About US:

Watoto Child Care Ministries is a ministry of Watoto Church that rescues vulnerable children and restores dignity to them by providing holistically for their physical, spiritual and emotional needs. Watoto has operations in Kampala, Wakiso, Mpigi and Gulu.

Job Summary:

The Child Development Officer will cater for Early Childhood Development needs and support Mothers in their role to train children in moral conduct.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• To guide and advise village management on the best practises to promote discipline of Children.
• To advise mothers on how best to discipline their children as informed by the Child Protection Policy and reports.
• To supervise and guide on the correction activities of children on suspension from school and empower disciplinary committees. Support with the reintegration of children who return from suspension.
• To provide the homes office and WISE with updated records regarding children’s discipline.
• To conduct orientation to new children in the homes.
• To implement, monitor and assess Early Childhood Development programs, activities and initiative.
• To make follow ups on Children remanded in government facilities or other institutions (police, court, prison, LCs, external schools, Hospitals) on discipline grounds.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant for the Watoto Child Development Officer job opportunity should hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work.
• At least two years’ experience working with children in a similar role and a busy organisation.
• Good inter-personal skills and ability to relate well to children of all ages.
• Passionate about children’s welfare with ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Commitment to working within standardized guidelines.
• High level of motivation and initiative and strive for a high standard of practice.

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Deadline: 1^st April 2020