Project Assistant-Child Wellbeing (12-17yrs) – World Vision Uganda

About the Organization

World Vision International is an ecumenical Christian humanitarian aid, development, and advocacy organization. It was founded in 1950 by Robert Pierce as a service organization to provide care for children in Korea. In 1975, emergency and advocacy work was added to World Vision's objectives.

Job Description

World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”

Duties and Responsibilities

Implementation of Project Activities

Familiarize with the new concepts and approach of the LIFT to ensure project implementation aligns with the objectives of LIFT.
Ensure constant and transparent communication and collaboration with relevant community structures and leaders, in order to get buy-in and support for the project activities.
Seek support or consent from concerned people in the communities to ensure the participation of the adolescent boys and girls and their caregivers in the project activities. Consider participants as partners instead of beneficiaries.
Prepare materials for activity sessions, awareness events and information dissemination on relevant topics with the support of the Project Officer-Child Wellbeing and the Child Protection & Safeguarding Specialist.
Work with the Community Volunteers/Facilitators to plan, organize and run activities with adolescents in line with the design and work plan of the LIFT project while facilitate and encourage adolescents’ participation.
Set up and maintain project materials and equipment as required in the LIFT centre.
Organize and facilitate relevant sessions with the adolescents and their parents/caregivers that promote agency, responsive caregiving, psychological wellbeing, safety and security and learning outcomes.
Deal with difficult behaviours (conflict, aggressiveness, introversion) and understand the reason behind the behaviour to positively communicate with the situation.
Support adolescents to mobilize parents and caregivers for joint activities within and outside of the LIFT centres.
Conduct outreach activities to support ‘hard-to-reach’ adolescents to attend training, awareness session and other activities
Identify and refer children and adolescents in need of specialized support and other services.

Plan and coordinate with other Project Assistants-Child Wellbeing (0-6 years, 6-12 years and Caregiver Group) to implement intergenerational activities and to ensure linkage between activities.
Report to the Project Officer-Child Wellbeing (12-17 years) and/ or Project Manager on any issues, challenges or gaps in implementation.

Assessment, Monitoring and Reporting

Collect and organize the data on the activities and ensure that all the relevant reports/forms are duly filled.
Develop and use weekly work plan with support from the Project Officer-Child Wellbeing and Project Manager.
Contribute to weekly and monthly reports submitted to the Project Manager/Area Manager that include information on project progress, achievements and challenges.
Participate and contribute to the Action Learning of the LIFT pilot project.
Ensure the data collection and storage respect data protection and information sharing protocols, particularly in terms of confidentiality and do no harm principles.
Identify success stories/ stories of impact and contribute to the development of marketing/communication projects.
Collaborate closely with the MEAL team to monitor activities with defined monitoring tools and document learning and best practices.

Capacity Building & Coordination

Acquire skills and knowledge to implement integrated programme to achieve child wellbeing outcomes across sectors
Share capacity building needs with the Project Officers-Child Wellbeing , the Project Manager and/or the Technical Specialists.
Attend internal and external trainings on related topics to enhance knowledge on child wellbeing, adolescent programming, specific curriculums and other thematic areas.
Participate in internal meetings and coordinate with other programme/sector teams.

Other

Adhere to WV Child and Adult Safeguarding policy and standards.
Adhere to WV accountability standards.

Qualification, Experiences and Competencies

Degree in Relevant Field:

A bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, education, public health, child development, or a related field.
A master’s degree may be preferred, especially for roles with greater responsibility or in larger organizations.

Training in Child Protection:

Specific training or certification in child protection, safeguarding, or child rights is highly desirable.

Experience Requirements:

Relevant Experience:

Experience working in child-focused programs, NGOs, or community services.
Experience in administrative roles or project support, particularly in child wellbeing or social services.