Livelihoods and Food Security Project Technical Assistant Uganda Yumbe
Provide technical assistance for project outputs and performance monitoring.
Overview
Provide technical assistance for project outputs and performance monitoring.
You have:
- Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines.
- Assist in the implementation of the LFS portfolio according to plan of action.
- Implement procedures and activities within own function or core competency as delegated.
- Responsible for organizing and delivering tasks in line with priorities and standards.
- Develop and maintain knowledge of the specialist area for effective support.
- Use initiative in day-to-day problem-solving according to agreed standards.
- Prepare and develop status reports as required by management.
- Ensure proper filing of documents.
- Promote and share ideas for improvement in your area of expertise.
Contract
This is a Professional contract, Grade 4 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 4 (NRC) contracts.
- Role and responsibilities
The purpose of the LFS technical Assistant position is to provide technical support to LFS Technical Officer in delivering project outputs and support monitoring performance of project.
Generic Responsibilities
These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work- and Professional Development Plan.
- Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
- Assist a range of support with the implementation of the LFS portfolio according to plan of action
- Implements independently procedures and activities within own function or core competency as delegated
- Responsible for organizing and delivery of tasks in line with priorities and standards
- Develop and maintain knowledge of the specialist area of work in which technical assistance and support is being provided, in order to be most effective in supporting the team
- Use initiative in day to day problem solving in line with agreed procedures, priorities and standards for the area of work
- Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
- Ensure proper filing of documents
- Promote and share ideas for improvement in your area of expertise
Critical interfaces
By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:
- Project planning: LFS Coordinator and LFS Officer.
- Staff capacity building: LFS Coordinator, LFS Officer, HR Development Officer.
- Implementation: LFS Officer.
Scale and Scope of Operation
Staff: 20 CCPs
Stakeholders: Key external stakeholders the post has relationships with (e.g. UN agencies, INGOs, local NGOs, civil society, governmental bodies)
Budgets: N/A
Information: Collecting implementation information for updating GORS,
Legal or compliance: External Trainer TOR adherence and training content adherence.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to adhere to strict policies or guidelines? | The interviewer wants to see your ability to follow established protocols and procedures. | Share a relevant experience that highlights your adherence to guidelines, emphasizing any challenges and how you overcame them. |
| Describe how you would assist in implementing a project plan. What steps would you take? | This question assesses your understanding of project implementation and your proactive approach. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you ever had to organize tasks under tight deadlines? How did you manage it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell me about a time you used initiative in problem-solving. What was the outcome? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to stay updated on your area of expertise? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |