Job Title: Community Development Facilitator (CDF)
Organisation: Community Efforts for Child Empowerment (CECE)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Program Officer
About US:
Community
Efforts for Child Empowerment (CECE) is a registered non-profit making and
Child focused NGO, based in Kiboga. It is an umbrella organization supported by
ChildFund International to support six (6) communities (Masodde, Butemba,
Kiyuni, Wakiso, Gayaza and Kinabwe) located in the districts of Kyankwanzi,
Wakiso and Luwero. Our mission is “to create a conducive environment that
supports the optimum development of deprived, excluded and vulnerable children.”
Efforts for Child Empowerment (CECE) is a registered non-profit making and
Child focused NGO, based in Kiboga. It is an umbrella organization supported by
ChildFund International to support six (6) communities (Masodde, Butemba,
Kiyuni, Wakiso, Gayaza and Kinabwe) located in the districts of Kyankwanzi,
Wakiso and Luwero. Our mission is “to create a conducive environment that
supports the optimum development of deprived, excluded and vulnerable children.”
Job Summary: The Community Development Facilitator (CDF) will plan,
administer, coordinate and monitor all community level sponsorship and program
activities, in line with the set performance targets
administer, coordinate and monitor all community level sponsorship and program
activities, in line with the set performance targets
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Sponsorship Management:
- Conducts home visits to provide support and
guidance, on issues related to child welfare and Household economic
empowerment. - The CDF will facilitate Sponsorship and
safety net awareness in the Communities. - Work closely with the CAs, Community
Volunteers and POs to ensure that enrolled children and families
participate and benefit from the sectoral programs and projects. - Offer support in the design of Community
growth plan, enrollment process of children and monitoring availability of
the children. - Ensures that sponsor relations is carried out
in a timely and professional manner and in accordance with ChildFund
International policy. - Facilitate timely child correspondences,
delivery and response to Sponsor queries. - Ensures that all Community Volunteers
(including CYEC and PEC) are trained in and fully understand internal
operational policies and procedures. - Develop a good understanding, appreciation
and adherence to child protection issues/ policies. Knowledge and skills
in engaging children and youth in activities that promote their
development. - Coordinate sponsor visits and provide all
necessary information required for a successful visit.
Program Management and
Development:
Development:
- Work with the implementing Partners of
Programs and Projects to ensure quality service to the beneficiaries. - Manage Community Assets entrusted to you on
behalf of the PEC and CYEC. - Conduct needs assessment and communicate any
development initiatives to the Area. - Mentor Community Volunteer and Sectoral
Committees to effectively monitor implementation of Programs and Projects.
- Ensuring the Parents, Community members,
Children and Youths actively participate in project review and planning
meetings. - Visiting families and communities with unique
experiences/problems and jointly working with them to find lasting
solutions.
Capacity Building and
Development:
Development:
- Identify capacity gaps among CAs, CMs, PEC
and CYEC and ensure such gaps are plugged in through training, coaching
and mentorship - In charge of organizing and supporting
community periodic committee elections. - Maintain local leadership participation in
project activities.
Resource Mobilization and
Management:
Management:
- Identify funding opportunities and
participate in developing project concepts for possible funding - Work closely with community leadership to
mobilize local resources - Maintain track record of offspring pass over
(Both crop and animals) for sustainability of community livelihoods. - Provide accountability for resources (In-kind
and cash) to PEC, CYEC and general assembly
Representation,
Networking, and Advocacy:
Networking, and Advocacy:
- Ensure observance of Child Protection Policy
(CPP - Monitor and report any child
abuse/emergencies to relevant Authorities and networks. - Work in liaison with institutions in the
Community, government departments and structures in planning and
implementation of programs that benefit vulnerable children in the
Community. - Facilitate effective representation of
interests of children and youth among the partners and Networks
stakeholders and the Community. - Uphold the brands of CECE and CECE donors
such as ChildFund at all times
Process Monitoring and
Documentation:
Documentation:
- Facilitate PEC and CYEC to design Community
Monitoring Plans (CMPs) and Community Action Plans (CAPs) for projects and
programs at the Community. - Holding routine Community meetings to give
feedback on the programs and projects in the Community. - Work with the CMs and CAs to carryout regular
headcounts to establish the existence of the children in the communities. - Maintain up-to-date children’s information,
and folders. - Prepare timely quality and regular monthly,
quarterly, annual and other reports. - In charge of designing Child correspondence
tracking system and monitoring effective use. Responsible for effective disbursement
and monitoring use of Designated Fund Certificate (DFC) and other gifts to
children. - Documenting best practices and case studies
on monthly basis. - Carry out CVS assessment on continuous basis,
submit reports and follow up on action points.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should preferably hold a Diploma
in Education, Development Studies, Social Work and Social Administration, Community
Based Rehabilitation, Community Psychology, Adult and Community Education or related
field - A minimum of two years of post-graduation
work experience in community development projects with a Child focused
Non-Governmental Organization. - Proven ability and skills in organizing and
facilitating community groups. - Significant experience in human relations is
required. - Broad knowledge of government strategies
& policies on OVC, UN convention on the Rights of a Child.
Pre-qualification experience with children (whether paid or voluntary) - Experience in using computer applications
(word processing, excel, database, internet) - Project Management: has a working knowledge
of project planning and management. - Previous experience in Participatory
community development approaches; mobilization and capacity building. - Possess well-developed networking abilities,
and be able to interact well with children, adult communities and
staff. - Dynamic and result oriented.
- Proficiency of the local language of the area
is a must - Ability to ride a motorcycle and possession
of a valid class “A” riders’ license.
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications in
confidence including a cover letter, copies of academic documents three (3)
referees, with their day time contacts and emails to:
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications in
confidence including a cover letter, copies of academic documents three (3)
referees, with their day time contacts and emails to:
The
Chairperson,
Chairperson,
Community
Efforts for Child Empowerment,
Efforts for Child Empowerment,
Plot
518, Kiganzi Road P.O. Box 51, Kiboga.
Uganda
518, Kiganzi Road P.O. Box 51, Kiboga.
Uganda
Applications
should be Hand delivered and registered at the above address in Kiboga Town
Council or at ChildFund National office on Plot 71/72, Namirembe Road
–Kampala.
should be Hand delivered and registered at the above address in Kiboga Town
Council or at ChildFund National office on Plot 71/72, Namirembe Road
–Kampala.
Deadline: Friday, 15th July
2016 by 2:00 PM
2016 by 2:00 PM
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