Job
Title: Field Based Partnership Facilitator
Title: Field Based Partnership Facilitator
Organization: Compassion
International
International
Duty
Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Reports
to:
Partnership Facilitator Supervisor
to:
Partnership Facilitator Supervisor
About
Us:
Us:
Compassion
International is a Christ Centered no
International is a Christ Centered no
n-governmental organization dedicated to
child development. Through a holistic approach, Compassion International
addresses the spiritual, economic, social and physical aspects of the neediest
children in communities to help them become responsible and fulfilled Christian
adults.
Job
Summary: The
Field Based Partnership Facilitator is the key link in the relationship with
the local church and the cornerstone in Compassion’s strategy to build up the
capacity of the local church for holistic child development. Works with the
church partner to pursue the common vision and goals reflected in the child/CSP
mother-child, sponsor/ donor and partner development outcomes. Responsible for
Compassion’s side of the partnership relationship as reflected in the Program
Field Manual (PFM) and relates with church partners in a manner characterized
by mutual respect, trust, and service.
Summary: The
Field Based Partnership Facilitator is the key link in the relationship with
the local church and the cornerstone in Compassion’s strategy to build up the
capacity of the local church for holistic child development. Works with the
church partner to pursue the common vision and goals reflected in the child/CSP
mother-child, sponsor/ donor and partner development outcomes. Responsible for
Compassion’s side of the partnership relationship as reflected in the Program
Field Manual (PFM) and relates with church partners in a manner characterized
by mutual respect, trust, and service.
Key
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Has
a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and is a strong Christian
witness who demonstrates a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with
people within and outside of Compassion, and also faithfully upholds
Compassion’s ministry in prayer. - The
jobholder serves as an advocate for children by raising awareness of the
needs and potential of children in poverty by challenging and enabling
those within his/her influence to greater involvement and effectiveness on
behalf of children. - Serves
the local Church Partner with a vision to build its capacity to achieve
effective, holistic child development. - Manages
Compassion’s requirements as well as its obligations to the church within
the partnership relationship. - Carries
out monitoring, evaluation and reporting activities for project
partnerships. - Actively
facilitates collaborative relationships within a cluster of partnerships.
Carries out cluster-level meetings to facilitate relationships and shared
learning. Identifies and mobilizes Church Partners who can help in
training other Church Partners. - Carries
out the partner selection process in alignment with the formal process and
criteria of the country office.
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
Skills and Experience:
- The
ideal candidate for the Compassion International Field Based Partnership
Facilitator must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline but with experience
in community mobilisation. - At
least three years of professional or intensive volunteer experience
relevant to managing Christian ministry and/or other service activities. - Strong
interpersonal relationship skills conducive to utilizing facilitation,
collaboration and negotiation and establishing trusting relationships with
a wide variety of people. - Ability
to work with only occasional supervision. - Good
leadership, general management, and problem-solving skills. Ability to
reflect Compassion’s Leadership Principles. - Strong
customer service orientation. - Ability
and desire to learn new things. - Excellent
written communication skills and strong verbal communication skills. - Show
commitment to working with the broad spectrum of Evangelical denominations
and churches. - Ability
to travel domestically and be away from home for up to two weeks at a time
and no more than 100 nights in a year. Travel will vary downward depending
on the location of church partners and whether or not the person is
field-based. - Ability
to drive over long distances shall be an added advantage - Christian
maturity characterized by a strong Christian testimony, a heart for
ministry, and knowledge of the Scriptures.
How
to Apply:
to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send a cover letter,
detailed curriculum vitae, three professional references, reference letter from
your current Pastor / Reverend, copies of academic qualification documents to:
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send a cover letter,
detailed curriculum vitae, three professional references, reference letter from
your current Pastor / Reverend, copies of academic qualification documents to:
The
Senior Human Resource Specialist,
Senior Human Resource Specialist,
Compassion
International Uganda,
International Uganda,
Plot
8A3, Baskerville Avenue, Kololo,
8A3, Baskerville Avenue, Kololo,
P.O.
Box 8936, Kampala.
Box 8936, Kampala.
Deadline:
18th September 2017 by 5:00pm
18th September 2017 by 5:00pm