Senior Project Facilitator swisscontact

About this Job:	Swisscontact Uganda is currently implementing a new Program, the U LEARN funded by The MasterCard Foundation. The program is part of the Learn, Earn and Save initiatives for young people in disadvantaged settings within the Lake districts of Mukono, Jinja, Wakiso, Rakai and Masaka. We are currently seeking an individual to fill the position of Senior Project Facilitator based in Kampala. Main Responsibilities • Plan and implement activities in the target districts with the beneficiaries and stakeholders. • Coordinate awareness and sensitization activities and mobilize target communities to participate in the project activities. • Support target beneficiaries to identify opportunities for gainful activities. • Organise, manage, and coordinate trainings in the needed skills areas among the target beneficiaries. • Analyze the social cultural and Social economic situations within the communities and; advise the implementation of the Project. • Support initiation and -concretization of Learning Groups through the entire circle of the project implementation. • Establish networks with civil society organizations, private sector enterprises and public sector settings to facilitate the project implementation. • Monitor project outputs and achievements against indicators of the log frame. • Prepare monthly financial and narrative reports on activities carried out. • Ensure the project is implemented in line with Swisscontact guidelines and funding agreements.
Requirement:	Key Skills and Competencies Project implementation, report writing, planning and coordinating activities, computer usage, training and facilitation, leadership, Community mobilization, inter-personal skills and ability to drive. Experience Proven experience in Skills Development projects using community based approaches. Relevant knowledge and experience in Development cooperation and working with national and International NGOs. Proven knowledge and working experience in the target districts Qualification Bachelors’ degree in relevant field and or with a post graduate qualification in Skills Development.
Salary:	- USD/month
How to apply:	Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae and ACADEMIC PAPERS by MAIL to info@swisscontact.co.ug not later than 2:00pm on Monday 17th October 2011. ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.