JOB VACANCY
TPO Uganda is a local Ugandan NGO that has been operating in the country for 28years. Our programs comprise interventions organized around the following themes; Care and protection of OVC; child protection, livelihoods support, mental health and psychosocial support, response and prevention of all forms of violence against women and children as well as emergency response and humanitarian action. TPO Uganda is active in 55 districts in the region and is a member of several partnerships and coordination mechanisms in the country.
TPO Uganda is now seeking applications for the following position;
1. Position: | Clinical Psychologist (2) | |
Reports to: | Project Coordinator as line supervisor but over role supervisor – MHPSS Supervisor | |
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Job Purpose
The overall purpose of the job is to provide technical support to the project team in mental health and psychosocial support interventions
Responsibilities Related to project implementation
✓ Clinical Supervision: The Clinical Psychologist will be responsible for supervising Social Workers by providing guidance throughout the implementation of the Project MHPSS intervention approach.
✓ case management system, build up case management repository for the project in accordance to
the standard case management principles and TPO Uganda case management process
✓ Assessment and diagnosis; provide guidance towards the use of the various global and internal assessment tools in relation to the project need and guide on intervention approach in accordance to diagnosis.
✓ Mainstream PSSinto all projects activities and build resource materials for MHPSS adaptable to the
project according to the project theory of change.
✓ Capacity strengthening and enhancement; Training Social Workers, partners and Community Support Structures on MHPSS, mhGAP HIG, PFA and any other skills as required by project objectives and arising needs during implementation provide support supervision, consultation, and mentoring, provide specialized clinical care to beneficiaries, support Social Workers manage difficult MHPSS cases and support run Cognitive Behavioural Therapy sessions, Psychological first Aid, problem management Plus as well as social therapy sessions.
✓ Conduct quarterly review meetings with community support structure members (Crisis team
members, VPAs) to review progress, challenges and developing actions to improve psychosocial work in the settlements/ project scope.
Person Speclflcatlons knowledge and experience
Master’s in clinical psychology. Membership of any psychology association is an added advantage. Research experience and sound clinical practice experience is an added advantage.
2. Position: | Finance & Administration Officer (2) |
Reporting to: | Project Coordinator with linkage to Finance Manager |
Location: | West Nile / Northern Region (2 persons) |
Job Purpose
The Finance and Administration Officer is responsible for overseeing and managing all administrative and financial functions of the project. This includes finance and accounting services, financial reporting, budget development and management, Financial analysis, monitoring and utilisation of fundsto ensure compliance wih organisational policies and procedures as well as donor requirements
Responsibilities Related to project implementation
✓ Administer and monitor the financial system in order to ensure that project finances are maintained in an accurate and timely manner.
✓ Support the project team in budget management and control to ensure that there are no budget
overruns.
✓ Preparation and Submission of Monthly financial reports.
✓ Manage and control organization’s assets, stocks and inventory.
✓ Provide efficient and effective office management.
✓ Provide and account for general administrative and logistical support to staff and relevant stakeholders in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and best practice
Person Specifications:
Degree in Accounting or Business Administration/Commerce. At least 2 Years working experience in a similar position. Professional course like CPA / ACCA level 2.
3. Position: | Monitoring & Evaluation Officer |
Reporting to: | Project Coordinator |
Location: | Kyaka II and Lira (2 persons) |
Job Purpose
Assisting the Project coordinator in preparing periodic reports on project progress; and will monitor the project activities on a regular basis, developing and maintaining the MIS of the Project and will be responsible for the collection & analysis of different data in relation to the project activities. S/he will provide technical field support to the M&E unit and work closely with Project team to assess field conditions,supportcapacity building initiatives, and facilitate the collection of quality data.
Responsibilities Related to project implementation
✓ System Development
✓ Data collection and Management
✓ Reporting and Documentation
✓ Data quality assurance
Education and Experience: Must have A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution preferably in, Information technology, Statistics, economics or relevant field.
A post graduate course in Monitoring and evaluation is an added advantage. Two years’ professional
experience implementing M&E related activities
3. Position: | Social Worker |
Reporting to: | Project Coordinator |
Location: | Kasese (1) |
Job Purpose
The Social Worker will be responsible for delivering all planned interventions to communities targeted in this district. The project aims to improve the health, well-being, and resilience of people with disabilities and their communities through a One Health approach by building capacity for OH at the local level (district and village) and promoting three interconnected interventions that in turn reduce vulnerability to disease and food insecurity among people with disabilities
✓ Plan and Implement project activities that contribute to the attainment of project objectives and outputs.
✓ Build the capacity of local stakeholders and target groups for an inclusive One Health approach.
✓ Conduct OH awareness-raising activities for target communities.
✓ Train persons with disabilities (children) in eco-friendly technologies-Mobility devices.
✓ Training PWDs on Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs)
✓ Promote disability-related, environmental health services.
✓ Strengthen the capacity of community support structures to identify and support Persons with
disabilities in the areas of operation.
✓ Manage and oversee the administrative functions of duty station.
✓ Establish and strengthen relationships at the sub-county level and develop partnerships with other service providers.
Education and Experience: Degree in Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR),Social Work and Social Administration (SWSA) Sociology. Knowledge on One Health approach, Additional trainings in VSLA, counselling and psychosocial support is an added advantage. Must have at least 2-3 years’ experience working in NGO environment. Ability to ride a motorcycle with valid riding permit.
How to apply:
Please send your CV, letter of interest and academic documents with 3 work related referees via email: mail: jobs@tpoug.org or hand delivery to Plot 652, Block 257, Wamala Close, Munyonyo ONLY. Include your salary history for the past 3 years (Attached as one document of not more than 2MBs). Detailed Job Description visit: www.tpoug.org
Deadline: December 31st 2022.
TPO Uganda is an equal opportunities employer that doesn’t discriminate on any basis.
Please note that this offer of employment is made to you with the understanding that you do not have a history of fraud and sexual offences. In accordance with the TPO Uganda’s Anti-Fraud and PSHEA Policies 2021, you are expected to abide and comply with the terms and conditions therein at all times. Any violation of this and other policies is highly punishable as per guidelines indicated in the various policies and