Programme Component Specialist- Social Protection - CARE International , Uganda

CARE International in Uganda (CARE) works with others to make a sustainable improvement in the lives of the very poor. Our program implementation is focused on supporting communities in fulfilment of their economic rights and achievement of sustainable livelihoods, conflict resolution and peace building, natural resource management and good governance. Our operations are guided by our core values of excellence, accountability, respect, integrity and transparency. CARE Uganda seeks motivated and qualified professionals to fill the positions of; -1) Director for Programme Quality and Learning (PQL) to be based at the Country Office with at least 30% time in the field where CARE and its partners work. 2) Programme Component Specialist – Social Protection to be based in the Gulu Sub Office to support its NUWEP Programme. Programme Component Specialist- Social Protection -1 position Job Summary: Reporting to the Deputy Program Manager NUWEP;- the key role will be to ensure that the programme enhances psychosocial wellbeing and SGBV prevention and mitigation for women and girls affected by conflict, especially those experiencing stigmatization and rejection in Northern Uganda . Key Responsibilities include: To offer direct and general support to partners in the areas of institutional strengthening/ capacity building, planning, reporting, implementing, monitoring and evaluating social protection (PSS & SGBV) strategies and activities. Be responsible for mobilization of program partners, carrying out partner capacity assessments, organising skills training and learning exchanges, reporting and undertaking monitoring and evaluation, making follow up with the partners and providing technical support. Represent CARE International in Uganda in different meetings and coalitions aimed at facilitating program implementation and advocacy for social protection and wellbeing of women and girls . H/she will inter-alia work with other Programme Component Specialists and partners/allies to build the capacity of community based structures, and provide technical assistance (TA) for social protection at different levels.

Requirement: Masters degree in Psychology, Social Work and Social Science discipline field 5 years of experience working in Social Protection (PSS & SGBV) programs with direct contact to beneficiaries. Familiarity with Participatory Learning in Action (PLA) methods. Experience in carrying out trainings and assessments. Experience in donor reporting and development of briefing papers. Knowledge and understanding of IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Social Protection (PSS & SGBV) in emergency situations. Familiarity with Acholi Culture and respect towards local traditions.

How to apply: Interested persons with the above requirements should submit typed applications together with detailed (CV) giving day time telephone contacts and names and addresses of 3 (three) work related referees as well as certified copies of all academic and professional certificates not later than 2:00pm on Friday the 21st September 2012. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who do not receive any response within three weeks of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful. Please mark your envelopes. Applications should be addressed to: Human Resource Management Coordinator, CARE International in Uganda, P.O. Box 7280, Kampala or recruit@co.care.org Also check out website on www.Careuganda.org for more details CARE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, GENDER SENSITIVE & CORRUPTION INTORELLANT EMPLOYER