Secours Islamique France
(SIF)
Position Title: Social Worker
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration of contract: 3 Months with strong possibility of extension
Expected starting date: Oct, 2016 (ASAP)
Organization Profile: Secours Islamique France (SIF) is an International
Non-Governmental Organization that is based in France.
SIF acts wherever
humanitarian and social needs require mobilization of emergency relief and/or
implementation of development programs.
Today, SIF intervenes in
around 20 countries and has been providing assistance to the most vulnerable
for 20 years without discrimination as to culture, ethnicity, religion or sex.
Job Description: SIF is currently implementing a multi-faceted pilot project in the slums of Nairobi that involves youth and community empowerment on activities associated with the education / prevention of Gender based Violence, education and prevention of HIV/AIDS, reduction in drug / alcohol abuse and peace and reconciliation efforts.
Under the supervision of the Technical Project Manager, the SIF Social Worker will be in charge of all the social components of this pilot project and reporting on activities and progress.
S/he will also be required to
work closely and cooperatively with other SIF units including Finance and
Logistics to ensure the success of projects while maintaining full compliance
with established policies and procedures.
Specific Responsibilities
Project Development and
Management
Duties will include:
- Taking the lead
in the guidance/mentorship of Youth Advocacy Officers in delivering on
their mandates that include, but not limited to, mobilizing the local
CBOs, conducting a professional outreach service to the youth engaged or affected
by Crime/Violence, HIV/Aids, Gender and Domestic violence and Drug/alcohol
abuse.
- Mapping of
institutions that provide guidance/counselling support to those affected
and linking them to those individual cases identified by the Youth
Advocacy Officers
- Is responsible
for choosing the right interventions to make sure those affected by GBV,
HIV/Aids, Drug/alcohol access the right institutions.
- Creates a data
base of all the statistics of those reached and served by the project,
analyze and consolidate reports.
- Visiting the
Sub county and county social departments and all relevant structures of
the government and mobilizing for facilitation in consultation with the
implementing partner - Inter Faith Council.
- Performing any
other duties as assigned by the Technical Project Manager and/or Field
Coordinator
Security management:
- Comply with all
SIF Security Regulations and consult immediately with the line manager,
Field Coordinator and/or the Head of Mission on matters to do with staff
security and safety.
Academic Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s
degree or a diploma in Social work or other related humanitarian field is
required
Professional Attributes /
Qualifications
- At least 2
years previous experience with an INGO in at least two of the following
thematic areas of humanitarian intervention: Orphans & Vulnerable
Children (OVC), Child Protection, Youth/Community Empowerment Programming,
is required.
- Certified
courses and/or other specialized training such as the Project Planning
Cycle, the Principles of Management, and Monitoring/Evaluation Techniques
would be considered a definite asset.
Desired Attributes
- Self-driven,
motivated and results oriented with proven leadership skills.
- Analytical,
accurate and able to multi-task.
- Passionate
about the humanitarian context and serving the poorest of the poor.
- Ability to
produce quality work and decisions under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
- Strong computer
skills including MS Word, Excel, Power point, spread sheets etc.
- Demonstrated
competence in clear written and spoken English.
- Acceptance of
diverse cultures and religions
Please submit your
application (CV, 3 references) to the attention of:
apply.ken@secours-islamique.org
not later than Oct 17, 2016
Please identify “Social Worker” in the subject line.
SIF is an equal opportunity employer and only short listed candidates will be
contacted.