SAPCONE is a Kenyan based non
–governmental organization whose mandate is to work with people particularly
pastoralist and fisher-folk communities in Northern Kenya as the main
beneficiaries of peace and development.
Since its inception in 2006 the
organization, has implemented several projects on good governance and social
accountability, increase access to education and child protection ,support and
strengthen community projects for resilience and livelihoods, Promote
innovative peace building and recurring conflict among Turkana and cross border
communities in South Omo zone in Ethiopia,
P.O Box 125 -30500
Lodwar
We do this through innovative project
implementation for purposes of attaining sustainable livelihoods. Formed in
2006 as community based organization and transitioned in 2011 as National
Public Benefits Organization.
SAPCONE is seeking a dynamic and
suitable qualified person for the position mention below and be based in the
duty station indicated.
Position: Social
Workers
Reference: SAP/SW/006/2018
# of Positions: 5
Duties and Responsibilities
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Conduct field visits for case
assessments in coordination with other SAPCONE staff and keeps track of
socio-environmental risks faced by victims at heightened risk;
·
Implement and monitor merit based
social assistance informed by vulnerability assessment in individual cases in
accordance with SAPCONE SOPs with timely updates to the psychosocial panel;
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Provide social assistance including
food and non-food items as necessary;
·
Interview separated children,
unaccompanied minors and other children-at-risk for the purpose of preparing
Best Interest Assessment (BIA) reports;
·
Liaise with the Child Protection Officer
to ensure services are reaching separated and unaccompanied minors, including
specific services as recommended
·
Provide basic counseling and
facilitate external services or appointments;
·
Assist in the organization and
facilitation of capacity building activities e.g. workshops, trainings or
information dissemination;
·
Prepare periodic reports on social
services;
Qualifications and Competencies
·
University degree in Social work or
related field with a strong bias in counseling.
·
Computer literacy a must: working
knowledge of MS office required;
·
Good knowledge of human rights
doctrine and working experience in counseling;
·
Experience in capacity building
including facilitation of community-based training and awareness raising;
·
Good knowledge of child rights and
prevention and response to SGBV issues;
·
• Good knowledge of Turkana County
and its environs;
·
Strong interpersonal and
communication skills;
Experience: No less than 2 years previous work experience, including at
least 1 year in counselling or social work preferably in an NGO setting.
Job
Title: Shelter Manager
Reference: SAP/SM/007/2018
# of
Positions: 1
Skill and
Experience
This position is responsible for the
supervision of children and the general oversight of activities within the half
way house to ensure a safe, secure, comfortable, and supportive environment.
·
Ensure admission and exit of children
from the shelter is followed suit as per the admissions guiding policy
·
Supervise and monitor social and
recreational activities of children within the shelter
·
Performs data entry into a
computerized record keeping system and maintains thorough and accurate case
records and statistics
·
Offer assistance to the psychosocial
counselor in developing Comprehensive Rehabilitation Needs Assessments and
Individualized Rehabilitation Plans when needed.
·
Oversees maintenance of confidential
and up to date documentation on all admission cases
·
Maintain policy and procedure manual
to ensure compliance, safety, organization and consistent procedures among
staff and clients
Qualifications
and Competencies
·
University degree in Social work or
social sciences
·
Computer literacy a must: working
knowledge of MS office required
·
1-2 years supervisory experience
·
Good knowledge of child rights and
prevention and response to SGBV issues;
·
Good knowledge of Turkana County and
its environs;
·
Strong interpersonal and
communication skills;
·
Preferably 2-3 years of experience
working with victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, or child abuse,
Gender based violence
Job
Title: Community Facilitator
Duty Station: Kerio Delta and Lapur wards
Reference: SAP/CF/008/2018
# of
Positions: 2
Duties and
Responsibilities
·
Engage in continuous participatory
needs assessment in the community & lead the development and implementation
of an innovative Food Security and Livelihoods Programme, through community
based systems, addressing the needs of the most vulnerable members of society.
·
Develop, implement, monitor, evaluate
and report on sustainable livelihoods and emergency projects implemented in the
community.
·
Develop all project implementation
work plans and budgets within the framework of the agreed livelihoods and
emergency response programme and strategy.
·
Strengthen programme linkages and
foster good working relations with civil society organizations, government
agencies, private sector and community based organizations.
Qualifications
and Competencies
·
Hold at least a diploma or
certificate in development related fields; Agriculture, Community Development,
Natural Resource Management, Water and Sanitation or closely related
discipline.
·
Have at least two years practical
experience managing agricultural/livelihoods /food security/WASH/humanitarian
aid projects under complex operating environments in arid and semi-arid areas.
·
Demonstrated practical project
management experience covering all aspects of the project cycle from needs
assessment, design, log-frame development, reporting, monitoring and
evaluation.
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Have good interpersonal skills,
communication, computer, analytical skills, and report writing skills.
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Ability and willingness to travel to
arid locations and live in basic conditions.
·
A valid driving license for
motorbikes or class A.
Job
Title: Child Protection Officer
Duty Station: Lodwar
Reference: SAP/CPO/009/2018
# of
Positions: 1
Duties and Responsibilities
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Daily coordination of case management
activities
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Management of the referral pathway
ensuring coordination with partners on referrals
·
Supervision of child protection team
leaders and the database officers
·
Organize and facilitate periodic
planning and program reviews meetings
·
Participate in management of complex
or high risk child protection cases including managing a limited number of
cases requiring specialized interventions
·
Participate in the family level
interventions with social workers and team leaders to more effectively manage
outcomes or interventions; including participation in selected follow ups
·
Review triages and guiding social
workers in determining the best course of action in case management
·
Support in the conduction of
community mobilization for child protection including work with child
protection committees
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Work closely with child protection
psychosocial counselor to identify high risk cases / children in distress for
psychosocial and mental health support
·
Participate in need assessments and
project evaluations aiming at contributing to the development of the child
protection program strategy in Turkana
·
Organize and facilitate weekly
internal case conference meetings
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Represent SAPCONE at case management
and coordination meetings
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Develop field reports on a periodic
basis
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Support documentation activities in
the project by development of case studies and best practices from the field
Qualifications
and Competencies
·
Graduate degree in social work /
social sciences
·
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in
case management
·
Experience in the case management
process and knowledge of BIA/BID
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Experience in mental health and
psychosocial support programming
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Team management and Project reporting
and evaluation experience
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Strong training experience required
·
Good computer skills: MS Word and
Excel
How to Apply:
If you believe you have the above
skills and experience and desire to join SAPCONE in the aforementioned
capacity, please apply by sending a detailed CV and copies of certified
testimonials addressed
to the Human Resources Manager
via the following address: hr@turkanapeople.org
via the following address: hr@turkanapeople.org
please clearly indicate the position
title on the envelope.
Hand-written applications should be
addressed to
The Human Resource Manager
SAPCONE,The Human Resource Manager
P.O Box 125 -30500
Lodwar
OR Hand delivered to SAPCONE HQ
Offices in Kanamkemer – Kampi Mpya area.
To reach us by 5pm Tuesday 12th June,
2018
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
SAPCONE is an equal opportunity
employer.
Female candidates are encouraged to
apply