About US:
Dwelling Places (DP) is a registered Christian Non Governmental Organization
(NGO) which specialises in the rescue, rehabilitation, reconciliation, resettlement and follow-up of children living on the streets. The overall objective of DP is to have a society where every child has a chest to rest their head on and a place to call home.
Job Summary: The Child Sponsorship Officer will actively contribute to the development, planning and implementation of both local and international child-sponsorship programmes for Dwelling Places.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent will coordinate the letter writing process in line with the CSP Letter writing procedure
Assist in seeking and maintaining local and international sponsors for DP children
Ensure all sponsors are appropriately updated with accurate information on each child
Work closely with main office (Uganda) to arrange receipt of all letters and photos from & of children.
Responsible for keeping the main office (Uganda) updated on new sponsors & other relevant information
Assist CSI team in developing products and services to existing donors, contributing towards the growth of our international donor base and supporters and income
Work with PR in the development and implementation of international fundraising activities
Develop marketing material, i.e., brochures, fundraising packages, specifically for Child Sponsorship.
Maintain communication with potential and current sponsors
Update and maintain child sponsorship database, meet with social workers for the monthly CSP update
Oversee letter writing to sponsors (quarterly), liaise with education and social welfare department.
Write annual reports to sponsors including an updated picture and status of their sponsored child.
Collect, record and distribute gifts in line with the gifts procedure
Work with the Volunteers’ coordinator in responding to requests for child sponsorship
Update the children’s CSP photos annually
Review all the CSP policies and procedures and make recommendations for improvement
Transfer all the children’s data from the hard files to the electronic database and update it accordingly
Write and submit the CSP monthly report promptly.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant for the Dwelling Places (DP) Child Sponsorship Officer job opportunity should preferably hold a university degree or diploma in Journalism and mass communication or social work and administration
At least three years of related work experience
Previous marketing skills is preferred
Previous exposure and experience in customer service is an added advantage
Previous experience in handling money
Experience in fundraising and proposal writing is an added advantage
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and follow-through skills
Ability to manage finances
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to persuasively solicit support
Creative thinking
ICT skills required
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send the following;
A handwritten application letter with and updated CV with academic qualifications
A church recommendation letter (Should be God fearing)
LC 1 letter
Two passport photos
Deliver your applications to: Dwelling places head office – Off Nalukolongo Masaka road near Mutundwe police station or email to: hr.dwellingplaces@gmail.com or call 0312-513701
Deadline: 31st July 2017