Save the Children: 2019 Community Development Officer Job
Location: Uganda, Uganda
Contract – Full-Time
Closing date: Sunday 8 September 2019
All jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified
Save the Children International is currently recruiting for a Community Development Officer for the BPRM Project at our Arua Office.
The Community Development Officer has responsibility to initiate, oversee and support the implementation of case management, child protection strategies and overall project activities in the zone. The Project Officer (PO) will be responsible for coordinating and managing and providing mentorship and guidance to the community workers to ensure that the activities are implemented in a timely manner and within the required CP standards. The PO will represent and advocate for Save the Children’s work and organizational priorities in child protection with a wide range of external parties including Government (OPM), communities, donors during field visits, and other humanitarian agencies operating in the zone.
To be successful for this role, you will have/bring the following:
- A degree in social work/social sciences, education, community psychology or equivalent.
- 1 year relevant work experience in child protection programmes.
- Solid knowledge base and practical experience in community based child protection approaches,
- Case management and child participation methodologies.
- Experience in building relationships, fostering inter-agency coordination and experience of representation to external parties.
- Strong self-starter, able to set up and manage child protection programmes
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and protection. We campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize children’s rights and ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards 3 breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
- All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated
Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document. Please apply online by following this linkhttps://uganda.savethechildren.net/careers indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been your direct supervisors.
Important to note: Testimonials/certificates SHOULD NOT be attached to application that is submitted online. Hand delivered applications will not be accepted and are therefore not considered during the shortlisting process.
Application closes on September 06, 2019 at midnight Uganda time.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.