Economic Recovery and Development Assistant

BACKGROUND:                                                                    

Founded in 1933, the
International Rescue Committee (www.rescue.org)
is a world leader in relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict development
services for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression. The
IRC is currently working in over 40 countries around the world, addressing both
the immediate and lifesaving needs of conflict affected people in emergencies
and the reconstruction needs of post-conflict societies.
The
IRC began programming in northern Uganda in 1998 in response to mass
displacement and devastation wrought by rebel group, the Lord’s Resistance
Army. In 2002, the IRC expanded to the remote, conflict-affected region of
Karamoja and in 2011, began working with refugees in Kampala and Kiryandongo
settlement. Monitoring the influx of South Sudanese refugees at the end of
2015, the IRC began scaling up its response to refugees arriving in the West
Nile region. By promoting durable solutions that deliver on the interdependent
aims of saving lives, strengthening institutions, and supporting social
cohesion, the IRC in Uganda is laying the building blocks for long-term
stability and development –bringing people from harm to home. The IRC currently
works in 7 districts in Uganda, including Kitgum, Lamwo, Moroto, Amudat, Yumbe,
Arua and Kampala.
The
IRC is currently in the process of expanding its programming to Southwestern
Uganda – Nakivale, Oruchinga and Kyaka refugee settlements, to continue to
provide life-saving services to conflict-affected and displaced refugee and
host community.

Scope of
Work:
Under the
supervision of the ERD Officer/, ERD assistant will be directly responsible for
mobilization of refugees and host communities, Support ERD officer in
transparent beneficiary identification and registration. Actively participate
in distribution site of ERD activities, participate in project activities
implementation, conduct regular field monitoring of ERD activities, contribute
to ERD program reports as per set indicators.

Duties and
Responsibilities: 

• Carry out
  mobilization activities with refugees and host communities to ensure they
  understand the project objectives and activities.
• Support ERD
  officer in beneficiary identification and selection in close coordination
  with other team
  members, local authorities, and other humanitarian agencies
  working in the
  area.
  • Actively
  participate in distribution of ERD activities, crowd control and ensure
  
• security of IRC
  properties.
• Participate
  in data Collection, assessments, and proposal development for the sector
• Support in
  organizing the livelihood activities of ERD such as site selection, site
  preparation,
  distribution, and documentation for these components; Financial Inclusion,
  Producer and farmer groups, Business skills training and Vocational skills
  training.
• Undertake
  regular field monitoring visits to ascertain progress and identify technical
  quality issues
  and provide solutions as required.
• Produce/Contribute to ERD program reports as per set schedules (weekly and monthly) on
  grant activities, indicators, field programs and achievements.
• Maintain a
  good working relationship with refugee leaders, host community leaders,
  OPM, UNHCR,
  District and Sub County Local government officials and behave in a
  manner that
  safeguards IRC public image.

• Standards For Professional Conduct:
• The
  IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC
  Way – Standards for Professional Conduct.  These are Integrity,
  Service, and Accountability.  In accordance with these values, the IRC
  operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and
  Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and
  Anti-Retaliation.
  

IRC is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and we value diversity at our organization. We do not
discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex,
gender, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other
characteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals
with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the
job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and
to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to
request reasonable accommodation.

Deadline for receiving applications is August 1st,2024

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of diploma/ Degree in agriculture, agribusiness.
• At least 2 years of experience in similar position.
  
• Experience of the local context of West Nile is an added advantage.
• Outstanding knowledge of facilitation/training skills and process skills
  Writing and reporting skills
  
• Networking and influencing skills.
  
• Ability to communicate in applicable local language(s) is and added advantage.
  
• Passion for children.
  
• Track record demonstrating high integrity, reliability and dependable.
  
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and being strong team player..
  
• Valid motorcycle riding license.