Architecture Intern Jobs at Easy Housing

 Job Title:  Architecture Intern 

Organization: Easy Housing

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

 

About US:

Easy Housing is a circular, biobased and climate-resilient building technology, based on FSC-certified timber. We offer a unique solution to the growing need for affordable, sustainable housing in the Global South. Easy Housing is a brand of Easy Housing Concepts Uganda Limited – a social enterprise registered in Uganda.

 

Job Summary:   The Architecture Intern should have a passion for circular and sustainable housing, and experience in architectural design and rendering.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

*Working on the drawings for our standardised options

*Working on timber house design concepts

*Making site plans for clients and potentially also doing site visits

*Making renders and 3D models

*Working closely together with the other architects, projects managers and engineers

*Coordinating technical drawings with internal and external consultants

*Preparing architectural / engineering reports and progress narratives

*Preparing construction detailing, developing and researching appropriate details

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

*The applicant must be a student or recent graduate with relevant background, such as architecture, (building) engineering, building systems, or similar

*Basic understanding of architectural design and construction principles

*Experience in making technical drawings is required

*Familiar with Archicad and/or Rhino, AutoCAD, Sketchup, and rendering softwares (Lumion and/or Enscape)

*Passion for sustainable design – familiarity with timber construction is a plus

*Internationally oriented and strong communication skills

*Autonomous and intrinsically motivated, proactive and assertive mindset

*Fluency in English, both written and verbally

 

We offer.

*Work in a diverse team with people from all over the world

*An amazing opportunity to develop your design skills

*Learn about affordable sustainable housing, climate change and international development

*Direct supervision and coaching

*Freedom to shape your own internship targets

*Internship allowance, travel allowance and lunch

*Build up professional working experience and network

*Possibility of extension after the internship has ended

 

How to Apply:

All candidates should send their CVs, motivation letters and portfolio (max. size 10mb) to jobs@easyhousing.org

Deadline: 28th February 2024

Volunteer Field Agents Jobs at Catholic Relief Services in Uganda

Job Description

Vacancy title: Volunteer Field Agents DINU

Jobs at: Catholic Relief Services

JOB DETAILS:
Job Title: Volunteer Field Agents DINU
Department: Programs
Supervisor: Field Assistants
Number of positions:52
Country/Location Uganda/within communities of operation in Moroto, Amudat, Nakapiripirit, Nabilatuk and Napak
About CRS:
Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations.
CRS has worked in Uganda since 1965, initially providing emergency assistance to Sudanese refugees living in the north. Over the years, CRS has expanded its programming to also address development needs in western, central and eastern Uganda. CRS’ projects in Uganda currently include agriculture, health, microfinance, peacebuilding and youth. CRS Uganda implements its programs through partnerships with local organizations, including the Catholic Church, other faith-based organizations and community entities for maximum impact and sustainability.
Background
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is part of the Consortium led by CARE Denmark including, Gulu Agricultural Development Company (GADC), Dynamic Agro-Pastoral Development Organisation (DADO) and SORUDA which was awarded to implement a three-year Development Initiative for Northern Uganda (DINU) program. The DINU, a Government of Uganda Program with support from European Union is designed to increase food security, improve maternal and child nutrition and enhance household income in the Karamoja Sub-region, and Katakwi District. It will be executed in ten (11) districts of Abim, Kotido, Karenga, Kaabong, Moroto, Amudat, Nakapiripirit, Nabilatuk, Napak, Kitgum and Katakwi. CRS will specifically implement in the five (5) South Karamoja districts of Moroto, Amudat, Nakapiripirit, Nabilatuk and Napak.
Summary
CRS DINU Program seeks to recruit and train 52 volunteer field agents from within the communities of Nakapiripirit, Nabilatuk, Amudat, Moroto and Napak to support in the implementation of DINU program field/community level activities by working directly with the Field Assistant, local community structures and community members in support of Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work to serve the poor and vulnerable.. The volunteers will work with farmer households to address gender barriers to women’s equitable access to and control over household financial resources using CARE’s “Household Dialogues for Financial Empowerment of Women” methodology. Through a series of dialogues facilitated by the volunteers, household members will learn to analyse and challenge gender roles and power dynamics - leading to a change in how household financial resources and productive assets are used. The volunteers will be trained and supported with training materials and guidelines tailored to meet the capacity gaps of the beneficiaries. .

Roles and responsibilities
• The volunteers will support the DINU Program in community mobilization for the project interventions.
• Ensure the formation, training and performance of Y/VSLAs.
• Will support in the mobilization and monitoring of farmer groups, Community Animal Health workers, VHT members, MCGs, Lead Mothers, and facilitate establishment of VSLA groups.
• Conduct support supervision and coaching on management and savings and credit transaction handling.
• Assess and support in identification of VSLA groups ready for linkages with banks for credit and other agro-processors, input and produce buyers.
• Promote gender mainstreaming within the farmer groups.
• Provide feedback from our project community structures in relation to the Project interventions.
• Compile data provided at the community level as per project requirements and contribute to the preparation of reports.
• Coordinate communication and facilitate information sharing among the beneficiaries at the community level to assist in strengthening the community interest,
• Support in translation, in case of trainings at the field level, that may be conducted by CRS or district technical staff that are not knowledgeable in the local language.

Implementation period, location and numbers per district.
The volunteers will support the project from date of hire to September 2022.
They should be residents of the sub counties and parishes of implementation as shown in the table at the bottom. Applicants should provide a letter from the LC1 confirming location of residence.
Estimated Budget.
Each volunteer field agent will receive a Monthly Stipend.
Reporting.
The Field Agent will report to Field Assistant who will offer technical guidance on a day to day basis.

Basic Qualifications.
• A certificate in the field of Agriculture livelihoods or Nutrition or a Uganda Certificate of Education with experience in implementing livelihoods.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of work experience in community-based development work, ideally in the field of Agriculture, Village Savings and loaning associations for an NGO or CBO.
• Ability to communicate to communities and local leaders.
• Experience in writing basic reports.

Required Languages
• Strong written and verbal communication/written skills in English
• Strong written and spoken communication skills in Pokot or Nga karimojong are a MUST
• Supervisory Responsibilities (none)
• Key Working Relationships:
• Internal Field Assistant and CRS Staff
• External: Subcounty leadership

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff and volunteers)
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff and volunteers to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship
• Partnerships
• Accountability

Job application procedure
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our team people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation
By applying to this volunteer role, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff and volunteers to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to the above safeguarding-related topics
CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

NOTE: To apply, please follow the instructions below:
• Email a cover letter and CV only to ug_recruitment@crs.org  by October 19, 2020 at 5:00pm. Large files and/or scans of documents will lead to rejection of your application.
• In the subject line of the email, copy and paste – VOLUNTEERFIELDAGENTS. All applications that do not contain this subject line will be rejected and not read.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.