Organization: SOS
Children’s Villages Uganda
Children’s Villages Uganda
Duty Station: Kakiri
and Gulu, Uganda
and Gulu, Uganda
Reports to:
Programme Director
Programme Director
About US:
SOS Children’s
Villages is an independent, locally registered, child-focused, social
development non- governmental organization with a strong reputation for
providing quality care and protection, education and health needs for
vulnerable children. Since its inception in 1991, SOS CV Uganda has reached
over 60,000 children, youths and adults directly and indirectly to become
empowered and self-reliant to contribute significantly to the needs of their
families and communities. Works in partnership with a number of donors,
(institutional and corporate agencies) including; Norwegian Agency for
Development Cooperation (NORAD), Austrian Development Agency (ADA), Grieg
Foundation, ERIKS Development Partner, USAID/Bantwana World Education, AVIS
Foundation, Brand Charity, USAID/Uganda Private Health Support Program (UPHSP),
Terre des Hommes (TDH), Stanbic Bank Uganda, DHL – Go Teach, Madhvani Group of
Companies.
Villages is an independent, locally registered, child-focused, social
development non- governmental organization with a strong reputation for
providing quality care and protection, education and health needs for
vulnerable children. Since its inception in 1991, SOS CV Uganda has reached
over 60,000 children, youths and adults directly and indirectly to become
empowered and self-reliant to contribute significantly to the needs of their
families and communities. Works in partnership with a number of donors,
(institutional and corporate agencies) including; Norwegian Agency for
Development Cooperation (NORAD), Austrian Development Agency (ADA), Grieg
Foundation, ERIKS Development Partner, USAID/Bantwana World Education, AVIS
Foundation, Brand Charity, USAID/Uganda Private Health Support Program (UPHSP),
Terre des Hommes (TDH), Stanbic Bank Uganda, DHL – Go Teach, Madhvani Group of
Companies.
Job Summary: The Family Strengthening Programme Coordinator
is responsible for leading, managing and coordinating the planning, execution
and implementation of programs in the Location according to the laid down
guidelines and in accordance with the needs and priorities of the local
community with emphasis to orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) and their
families.
is responsible for leading, managing and coordinating the planning, execution
and implementation of programs in the Location according to the laid down
guidelines and in accordance with the needs and priorities of the local
community with emphasis to orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) and their
families.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Leadership and
Administration
Administration
- Establish a Community Development Task Force (CDTF) to spearhead the
programmes. - Lead and coordinate training of the CDTF on vulnerability assessment
at family and Community levels. - Guide and support the CDTF in the identification of programme
participants - Establish an Admissions Committee that recommends participants to
the PMC. - Coordinate the establishment of functioning family support groups
and other community initiatives. - Support the identification and training of staff and KIPs in Family
Development Process. - Ensure the creation, maintenance and update of all programme
activities and participants. - Support the recruitment of Community Based Organisations (KIPs) and
build their capacity. - Develop effective administrative, internal controls, monitoring and
evaluation systems.
Programme
Assessment, Design, Planning, implementation and Budgeting
Assessment, Design, Planning, implementation and Budgeting
- Carry out needs assessment and design right based projects to
address the vulnerability of children at risk of losing parental care. - Coordinate the assessment of root cause of child abandonment using
appropriate participatory tools. - Recruit and select programme participants.
- Develop/schedule programme activities aligned to approved guidelines
and funding limitations. - Monitor and supervise the development and implementation of action
plans by the programme officers. - Ensure families / caregivers get access to training on income
generation and food security. - Identify and mobilize local resources to support the implementation
of action plans. - Oversee the preparation of community development plans and family
development processes. - Ensure families receive the required support to fulfill the needs
and rights of children development. - Develop and monitor a risk management plan to mitigate potential
risks. - Prepare annual budgets in line with the strategic objectives
- Oversee timely and effective implementation of the approved plans.
