SOS Children’s Villages Kenya is an affiliate of SOS CV- International whose mission is to build families for children in need, help them shape their own futures and share in the development of their communities.
In Kenya, the organisation runs five Children’s Villages in
Nairobi, Mombasa, Eldoret, Meru and Kisumu.
SOS Children’s Villages Kenya also runs education and health
institutions and works with local communities through Families Strengthening
Programs.
We seek to recruit 2 dynamic mature persons to become 2 Community Development Workers for SOS
Children’s Villages – Kisumu and Busia.
Key Functions of the Job
The Community Development Workers will undertake various duties
which include but not limited to the following:-
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Support Family Strengthening Program
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Responsible for all Target Group assessments and selection of
beneficiaries into the program
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Facilitate Open communications within the Family Support Team
and other departments
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Facilitate the educational development of children in the target
group
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Facilitate and ensure the effectiveness of local child
protection structures such as Child Protection Volunteers, Lay Volunteer
Counsellors, Community Health Workers and Local Area Advisory Councils
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Establish links and develop networks with NGOs, CBOs, donors GOK
departments and community
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Any other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications / Abilities
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Bachelor’s degree in social sciences / community development /
child psychology or related disciplines.
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Knowledge in data collection, analysis and knowledge management
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Prior experience with project cycle management in a complex
project
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At least 3 years progressive experience working with vulnerable
populations [children, youth, women] and community groups.
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Previous experience in child -focused organizations working with
children on care, protection and advocacy will be an added advantage.
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Strong analytical ability as well as excellent oral and written
communication skills in English and Kiswahili is preferred.
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Must be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills
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Strong written and oral skills in English and Kiswahili
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Strong report writing skills
The position offers a competitive remuneration and benefits
package.
If you believe your experience, competencies and qualifications
match the job and role specifications described; send your application &
updated CV(with details of at least 3 referees one of which must be immediate
former employer) addressed to the Human Resource and Administration Manager to
reach us on or before 5th February 2021 by email to:
recruitment@soskenya.org
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
SOS Children’s Villages Kenya is an equal opportunity employer
and its Recruitment Policy addresses itself to the core values of best practice,
diversity and equality.