Project Officer SHG Approach NGO Job Opportunities – Child Restoration Outreach (CRO)
Job Title: Project Officer SHG Approach
Organization: Child Restoration Outreach (CRO)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Program Manager
About US:
Child Restoration Outreach (CRO) is a Christian founded and registered Non-Government Organization- S5914/667, established in 1992 with a national perspective, and its Head Offices in Mbale Municipality located in Eastern Uganda. Currently CRO operates in four branches: Mbale, Jinja, Masaka and Lira. It has, since inception, impacted the lives of approximately over 7,000 street children and young people through rehabilitation, reintegration in families, provision of vocational skills, formal education in primary, secondary, tertiary schools and higher institutes of learning. CRO works with the People’s Institutions to prevent more children from coming on the streets and to support children already on the streets with rehabilitation, reintegration, and education.
Job Summary: The Project Officer SHG Approach will establish good relationships with the street children, their parents/guardians and to mobilize the community to participate in the Self-Help Group approach in close collaboration with the district leaders, CSO’s development partners and other service providers
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Mobilizing communities to form/establish, train, monitor Self Help Groups (SHGs) and carrying out different stake-holder’s trainings i.e. teachers, CLAs, SHGs, Local leaders etc.
- Facilitate the promotion of Self-Help Groups (SHG).
- Strengthen old SHGs, support CLAs to start up wise investments and CGs in the communities.
- Build good relationship with street children and encourage them to attend the CRO programs.
- Counsel street children and their parents/guardians.
- Carry out daily street walks, quarterly day and night counts of street children in collaboration with other staff and PIs.
- Participate in community training, workshops, meetings and outreaches.
- Assist in the resettlement of street children.
- Liaise with other local based groups to assist street children and their parents/guardians.
- Share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the children and their parents/guardians.
- Build an effective collaborative relationship with the District, other NGOs, CBOs and lower Local Government structures for smooth project implementation.
- In collaboration with the supervisor, responds to all inquiries from donors concerning the project.
- Prepares detailed weekly and Monthly reports on activities and presents to the Program Manager.
- Coordinates with the Program Accountant to ensure that monthly financial reports are accurate and timely.
- Work with CCPCs in the communities to promote child rights and child protection issues.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by Management.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should hold a bachelor’s degree in, Social Science or Social Work and Social Administration or Development studies.
- Post Graduate training in Project Management, Community Development is an added advantage.
- A minimum of three years of hands-on experience in implementing SHG Approach. At least 3-5 years’ work experience with NGO in programming and communication for children’s rights, in particular related to child protection and education; proven experience with (child rights) advocacy and campaigning is an added advantage.
- Strong organizational and supervisory skills with excellent reporting & writing skills.
- Strong interpersonal, mobilization, analytical, report writing and communication skills.
- An excellent command of verbal and written English.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft word and excel.
- Must be able to communicate in Lumasaba and Luganda Track record of work experience in collaboration and networking with partners and stakeholders
- Proven ability to perform multi-tasking and ability to work on tight deadlines
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications (Cover letter, CV, and certified academic documents) should be strictly sent by email to info@croug.org clearly addressed to The Acting National Coordinator and due to large number of applications, we will respond to ONLY shortlisted candidates for interviews.
Deadline: 14th August 2020
NB: Whilst all applications will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, qualified WOMEN are especially encouraged to apply. Child Restoration Outreach (CRO) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.