Plan International
Position: Project Implementation Officer, Kakamega CPC
Department & Location: Programs, Kakamega
Duration: 18
Months fixed term contract
Reports to: Child
Protection Technical Advisor, Kakamega CPC
We believe in the power and potential
of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion
and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.
Purpose: Plan
International Kenya, Department of Children Services and UNICEF are partnering
to operationalize the Child Protection Center (CPC) in Kakamega County that
will be a one stop facility for child protection services and referral center
for children in distress and their families.
The CPC will be jointly managed by
staff from the Department of Children Services (DCS) and Plan.
The purpose of this position is to
lead implementation of child protection activities within the project, conduct
training needs assessments, develop and implement training programmes to build
capacity of key stakeholders in child protection in detecting, preventing and
responding to child protection concerns.
S/he will provide leadership
technical expertise and actual training for all community outreach programmes.
The position holder must be ready to
adhere to Plan Purpose & Values and Policies and sign the Child Protection
Policy.
Key Deliverables:
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Develop a comprehensive child
protection intervention project for Kakamega CPC.
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Develop programmes to raise awareness
of the CPC services.
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Represent Plan and the CPC in
stakeholders meeting at community and County level.
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Manage and supervise the social
workers and ensure quality delivery of social services at the CPC.
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Manage the project budget.
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Develop a comprehensive community
training programme in close consultation with the supervisor and the DCS.
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Develop training manuals and standard
operating procedures (SOPs) for the project.
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Develop training needs assessment
tools and orient the CPC staff on how to use them in training.
Academic Qualifications and experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences.
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A strong background in training and
capacity building.
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At least 5 years relevant work
experience in busy and dynamic organizations dealing with, Child Rights, Child
Protection, Advocacy, child rights programming, child protection service delivery
etc.
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Experience in rights-based approaches
to development including engaging with government and multilateral
institutions.
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Demonstrated knowledge of child
protection systems in Kenya.
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Demonstrated work experience working
with poor and marginalized communities and specific child related programming.
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Knowledge of project cycle
management.
Key Skills and Competencies
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Good people and negotiation skills
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Innovation and committed to learning
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Communicates clearly and effectively
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Able to work long hours with strict
deadlines
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Knowledge and experience in budget
management and financial reporting
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Experience in UNICEF reporting an
added advantage
Physical Environment and Demands: 60% time in the field within Kakamega and nearby counties.
Occasionally travel to Kisumu and Nairobi.
Level of Contact with Children: High level – Frequent interaction with children
How to Apply
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