2 Training Officer Jobs at War Child Canada - Career Opportunity in Uganda
Vacancy title:2 Training Officers
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War Child Canada
Deadline of this Job:
October 31, 2017 by 5:00pm
Duty Station:
Uganda
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INTRODUCTION:
War Child Canada is an International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO), with the vision of “a world where no child knows war". War Child Canada works with war affected communities to help children reclaim their childhood through access to education, opportunities and justice with cross cutting themes of child protection and gender. War Child Canada also takes an active role in raising public awareness around the impact of war on communities and the shared responsibility to act.
War Child Canada has been working in Uganda since 2005 and currently implements legal protection and education programs for refugees and host communities in Adjumai, Arua, Moyo and Yumbe districts in West Nile region, and is also staring new projects in Nakivaie and Lamwo refugee settlements in Isingiro districts.
The War Child Canada Legal Aid clinic is a one stop-stop shop with a broad range of legal aid services to refugees and vulnerable people within host communities, identified through a means and merits test. Some of the services offered include; legal representation, alternative dispute resolution, and legal awareness.
Background
War Child Canada is a registered Canadian charity based in Toronto.
War Child Canada works with war-affected communities to help children reclaim their childhood through access to" 5 education, opportunity and justice. War Child Canada takes an active role in raising public awareness around the impact of war on communities and the shared responsibility to act.
When war itself ends, the consequences endure. A lack of employment opportunities, the absence of effective economic or social structures, an under-educated population and a culture of impunity around rights violations combine to create conditions that make a return to conflict all too possible. But by making a long-term investment to create an environment in which childhood can thrive, the cycle 0.‘ violence can be broken.
War Child Canada currently works in Afghanistan, Sudan, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Jordan, Uganda and Iraq. In Uganda, War Child Canada is operational in West Nile region, Insingiro, and Kamwange districts.
Job Title: TRANING OFFICER (2)
Reports to: Project Manager, Protection/Legal Aid.
Location: Larnwo & Yumbe
Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Under the guidance and supervision of the Project Manager, the Training and Outreach Officer oversees day-to-day Operations including mobilization, implementation and development of community sensitization and training activities for refugee community beneficiaries, host community members and all protection actors relevant to achieving the project goal. S/He will be responsible for oonducting awareness campaigns, E dialogues and in depth training sessions encompassing the subject of human rights, protection, mediation skills, referral system, legal response to SGBV and Child Rights.He /she will work closely with other members of the legal aid project, forge strong partnership and collaboration with government departrnontsand non-governmentet-organizations-to-identify and effectively respond to protection concems, with particular focus on violence against women and children.
SKlLLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERlENCE:
Essential:
Education: University-level education, preferably in Law, social sciences, development studies or any related field.
Experience:
- Al least 3-5 years’ experience in Training and outreach activities particularly at field level.
- Ability and Skills in participatory methodology to facilitate trainings with community;
- Proficiency in computer packages such as MS word, Excel Power Point and Data base;
- Experience in project report writing;
- Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation of Training Programs.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English, knowledge of local language of the Community is an asset.
- Good coordination, facilitation, training, mentoring and motivational skills.
- Excellent experience or understanding of participatory approaches and community mobilization.
- Proven ability to establish and implement robust M&E plans for protection activities.
- Ability to work in multi partner environments in implementing protection activities and services.
- Good organizational, planning and time management skills with attention to details.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, time, tight schedules and meeting deadlines.
- Proven communication skills (both in written and spoken English).
- Excellent record keeping and report writing skills.
- Excellent networking, interpersonal and negotiating skills.
- Demonstrated competence in conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills.
- Computer skills (word, excel, outlook, power point, internet).
- Experience working at a global organization and in emergency situations is an asset.
- Firm belief in human rights and gender equality and clear understanding of issues surrounding child protection and SGBV.
- Experience oi developing and using information systems and running a range of reports.
- Able to travel, at times at short notice, and spend time away from work base and home.
Job application procedure
Salary and benefits
Salary and benefits will be commensurate with Wot; Uganda national staff salary scale and Human Resources (HR) regulations.
interested applicants are invited to submit hard copies of their curriculum vitae and an accompanying cover letter In a sealed envelope to:
Human Resources Manager
War Child Canada (WCC)
Block 244, Plot 1006, Muyenga
Kampala
War Child Canada is committed to providing a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Final candidates will be vetted in accordance with War Child Canada‘s Child Protection Policy, including appropriate reference and security checks.
Only those applicants selected for an interview will be notified. No phone calls please. Locals are encouraged to apply For more information about War Child Canada, please visit www.warchild.ca.
Deadline: October 31, 2017 by 5:00pm
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