Project Social Worker at Uganda Youth Development Link

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Deadline: 22nd August 2025

Key Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work/Community Psychology + 2 years’ NGO experience.

About the Organization

Uganda Youth Development Link (UYDEL) is a non-profit organization that started in 1993 with a mission of enhancing socio-economic transformation of disadvantaged young people (10-24 years) both in and out of school, through evidence based interventions that: advocate; create linkages to services and information; and encourage social and livelihood skills development for self-reliance.

Job Summary

UYDEL is recruiting a committed and skilled Project Social Worker to support pregnant adolescent girls through case management and livelihood empowerment under a climate-resilience and maternal health initiative. The Social Worker will provide psychosocial support, coordinate referrals, case profiling and management and facilitate access to sustainable livelihood opportunities for the enrolled pregnant adolescents/youth.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive case assessments and develop individualized care plans for adolescent girls.
• Provide psychosocial support and coordinate referrals to health, legal, and protection services.
• Identify and link beneficiaries to livelihood opportunities, vocational training, and income-generating activities.
• Facilitate life skills sessions and mentorship programs tailored to climate-resilient livelihoods.
• Work closely with community structures to promote safe pregnancies and youth empowerment.
• Document case progress, success stories, and lessons learned for reporting and learning.
• Support monitoring and evaluation of case management and livelihood components.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Community Psychology, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in case management and youth livelihoods, preferably in NGO settings.
• Knowledge of adolescent development, SRHR, and climate change impacts on vulnerable populations.
• Strong facilitation, counseling, and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with community-based approaches and referral systems.

Desirable Attributes

• Passionate about youth empowerment and gender equity.
• Experience working in climate-affected or low-resource communities.
• Ability to build trust and rapport with adolescents and caregivers.

How to Apply

Submit your cover letter, CV, and academic documents to uydelHR@gmail.com, with the subject line: “Project Social Worker – Building Climate-Resilient Communities for Safe Pregnancies in Adolescents/Youth”.

Deadline: 22nd August 2025

Note: Any form of private communication is strictly prohibited to maintain fairness and transparency in the process.

Brown Alex Sunday, 17 August 2025 Jobs NGO