Lutheran World Federation (LWF)

Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is part of the Lutheran World Federation Department for World Service (LWF-DWS), an international humanitarian and development agency. LWF Uganda works to reduce people's vulnerability, supporting them to realize their potential, to build on their assets, and to respond to their own problems and needs. LWF Uganda currently has five areas of operation in Pader, Kitgum, Adjumani, Luuka, Kampala and Kamwenge Districts: LWF values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community and seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative development leaders for the following positions:

Job Title: PROJECT OFFICER (SGBV)

Effective date: Immediately

Duty Station: Adjumani - West Nile

Minimum qualifications and professional experience required

• • University degree in development studies, international law, sociology, political science, leadership and management or any relevant field with authoritative knowledge of issues relating to refugee women, gender, humanitarian and development issues, and SGBV prevention and response Work experience in Results Based Management, including monitoring and reporting
• • Experience with GBVIMS is an asset.
• • At least 3 years' experience in humanitarian program management, community mobilization SGBV projects with strong program/technical and budget management skills.
• • Awareness and knowledge of GBV issues, knowledge, skill and experience in participatory methods for community education and mobilization
• • Must be able to work independently while being a strong team player with proven supervisory skills
• • Experience of monitoring and evaluation and LWF procedures and project management is also an essential part of this position
• • Experience in working with refugees and local communities to promote community- based structure and institutions for self-management;
• • Experience in peace building /community security projects;

Job Title: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Effective date: 1st April

Duty Station: Kamwenge - Western Uganda

Minimum Qualifi cations:

• • A University degree in Business Administration or HRM is essential.
• • 3 years of professional experience in procurement processes with reputable organization
• • Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• • Good Computer skills in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Access
• • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision in tight deadline driven environment.
• • Ability to negotiate with vendors in a transparent manner

Personal Attributes:

• • Must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of the Administration Officer
• • Must be honest, trustworthy, respectful pay attention cultural awareness, and flexible
• • Ability to initiate and complete assignments under demanding circumstances with minimal supervision
• • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• • Demonstrated ability to work in a team as well as individually;

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested applicants are invited to send their application via email to recruitment@lwf.or.ug addressed to the Office of Administration/Human Resources Please submit your application by 4PM EAT on March 11, 2016

The attachments must include:

• • One page cover letter, explaining the candidate's suitability for the position and salary expectations
• • Curriculum vitae (CV): Please do not include certificates for education, trainings, etc.
• • List of three professional references (name, title, telephone number, email address)
• • Full details for the jobs can be uploaded online at Website: http://lwf.or.ug

LWF/DWS is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation. Female candidates possessing the above requirements are encouraged to

apply. LWF/DWS is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies.

Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization's commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted