Programme Support Officer(Concern WorldWide)-Job vacancies in Uganda

Job Title: Programme Support Officer
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 Programme Support Officer will support the project team in monitoring and implementing activities through data entry, maintaining databases, translation, record-keeping, and supporting the development of project documentation.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• The Programme Support Officer must possess a bachelor’s degree in either information technology, statistics/epidemiology, demography, social sciences and/or development studies.
• At least three years' experience with related work in a challenging environment, preferably with an International NGO.
• The preferred candidate will have a basic understanding of Ngakarimojong and be proficient in English language both oral and written; Additional language skills in Pokot or Kiswahili is preferred.
• Computer literacy skills i.e. Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook is essential.
• Working knowledge in using Microsoft Access. Iformbuilder and statistical software.

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.