Program Support Specialist-Child and Youth Development Job at Compassion International - Career Opportunity in Uganda
Vacancy title:Program Support Specialist-Child and Youth Development
Jobs at:
Compassion International
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, 16th February 2018 by 5:00pm
Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Job details:
Compassion international is an evangelical Christ-centered, Church based and Child focused Development NGO that for over sixty years has existed as an advocate for children, to release them from poverty and enable them to become responsible and fulfilled Christian ADULTS. We seek to recruit an individual for the position of Program Support Specialist-Child and Youth Development.
Reporting Relationships: The Position reports to the Manager of Program Support
Job Summary:
The Program Specialist consults on development and implements holistic child development programs and interventions. The specialist generally provides highly competent knowledge in one or more holistic development subspecialties in this field and is helpful in others. At this career level, the incumbent supports the local program design, performing independently on moderately complex issues.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion, and faithfully upholds Compassion’s ministry in prayer.
- Acts as an advocate for children —raising the awareness of the needs, neglect, nurture, and potential of children in poverty and challenging and enabling those within one’s influence to greater involvement and effectiveness on behalf of children.
- Will provide subject matter expertise regarding the holistic development and needs of beneficiaries ages 12+. This role will collaborate with other Support Specialists, Program Trainers and Partnership Facilitators to ensure implementing Church Partners are adequately informed and equipped to provide holistic development to youth.
- Responsible for supporting the implementation and regular review/revision of: I) Field Office’s Certified Youth Development Strategy; 2) Field Office's Certified National Youth Curriculum; 3) Child Development Progress Report ICDPFI) Progress Measures for ages 12+; 4) Milestone Bibles tor ages 12+ and other youth—related program content/elements as assigned by the Manager of Program Support.
- Have the ability to understand the funding needs of Youth Development and its associated beneficiaries (ages 12+) and mobilize resources (both Compassion and non-Compassion) to meet those needs.
- Co-ordinate and provide oversight to all youth related Interventions, collaborating with the associated Partnership Facilitators to ensure implementation quality as well as monitoring & evaluation and learning.
- Network with other like-minded ministries & organizations in order to identify, evaluate and recommend potential partnerships related to the holistic development of youth. This role will represent Compassion international’s approach to Youth Development both internally & externally within his/her country and continually be aware of current national statistics and trends related to youth.
- Review & analyze relevant information received from CDPR assessments, the Program Support Specialist —Monitoring & Evaluation and the Program Evaluation & Research Team to determine the current state of Compassion supported youth as it relates to the achievement of Outcomes.
A Bachelor's Degree in Child/Youth Development, Education, Social Work or other similar field from a legally recognized institution. At least three years of working experience in a similar job or related job in an NGO setting
Skills & Competencies:
- An understanding of the National Education System as it relates to secondary & tertiary options
- An understanding of vocational, technical & apprenticeship options with the local context
- An understanding of the developmental milestones & patterns of youth 12+
- Ability to review/analyse information, reach conclusions and make relevant decisions/recommendations
- Ability to think programmatically and make recommendations/ decisions based on this
- Ability to coordinate and facilitate discussions across multiple working groups
- Ability to collaborate well both internally & externally
- Ability to network with other ministries & organizations
- Great communication skills both verbal & written.
- Ability to drive both manual and automatic vehicles will be an added advantage
Please hand deliver or post your application together with a current copy of your curriculum vitae, photocopy of academic documents, three referees and a letter from your local church signed by your Reverend/Pastor to:
The Senior Human Resource Business Partner,
Compassion International Uganda,
Plot 8A3, Baslierville Avenue, Kololo.
P. D. Box 8936, Kampala.
DEADLINE FDR APPLICATIONS: Friday, 16th February 2018 by 5:00pm (Closing Date).
WE APPRECIATE ALL OF YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST TO SERVE AT COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL UGANDA BUT WE WISH TO INFORM YOU THAT ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES SHALL BE CONTACTED FDR FURTHER ENGAGEMENT.
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