Organisation: World Vision International
Funding Source: USAID
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Program Manager
About WVU:
World Vision International is a Christian Relief, Development and
Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children,
families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work
in over 41 districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of
children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for
working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful
completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record
checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness.
Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”
Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children,
families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work
in over 41 districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of
children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for
working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful
completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record
checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness.
Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”
Job Summary: The Community Development
Facilitator will oversee and facilitate programme development, monitoring and
implementation in an FAPS Empowerment and Rehabilitation FAPERP Project in line
with programme plans.
Facilitator will oversee and facilitate programme development, monitoring and
implementation in an FAPS Empowerment and Rehabilitation FAPERP Project in line
with programme plans.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee FAPS Empowerment and
Rehabilitation programme planning and Development. - Technically support and guide FAPS
Empowerment and Rehabilitation Project scheduled assessments, evaluations,
TDI measurements and designs. - Actively facilitate development of the FAPS
Empowerment and Rehabilitation Project design document and AOP/ DIP. - Gather and analyze community perspectives,
and prepare annual work plans and cash flows. - Write concept papers and proposals for
non-sponsorship fundraising. - In charge of monitoring of progress and
achievements of programmes in the FAPS Empowerment and Rehabilitation
Project - Mobilization of communities, local
organizations and institutions for programme development and
implementation. - Mobilize community participation in programme/project
planning, development, implementation and monitoring. - Mobilize government institutions and
technical staff in the planning and implementation of FAPS Empowerment and
Rehabilitation programmes and plans. - Mobilize grassroots organizations, Churches
and other civil society organizations on poverty reduction. - Build and maintain FAPS Empowerment and
Rehabilitation level partnerships, networks and coalitions with civil
society organizations and local government institutions. - Facilitate networking with government
institutions and other development partners within the FAPS Empowerment
and Rehabilitation Project in planning and implementation of development
programmes. - Identify and nurture local partnerships
with grassroots civil society organizations, Churches and sub county
government. - Build and facilitate the capacity and
growth of community and grassroots organizations. - Facilitate growth of strong grassroots
movements on specific advocacy issues. - Build leadership and mobilization capacity
of programme/project committees and facilitate their participation in
programme/project development activities. - Proper and efficient management and use of
FAPS Empowerment and Rehabilitation Project finance and assets. - Financial and asset resources are managed
and used in line with policy guidelines. - In charge of monitoring and tracking progress
of programme implementation. - Organize project level forums to assess
progress of implementation of planned activities. - Actively monitor progress of
programme/project interventions against plans within the FAPS Empowerment
and Rehabilitation Project. - Organize review, reflection and learning
forum for FAPS Empowerment and Rehabilitation Project staff, community,
local organizations and government. - The incumbent will also perform any other
duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the World Vision
Community Development Facilitator should primarily hold a University
degree and/or a in Social Science, Development Studies, Education or any
relevant field. - A minimum of three years’ experience
working with communities in a development. - The applicant must be highly reliable and
independent. - Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Networking and advocacy skills
- A mature and committed Christian, able to
stand above denominational diversities
NB: The position is open to Only Ugandan
Nationals.
Nationals.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by
visiting World Vision International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link
below.
visiting World Vision International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link
below.
Please follow instructions on How to Create Account and Profile at
World Vision’s e-recruitment portal. Qualified female candidates are
particularly encouraged to apply.
World Vision’s e-recruitment portal. Qualified female candidates are
particularly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 17th July, 2015.
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