Fresher Community Development Facilitator Job Opportunities – World Vision International

Organisation: World Vision International 
Reports to: Project
Coordinator-MNCH
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
World Vision
Uganda 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.”
Job Summary: The Community
Development Facilitator will oversee all project activities at a cluster level
and monitoring progress towards achievement of targets. The incumbent will critically
enrich the project team with the social dynamics of communities in regard to
MNCH, working with VHTs, small groups like the Parent support Groups and
community engagements.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
1.
Project Management:
·        
Take the lead in the roll out of the MNCH projects
in the Project site by ensuring that the projects are using the most
appropriate innovative and cost effective technologies.
·        
Offer necessary technical support to system’s
partners during the course of the project
·        
Manage, and supervise all core interventions at the
lower level with in the DIP
·        
Ensure that all MNCH and other related deliverables
are achieved according to the detailed implementation plan.
2.
Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation:
·        
The incumbent will work in liaison with health staff
and program development team in the roll out of baseline surveys and evaluation
of the project, on the required basis
·        
Manage the rollout of the MNCH data collection
process at the community and health facility level
·        
Works in liaison with the Project coordinator in the
preparation of quality project reports are submitted on time to support offices
and donors.
3.
Reporting and Accountability:
·        
The incumbent maintains records of activity
implementation as approved by the PM in a developed ToR
·        
Prepares and submits monthly reports that shows what
has been active and done in the project area
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Manages allocated monies and organization resources
(such as phones, cameras, bus cards) as per agreed practices
·        
Prepares for and participates in evaluation projects
when required
·        
Participates in meetings and contribute to
organization development
4.
Partnership Development:
Works in liaison with development agencies and
partners on collaborative work related to MNCH and other initiatives to
position World Vision as a strategic partner in mhealth landscape
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
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The applicant should preferably hold a University
Degree in Social Sciences, Development studies and related disciplines
·        
Possession of a Master’s Degree in Public Health is
an added advantage
·        
At least two years’ experience in working in the
area of Maternal Newborn and Child Health, and or aspects of Health Care
·        
Prior experience in working communities with good
knowledge of public health system and structures
·        
Detailed knowledge and understanding the social
determinants of health and community dynamics.
·        
Working knowledge of MNCH methodologies and other
related approaches
·        
Excellent interpersonal communication and counseling
skills.
NB: Only Ugandan Nationals are encouraged to apply.
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.
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.
Deadline: 16th November, 2015
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