Summary
Date Posted: Friday, August 07, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Project Officer SHG Approach (1)
REPORT TO: Program Manager
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Community Facilitators
LOCATION: HEAD OFFICE-MBALE MUNICIPALITY
JOB SUMMARY
To establish good relationships with the street children, their parents/guardians and to mobilize
the community to participate in the Self-Help Group approach in close collaboration with the
district leaders, CSO’s development partners and other service providers .

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Mobilizing communities to form/establish, train, monitor Self Help Groups (SHGs) and
carrying out different stake-holder’s trainings i.e. teachers, CLAs, SHGs, Local leaders etc
• Facilitate the promotion of Self-Help Groups (SHG).
• Strengthen old SHGs, support CLAs to start up wise investments and CGs in the
communities.
• Build good relationship with street children and encourage them to attend the CRO
programs.
• Counsel street children and their parents/guardians.
• Carry out daily street walks, quarterly day and night counts of street children in collaboration
with other staff and PIs.
• Participate in community training, workshops, meetings and outreaches.
• Assist in the resettlement of street children.
• Liaise with other local based groups to assist street children and their parents/guardians.
• Share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the children and their parents/guardians.
• Build an effective collaborative relationship with the District, other NGOs, CBOs and lower Local Government structures for smooth project implementation.
• In collaboration with the supervisor, responds to all inquiries from donors concerning the
project
• Prepares detailed weekly and Monthly reports on activities and presents to the Program
Manager.
• Coordinates with the Program Accountant to ensure that monthly financial reports are
accurate and timely.
• Work with CCPCs in the communities to promote child rights and child protection issues.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by Management

Job Skills: Not Specified

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The applicant should hold a bachelor’s degree in, Social Science or Social Work and Social Administration or Development studies.
• Post Graduate training in Project Management, Community Development is an added advantage.
• Must have 3 years hands on experience in implementing SHG Approach
• At least 3-5 years’ work experience with NGO in programming and communication for
children’s rights, in particular related to child protection and education; proven experience with (child rights) advocacy and campaigning is an added advantage.
• Strong organizational and supervisory skills with excellent reporting & writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal, mobilization, analytical, report writing and communication skills.
• An excellent command of verbal and written English.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft word and excel.
• Must be able to communicate in Lumasaba and Luganda
• Track record of work experience in collaboration and networking with partners and stakeholders
• Proven ability to perform multi-tasking and ability to work on tight deadlines.

Job Education: Not Specified

Job Experience: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Applications (Cover letter, CV, and certified academic documents) should be strictly sent by email to info@croug.org  clearly addressed to The Acting National Coordinator, by 14th August 2020 and due to large number of applications, we will respond to ONLY shortlisted candidates for interviews. Whilst all applications will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, qualified WOMEN are especially encouraged to apply. Child Restoration Outreach (CRO) is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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