line and submitting only electronic copies in one pdf file not more than 25MB of an application letter, a detailed CV, contact telephone numbers, copies of relevant testimonials/certificates, names/contact details of three referees, addressed to:
The Human Resources Manager, Food for the Hungry Uganda Email: recruitment-fhuganda@fh.org
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.
Deadline: Friday 25th November 2022 at 4:30pm