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Sironko, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
Compassion International is a global Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to releasing children from poverty in Jesus' name by providing them with the opportunity to thrive through education, healthcare, and spiritual guidance. With a mission to equip children with the necessary tools to break the cycle of poverty, Compassion International is highly regarded for its transparent operations, impactful child development programs, and strong partnerships with local churches worldwide. The organization is recognized for its commitment to high ethical standards, consistently ranking as one of the most trusted charity organizations in the world.
Compassion fosters a positive and mission-driven work culture, where employees are valued for their passion, creativity, and commitment to making a difference. Job opportunities within Compassion span various sectors, including program management, communications, and fundraising, offering flexible work arrangements and a strong emphasis on personal and professional development.
Since its founding in 1952, Compassion International has evolved from a small local initiative to a global leader in child development, with operations in over 25 countries and serving millions of children. The organization’s business model focuses on child sponsorship programs, ensuring that children receive long-term support tailored to their individual needs. Compassion International's core values of integrity, stewardship, and service guide its work, and its corporate social responsibility initiatives include investments in health, education, and disaster relief efforts. For more information, visit www.compassion.com.
Compassion International is an evangelical Christ Centered, Church based and Child-focused Development NGO that for over sixty years has existed as an advocate for children, to release them from poverty and enable them to become responsible and fulfilled Christian.
Sironko Child Development Centre is a Christian nonprofit organization committed to serving the most vulnerable communities. We are a child focused organization committed to releasing children from poverty and enabling them to reach their full potential.
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Project Director job at Compassion International
Compassion International
Job Description
Job Title: Project Director
Organisation: Compassion International
Duty Station: Sironko, Uganda
We are seeking for highly motivated and experienced professional to join our team as a Project Director in child ministry working in partnership with Compassion International.
In order for the Child Development Ministry of the church to function effectively, the church needs a staff who is given the authority and responsibility to direct day-to-day Affairs and activities, supervise other project staff in the achievement of the outcomes as well as regularly interact with Compassion International.
This position is known as the Project Director.
The Project Director is therefore the team leader of the project staff.
He /she is expected to offer knowledge. guidance and technical skills to children, project committee. parents, fellow project workers and church leadership in areas of spiritual development. project planning and budgeting. comprehensive healthcare, social and skills development. and academic advancement
He /she is to ensure that all programmatic, financial, health and sponsor service aspects of the project are managed efficiently and effectively.
She/he must 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 the Church, and faithfully upholds child ministry in prayer.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Must be a mature born-again Christian with a sound testimony.
The applicant must have work experience of 2-3 years in managerial work.
Must at least have a Bachelor’s degree in Development studies, Social work and social sciences, Education, Child Development and Children’s Ministry, Business Studies, Social Sciences.
Theology and certificate in project management or financial management will be an added advantage.
Must have good interpersonal skills, a team builder and willing to take initiative.
Must have excellent computer skills.
Experience and current knowledge of HIV/ AIDS intervention is desirable.
Working ability to apply and adapt established accounting procedures to a variety of accounting transactions. problems and situations.
Good written communication skills and strong verbal communication skills. Intermediate English ability is preferred.
Must have ability to represent the church at a professional
Must have ability to create alliances, partnerships and networks for the church
Skills in Project planning and budgeting, proposal writing. and financial management will be an added advantage.
Formal training in counselling and child development is an added advantage
Ability to be creative with a developmental mind set.
Age Range: 25yrs -40yrs Old
How to Apply
The interested applicants must hand deliver their applications to the office of the Diocesan Secretary and sign in the registration book after delivery. Applicants should come with the following information:
A detailed CV
Contact information for at least two professional referees.
Letter from your local church pastor /parish priest duly signed and stamped.
An application (hand written) specifying the position, your experience, skills and motivation for the role.
Personal statement of faith maximum (1 page).
All the necessary supporting documents (originals).
National ID (original).
Apply to:
The Office of the Diocesan Secretary
North Mbale Diocese
P.O. Box 1837 Mbale
Deadline: Friday 14h March 2025 at 5:00 PM
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