Organization: Compassion
International
International
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Manager
of Program Support
of Program Support
About Us:
Compassion International is a
Christ Centered non-governmental organization dedicated to child development.
Through a holistic approach, Compassion International addresses the spiritual,
economic, social and physical aspects of the neediest children in communities
to help them become responsible and fulfilled Christian adults.
Christ Centered non-governmental organization dedicated to child development.
Through a holistic approach, Compassion International addresses the spiritual,
economic, social and physical aspects of the neediest children in communities
to help them become responsible and fulfilled Christian adults.
Job Summary: The Program
Support Specialist- Child and Youth Development consults on development and
implements holistic child development programs and interventions. The
specialist generally provides highly competent knowledge in one or more
holistic development subspecialties in this field and is helpful in others. At
this career level, the incumbent supports the local program design, performing
independently on moderately complex issues.
Support Specialist- Child and Youth Development consults on development and
implements holistic child development programs and interventions. The
specialist generally provides highly competent knowledge in one or more
holistic development subspecialties in this field and is helpful in others. At
this career level, the incumbent supports the local program design, performing
independently on moderately complex issues.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintains
a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for
Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with
people within and outside of Compassion, and faithfully upholds
Compassion’s ministry in prayer. - Acts
as an advocate for children – raising the awareness of the needs, neglect,
nurture, and potential of children in poverty and challenging and enabling
those within one’s influence to greater involvement and effectiveness on
behalf of children. - Will
provide subject matter expertise regarding the holistic development and
needs of beneficiaries ages 12+. This role will collaborate with other
Support Specialists, Program Trainers and Partnership Facilitators to
ensure Implementing Church Partners are adequately informed and equipped
to provide holistic development to youth. - Responsible
for supporting the implementation and regular review/revision of: 1) Field
Office’s Certified Youth Development Strategy; 2) Field Office’s Certified
National Youth Curriculum; 3) Child Development Progress Report (CDPR)
Progress Measures for ages 12+; 4) Milestone Bibles for ages 12+ and other
Other youth-related program content/elements as assigned by the Manager of
Program Support. - Have
the ability to understand the funding needs of Youth Development and its
associated beneficiaries (ages 12+) and mobilize resources (both
Compassion and non-Compassion) to meet those needs. - Co-ordinate
and provide oversight to all youth related Interventions, collaborating
with the associated Partnership Facilitator(s) to ensure implementation
quality as well as monitoring & evaluation and learning. - Network
with other like-minded ministries & organizations in order to
identify, evaluate and recommend potential partnerships related to the
holistic development of youth. This role will represent Compassion
International’s approach to Youth Development both internally &
externally within his/her country and continually be aware of current
national statistics and trends related to youth. - Review
and analyse relevant information received from CDPR assessments, the
Program Support Specialist – Monitoring & Evaluation and the Program
Evaluation & Research Team to determine the current state of
Compassion supported youth as it relates to the achievement of Outcomes.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
ideal candidate should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Child/Youth
Development, Education, Social Work or other similar field from a legally
recognised institution. - A
minimum of three years of working experience in a similar job or related
job in an NGO setting - Broad
knowledge and understanding of the National Education System as it relates
to secondary & tertiary options - An
understanding of vocational, technical & apprenticeship options with
the local context - An
understanding of the developmental milestones & patterns of youth 12+ - Proven
ability to review/analyse information, reach conclusions and make relevant
decisions/recommendations - Ability
to think programmatically and make recommendations/ decisions based on
this - Ability
to coordinate and facilitate discussions across multiple working groups - Ability
to collaborate well both internally & externally - Ability
to network with other ministries & organizations - Great
communication skills both verbal & written. - Ability
to drive both manual and automatic vehicles will be an added advantage
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and
interested candidates should send a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae,
three professional references, reference letter from your current Pastor /
Reverend, copies of academic qualification documents to:
interested candidates should send a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae,
three professional references, reference letter from your current Pastor /
Reverend, copies of academic qualification documents to:
The Senior Human Resource
Business Partner,
Business Partner,
Compassion International
Uganda,
Uganda,
Plot 8A3, Baskerville Avenue,
Kololo,
Kololo,
P.O. Box 8936, Kampala.
Deadline: 16th February 2018 by 5:00pm
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