Child Development Officers

Full Time 1 day ago
Employment Information
Job Summary

World Evangelical Ministries and Compassion International Uganda are looking for two Child Development Officers one for Home-Based Programming and one for Health These jobs are part of a project that works to help children and teens in poverty in all areas of their lives.

 The officers will be in charge of coming up with putting into action and keeping an eye on initiatives that help the spiritual social economic and physical health of enrolled children.

 These jobs need grown-up Christians who are passionate about child development and want to change the lives of at-risk kids in a way that is consistent with Christian beliefs

Main Duties
  • For Both Roles: Plan coordinate and implement child development activities and lessons at the project center Keep an eye on each child's improvement and report it
  • Home-Based Programming Officer: Visit caregivers' homes often to give them support advice and instruction on how to raise their children how to help them grow spiritually and how to care for them
  • Health Officer: Check on the health needs of kids set up health education seminars and make sure that kids get their check-ups vaccines and treatment Keep an eye on unwell kids and their health outcomes
  • For both roles make sure to build strong supportive relationships with kids caregivers and other people in the community Keep child records and data that are correct and private Work together with other people on the project to make sure that each child's overall development is taken care of
Academic Requirements
Requirement
At least a diploma in an area connected to social sciences health sciences psychology nursing counseling and guidance or a similar field
Having formal training in counseling and/or child development is a big plus
Skills and Experience
  • Must be a mature born-again Christian with a strong testimony and a love for working with kids
  • It is desirable if you have worked in community service child development or health programming before
  • Good at using computers (MS Word Excel email)
  • Great at talking and writing
  • Often but not always these jobs require you to be able to ride a motorbike for home visits
  • Must be between 25 and 40 years old
How to Apply

People that want to apply must apply by email or by mail Send your application to The General Secretary World Evangelical Ministries P.O. BOX 144 Fort Portal.

 The church's physical address is behind the lorry park in Fort Portal at Kabarole Christian Fellowship Church 

Email: admin@kldickson.org Please add the following a CV and a letter of application a letter of recommendation from the leader of your local church that includes their daytime phone number certified copies of your academic records your National ID and any other important credentials Deadline for applications: Friday September 19 2025

Skills
Ethics & Integrity Counseling Excellent Comunication Strong Leadership
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