Compassion International,Field Based Partnership Facilitator Jobs vacancy

Job
Title:        Field Based Partnership Facilitator
Organization: Compassion
International
Duty
Station:

Kampala, Uganda
Reports
to:

Partnership Facilitator Supervisor
About
Us:
Compassion
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.
Key
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:
  • 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:
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:
The
Senior Human Resource Specialist,
Compassion
International Uganda,
Plot
8A3, Baskerville Avenue, Kololo,
P.O.
Box 8936, Kampala.
Deadline:
18th September 2017 by 5:00pm
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