Centre Manager and Social Worker Jobs in Kenya – Ruiru Rehabilitation Centre

The Ruiru Rehabilitation Centre (RRC) is a Kenyan non-governmental organization providing  shelter, care and  rehabilitation to over 50 children and youth between the ages of 8 – 18 in Ruiru.

The RRC Board wishes to recruit highly motivated and experienced persons for the positions of:

1. Centre Manager

2. Housefather/Social Worker

Both positions are expected to reside at the Centre 3-4 nights/week on a rotating basis.

Centre Manager

Qualifications:

·         Degree in social sciences or equivalent with a minimum of 7 years managing experience in an established children’s organization;

·         Thorough knowledge of child protection, rehabilitation laws and policy and track record of implementation and liaison with relevant Kenyan authorities;

·         Experience with fundraising, budgeting and management of funds;

·         Excellent managerial, fundraising , leadership and organizational skills;

·         Excellent oral and written English;

·         Mature Kenyan citizen with proven record of good conduct.

Main responsibilities include:

·         supervision of staff, team management, planning and organisation of work;

·         counseling of children and youth with backgrounds including abuse;

·         liaising with Kenyan authorities in charge of children’s issues;

·         socio-economic assessments and home visits of children’s guardians;

·         budgeting, record keeping and regular reporting;

·         international, national and community fundraising;

·         institution development;

Housefather/Social Worker

Qualifications:

·         Degree or diploma in social work;

·         At least two years experience working in a children’s institution in a similar position;

·         Proven interest in children’s well-being;

·         Active in sports, creative arts and culture;

·         Good communication and  interpersonal skills;

·         Honest, reliable and trustworthy Kenyan citizen.

Main responsibilities include: Care for boys; development of leisure schedule for all children; maintenance of Centre; working with volunteers.

Applications with CV, references and current and expected remuneration to be submitted before 10 April to ruirurehab@gmail.com

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