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District Resource Person (10 Positions)

Category

Social Work

Employment Type

Part Time

Location

Kampala, Uganda

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

12/31/2026
67 days left

Employer / Company

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Twogere
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Description (Public)

Twogere is seeking 10 District Resource Persons (DRPs) to support implementation of the Schools That Care programme in assigned schools across Kampala, Wakiso, Mukono, Mpigi, Bugiri, Mayuge, Luuka, Iganga, Mbarara and Rwampara. The DRP will work closely with Twogere and schools to provide implementation support, coaching and technical assistance. This is a part-time role that may be combined with other professional responsibilities, expected to start January 2027 at the beginning of Term 1.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Support implementation of the Schools That Care programme in assigned schools
  • Work with school leadership and designated teachers to strengthen school-based mental health systems
  • Facilitate or support training, coaching and other programme activities
  • Conduct regular school visits and provide ongoing technical support
  • Support safeguarding, confidentiality, escalation and referral processes
  • Strengthen linkages between schools and relevant support services
  • Support monitoring, data collection and documentation
  • Submit regular activity updates and reports
  • Participate in Twogere programme learning and review activities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • A bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, education, public health, counselling, community development or a related field
  • Experience working with schools, young people, communities or district stakeholders
  • Experience in mental health, psychosocial support, safeguarding, child protection, education or a related area
  • Experience in training, coaching, monitoring or community-based programmes is an advantage

Skills & Competencies:

  • Good communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and meet agreed timelines
  • Must be based in the district applied for and able to travel regularly to assigned schools within the district

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