Project Officer SHG Approach – Child Restoration Outreach

Job Summary:
The Project Officer SHG Approach will establish good relationships with the street children, their parents/guardians and to mobilize the community to participate in the Self-Help Group approach in close collaboration with the district leaders, CSO’s development partners and other service providers

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Mobilizing communities to form/establish, train, monitor Self Help Groups (SHGs) and carrying out different stake-holder’s trainings i.e. teachers, CLAs, SHGs, Local leaders etc.
· Facilitate the promotion of Self-Help Groups (SHG).
· Strengthen old SHGs, support CLAs to start up wise investments and CGs in the communities.
· Build good relationship with street children and encourage them to attend the CRO programs.
· Counsel street children and their parents/guardians.
· Carry out daily street walks, quarterly day and night counts of street children in collaboration with other staff and PIs.
· Participate in community training, workshops, meetings and outreaches.
· Assist in the resettlement of street children.
· Liaise with other local based groups to assist street children and their parents/guardians.
· Share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the children and their parents/guardians.
· Build an effective collaborative relationship with the District, other NGOs, CBOs and lower Local Government structures for smooth project implementation.
· In collaboration with the supervisor, responds to all inquiries from donors concerning the project.
· Prepares detailed weekly and Monthly reports on activities and presents to the Program Manager.
· Coordinates with the Program Accountant to ensure that monthly financial reports are accurate and timely.
· Work with CCPCs in the communities to promote child rights and child protection issues.
· Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by Management.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant should hold a bachelor’s degree in, Social Science or Social Work and Social Administration or Development studies.
· Post Graduate training in Project Management, Community Development is an added advantage.
· A minimum of three years of hands-on experience in implementing SHG Approach. At least 3-5 years’ work experience with NGO in programming and communication for children’s rights, in particular related to child protection and education; proven experience with (child rights) advocacy and campaigning is an added advantage.
· Strong organizational and supervisory skills with excellent reporting & writing skills.
· Strong interpersonal, mobilization, analytical, report writing and communication skills.
· An excellent command of verbal and written English.
· Good knowledge of Microsoft word and excel.
· Must be able to communicate in Lumasaba and Luganda Track record of work experience in collaboration and networking with partners and stakeholders
· Proven ability to perform multi-tasking and ability to work on tight deadlines

How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications (Cover letter, CV, and certified academic documents) should be strictly sent by email to info@croug.org clearly addressed to The Acting National Coordinator and due to large number of applications, we will respond to ONLY shortlisted candidates for interviews.

Deadline: 14th August 2020
NB: Whilst all applications will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, qualified WOMEN are especially encouraged to apply. Child Restoration Outreach (CRO) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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