- Ensure that all assets and financial resources are used
appropriately in line with the approved budget. - Monitor programme expenditures ensuring that budget allocations are
adhered to. - Ensure that all funds are properly managed, controlled and accounted
for in accordance with the Financial Procedures Manual and guidelines.
Networking and
Partnership Development
Partnership Development
- Establish a framework for identification, analysis and updating of
stakeholder profiles. - Support the development of an effective and sustainable network of
community, NGO and government departments for effective collaboration and
service delivery. - Identify opportunities for partnerships to support the SOS
strategies for OVCs. - § Enhance strong linkages with other facilities and support the
integrated approach of One Programme (SOS Children’s Villages Policy). - Serve as a liaison with the community regarding programme
implementation and effectiveness. - Participate actively in sub county and district partnership meeting
and engagement with stakeholders.
Monitoring and
Evaluation:
Evaluation:
- Establish targets and indicators to assess the level of progress of
project - Establish a mechanism for effective monitoring and evaluation of
project/ programme interventions. - Conduct daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual review of
activities as appropriate to ensure that the programme is relevant to the
community and families. - Monitor the performance of CBO’s and family support groups and
submit quarterly reports. - Document the good practices and learning lesson for sharing across
the organisation. - Evaluate programme effectiveness to develop improved methods.
Reporting and
Documentation
Documentation
- Develop a schedule for programme reports and coordinate high quality
execution of these products interventions. - Submit monthly and quarterly progress reports to the Programme
Director and relevant stakeholders on programme performance. - Provide timely information to the National FSP Coordinator as may be
required by the funding PSA, the Member Association or any other specific
needs. - Submit stories / articles, photos and any other publication on the
programme to the National Office for public relations, fundraising and /
or any other purposes as may be required from time to time. - Ensure that the community development structures document all
programme processes. - Ensure that families on the programme are documented and timely
updated on the programme database or other relevant databases as may be
required by the project. - Ensure that physical and electronic information of beneficiary
information is confidential and highly protected.
People Management:
- Participate in the recruitment, orientation, training and
development of programme co-workers in conjunction with the National Human
Resource Coordinator. - Carry out performance management and maintain motivation among the
co-workers - Together with the National Human Coodinator and the National FSP
Coordinator, regularly review and suggest staffing patterns and capacity
development of co-workers.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Community
Development studies, social work, sociology, development studies,
economics, agriculture, community nursing, rural development. - Three years of experience in development and implementation of
community programmes - Sound understanding and practical experience on child rights, child
development, family and community development, human rights based
programming and management of CBOs. - Extensive knowledge of current trends and issues in child protection
and community development - Knowledge of and experience implementing research based outcomes.
- Ability to design training programmes and provide training to
various sized groups. - Possession of a driving license is an added advantage.
- Working knowledge of programme development and design and
project-based reporting. - Strong facilitation, interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as function effectively and
collaboratively in a team environment, - Ability to work with culturally diverse staff and populations and a
variety of stakeholders and audiences. - Ability to monitor, analyse, consult and report on programme
activities. - Organisational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.
- Proficient with computer applications – a thorough understanding of
the MS Office suite - Excellent follow through and persistence when corresponding with
families and programme staff. - Committed to the improvement of OVCs and their families and the
mission of SOS.
Agency-wide
behavioural Competencies (for all SOS CV Staff):
behavioural Competencies (for all SOS CV Staff):
- Courage: We take action
- Commitment: We keep our promises
- Trust: We believe in each other
- Accountability: We are reliable partners.
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should email their cover letters, CVs and
copies of education certificates as a single document to
[email protected]. The heading of your e-mail should be the title of
the position you are applying for plus the location; for example, Family
Strengthening Programme Coordinator.
qualified and interested candidates should email their cover letters, CVs and
copies of education certificates as a single document to
[email protected]. The heading of your e-mail should be the title of
the position you are applying for plus the location; for example, Family
Strengthening Programme Coordinator.
Deadline: Friday 7th September 2018
NB:
Only electronic submissions will be accepted and only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.
Only electronic submissions will be accepted and only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.
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