Community Development Facilitator in Tutume – Stepping Stones International

 

“Freedom from Fear: Creating Safe Homes in Botswana”

Stepping Stones International, an NGO committed to serving orphaned and vulnerable youth and their families, is implementing an EU funded “Freedom from Fear” human rights project.

In Tutume we are therefore looking for a candidate to apply for the position of Community Development Facilitator. The position covers 14 months: 03 August 2020 – 30 September 2021.

Summary Job Description

The Community Development Facilitator’s core responsibilities are to:

• mobilise and train caregivers and teens on ‘parenting for lifelong health’ methodology
• organize community dialogue sessions on parenting
• monitor and support “youth change agent’s networks”
• ensure the project’s objectives and targets are reached, within allocated budget and time.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Live in Tutume and be knowledgeable about the district

Minimum high school diploma and/or other academic achievement

• Excellent mobilization and facilitation skills, prior experience facilitating youth or family groups
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm: committed to supporting vulnerable children and families and the desire to provide the best service for their beneficiaries

Preferably professional experience in the field of psychology, social work, or community development

Prior knowledge and experience of childhood development, parenting, and child protection A resourceful, responsible, result-oriented and pro-active personality

• Ability to read, write and communicate in Setswana, English and Kalanga or Sesarwa.

The employment starts with a 2 week training in Gaborone, from 3 to 14 August. The applicant is required to attend this training, for which the expenses will be covered.