Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh) is
an international NGO focused on Child Rights.
To support the development of its Child Protection Programme in Garissa, Garissa County.
Child Protection Project Manager
Reporting to: Child Protection Programme Manager
Reporting to: Child Protection Programme Manager
Duty station: Garissa, Garissa County
Contract duration: 12
months (with 3-month probation period)
Main Responsibilities:
- To be responsible, under the supervision of
the Child Protection Programme Manager, for all aspects of the
implementation of the Child Protection project in Garissa.
- To manage, mentor and train a team of CP
professionals and community workers.
- To coordinate with the project heads of
programme activities to ensure regular assessment of project needs and
adequate follow up of extremely vulnerable cases.
- To develop collaboration and participate in
coordination with the local authorities such as the Sub- County Children
Officer, the LAC’s, AAC’s, parents, operational partners, and services in
order to establish a proper child protection referral system.
Requirements:
- Minimum university degree in related field.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in projects
supporting children (social work, child protection, psychosocial,
education, etc.).
- Experience working in a low income community
context and knowledge of Behaviour Change techniques and approaches; or in
refugee settings and managing child protection in emergencies programs is
a plus (as applicable to area of work).
- Management of project funds
- Team management experience (5-10
subordinates).
- Project reporting and evaluation experience.
- Hands-on experience in training and mentorship
of staff
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili. Ability to
communicate in Somali language is a plus.
Application modalities:
Only candidates that fit the
requirements above are invited to submit a covering letter, CV, references, and
copies of academic and professional certificates (if requirements are not met
or application is incomplete, the application will not be considered).
The Application can be emailed to kenya@tdh.ch – Kindly indicate the position on the subject line of the e-mail
The Application can be emailed to kenya@tdh.ch – Kindly indicate the position on the subject line of the e-mail
Only applications which will have
complied with this request will be shortlisted.
Closing date for these positions is 22nd January 2016
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a written test and interview
Tdh’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protect children’s rights, which includes the prevention of all forms of child abuse.
Tdh is an equal opportunity employer.
Closing date for these positions is 22nd January 2016
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a written test and interview
Tdh’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protect children’s rights, which includes the prevention of all forms of child abuse.
Tdh is an equal opportunity employer.
Female candidates are encouraged to
apply.
