Field Officer(Development Initiatives International)Employment opportunity in Uganda

Job Title: Field Officer
Post(s):2 Vacancies
Organization: Development Initiatives International (DII)
Location: Soroti and Rakai, Uganda
Deadline: Friday, 13th September 2013
About DII:
DII is a Ugandan registered indigenous NGO whose mission is "to improve the quality of life of the informal sector communities through interventions that mitigate the impact of disease, promote sustainable development and empower communities to champion their own development. With support from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, DII is implementing Strengthening HIV/AIDS Response in Market Communities (SHAREM) project in Lira, Mbale and Mbarara Districts. Also with support from AIDS Healthcare Foundation/ Uganda Cares, DII is working with the same partner to implement HIV/ AIDS activities in Small, Rakai, Kampala and Wakiso Districts.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
    Collaborates with the partners, market management, community structures, and the liaison officers to ensure smooth implementation of project activities and timely feedback on project progress
    Take lead, the process of delivery of intervention services through such activities as training, sensitization, mobilization, mapping for HCT outreaches plus referral and follow up of clients
    Writes quality and timely activity, monthly and half annual reports for activities implemented.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

•     The applicant should possess a Bachelors Degree in Social Work and Social Administration, Development studies. Social Sciences or any other related field.
•     Strong administration and management skills and ability to work with minimum supervision.
•     Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
•     Good Computer literacy skills, particularly MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
•     Ability to speak and read the local language in the location of interest will be an added advantage
•     Experience in carrying out similar work will be an added advantage.

How to Apply:
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
CONTACT: Suitable candidates should send their hand written applications including an up-dated CV, telephone contact, e-mail address and names and contact of three professional referees to the Executive Director, Development Initiatives International, P.O. Box 72446 Clock Tower, Kampala, Uganda. Telephone: 0414-533404, Plot 111, Owen Road, Mulago Hill, Kampala, Uganda.