Job Title: Community Development Officer
Job Description
Community Development Officer [2 Positions]
Kampala Area Federation of Communities (KAFOC) is a registered Non Governmental Umbrella Organization whose affiliates are registered Community Based Organizations that include Nakulabye Family Helper Project (Nakulabye Community) in Kampala District – Rubaga Division; Mbuya and Bbiina Family Helper Projects (Communities) in Kampala District -Nakawa Division and Kireka Family Helper Project (Kireka Community) in Wakiso District – Kira Sub County. Through its affiliates KAFOC’s mission is to work with Children, their Families and Commui ities to fight Child poverty in all its manifestations including deprivation, exclusion and vulnerability. Kampala Area Federation of Communities (KAFOC) main funder is ChildFund International – Uganda. Kampala Area Federation of Communities invites applications from suitable and qualified Ugandans to fill the following exciting vacant positions at its secretariat and Community Offices.
Community Development Officer [2 Positions]
Accountability and Reporting; The position holders will report to the Program Officer with a dotted line to the Parents Executive Committee Chair Persons at Community level.
Location & Base: Successful applicants will be required to be immersed and based in the community field offices in Mbuya and Kireka Communities with weekly travels to KAFOC Secretariat office in Bugolobi.
Job requirement;
• A degree in Social Work and Social Administration, Social Sciences, Education, Community Psychology, Development Studies , Education, Project Planning and Management & Social Development. OR A diploma in the above fields of study with relevant experience.
• 1-2 years Community development experience with Non Governmental and or Community Based Organizations..
• Knowledge of current debates in Basic education, Agriculture & Livelihoods, Early Childhood Development and youth empowerment.
• Demonstrable skills in Program management including Monitoring and evaluation.
• Demonstrable experience in Leadership, Interpersonal relations and team building.
• Knowledge and skills in budgeting, budget management, financial / program reporting and accountability.
• Innovativeness, knowledge and skills in Urban / peri urban programming, informal sector development/support and Village Savings and Loans Associations’ methodology.
• Proven knowledge of participatory approaches / methodologies application in community development..
• Proven knowledge and skills in Child participation / authentic children engagement.
• Ability to work for long hours in a multi tasked environment.
• Ability and willingness to be accountable to the Community people and the Children.
• Ability to create & work through Networks..
• Knowledge of the local language -Luganda
• A letter of recommendation from your previous employer.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle.
• Computer literacy.
• Age limit 25 – 35 years.
Key Result Areas:
1. Program planning, implementation, Monitoring and evaluation.
2. Child sponsorship production / management.
3. Partnerships development / Lobbying and advocacy.
4. Capacity development for Community structures.
5. Resource Mobilization.
6. Child Protection.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their, applications including detailed Curriculum Vitae, 3 referees and CERTIFIED photocopies of their relevant academic and professional documents addressed to;
The Chairperson Executive Committee, Kampala Area Federation of Communities (KAFOC)
P.O. Box 22158, Kampala Or Hand deliver to:
KAFOC Secretariat Plot 9 Mudeka Road Kiswa Zone, Bugolobi
Closing date: All applications should be received not later than Friday, 6 July 2012 at 5:00pm.
While we appreciate and thank all those that will apply only short listed, applicants will be contacted.
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