Kampala Area Federation of Communities (KAFOC) has a Job Vacancy

Job Title: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (CDO)

Kampala Area Federation of Communities (KAFOC) is a registered community based organization that comprises of four communities of Bbiina, Mbuya, Nakulabye and Kireka. KAFOC works with children, families and communities to fight child poverty in all its manifestations including deprivation where children lack basic needs, exclusion where children are not allowed to participate in decision making and vulnerability at risk.

The Federation seeks to employ suitably qualified, self-motivated and hardworking candidates for the position of Community Development Officer. The CDO will be part of the Community team that will plan, administer, coordinate and monitor all Federation sponsorship activities, programmes and project, mentor Community Volunteers, Children and Youth and Parents with a goal where children and youths are healthy, skilled and take part in their development agenda.
Position: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (CDO)
Accountability/Reporting:
The position holder will report to the Area Program Officer (PO) and Community Chairperson.
Location: Mbuya community, Kampala Area.
Key Result Areas;
1. Capacity building of communities to be able to participate in program implementation, monitoring and evaluation
2. Develop a strong children and youth agency at the community level. • •
3. Resource Mobilization
4. Representation, Networking, and Advocacy
5. Process Monitoring, Evaluation and Documentation
6. Observe Sponsor Relations standards in program delivery and Ensure integration of Child protection issues in the Sectoral project plans, and implementation.

Job requirement

Qualifications:
i) Academic: A minimum of Diploma in a related field as Education, Developmental Studies, Social work and Social Administration, Community Based Rehabilitation, Adult and Community Education or Community Leadership.
ii) Age: Must be 25-30 Years
Experience:
At least two years work experience in Community Development Project. Have a working knowledge of project planning and management, mobilization and capacity building skills, Experience working with nongovernmental and community based organizations.

How to apply

If you meet the above requirements and are interested, submit your handwritten application, detailed CV, copies of academic and professional papers and Names of 3 Professional Referees with their Email/ daytime telephone contacts to:
The Federation Chairperson
Kampala Area Federation of Communities
Plot 9 Mudeka Road
P.O.Box 22158, Kampala
OR
Hand deliver to Kampala Area Federation of Communities on Plot 9 Mudeka Road, Kampala. Closing date for receiving Applications is 5 pm on Monday 18th July 2011.
While we appreciate every response to this advert, only short listed candidates will be contacted.