Job
Title: Community
Sponsorship Officer
Title: Community
Sponsorship Officer
Organisation: Save
the Children International
the Children International
Duty Station: Wakiso, Uganda
About US:
Save the Children is
the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program
presence in over 120 countries in the world and has been implementing programs
for over 90 years. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child
attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our
mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and
to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create
impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being
innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving
results at scale.
the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program
presence in over 120 countries in the world and has been implementing programs
for over 90 years. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child
attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our
mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and
to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create
impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being
innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving
results at scale.
Job Summary: The Community Sponsorship Officer is
responsible for implementing field level sponsorship operations in line with
set performance targets and SCI Sponsorship policies, procedures and standards.
The job holder also supports thematic program implementation and community
mobilization in line with sponsorship requirements. The post holder may be
called upon as and when necessary to support the emergency team in cases of
humanitarian crisis. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role
holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to
vary working hours accordingly.
responsible for implementing field level sponsorship operations in line with
set performance targets and SCI Sponsorship policies, procedures and standards.
The job holder also supports thematic program implementation and community
mobilization in line with sponsorship requirements. The post holder may be
called upon as and when necessary to support the emergency team in cases of
humanitarian crisis. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role
holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to
vary working hours accordingly.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicants for the Save the Children Community Sponsorship
Officer job placement must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Development
Studies, Social Sciences, Adult and Community Education or related field - Two years of working experience in managing child sponsorship
operations and development with proficiency in local language of the area,
a must. - Must have experience in riding motorcycle.
- Demonstrable financial, planning and budget management skills a
MUST. Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an
international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and
cultures - Demonstrated knowledge of international and local policies and
frameworks relating to their thematic area is a must. - Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as
necessary. - Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including
influencing, negotiation and coaching - Excellent time management and planning capacity
- Excellent planning, coordination and reporting skills, with the
ability to organize a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse
tasks and responsibilities - Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.
- Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of
humanitarian responses.
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by clicking on the title
link below.
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by clicking on the title
link below.
Deadline: 8th February 2019
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