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World Vision International is a globally recognized humanitarian organization dedicated to improving the lives of children, families, and communities worldwide. Founded in 1950, the organization operates in nearly 100 countries, focusing on tackling the root causes of poverty and injustice. World Vision's comprehensive approach to development includes programs in education, health, water and sanitation, food security, economic development, and child protection.

The organization is known for its child sponsorship program, which connects donors with individual children, providing essential resources and support to help them thrive. Through community-driven initiatives, World Vision works to ensure that children have access to quality education, nutritious food, clean water, and healthcare, creating a foundation for a better future.

World Vision places a strong emphasis on emergency response and disaster relief, providing rapid and effective assistance in times of crisis. Whether dealing with natural disasters, conflicts, or health emergencies, the organization mobilizes resources and expertise to deliver lifesaving aid and support to affected populations.

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Job Title

Community Development Assistant job at World Vision

Job Description

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:
Back ground
World Vision Uganda (WVU) is a Christian relief, development and advocacy non-government organisation dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in 43 districts and have 53 Area Programmes implementing projects in health & nutrition, water, sanitation & hygiene (WASH), livelihoods & resilience, education and child protection. World Vision (WV) is committed to the protection of children and adult beneficiaries from exploitation and abuse and will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with these beneficiaries. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.

Due to expansion in scope of our programmes, we are now seeking for a qualified and passionate individual willing to share in our vision and join the team in the following role.

Position: Community Development Assistant
Report to: Programme Manager
Location: Agago District
Advert Start Date: 8th January 2024
Advert End Date: 15th January 2024

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Outputs/Responsibilities.

Community Engagement, Assessment And Design Process

Support in data Collecting and community engagement on community perception on WV identity
Support in disseminating of information in a message box and engage
Support community in Developing a community communication plan
Support the Identification and engagement of key stakeholders at parish and sub-county level, Engaging local partners in the wellbeing activities.
Support and supervise the starter groups in their community engagement and exploration of the local context in the focus areas.
Support and supervise the assessment team on Identification of the most vulnerable in the focus areas and vulnerability assessment processes.
Mapping capacity and resources of the community and community in Reflection and planning for base level at each step of critical path for the next step.
Organize and support community summit at Parish level
Support the community in setting community vision and priorities with starter groups members.
Sponsorship Community engagement and RC Registration.
Sharing the vision and priorities with the wider community for validation.
Raising community awareness for sustainability and transition.
Support and engage the community in Celebrating the efforts and solidarity of critical path steps completions.
Manage Child Sponsorship communications and registration processes of RCs.
Registration of Children in sponsorship program and sharing their histories with SO.
Communication with NO and SOs
Expeditiously follow up on all Sponsorship communications from NO and SOs.

Qualifications and Competencies

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience.

Diploma and/or a Bachelor Degree in Humanities (Development studies, social sciences, SWASA, Economics, community development)
Work experience in Community engagements, Assessment and qualitative data collections especially using FGD & KII methodology.
Knowledge of Local Language (Langi or Acholi)
At least one-year work experience
Fresher; No work experience can as well apply
Knowledge in computer Literacy
Ability to ride a motor cycle with a valid ridding permit.
At least 1-year field experience in a developing country programming context.
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only