Secours Islamique France
(SIF)
Position Title: Social
Worker
Location: Nairobi Kenya
Duration of contract: 6 Months with strong possibility of
extension
Anticipated start date: January, 2017
Organization Profile: Secours
Islamique France (SIF) is an International Non-Governmental Organization that
is based in France.
Founded in 1991, SIF is a
non-profit and non-political organization dedicated to alleviate the suffering
of the poorest population around the world.
SIF intervenes wherever
humanitarian and social needs require mobilization of emergency relief and/or
implementation of development programs.
Today, SIF operates 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 will be
implementing a multi-faceted project in the slums of Nairobi through its local
implementing partner, Inter Faith Council, that will involve youth/community
empowerment related to activities associated with the education/prevention of:
Gender based Violence, HIV/AIDS, Drug/Alcohol abuse, Crime/Violence,
Radicalisation and Peace/Reconciliation (thematic areas of intervention).
Under the supervision of the Technical Project Manager, the SIF Social Worker will be in charge of all the social components of this important project by providing social guidance and support to the implementing partner and their Youth Advocacy Officers working in the slums while maintaining full compliance with SIF established policies and procedures.
Duties will include:
- Taking the lead
in the guidance/mentorship of Youth Advocacy Officers in delivering their
mandates that includes, but is not limited to, mobilizing local CBOs,
conducting a professional outreach/referral service to the youth working
for the program and/or affected by any of the thematic areas of
intervention.
- Mapping of
institutions that provide guidance/counselling support to those affected
by any of the thematic areas of intervention and ensuring individual cases
identified by the Youth Advocacy Officers are linked to the support
institutions.
- Creates a data
base and monitors and reports on those served by the project.
- Visits the sub
county and county social departments and all relevant government
departments to inform them on the project and potential for referrals in
consultation with our implementing partner.
- Performs other
duties as assigned by the Technical Project Manager and/or Head of Mission.
Academic Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s
degree in Social Sciences and/or Community Development
Professional Attributes /
Qualifications
- At least 2
years of relevant experience as a Social Worker with an INGO/NGO/CBO in at
least two of the thematic areas of intervention that are covered by this
project.
- 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.
- Demonstrated experience
in working successfully in the slums of Nairobi.
Personal Attributes
- Self-driven,
motivated and results oriented with proven leadership skills.
- Analytical,
accurate and ability to multi-task.
- Passionate
about humanitarian work 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
How to Apply
Please submit your
application (cover letter, CV and 3 references) to the attention of: apply.ken@secours-islamique.org not later than 22 December, 2016
SIF is an equal opportunity employer.
Only short listed candidates
will be contacted.
