Fresher Community Sponsorship Officer NGO Jobs – Save the Children International
Job Title: Community Sponsorship Officer
Organisation: Save the Children International
Duty Station: Wakiso, Uganda
About US:
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world and has been implementing programs for over 90 years. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale.
Job Summary: The Community Sponsorship Officer is responsible for implementing field level sponsorship operations in line with set performance targets and SCI Sponsorship policies, procedures and standards. The job holder also supports thematic program implementation and community mobilization in line with sponsorship requirements. The post holder may be called upon as and when necessary to support the emergency team in cases of humanitarian crisis. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicants for the Save the Children Community Sponsorship Officer job placement must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Adult and Community Education or related field
- Two years of working experience in managing child sponsorship operations and development with proficiency in local language of the area, a must.
- Must have experience in riding motorcycle.
- Demonstrable financial, planning and budget management skills a MUST. Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
- Demonstrated knowledge of international and local policies and frameworks relating to their thematic area is a must.
- Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
- Excellent time management and planning capacity
- Excellent planning, coordination and reporting skills, with the ability to organize a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities
- Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.
- Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by clicking on the title link below.
Deadline: 8th February 2019
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