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Women Human Rights Defenders Network Uganda (WHRDN-U)
Volunteer (Social Worker / Program Assistant)
Kampala, Uganda
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Kampala, Uganda
Volunteer (Social Worker / Program Assistant)
Closing: May 30, 2024
14 days remainingPublished: May 15, 2024 (2 days ago)
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The Volunteer will work closely with the Programs and Administration Support Officer WHRDN-U and should be willing to add value by offering relevant skills and experience to the growing organization.
The incumbent will gain experience in working with a national network and take part in promoting the rights and protection of WHRDs as well as raising the visibility of the violence and risks WHRDs face.
Requirements
• The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelors’ Degree from accredited University in any of the areas; Gender studies Mass communication, community psychology, social sciences, development studies, Political Sciences or any other related fields ∙
• Evidence excellent writing and public speaking skills
• Must have proven interest in reading and researching
• MUST have one year - proven –work - experience with a Women rights or human rights organization
• Experience in organizing outreach activities and trainings
• Must be people-oriented, sociable, approachable, socializing skills, out-going and dynamic and a team player
• Experience in mobilizing and sensitizing communities
• Must have worked on Gender Based Violence or Sexual Reproductive Health Rights
• Confidence and ready to speak before large audiences and crowds ∙ Must believe in women’s rights and feminist values
• Must be ready to work under pressure to meet deadlines and ability to multi-task (very desired)
• Flexible, adaptable, and will to travel up country for field work
• Demonstrate commitment feminism principles and end Violence Against Women and, human rights,
Job application procedure
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their application letters with detailed CVs indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors and addressed to the Executive Director and submitted to [email protected].
Responsibilities
The Volunteer will work closely with the Programs and Administration Support Officer WHRDN-U and should be willing to add value by offering relevant skills and experience to the growing organization.
The incumbent will gain experience in working with a national network and take part in promoting the rights and protection of WHRDs as well as raising the visibility of the violence and risks WHRDs face.
Requirements
• The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelors’ Degree from accredited University in any of the areas; Gender studies Mass communication, community psychology, social sciences, development studies, Political Sciences or any other related fields ∙
• Evidence excellent writing and public speaking skills
• Must have proven interest in reading and researching
• MUST have one year - proven –work - experience with a Women rights or human rights organization
• Experience in organizing outreach activities and trainings
• Must be people-oriented, sociable, approachable, socializing skills, out-going and dynamic and a team player
• Experience in mobilizing and sensitizing communities
• Must have worked on Gender Based Violence or Sexual Reproductive Health Rights
• Confidence and ready to speak before large audiences and crowds ∙ Must believe in women’s rights and feminist values
• Must be ready to work under pressure to meet deadlines and ability to multi-task (very desired)
• Flexible, adaptable, and will to travel up country for field work
• Demonstrate commitment feminism principles and end Violence Against Women and, human rights,
Job application procedure
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their application letters with detailed CVs indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors and addressed to the Executive Director and submitted to [email protected].
a) Day to day workplace management
• Assist with maintaining proper filling and records systems.
• Assist with handling incoming calls, receiving visitors, answering phone queries, direct calls to relevant staff.
b) Administrative operations
• Assist with following up with resource persons and consultants.
• Assist with following up with consultants/resource persons
• Assist with scheduling and following up staff periodic planning meetings 4. Assist with liaising with the website focal person
• Assist with scheduling staff activity debrief meetings
• Assist with following up with staff reports including activity reports, weekly, monthly and quarterly reports
• Assist with coordinating staff development sessions
c) Program Support
• Assist with planning and organizing of program events
• Assist with facilitating relevant trainings and workshops for WHRDs 3. Assist with writing activity reports
• Any Other duties assigned to you.
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