Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh) is
an international NGO focused on Child Rights and Child Protection.
To support the development of its
Child Protection Programme in Dadaab region, Garissa County, Tdh is encouraging
Kenyan Nationals to apply for the position of:
Child Protection Project Coordinator – Dadaab Region, Garissa County
Reporting to: Child Protection Programme Manager
Duty station: Dadaab Main Office, Dadaab (with travels to
Kambioos and Hagadera Project locations
Contract duration: 12 months (3 months’ probation)
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 Dadaab region (Kambioos
and Hagadera)
- To manage, mentor and train 2 CP Project
Managers, and a team of professional child protection, Administration and
community workers.
- To coordinate with the project leads of
programme activities to ensure regular assessment of project needs and
adequate standards of service provision are met.
- To develop collaboration and participate in
coordination with UNHCR, other UN agencies, and International, and the
local agencies and authorities such as the Sub- County Children Officer,
parents, operational partners.
Requirements:
- Minimum university degree in related field
(Psychology, Sociology, Child Rights / Child Development Studies, Social
Work).
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in implementing
or coordinating the implementation of projects supporting children
- Experience working in a complex refugee
program environment or in refugee settings and managing child protection
in emergencies settings is a plus
- Experience with Behaviour Change techniques
and approaches
- Management of project funds
- Team management experience (60 subordinates).
- Project reporting and evaluation experience.
- Hands-on experience in training and mentorship
of staff
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili
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 - only applications which will have complied with this request will be shortlisted.
Closing date for these positions is 23rd February 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 specifically
encouraged to apply.
