Job Title: Project Facilitator – Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) Project – 1 position based in Tororo
Job Description
The successful candidate will report to the Project Coordinator and will be responsible for day-to-day implementation of the project activities.
Major Responsibilities /Key result areas:
• Leading implementation of the project at district and community level based on the project documents and community consultation in coordination with Programme Unit Management and in line with WASH/Health sector guidelines/ standards
• Provide technical support on Menstrual Health Management to community-based groups supported by the project
• Participate in developing annual project outlines and quarterly and monthly project work-plans and budgeting
• Establishing and maintaining appropriate working relationships with all project implementing partners to build meaningful relationships
• Preparation of project related reports that are timely and of high quality based on the key project indicators and reporting formats as required by the donor and Plan.
• Support documentation of project processes on development of an AFRIpads business model, community Based Management systems, good practices, among others for learning.
• Carry out community mobilization and sensitization on access to and importance of MHM services
• Facilitate capacity building sessions for resource teams on Menstrual Health Management.
• Facilitate participatory project monitoring and evaluation sessions for effective service delivery
Qualifications/ Skills/ Experience:
• A degree in Nursing, Public Health, Social Science, Social Work or development studies.
• At least two years’ experience of working on initiatives related to MHM
• Computer knowledge in Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel spread Sheets and PowerPoint presentation)
• Experience & knowledge in participatory & rights based approaches to development
• Ability to work in teams with good negotiation, partnership building, networking, facilitation, documentation, report writing, and communication (both oral & written) skills in multi-cultural contexts
• Knowledge of Ateso/Jophadola language is added advantage
• Ability and willingness to ride a motor-cycle will be a MUST
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Plan Uganda in partnership with AFRIpads, Plan Australia and Plan Netherlands are implementing a four year project on Menstrual Hygiene Management in Tororo and Lira districts. The project seeks to address the Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) needs of Ugandan school girls and women by improving access to affordable hygienic reusable sanitary pads, create awareness on knowledge, attitude and practice surrounding MHM and develop models for working with Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLA) for income generation
Founded 75 years ago, Plan International is one of the oldest and largest children’s development organizations in the world. We work in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and America to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty. Plan’s vision is to create a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies that respect people’s rights and dignity. Plan is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations. The organisation is an equal opportunity employer currently seeking to recruit a competent person to fill the above vacant position:
Suitably qualified candidates should submit letters of application to the email address below, together with a CV. Contact telephone numbers, copies of relevant certificates, names and contact details of three references plus salary history should be included and sent to the undersigned.
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please consider your application unsuccessful in case you do not hear from us by 21st June, 2013.
NB: Only soft copies of application will be accepted.
The People & Culture Manager,
Plan Uganda
Email: uganda.recruitment@plan-international.org.
As a child centered development organization, Plan strives to ensure that children are kept safe in all the areas we operate. The organization further has a child protection policy that every staff is required to sign. Potential candidates will be required to provide information confirming whether or not they have ever been convicted of any child abuse crimes.
Deadline: 31st May 2013