Program Officer job at Seed Effect Uganda

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Seed Effect Uganda is a Christ-centered, non-profit Economic and Spiritual development organization registered in Uganda under the National Non-Governmental Organization Bureau. Our mission is to plant the seeds that overcome poverty by providing access to economic empowerment, education, and spiritual discipleship among marginalized communities in Uganda and beyond.

Responsibilities or duties

The Program Officer will facilitate and supervise the implementation of Seed Effect Uganda activities in the Savings for Life Program, the Educative training program, the Agriculture Program, and the Spiritual Discipleship program. S/he will lead savings groups under his/her supervision through 3 phases of the savings cycle using the Savings for Life Methodology.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Personal confession of faith in Jesus Christ and a passionate commitment to Seed Effect’s mission to serve as a holistic tool to live out the Great Commission alongside the Great Commandment as we empower the poor to know and follow Christ, plug into the local church, and overcome physical poverty.

A bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, SWASA, or any related field.

Ability to demonstrate servant leadership skills

Living in the community and speaking the local languages (Bari Languages and Arabic)

Respected by local people and leaders

Should have computer and accounting skills

Must be proficient in Riding with a valid driving license (class A)

Should have an eye for detail, good organizational skills, be self-motivated, be able to lead a team, and be an experienced teacher or facilitator

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience needed

Should have at least 2 years of experience in fieldwork, working with the community, or in a similar position with local or international NGOs within the region

Should have experience in conducting training

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Key Responsibilities:

Representation

Represents the SFL program in the community

Assists with the pre-orientation meetings with the local community and church leaders to gain interest within the community.

Sensitizes the community on activities and progress of the operation.

Attend all settlements and community meetings respectively in the area of operation and provide feedback

SFL Methodology

Participate in training in SFL methodology

Participate in the selection and training of Community-Based Facilitators (CBFs) in SFL methodology and implementation

Conduct refresher pieces of training for Community-Based Facilitators.

Monitoring & Evaluation

Ongoing capacity building to CBFs in SFL methodology and implementation

Supervises CBFs by attending group meetings where they are training

SFL data gathering for all groups under his/her responsibility

Fill out monthly MIS forms and assist the data manager in completing online MIS forms for reporting

Fills out monthly or quarterly reports covering information on savings groups’ performance and CBF performance in the Program Officer’s zone

Preparation of periodic operational plans

Assists Program Coordinator in preparations for field visits

Timely submission of accurate periodic reports to the supervisor

Ensure groups become independent and can run their activity without the support of Seed Effect Uganda

Spiritual

Model your personal life to reflect Christian values and biblical principles both within and outside Seed Effect premises.

Attend daily morning devotions to learn God’s word and deepen your relationship with him.

Participate in leading morning devotions, sharing the word of God, and conducting prayers whenever called upon.

Maintain a focus on Jesus Christ in everything you do at Seed Effect Uganda.

• Facilitate and supervise the implementation of Seed Effect Uganda activities in the Savings for Life Program, the Educative training program, the Agriculture Program, and the Spiritual Discipleship program.
• Lead savings groups under his/her supervision through 3 phases of the savings cycle using the Savings for Life Methodology.
• Represents the SFL program in the community
• Assists with the pre-orientation meetings with the local community and church leaders to gain interest within the community.
• Sensitizes the community on activities and progress of the operation.
• Attend all settlements and community meetings respectively in the area of operation and provide feedback
• Participate in training in SFL methodology
• Participate in the selection and training of Community-Based Facilitators (CBFs) in SFL methodology and implementation
• Conduct refresher pieces of training for Community-Based Facilitators.
• Ongoing capacity building to CBFs in SFL methodology and implementation
• Supervises CBFs by attending group meetings where they are training
• SFL data gathering for all groups under his/her responsibility
• Fill out monthly MIS forms and assist the data manager in completing online MIS forms for reporting
• Fills out monthly or quarterly reports covering information on savings groups’ performance and CBF performance in the Program Officer’s zone
• Preparation of periodic operational plans
• Assists Program Coordinator in preparations for field visits
• Timely submission of accurate periodic reports to the supervisor
• Ensure groups become independent and can run their activity without the support of Seed Effect Uganda
• Model your personal life to reflect Christian values and biblical principles both within and outside Seed Effect premises.
• Attend daily morning devotions to learn God’s word and deepen your relationship with him.
• Participate in leading morning devotions, sharing the word of God, and conducting prayers whenever called upon.
• Maintain a focus on Jesus Christ in everything you do at Seed Effect Uganda.

• Servant leadership skills
• Speaking local languages (Bari Languages and Arabic)
• Computer skills
• Accounting skills
• Proficiency in riding with a valid driving license (class A)
• Experience in conducting training
• Eye for detail
• Good organizational skills
• Self-motivated
• Ability to lead a team
• Experienced teacher or facilitator
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Personal confession of faith in Jesus Christ and a passionate commitment to Seed Effect’s mission
• A bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, SWASA, or any related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in fieldwork, working with the community, or in a similar position with local or international NGOs within the region
• Ability to demonstrate servant leadership skills
• Living in the community and speaking the local languages (Bari Languages and Arabic)
• Respected by local people and leaders
• Should have computer and accounting skills
• Must be proficient in Riding with a valid driving license (class A)
• Should have experience in conducting training
• Should have an eye for detail, good organizational skills, be self-motivated, be able to lead a team, and be an experienced teacher or facilitator
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.