[Full-time] Community Development Assistant at Ligingi Community Learning Centre

Job Title:Community Development Assistant, Tororo, Uganda
Closing Date: Friday, 11 January 2013
Education and Health | Ligingi Community Learning Centre Ligingi Community Learning Centre Tororo, Uganda Summary 12 months Full Time Volunteering Uganda Shillings 200,000 p/m Furnished Accommodation Career development About the LCLC The Ligingi Community Learning Centre (www.ligingi.com), a vibrant Ugandan community organisation, is rolling out its strategic framework “Village Power: 2012 -2016″. To realise its vision of a self-sustaining Ligingi village, the LCLC is now seeking a full-time volunteer Community Development Assistant to coordinate its community activities.Read more...

 CDA roles Design, plan and implement community education activities Build and maintain positive relationships between the LCLC, Ligingi community and external stakeholders Coordinate and support local and international volunteer activities Organise and deliver training to committees and community members Provide stories and visuals for social media and external communications Communicate to the LCLC management in a timely manner Administration and monthly reporting Key Selection Criteria Relevant qualifications (e.g. agriculture, rural development, cooperatives etc) Experience in a rural area in East Africa / Africa region Experience in at least one of the following thematic areas: Livelihoods, Agriculture, Health, education or a relevant area Experience working with limited resources Training and facilitation Teambuilding and conflict resolution Administration and financial management Strong English writing skills Computer skills (Web 2.0 and MS Office, especially Excel and Word) Personal abilities Experience working independently and in a team Personal integrity Enthusiasm and positivity How to apply: See the attached job description. Please send a letter addressing ALL the above criteria, a short cv and two referees to:
 dennis.obel@ligingi.com 
by 11 January 2013.
 The LCLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates from the East African Community are encouraged to apply.