Community Mobilization (CCM) Coordinator NGO Opportunities – Living Water International (LWI)
Job Title: Community Mobilization (CCM) Coordinator
Organization: Living Water International (LWI)
Duty Station: Uganda
About US:
Living Water International (LWI) is a global Non-Governmental organization that exists to demonstrate the love of God by helping communities acquire desperately needed clean water, and to experience “living water”- the gospel of Jesus Christ – which alone satisfies the deepest thirst. Living Water International Uganda (LWIU) was formed in 2009. LWIU is an affiliate of Living Water International based in Houston, Texas, USA that was founded in 1990 and currently works in over 20+ countries across Latin America, the Caribbean, Sub-Saharan Africa, and India. LWI Uganda runs an integrated Water Sanitation Hygiene (WASH) program in South Western Uganda & we partner with other like-minded organsations to provide safe drinking water, Community Mobilisation & Gospel Proclamation, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion to communities across Uganda.
Job Summary: The Community Mobilization (CCM) Coordinator will mobilize and build capacity of community churches for WASH focused transformation, provide support for them to work with communities in taking effective action in water, sanitation and hygiene programs as an expression of integral mission of the Church; and also strengthen effective discipleship strategies for program staff. Promote Kingdom oriented relationships among church and ministry partners for effective networking for the common good through expressions of integral mission and WASH. This position reports to Church Community Mobilization (CCM) Manager to develop capacities, best practices and passionate commitment to the Christian life and LWI’s core values centered on demonstrating a quality and exemplary life.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must be a university graduate in Community Development/Social Sciences or related field with PGD in Biblical studies/Theology OR a University graduate in Theology with PGD in Community development/Social Sciences.
- Proven experience working with churches and organizations to develop strategic missions
- Four (4) or more years’ relevant experience as a Program Coordinator/Officer
- Experience in promotion, equipping and ongoing encouragement of the practice of integral mission/holistic ministry at the local church level
- Knowledge and application of tools and methods that support Church and Community Mobilization
- Spiritual leadership to support WPA staff spiritual growth
- Computer skills in Microsoft, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Understanding and practice of integral mission
- Coordination, facilitation and people management skills
- English and local (Lusoga/Luganda) language skills at an advanced level.
- Ability to present the Gospel across different denominations at different community opportunities
- Networking and building networks of alliances at district and local level
- Report writing skills
- Driving and riding skills with at least 4 years’ experience
How to Apply:
All interested and qualified candidates should send a one-page motivational letter and not more than 4 pages of CV (please don’t attach certificates) to: HR & Admin. Manager: lwiugandarecruitment@water.cc. Also, attach a reference letter you’re your church leader and LC1. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the deadline, consider yourself unsuccessful. All offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all applicable background checks.
Deadline: 13th August 2020