College Jobs in Kenya - AIC


Africa Inland Church – Kenya Children’s Homes Department is faith based organization supporting orphans and vulnerable Children and the youth in Kenya. 

The department seeks to address holistic needs of children and youth by use of child centered community development approach. 

In order to fulfill this broad objective the department is seeking to engage the services of dynamic and experienced persons to the following Positions:

College Principal (Nairobi)


1 Position

Qualification: 

The ideal candidate must:
  • Must be a graduate with B.Ed (Hons) or other relevant field.
  • Minimum experience of 5 years in top level institutional management.
  • Conversant with the National Education Policies and Objectives as well as National Development and implementation practices
  • Conversant with the current trends in Education and training / teaching
  • Able to supervise, guide, assess trainees as well as setting and moderating examinations
  • Able to initiate, source and execute new courses and programs
  • Excellent in interpersonal relationship as well as a good team leader
  • Have knowledge of Basic Accounting, excellent Report Writing skills and Proficiency in the use of Micro Soft Office
  • Resource Mobilization Skills is an added advantage
  • Minimum 35 years.
Main Responsibilities includes:
  • Provide overall of college Administration including staff supervision and Linkages with other relevant stakeholder’s.
  • Management of financial and Human Resource in conjunction with the AICCHD head office
  • Initiating new teaching and learning programmes in the institution.
  • Preparation for upgrading of present programs and coordinating new courses within the institution.
  • Provide over all leadership for vulnerable youth empowerment initiatives in the centre.
Job and Business Officer 

2 Positions
 
(Eldoret, Kisumu)
 
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for implementation of youth empowerment initiatives at the community Level in the above mentioned regions.
  • Work closely with the existing community structures to mobilize vulnerable youth for vocational skills training.
  • Arrange for the field visits for the trainees, exposure visits for the trainees and bring in the guest lectures.
  • Arrange internship opportunities to all the trainees and ensure job placement for all.
  • Promote self employment among the youth in the community using the self help approach and linkages with other stakeholders.
Qualification
  • Bachelor degree in Social science or in any other relevant fields
  • 4 years minimum experience working with youth and community empowerment programs.
  • Skills to interact with entrepreneurs, companies and business community in general, to bring in the industry contribution.
  • Excellent Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Excellent networking, Communication and Facilitation Skills.
  • Proficiency in MS-office.
  • Resource Mobilization Skills.
10 Social Work Positions 

One year contract

Based in the following regions Ahero, Muhoroni, Kangundo, Mtito Andei, Ikutha, Machakos, Kitui, Embu, Eldoret and Kitale.
 
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Carry out social assessment to establish individual children needs and to form supporting activities like self help groups for caregivers and other relevant activities.
  • Coordinate and carry out sponsor correspondence for the children as assigned.
  • Facilitate the referral process for the children in need as well as carry out follow- ups and provide feedbacks on referred cases.
  • Implement planned activities in accordance with approved work plans, budgets and regulations of AICCHD. Weekly meetings with social service staff to coordinate and clarify all information and points of interventions
  • Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports detailing the progress and achievement of the project outputs and objectives.
  • Implement household economic strengthening activities that seek to promote increased asset base at the household level.
  • Facilitate training for the caregivers and other stakeholders on OVC care and support.
Qualification:
  • Diploma in social work and or Community Development from a reputable institution. A degree in the relevant field would be added advantage.
  • At least 3 years experience in Case Management, child sponsorship/ OVC programs and Community Development.
  • Excellent Communication, Organization, Presentation and Leadership Skills
  • Proficiency in Micro Soft Office
  • Be fluent in the local language of the location you are applying for and also ensure familiarity with the local context.
The successful candidates must be willing to work in the communities as well have a strong intent and passion to prepare the OVC and young people become effective citizens.

To apply for any of the above positions, send your application letter together with a detailed CV with copies of Academic and Professional Certificates and a certificate of good conduct, Telephone Contacts and details of three Referees by 11th June 2012. 

Indicate the area you are interested to work in on your application letter as well as on the envelope.
 
Send your application to:
 
The Director, AIC Children’s Homes, 
P.O. Box 45019-00100
Nairobi
 
All application should be sent through the post office or via email hr@aicchildcare.or.ke 

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