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Job Title:       Child Development Officer

Organization: Watoto
Child Care Ministries

Duty Station:  Watoto
Homes, Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Watoto Child Care
Ministries is a ministry of Watoto Church that rescues vulnerable children and
restores dignity to them by providing holistically for their physical,
spiritual and emotional needs. Watoto has operations in Kampala, Wakiso, Mpigi
and Gulu.

Job Summary:   The Child
Development Officer will cater for Early Childhood Development needs and
support Mothers in their role to train children in moral conduct.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
To guide
and advise village management on the best practises to promote discipline of
Children.

·       
To
advise mothers on how best to discipline their children as informed by the
Child Protection Policy and reports.

·       
To
supervise and guide on the correction activities of children on suspension from
school and empower disciplinary committees. Support with the reintegration of
children who return from suspension.

·       
To
provide the homes office and WISE with updated records regarding children’s
discipline.

·       
To
conduct orientation to new children in the homes.

·       
To
implement, monitor and assess Early Childhood Development programs, activities
and initiative.

·       
To make
follow ups on Children remanded in government facilities or other institutions
(police, court, prison, LCs, external schools, Hospitals) on discipline
grounds.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
applicant for the Watoto Child Development Officer job opportunity should hold
at least a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work.

·       
At least
two years’ experience working with children in a similar role and a busy
organisation.

·       
Good
inter-personal skills and ability to relate well to children of all ages.

·       
Passionate
about children’s welfare with ability to work effectively within a team
environment.

·       
Commitment
to working within standardized guidelines.

·       
High
level of motivation and initiative and strive for a high standard of practice.

How to Apply:

All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 1^st April 2020

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