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Position Title:Community Development Assistant
Duty Station: Kitgum District
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Reports to:Community Development Facilitator
Duration: 1-2 Years
Application Deadline:03-Apr-15
Reference:724-11N09038
Purpose of the Position:
Ensure all planned project activities are implemented according to the
required standard and be the direct contact persons with the communities.
Description of main Duties and responsibilities:
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Mobilization; Mobilize the
community for participation in activities, Identify together with the community
potential beneficiaries and implement project activities in the area of
assignment, Sensitization, Monitoring and supporting registration and
mobilization of beneficiaries
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Sensitize and identify the
potential beneficiaries at household levels and; maintain constant contact with
the beneficiaries to ensure focus and progression in what they are doing.
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Networking with local leaders and
other organization; Liaise with other partners in the community and sub-county;
Participate in Sub-County/Parish Development meetings; Establish and maintain
contacts with other Organization working in the area of assignments
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Production of monthly report;
Compile and give to the supervisor activity report on schedule including
success stories
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Plan/manage schedules/logistics
of project events/trainings and tract implementation of actions at the sub
county level
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
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A minimum of 2 years of
experience in working in the area of Maternal Newborn and Child Health
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A Diploma/Degree in Nursing and
or Midwifery or any other related discipline
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Experience working with
communities with good knowledge of public health system and structures
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Adequate written and analytic
skills
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Strong interpersonal
communication and counselling skills
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Knowledge of MNCH sector
guidelines and of MNCH methodologies and elated innovative approaches necessary
for the promotion of MNCH
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Experience and skill in working
with other NGOs, government partners, and local community-based organizations.
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A strong awareness of the
importance of integration of MNCH into other development thematic areas like WAH,
HIV/AIDS, education, environment protection, household economic security, child
protection and people living with disabilities
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Ability to build effective teams,
promote coordination and collaboration
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Ability to ride motorcycle and
poses a valid driving motorcycle permit will be an added advantage
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Knowledge of local language and
understanding of local culture dynamics is essential
Mode of application:
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Only Ugandan Nationals are encouraged to apply
