ABOUT US

This is an international humanitarian and development Non-Governmental Organization in General Consultative status with the (UN COESOC) United Nations Economic and Social Council, and one of the largest in South Korea. Established in 1991, the organization currently conducts missions around the world to improve quality of life and education standards, as well as to provide aid in areas of civil unrest or natural disaster. In order to develop and achieve the NGO objectives, Good Neighbors International Uganda is seeking to recruit the following employee.

Project Name: Community Development Project

Position: Sponsorship Department Assistant Manager

Number of Positions: 1

Location: Pallisa

Contract period: August – December 2024 (Renewable based on the probationary

evaluation)

Salary: 1,300,000 -1,700,000 (UGX)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Good Neighbors International Uganda is looking for suitably qualified Ugandan Nationals to fill the position of Sponsorship Department Assistant Manager; To provide technical expertise and leadership skills in sponsorship. The Sponsorship Department Assistant Manager will undertake the following tasks and responsibilities:

Main Tasks

• Plan and manage the process of New Child Intake, Annual Progress Reports (APR), Annual
• Child letter (ACL) and Gift Money Letter (GML) For all the CDPs at all levels
• Responsible for managing the dropout rates of the sponsored children for all CDPs
• Responsible for delegating all department work to the team for effective results
• Engaged in activities of any kind within the organization as instructed by the country director.
• Make annual work plan and manage for effectiveness
• Plan for all distributions for the sponsored children
• Evaluate SSD activities to ensure effectiveness of the activities
• Training all managers and supervisors with the necessary information

Documentation

• Consolidate and submit monthly financial reports in accordance with donor requirements.
• Preparation and posting of journals.
• Prepare monthly reports to the country director
• Liaise with local offices to collect data in a timely manner.
• As and when required, prepare a financial report for the management.

Prepare project cash flow.

• Verify the suppliers, third-party providers, and clients and file proper documentation including receipts.
• Perform any other tasks in accordance with the project expectations.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in social works and social administration, public administration and management, Bachelor of Community Psychology or other related fields.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level
• 7 years of relevant professional experience in Sponsorship activities.
• Able to perform work independently in own field of specialization, equipped with knowledge and experience of multiple disciplines.
• Previous work experience with international development partners, government, and nongovernment agencies is the most preferable.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Professionalism
• Accountability
• Continuous Improvement
• Time Management Skills and Punctuality
• Planning and Organizing
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Effective Communication

KEY SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to work efficiently in a multi-cultural environment with a good team spirit
• Ability to prioritize tasks and multi-task under tight deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to adapt and exercise flexibility to changing situation and/or change in strategic decision that will result in optimal quality outcomes and results
• Demonstrated proficiency in use of office equipment with computer literacy in Microsoft Office like Ms Word, Excel and Power Point
• Able to move away from home for long distances for organizational activities
• Skills in report writing.
• High attention to detail
• Local Language: Ateso, Lugwere (Preferred)
• Team management and coordination

Terms & Conditions

• Full-time (40 working hours per week) and subject to a six-month probationary period.
• Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience in line with Good Neighbors’

Project Staff scale.

• Final Terms and Conditions will be discussed at the contract stage.