Fresher US Non-profit Child Mentor Jobs – Children of Grace

Organization: Children of Grace
Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda
About US:
Children
of Grace is an international not-for-profit Christian organization based in
Jinja, Uganda with headquarters in the United States of America. Our mission is
to demonstrate Christ’s love to children affected by poverty through education,
healthcare, character development, and empowerment.
Job Summary: The Child Mentor will be a Christian role-model
for the mentee, providing relevant mentoring and supporting the mentee
academically, socially, physically, and spiritually through education, empowerment,
healthcare, and advocacy. The role of the Mentor includes but is not limited
to:
  • Advocating for child’s rights
  • Listening to the child’s ideas, dreams,
    needs, & concerns
  • Protecting confidence by establishing &
    maintaining the mutual respect and trust needed for the risk-taking
    necessary for learning, maturing, & growth
  • Demonstrating the love of Jesus Christ so
    children will know they are a special child of God
  • Celebrating children by recognizing
    accomplishments and affirming growth, self-confidence, and self-esteem
  • Christian Role Model
           
Key Duties and Responsibilities:  
  • Termly school headcount of all students and
    providing Financial Officer with school fee information for each student.
  • Consult with the mentee’s teachers three
    times per term to follow-up on students’ academic and social progress at
    school
  • Build a working relationship with the HM’s or
    Director of Studies of all assigned schools
  • Schedule and carry out school office hours at
    assigned schools each week for activities including career guidance,
    character development, coaching, and relevant mentoring.
Administrative
Responsibilities:
  • Manage and enter data into Access Database
    for assigned mentees
  • Assess and recruit new children for potential
    child sponsorship following the Sponsorship Policy and guidelines as
    assigned.
  • Evaluate school reports of mentees each term
    by comparing each term’s report and make written recommendations to help
    mentees improve upon their academic skills
  • Prepare and submit an annual progress report
    and picture of each mentee for the child’s sponsor
  • Provide one written article and picture for
    the website each term
  • Take an annual picture of the student and
    record in database.
  • Once per term, collect and edit letters from
    mentees to sponsors
  • Help plan and develop holiday programs as
    assigned
  • Help plan and fully participate in Camp
    All-stars
  • Help plan and coordinate activities for
    visiting mission teams as assigned
Child Social Roles:
  • Develop positive relationships with mentees
    through understanding the child, conducting one on one counseling and
    mentoring sessions, listening to and advising students on the challenges
    they face, build trust and confidence with the children etc.
  • Annually reassess each mentee within their
    environment: home, school, village and compare these assessments with
    previous assessments and document recommendations
  • Make recommendations for extra child support
    i.e. when there is need for extra financial support for personal school
    requirements, school uniforms, shoes, and other items as needed.
Home Support:
  • Work with local leaders and other
    organizations within the community to better serve the communities and
    children
  • Develop a positive and child supporting
    relationship with the guardian/ parent to ensure balanced support for the
    child both at school and home.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  
  • The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s degree
    in Social Work, Counseling, Child Development or related fields.
  • At least two internships serving vulnerable
    children or demonstrated interest in issues affecting children.
  • Previous experience developing and presenting
    child related programs to children and communities.
  • Previous experience working in a cross-cultural
    community.
  • Strong knowledge of computer software
    including Microsoft Office and Database Management software.
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and
    written.
  • Excellent organizational skills and the
    ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated ability to work individually in
    a self-directed manner and as part of a team, coordinating efforts with
    program staff and other development staff.
  • Demonstrated planning, program development
    and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of local community services and
    resources available for children.
  • Detail-oriented.
  • High degree of honesty and integrity.
  • Ready to relocate to Jinja, Uganda.
How to Apply:  
All
qualified and interested candidates should send their application letter enclosing
detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic transcripts and certificates, a
passport size photograph and details of two professional references (must have
been your immediate supervisors), one spiritual reference senior pastor of your
church plus a one-page personal testimony showing your walk with Christ. Please
send to: zahara@childrenofgrace.com.



Deadline: 29th April, 2016
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