Global Hands of Hope, a Christian-based organization, is seeking to fill multiple positions for social workers in Kampala, Uganda. The organization is committed to transforming the lives of orphans and vulnerable children through education, healthcare, and holistic community development. The social workers will be responsible for providing psychosocial support, counseling, child protection, and welfare follow-up for learners and vulnerable families.

The successful candidates will conduct home visits, case management, and family support interventions while promoting safeguarding standards. They will work closely with schools, caregivers, and community stakeholders to ensure the well-being of the children and families. The job requires a bachelor's degree in social work and social administration, community psychology, development studies, or a related field.

Applicants should have experience in child protection, counseling, and community engagement. The organization requires a maximum 2-page Curriculum Vitae (CV), a cover letter, two professional referees, and three recommendation letters from the most recent employer, Local Council (LC I) Chairperson, and Pastor or Church Leader. All application documents should be combined into one PDF file and sent to the specified email address.

The deadline for submission is 17th October 2026, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Global Hands of Hope is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons, and all successful candidates will undergo background and reference checks before appointment. The organization operates in various areas, including Kayunga and Bududa.

Global Hands of Hope is a Christian-based organization that focuses on transforming the lives of orphans and vulnerable children. The organization's programs include education, healthcare, and holistic community development. The social workers will play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of the children and families.

The job offer is one of several positions available at Global Hands of Hope. The organization has also advertised positions for programme assistants, deputy operations directors, project managers, and IT/communications specialists. Interested candidates can visit the Ugandan Jobline website or Facebook page for more information.

The Ugandan Jobline website provides a platform for job seekers to access various job opportunities in Uganda. The website features jobs from different sectors, including NGO, education, and management. Job seekers can visit the website to find more job opportunities that match their skills and qualifications.

Key points

  • Global Hands of Hope is seeking social workers to provide psychosocial support and counseling to learners and vulnerable families in Kampala, Uganda.
  • The job requires a bachelor's degree in social work and social administration, community psychology, development studies, or a related field.
  • The deadline for submission is 17th October 2026, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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