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• Advocating for child’s rights
• Listening to the child’s ideas, dreams,
  needs, & concerns
• Protecting confidence by establishing &
  maintaining the mutual respect and trust needed for the risk-taking
  necessary for learning, maturing, & growth
• Demonstrating the love of Jesus Christ so
  children will know they are a special child of God
• Celebrating children by recognizing
  accomplishments and affirming growth, self-confidence, and self-esteem
• Christian Role Model

• Termly school headcount of all students and
  providing Financial Officer with school fee information for each student.
• Consult with the mentee’s teachers three
  times per term to follow-up on students’ academic and social progress at
  school
• Build a working relationship with the HM’s or
  Director of Studies of all assigned schools
• Schedule and carry out school office hours at
  assigned schools each week for activities including career guidance,
  character development, coaching, and relevant mentoring.

• Manage and enter data into Access Database
  for assigned mentees
• Assess and recruit new children for potential
  child sponsorship following the Sponsorship Policy and guidelines as
  assigned.
• Evaluate school reports of mentees each term
  by comparing each term’s report and make written recommendations to help
  mentees improve upon their academic skills
• Prepare and submit an annual progress report
  and picture of each mentee for the child’s sponsor
• Provide one written article and picture for
  the website each term
• Take an annual picture of the student and
  record in database.
• Once per term, collect and edit letters from
  mentees to sponsors
• Help plan and develop holiday programs as
  assigned
• Help plan and fully participate in Camp
  All-stars
• Help plan and coordinate activities for
  visiting mission teams as assigned

• Develop positive relationships with mentees
  through understanding the child, conducting one on one counseling and
  mentoring sessions, listening to and advising students on the challenges
  they face, build trust and confidence with the children etc.
• Annually reassess each mentee within their
  environment: home, school, village and compare these assessments with
  previous assessments and document recommendations
• Make recommendations for extra child support
  i.e. when there is need for extra financial support for personal school
  requirements, school uniforms, shoes, and other items as needed.

• Work with local leaders and other
  organizations within the community to better serve the communities and
  children
• Develop a positive and child supporting
  relationship with the guardian/ parent to ensure balanced support for the
  child both at school and home.

• The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s degree
  in Social Work, Counseling, Child Development or related fields.
• At least two internships serving vulnerable
  children or demonstrated interest in issues affecting children.
• Previous experience developing and presenting
  child related programs to children and communities.
• Previous experience working in a cross-cultural
  community.
• Strong knowledge of computer software
  including Microsoft Office and Database Management software.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and
  written.
• Excellent organizational skills and the
  ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to work individually in
  a self-directed manner and as part of a team, coordinating efforts with
  program staff and other development staff.
• Demonstrated planning, program development
  and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of local community services and
  resources available for children.
• Detail-oriented.
• High degree of honesty and integrity.
• Ready to relocate to Jinja, Uganda.

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