Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 19 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Region: Africa Expat Post Status: None
Reports To: Program Area Manager Revised: March 2021

FH Heartbeat
At Food for the Hungry, we operate under a set of guiding principles we call “The Heartbeat.” This includes our Values, Vision and Purpose, which serve as the explanation of who we are and how we work as an organization.
Together we follow God’s call responding to human suffering and graduating communities from extreme poverty.

Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Sponsorship Relations Officer, the Community Development Facilitator- Sponsorship will plan and implement CFCT sector 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.

Principal Responsibilities
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.

Job Level Specifications
• 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.
• Ability to instruct and work with children, families, volunteers and community leaders
• 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
• A valid motorcycle riding permit, including the ability to ride and care for a motorcycle.

Experience
• A minimum of Four (4) years practical field experience working with communities and children in holistic, Social and, Development environment

Education/Certifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Humanities, Education, Social work, Community development, Development studies or another approved field of study from a recognized university.
• A higher diploma with Early Child development bias is added advantage..

Language
Proficiency in spoken and written English is essential. Knowledge of the local language is a must

Safeguarding Policy
FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the FH Heartbeat and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 168

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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