Field Coordinator(Concern WorldWide)-Job Vacancies in Uganda

Job Title: Field Coordinator
Organisation: Concern WorldWide
Job Location: Moroto Town, Karamoja, Uganda
Deadline: 17th January, 2014
Project: Resiliency through Wealth, Agriculture and Nutrition (RWANU)
About Concern:
Concern Worldwide is an Irish-based non-governmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. . Our mission is to help people living in extreme poverty achieve major improvements in their lives which last and spread without on-going support from Concern.

About RWANU:
Concern Worldwide Uganda is implementing a USAID-funded PL 480 Title II Development Food Aid programme called "Resiliency through Wealth, Agriculture and Nutrition RWANU") in Karamoja. RWANU will focus on two strategic objectives to reduce food insecurity among vulnerable rural populations in selected sub-counties in 4 districts of Karamoja: (1) Improved availability and access to food and (2) reduced malnutrition in pregnant and lactating mothers and children under five.

Job Summary:
The Field Coordinator will manage and plan trainings of Health Promoters and Health Educators. In addition, He or she will also plan training activities in line with food distribution procedures.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• The Field Coordinator must possess a bachelor’s degree in community development, preference for a degree in a Health related field.
• Three years' experience a in health and nutrition related development work in a challenging environment, preferably with an International NGO.
• The candidate should have, at minimum, a basic understanding of Ngakarimojong and be proficient in English language both oral and written;
• Broad understanding of health related issues affecting poverty and the latest approaches to development
• Past experience in management or coordination activities, and demonstrated experience in integrating cross cutting issues.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications and detailed CVs (max 4 pages) with a covering letter, copies of relevant certificates, with day time contacts, names and addresses of three (3) work related referees. 'The applications should be sent and addressed to:
The Human Resources Department,
Concern Worldwide Uganda, Kampala
Or via email to: resourcingug@concern.net.

NOTE: Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. Concern is an equal opportunities & corruption intolerant employer. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply.