Field-Based Partnership Facilitator PP1 Job at Compassion International Uganda

Job Title: Field-Based Partnership Facilitator PP1
Reporting to the Partnership Facilitator Supervisor

General Duties:
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.

Resides in or near a cluster of project partners and works from a home-based office.

Additional duties

Acts 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.
Casts vision and develops collaborative relationships with the pastor, Church Partner Committee and Project Director.
Manages Compassion’s requirements as well as its obligations to the church within the partnership relationship.
Conducts Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting activities for project partnerships.
Perform any other duties assigned

Qualifications, Knowledge and  Skills

• Christian maturity characterized by a strong Christian testimony, a heart for ministry, and knowledge of the Scriptures.
• Bachelor’s degree is required with a preference towards field-related Social Sciences, Christian Ministry or Management.
• A minimum of three years professional or intensive volunteer experience relevant to managing Christian ministry and/or other service activities.
• Willingness to submit to local church authority.
• Good leadership, general management, and problem solving skills. Ability to reflect Compassion’s Leadership Principles.
•  Customer service orientation.
• Ability and desire to learn new things.
• Excellent written communication skills, especially reporting, and strong verbal communication skills.
• Comfort with using IT and Internet technology in remote and unique environments.
• Committed 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 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.
• Maintains current/valid driver’s license.

She should have:

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.


How to Apply

Send Applications which include A cover letter, recommendation from your previous employer if applicable, detailed curriculum vitae, 3 professional references, reference letter from your current Pastor, copies of academic qualification documents to The Sr. Human Resources Specialist, Compassion International, P.O.Box 8936 Kampala - Uganda.

Clearly Indicate the position applied for on the right hand corner of the envelope.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Deadline: 18th July 2013