Field Assistant (Community Development Project areas) Jobs In Uganda

Job description.

Position Summary: The Field Assistant will be responsible for Sponsorship program and implementation of community mobilisation activities in target areas. S/he will ensure communit participation in various programmes of the Organisation. S/he will supervise and facilitate community-level activities, including sensitization drives, community meetings, health outreaches, training sessions, and workshops, in line with indicators and in pursuit of the objectives of the organisation's programmes and projects.

Location: Good Neighbors International Uganda (GNIUG) Community Development Project (CDP) area (sub-county level) in Pallisa district

Responsible to: Program department and Income Generation Department officers and managers, Country Director

Responsible for supporting the execution of all project-related activities. These include:

Major Responsibilities

• Implement sponsorship program, Manage and collect data of sponsorship children and schools in CDP
• Supports the implementation of Community development Projects (CDPs) raised and set by the organization.
• Work at the community level to implement activities in accordance with project plans.
• Upholds and achieves the standards of the organizational goals and primary objectives.
• Assistance in formative research, baseline assessments, and community mapping, including the development of evaluation protocols, tools, training, and data collection in the field.
• Coordinate with the CDCs (Community Development Committees) and local authorities to ensure impact.
• Mobilize and organize communities for meetings, outreaches, trainings and capacity- building programs.
• Facilitate behaviour, change campaigns at the community level.
• Provide continued on-the-ground support to project officers and experts in the project helping to organize and deliver project activities.
• Report and follow up on activities as required
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Networking

• Liaise with all key stakeholders at the CDP (Community development project) level and other partners’ support to development projects within the target communities.
• Facilitate and maintain relationships with community leaders, community members and structures such as CDCs, VHTs, SMCs, PTAs etc, core groups and community focal persons.
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
• Values diversity

Communications

• Effectively communicate internally and externally as approved by the organization using the officially approved communication channels.
• Prepare suitable reports, briefing notes, presentations, and promotional materials as required.

Safeguarding:

Comply with Good Neighbors policies and practices concerning child and adult safeguarding code of conduct, anti-bribery and corruption and other relevant policies and procedures. 

Behaviours (Values in Practice) Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Good Neighbors International values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities.

Integrity:

Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates the highest levels of integrity

General

• To work within the organization’s policy framework, paying particular attention to promoting equal opportunities, a health and safety culture, and good employee relations.
• Work closely with other members of the organization on shared activities, conferences, events, meetings, mailings etc.
• Participate in learning and training where appropriate.
• Carry out other duties as agreed with the Country Director and Supervisor.

Personal Specification

Knowledge

• Has basic computer skills in using Word, Excel and e-mail.
• Knowledge and understanding of community development.

Qualifications:

• At least an A-level certificate, Any teacher-level qualification.
• Diploma and Degree in any related discipline is an added advantage.
• Has experience in working with Local communities and the ability to coordinate people at all levels, government partners, donors, communities and staff with diplomacy and collaboration.

Experience & Qualifications

• At least 2+ years of experience in Community mobilization-related interventions with A-level certificate and teacher-level qualification or a career starter diploma or a bachelor's degree. Must have the ability to work independently and work with teams.
• Must have the ability to work under pressure.
• Good Communication and interpersonal skills with community people.
• Sociable, responsive, and committed.
• Must be accountable and transparent.

Skills

• Able to work independently with a minimum of supervision and a good team player.
• Able to think creatively and work to deadlines calmly.
• Respects confidentiality.
• He/she must have multi-tasking skills.
• Knowing Ateso & Lugwere Language is AMUST

Other requirements.

• Willing to perform additional reasonable duties as required to support organizational goals.
• Available to travel on short notice to fulfill job responsibilities.
• Able to reside in and adapt to rural living and working conditions.
• Committed to upholding and promoting the vision, mission, and standards of Good Neighbors.
• Advocate for a person-centred approach that emphasizes choice, inclusion, and empowerment.
• Proficient in operating two-wheeled vehicles, including bicycles and motorcycles.
• Demonstrates a positive and proactive attitude in all aspects of work.
• Age range: 23–35 years.

Terms & Conditions

• A Full-time (40 working hours per week) contract until December 31 st , 2025, is offered, subject to a six-month probationary period. Subject to funding, the position may be renewed.
• Salary will be commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.
• Application Procedure: To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a cover letter, and resume with the date of availability through Brighter Monday. The email subject line should include the following: Community Development Project- Field Assistant. Please note that the deadline for submission of application is Wednesday, 12 th May, 2025

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