Social Worker, Jobs in Uganda, (06 positions)
Position Title:Community Support workers
Number of Positions :06 positions
Organization:Cheshire Services Uganda
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Reporting: LRC Manager
Duration: 3 years
Application Deadline:Friday 27th February 2015.
Organizational Profile:
Cheshire Services Uganda is a nongovernmental organization working the field of disability and development. CSU works with and for Persons with Disabilities through four thematic programme areas of Livelihoods, Inclusive Education, Advocacy and campaign, health and rehabilitation. CSU in collaboration with Leonard Cheshire Disability has received funding from the European Union to implement a three year livelihoods project for Persons with Disabilities in Adjuman and Moyo districts. CSU therefore wishes to recruit a highly qualified and self-motivated team to deliver the project.
Job purpose:
To support identification and mobilization of Persons with Disabilities at community level and engage community stakeholders to ensure successful project implementation
Key Responsibilities
· Identify and mobilize persons with disabilities for establishment of disabled people’s groups;
· Work with families to support their family members with Disabilities and raise awareness of disability issues;
· Facilitate the registration of disabled people into the LRC for career opportunities and guidance;
· Involve communities and Persons with Disabilities in the planning and implementation of community and project activities;
· Support community awareness raising events;
· Assist and supervise the disabled trainees to prepare their work plans and weekly schedules for the implementation of planned activities, working closely with the project team;
· Prepare and submit monthly progress report;
Essential Profile:
· Bachelors in Social Work / Community Development Studies;
· Good communication skills and understanding of English;
· Good working knowledge local language especially;
· Good report writing skills;
· Computer literacy
Desirable:
· Experience working with persons with disabilities
Mode of application:
1. Prospective candidates should download the details for each job at www.csuganda.org
2. Qualified candidates are advised to send their applications, CVs and supporting documents to the following address
not later than Friday 27th February 2015.
Please indicate the position you are applying for on the envelope.
Note that no email applications will be considered.
The Chairperson
Cheshire Services Uganda
935 Old Kira Road Bukoto near Kadic Hospital or opposite MTN Stage
P.O. Box 70012 Clock Tower
KAMPALA
Note:
1. All positions will be based in Adjuman and Moyo districts.
2. All positions will carry a three year contract upon a satisfactory performance
3. Cheshire Services Uganda is an equal opportunity employer and qualified Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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