Field Based Partnership Facilitator – Kampala – Compassion International

About US:
Compassion International is an evangelical Christ-centered child development NGO that for over sixty years has existed as an advocate for children, to release them from poverty and enable them to become responsible and fulfilled Christian adults.

Job Summary: The Field Based Partnership Facilitator will serve as a key liaison in the relationship with the local church and the cornerstone in Compassion’s strategy to build up the capacity of the local church for holistic child development. The incumbent works closely with the church partner to pursue the common vision and goals reflected in the child/CSP mother-child, sponsor/ donor and partner development outcomes. The incumbent is also responsible for Compassion’s side of the partnership relationship as reflected in the Program Field Manual (PFM) and relates with church partners in a manner characterized by mutual respect, trust, and service.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Serves the local Church Partner with a vision to build its capacity to achieve effective, holistic child development.
· The incumbent manages Compassion’s requirements as well as its obligations to the church within the partnership relationship.
· Carries out monitoring, evaluation and reporting activities for project partnerships.
· Builds and strengthens collaborative relationships within a cluster of partnerships. Carries out cluster-level meetings to facilitate relationships and shared learning. Identifies and mobilizes Church Partners who can help in training other Church Partners.
· The incumbent also carries out the partner selection process in alignment with the formal process and criteria of the country office.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree with a preference towards field-related Social Sciences, Christian Ministry or Management.
· A minimum of two years’ experience in facilitation and or community mobilization or intensive volunteer experience relevant to managing Christian ministry and/or other service activities.
· Excellent interpersonal relationship skills conducive to utilizing facilitation, collaboration and negotiation and establishing trusting relationships with a wide variety of people.
· Ability to work with minimum supervision.
· Good leadership, general management, and problem-solving skills. Ability to reflect Compassion’s Leadership Principles.
· The applicant must be a mature Christian characterized by a strong Christian testimony, a heart for ministry, and knowledge of the Scriptures.
· The applicants must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
· Be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion and faithfully upholds Compassion’s ministry in prayer.
· Possess the ability and desire to work within one’s influence to serve as an advocate for children around the world who live in poverty and are not able to speak out for themselves. This includes being informed about the issues of children and influencing others to care about children who are in need.
· Strong customer service orientation.
· Ability and desire to learn new things.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Committed to working with the broad spectrum of Evangelical denominations and churches.
· Ability to drive over long distances and having a valid driving licence is essential
· Willingness to work anywhere in Uganda with occasional travels to the ministry’s field office located in Kampala.

How to Apply:
All candidates are strongly encouraged to hand deliver or send your application together with a current copy of your curriculum vitae, photocopy of academic documents, three referees and a letter from your local church signed by your Pastor to:

The Senior Human Resources Specialist,
Compassion International Uganda,
Plot 8A3, Baskerville Avenue, Kololo.
P.O. Box 8963, Kampala. Uganda.

Deadline: Friday 25th September 2015 by 5:00pm