18 May 2014

World Vision International NGO Jobs - Community Development Assistant


Organisation: World Vision UgandaProject:  Kaabong Livelihood Enhancement Project, Phase II (KLEP II)Reports to: Project Officer Livelihoods KLEP IIDuty Station:  Kaabong, UgandaWorld Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice in over 40 districts of Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”  Job Summary: The KLEP II Community Development Assistant will facilitate and ensure increased Household income security among the agro-pastoralists communities in Kaabong district through the promotion of VSLA/Business skills support within the project sites.Key Duties and Responsibilities:Assist in the identification and selection of Youth groups to be supported with food crop processing machinesCarry out monitoring visits for VSLA groups in Karenga and Kalapata to ensure effective replication of the VSLA modality/approach.Build the capacity of youths through trainings on start up your business, business skills and data collection on VSLA monthly saving profileGenerate distribution plans to enhance effective service delivery to final end users/beneficiaries.Compile and generate monthly progress report to account for the activities undertaken in month.Qualifications, Skills and Experience:The ideal candidate should hold a Diploma in Agribusiness, Social Sciences, Business Administration and or Development Studies attained from a recognized institution of higher learning / tertiary institution.Excellent facilitation skills in SPM of IGA, Business Skills, etc.Significant experience in application of VSLA methodology.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Possess the ability to ride a monitor cycle with a valid riding permitAbility to speak/understand Ng’akarimojong language is an added advantage.Mature Christian, able to stand above denominational diversitiesAll suitably qualified candidates must send their applications with complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to: wvujobs@wvi.org.  Please address the application to the People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and do indicate the post title in the email subject line.NB: Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.Deadline: Wednesday, 14th May, 2014

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