Job Title: Education and Child Development Coordinator (2 Positions)
Organisation: Watoto
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Watoto Church Ministries has experienced exponential growth over the past couple of years, comprising multiple Celebration Centres (Campuses) and diverse Community care initiatives, including Child Care, Neighbourhood, Education, and FM Radio, among others.
Job Summary: To coordinate and oversee the implementation of Education and Child development programmes that ensure children have access to quality learning, thrive and are equipped to reach their full potential.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise the implementation of programme plans for effective service delivery.
- Coordinate the enrolment of children into suitable partner schools in alignment with the Watoto values and mission.
- Coordinate access to quality education for all supported children.
- Monitor academic progress and support interventions to improve learning outcomes.
- Support in the design of the case management process for mothers and children.
- Coordinate the implementation of case management processes by Integrated Case Workers.
- Oversee programmes that support holistic child development.
- Identify and respond to child protection and wellbeing concerns.
- Equip caregivers to support children’s education and development.
- Review case files, education records, track indicators, and child development data for accuracy and completeness.
- Build partnerships with education authorities, churches, and community stakeholders to support holistic child development.
- Build capacity in child-centred programming and case management.
- Monitor adherence to child safeguarding and protection policies.
- Promote a culture of safety, dignity and accountability for children.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the role should have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Development, Social Work, Educational Psychology, or a related field.
- Training in Child protection and safeguarding is an added advantage.
- At least 4-5 years experience in in education programs, child development, or child focused community work.
- Experience working with schools, children and caregivers.
- Proven experience in case management or child safeguarding.
- A committed, consistent, and discipled Christian who demonstrates spiritual maturity and active engagement in discipleship, aligned with Watoto values.
How to Apply:
Suitably qualified and interested candidates can apply by following the procedures below.
Visit our website www.watotochurch.com and navigate to join the team.
Select click here to view the job details.
To apply, click the Apply Here button.
Complete the form and submit it once all sections have been filled out.
Once you have completed the above step, please email the following documents to careers@watotochurch.com
CV, academic documents, and a Church recommendation letter (Subject Line: Job Title – First Name, Last Name).
Application deadline 28th June 2026.
Deadline: 28th June 2026
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 48