Vacancy title:
Project Assistant
Jobs at:
Food for the HungryDeadline of this Job:
Monday, April 08 2024
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 02 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Project Coordinator, the Project Assistant- Sponsorship will plan and implement the new program Model- Educational and Sponsorship which are designed to develop social skills of groups of children within a particular community; including being involved in spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical development of the children and the community as a whole.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Key Result #1 – Implementation of Educational program activities
• Together with the parents, guardian, head teachers, teachers and school management committee provide individual or group directives, guidance and supervision of children in their academic performance at school.
• Conduct school verification of every child three times a year, with the aim of understanding the child, their family situation, and helping sponsorship program assist them in any way possible
• Assist children in the program in the development of their learning attitude and other essential life skills.
• Help organize supplemental learning and other activities and Identify vocational training opportunities for children that need them.
• Plan and conduct annual health checkups for the children, provide training and coaching to children in educational related issues.
• Ensure that all sponsorship children in the assigned community access medical services when needed.
• Carry out sensitization for parents on home improvement programs like sanitation, nutrition and disease prevention.
Key Result #2 – Sponsor-child communication
• Develops relationships with those sponsored and the leadership of the community to ensure an effective link between the sponsored and their sponsors.
• Collect information of those being enrolled for sponsorship (i.e. case histories, photos, etc) meeting deadlines provided and following sponsorship guidelines and policies.
• Manage correspondence flow between sponsors/those sponsored (deliver and collect correspondences and other pieces of communication) in the community in a timely manner.
• Ensures content quality according to sponsorship guidelines for all correspondence coming from a sponsored individual.
• Keeps each child Sponsored individual's file updated per the sponsorship guidelines (i.e. photos, case history, intro letter, signed agreement, etc.)
Key Result#3 – Gender and protection, environment & Biblical worldview related activities
• Organize clubs that provide children with life skills.
• Advocate for children’s rights and child protection
• Equip the church to model and teach God’s truth in his word the Bible.
• Teach Biblical values in the communities to counter react the challenges in the communities.
• Equip the leaders to fulfill their God given roles and better meet the needs of their community children.
• Model and teach servant leadership and stewardship of the resources in the community
• Train and model leaders on Biblical peacemaking, healthy relationships and conflict resolution.
• Provide spiritual guidance by sharing the Gospel with parents and their children, including helping with Sunday school teaching and sharing at community gatherings.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Essential:
• Bachelor’s degree in Humanities, Early Child Development, Education, Social work, Community development, Development studies or another approved field of study from a recognized university.
• A Postgraduate diploma with Early Child development bias is added advantage
• A minimum of three (3) years practical field experience working with communities and children in holistic, Social and, Development environments
• Knowledge in Sponsorship, income generating activities and VSLA is desirable.
• Experience in teaching /training adult learners.
• Experience in the principles and operations associated with Children and management of Child protection issues is a plus
• Vibrant personal relationship with Christ and demonstrate willingness to live in a ‘spiritual community’
• Working knowledge of implementing multi-sectoral developmental projects
• Demonstrated interpersonal and mobilization skills and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to interpret sponsor written documents
• Knowledge and sensitivity to gender equality, ethnic minority issues in confidential situations
• Good computer skills with MS office and proven documentation and report writing skills
• Ability to learn new concepts/ideas and willingness to work and live in a rural community environment
• Proven capacity to plan, analyze, and ensure routine monitoring of work plans
• Experience working in a refugee context.
• A valid motorcycle riding permit, including the ability to ride and care for a motorcycle.
• Ability to instruct and work with children, families, volunteers and community leaders
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
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