COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Head Office: P. O. Box 303 Arua | Tel: +256 372 273 903 | Email: info@ceford.org.ug

www.ceford.org.ug

Location: 3km Arua - Kampala Road

Reference Form

has applied for the position of and has nominated you as a referee from whom we can obtain some information. We would be grateful if you could spare a few minutes of your time to answer the following questions. Please note, CEFORD values reference checks as a crucial part of the recruitment process. It helps us to learn more about a potential staff member and plays a vital role in mitigating risk to the organization and the people we serve. We therefore thank you for your honesty in this reference. The information provided will be treated as confidential and only used for the purpose of this recruitment.

Please state how you know the candidate, detailing how long you have known him, your relationship to him and where you worked together.
What characteristics or attributes best describe the candidate professionally and personally?
Please describe the candidate’s professional strengths, performance and any achievements that you are aware of.
Please comment on the applicant’s relationship with other staff and/or members of the public.
What could be some of the development needs of the applicant?
Please describe the applicant’s leadership skills and style of management?
What is the reason the candidate left/or is leaving your organisation?
Do you have any concerns of the candidate working directly with women or children? If yes, please describe.
While employed with your organization, was the candidate investigated for any infractions relating to sexual exploitation and abuse?
Would you re-hire the candidate? Why/why not?
Is there any further information we should know about the candidate?