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JINJA CONNECTION

Recruitment Announcement: Social Worker

Position Title: Social Worker 

Location: Gabula Village, Jinja City 

Department: Social Work Department 

Reports To: Program Manager 

Supervises: None 

Contract Type: Full-Time (subject to probation period) 

Start Date: 17th November, 2025 

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (40 hours/week) 

Application Deadline: 14th November 2025

 

About Jinja Connection

Jinja Connection is a Uganda-based, faith-driven organization dedicated to aiding, rehabilitating, and educating street-connected and vulnerable children in Jinja District. We provide holistic, transformative rehabilitation services including counseling, health and nutrition support, family reintegration, vocational training, and access to quality education.

Our mission is to aid, rehabilitate, and educate children on the streets of Jinja, Uganda. Our vision is for every child who attends our Programme to leave the streets, return home to family where possible, receive a proper education, and become a positive contributor to their community.

Purpose of the Role

The Social Worker plays a critical role in the holistic support of children, helping with outreach, counseling, reintegration, education follow-up, medical referrals, advocacy, and spiritual care. The role ensures the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of every child supported by Jinja Connection.

Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker will:

• Conduct regular street walks and outreach to identify and engage street-connected children.

• Carry out home tracing and assessments for reintegration of children with their families.

• Facilitate resettlement and ensure sustainable reintegration of children into family and community life.

• Provide individual and group counseling and psychosocial support to promote behavioral change and healing. •         Visit schools to monitor children’s educational progress and coordinate reintegration into school programs.

• Ensure children’s medical needs are met through prompt referral and follow-up with the assigned medical center.

• Lead Bible studies, devotions, and spiritual mentorship sessions, integrating Christian values into daily Programme activities.

• Organize and participate in community sensitization workshops, stakeholder meetings, and advocacy events focused on child protection and children’s rights.

• Conduct home visits, monitoring and evaluation exercises to follow up on reintegrated children and vulnerable households.

• Maintain accurate and confidential records of children’s files, outreach activities, home visits, counseling sessions, and progress reports.

• Submit timely and high-quality reports to the Program Manager on all assigned social work activities.

• Advocate proactively for children’s rights, especially in cases of child labour, exploitation, unlawful arrests, and other protection concerns.

• Participate in food distribution and holistic family support initiatives for vulnerable households.

• Support and participate in events organized by Jinja Connection for children, staff, and the community, including awareness days and outreach campaigns.

• Conduct parents’, beneficiaries’, and stakeholder meetings when called upon.

• Perform any additional duties assigned by the Country Director in line with the mission of the organization.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Social Work and Social Administration, Community Psychology, Child Development Studies, or a related field. A minimum of three years’ experience working with children and youth in a street-connected, vulnerable, or NGO context is required. Experience in case management, family tracing, reintegration, or child protection is highly desirable.

Candidates should demonstrate strong counseling skills, group facilitation abilities, and the capacity to work with traumatized children and families. Excellent organizational skills, recordkeeping, and report-writing abilities are essential. Applicants must possess good interpersonal and communication skills, including mediation and advocacy.

A demonstrated commitment to ethical standards, confidentiality, and safeguarding is required. The ability to work independently in field settings and as part of a team is essential, along with readiness for flexible hours and field travel. A faith-based commitment aligned with Jinja Connection’s mission and values is a strong asset, especially in leading spiritual support. Fluency in English and a local language such as Lusoga or Luganda is an advantage.

Core Values

All staff at Jinja Connection are expected to embody the organization’s core values in their work and interactions. These include reconciliation and restoration, biblical values and principles, family, wisdom, stewardship, and relationship. These values are rooted in scripture and guide our daily practice and organizational culture.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit the following documents by 14th November 2025 to jinjaconnection256@gmail.com:

1. A cover letter stating your interest in the role and alignment with Jinja Connection’s mission and values.

2. An updated CV or résumé (maximum three pages), including three referees—one preferably from previous work with children or youth.

3. Copies of academic certificates and registration (if applicable).

4. A short statement (approximately 300 words) explaining how you would support the reintegration of street-connected children and promote their spiritual, educational, and psychosocial well-being.

Please use the subject line: “Application for Social Worker – Jinja Connection.” Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Jinja Connection is an equal opportunity employer. Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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JINJA CONNECTION

Job Description

Title/Position: Teacher

Location: Gabula Village, Jinja City

Department: Education and Child Development

Reports To: Program Manager

Contract Type:  Full-Time (with a probation period)

Working Hours:  Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (40 hours per week)

Start Date: 17th November 2025

Salary:         ---------------------

Application Deadline: 12th November 2025

 

ABOUT JINJA CONNECTION

Jinja Connection is a Christian, faith-based organisation located in Jinja, Uganda. We serve streetconnected and vulnerable children by providing care, education, counselling, and family reintegration support. Our goal is to see every child restored to family and community life, equipped to live responsibly and with hope for the future.

