15:08
Job Type : Voluntary
Category : Communications
Sectors : Youth/Children
Job description
Start date : 6/7/15Length of contract : 6 months (6/7/15-6/1/16)
Location: Nationwide
Type: Full-time
About The Shelo Foundation:
The Shelo Foundation supports disadvantaged and vulnerable children living in extreme poverty in the East of Uganda, particularly those orphaned by HIV/AIDS. We provide shelter, education, nutrition and most importantly care and support to over 300 children in this area. We are a UK charity that works in partnership with our Ugandan sibling organisation The Shelo Samaritan Centre, based in the Bududa District of Eastern Uganda.
Position summary:
The successful candidate will work directly with the Executive Director in creating a sponsor a child programme to be launched in 2016. You will start the position by working on the ground in Uganda on all areas of the project with our Ugandan staff, and work with the incredible children we support. But more importantly, with the Executive Director and team you will research in detail the daily challenges these children face in order to create detailed child care plans and initiatives to significantly improve their health, education and nutrition. Upon returning to the UK you will use the data collected to create a fundraising plan with the Executive Director and board of trustees to obtain sponsorship for all 300 children. You will then work independently with support from the Executive Director to execute this fundraising plan. This will involve website and social media management, general administration and fundraising activities. Our aim is to secure essential nutrition, education and basic healthcare support for these children from 2016 until they complete tertiary education. The board of trustees intention is to convert this to a part or full-time paid position from January 2016 onwards for the right candidate.
Person Specification:
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated volunteer who is passionate about improving the education, nutrition, health and general wellbeing of children living in extreme poverty.
Experience & skills
Essential:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Experience of using basic Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Experience in fundraising and/or the charity sector
- Experience in web design and or management
- Experience in managing social media for an organisation
- Working knowledge of main social media platforms
Essential:
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including experience in working with members of the public, customers or donors
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work flexibly in a team and independently
- Ability to manage a varied workload, working under pressure and meet deadlines
- The ability to work and live for a short time in an area of extreme poverty in Uganda
- Interest in social media
- Demonstrable interest in international development and children rights
The successful candidate is expected to volunteer in Uganda for a period of at least three weeks from the start date. Unfortunately we are not able to support the candidate’s costs of volunteering. After returning from Uganda the successful candidate may work anywhere in the UK but must be available for monthly meetings in the South-East of England. More information on volunteering with us including costs can be found by contacting the Executive Director on the details below.
Application:
To apply send your CV and 1-page covering letter outlining your suitability for the role based on the job and person specifications, to Thomas.Stewart@shelofoundation.com by 8am, Monday 11th May 2015. Telephone interviews will be held in following week(s). For more information on our organisation please visit www.shelofoundation.com
No comments
Post a Comment