Save the Children works in 120 countries around the world to
deliver child rights programs. Established in Kenya in 1984 our programs
support education, child protection, livelihoods and interventions.
We are a member of Save the Children International, the world’s leading independent organization for children.
Job Purpose
Based in Meru, the Community Care and Support Project Assistant will support
implementation of a community care and support project for vulnerable children
and adults infected and affected by HIV and AIDS pandemic.We are a member of Save the Children International, the world’s leading independent organization for children.
Job Purpose
Expanding the reach of our AIDS, Population and Health Integrated Assistance project operating since 2008 in Meru County, the Project Assistant is required immediately for 9 months, renewable to 2013, subject to funding.
Key Accountabilities:
- Work
closely with the HIV Project Officer to develop project work plans and
monitoring schedules
- Mobilize
and provide support to project community based partners (PLHIV, care
givers, and community based resource persons CORPS). Act as the project
focal person for referrals to health facilities and community support
systems.
- Prepare
reports, generate and document project information and data.
- Assist
in the recruitment and registration of project beneficiaries adhering to
donor guidelines.
- Responsible
to ensure project beneficiaries database is maintained according to donor
standards.
- Represent
the organization in project meetings and local networks as advised by the
HIV Project officer. Attend workshops and training events as requested.
Essential Qualifications
- Degree
in social sciences; or relevant diploma with equivalent work experience
- Minimum
2 years experience working in HIV and OVC project, preferably USAID
supported
- Project
implementation skills including organizing training sessions; knowledge of
child rights and child protection issues
- Experience
working with local communities, community mobilization and report writing
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum
vitae, three referees including current supervisor and day time telephone
contact to kfo@sc-canada.or.ke or Box 27679-00506, Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi no
later than Wednesday 28th March 2012.