Our mission is:

Aiding, Rehabilitating, and Educating Children on the Streets of Jinja, Uganda.

Our vision is:

For every child to leave the streets, return home to family where possible, receive a proper education, and become a positive contributor to their community.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Teacher plays a vital role in helping children learn and grow—mentally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. The position focuses on teaching foundational subjects, supporting learners with special educational needs, integrating Christian values in all lessons, and fostering a safe, nurturing, and inspiring learning environment.

 

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Teaching and Learning Support

   • Teach reading, writing, mathematics, life skills, and other core subjects appropriate to each child’s learning level.

   • Develop and implement individualized learning plans for children who require additional academic or behavioral support.

   • Monitor, assess, and record each child’s academic progress and classroom participation.

   • Use creative, participatory, and child-centered methods to make learning enjoyable and meaningful.

   • Keep accurate daily attendance and classroom activity records.

2. Christian and Moral Teaching

   • Integrate biblical values and Christian principles into all lessons.

   • Lead devotions and Bible study sessions appropriate to the children’s age and understanding.

   • Encourage moral reflection and spiritual growth through discussion, example, and mentorship.

   • Model Christ-like behaviour in speech, conduct, and relationships with children and colleagues.

3. Child Engagement

   • Plan and lead games, arts, crafts, and group activities that promote creativity, teamwork, and emotional development.

   • Spend individual time with children to understand their personal needs and challenges.

   • Organize educational trips and learning outings to expand children’s horizons and life experience.

   • Create a safe, welcoming, and respectful classroom environment where every child feels valued. 4. Teamwork

   • Collaborate with social workers to support children’s academic, social, and emotional needs.

   • Participate actively in staff meetings, planning sessions, and child review discussions.

   • Support colleagues when needed and contribute to a positive and cooperative team culture.

1. Records and Reports

   • Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of children’s learning progress, behaviour, and attendance.

   • Prepare monthly progress reports for review by the Program Manager.

   • Maintain confidentiality of all child-related information in accordance with child protection policies.

   • Use data from records to inform teaching improvements and contribute to program planning.

2. Working with Families and Communities

   • Participate in parent and guardian meetings to discuss children’s progress and challenges.

   • Support the process of school reintegration, ensuring smooth transition and follow-up.

   • Advocate for children’s right to education, protection, and dignity in the community.

   • Build and sustain positive relationships with families to encourage ongoing learning at home.

3. Training and Professional Growth

   • Attend workshops, seminars, and trainings to enhance teaching and child development skills.

   • Participate in peer learning and mentoring activities with other teachers.

   • Stay informed about trauma-informed teaching approaches and psychosocial support methods.

   • Pursue professional qualifications and continuing education where applicable.

4. Events and Activities

   • Participate in planning and facilitating events such as Children’s Day, education fairs, and awareness campaigns.

   • Encourage children to take part in extracurricular and co-curricular activities.

   • Collaborate with partners and community groups to provide expanded learning opportunities.

   • Contribute feedback to improve the planning and effectiveness of future events.

5. Professional Conduct

   • Uphold all Jinja Connection policies, especially those related to child protection, safeguarding, and confidentiality.

   • Demonstrate punctuality, integrity, and reliability in all responsibilities.

   • Adapt teaching approaches to meet diverse learner needs.

   • Handle classroom and behavioural challenges with patience, creativity, and professionalism.

   • Represent Jinja Connection with respect, humility, and excellence at all times.

 

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Education, Child Development, or a related field.

• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience, preferably with vulnerable or at-risk children in an NGO or community setting.

• Experience supporting children with special learning needs or trauma backgrounds is highly valued.

• Strong classroom management, creativity, and communication skills.

• Proficient in English; knowledge of Lusoga or Luganda is an added advantage.

• Demonstrated Christian faith and personal integrity, aligned with the organisation’s mission.

 

CORE VALUES

All staff at Jinja Connection are expected to live by and promote the following values:

1. Reconciliation and Restoration – 2 Corinthians 5:18–19

2. Biblical Values and Principles – 2 Timothy 3:16–17

3. Family – Psalm 68:6

4. Wisdom – Proverbs 9:10

5. Stewardship – 1 Peter 4:10

6. Relationship – John 15:12–13

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following by 12th November 2025:

1. A cover letter expressing interest in the position and alignment with Jinja Connection’s mission.

2. An updated CV/resumé (maximum 3 pages) including three referees—one preferably from a previous child-focused role.

3. Copies of relevant academic certificates.

4. A brief statement (approx. 300 words) describing how you would integrate Christian values into classroom teaching to support children’s academic and spiritual growth.

Send applications to:

📧 jinjaconnection256@gmail.com or openpat777@gmail.com Subject line: “Application – Teacher”

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Jinja Connection is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, integrity, and a genuine commitment to serving vulnerable children and families in the spirit of Christ’s love.

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