Social Worker at Secours Islamique France (SIF)

Specific Responsibilities

Project Development and Management

• Taking the lead in the guidance/mentorship of Youth Advocacy Officers in delivering on their mandates that include, but not limited to, mobilizing the local CBOs, conducting a professional outreach service to the youth engaged or affected by Crime/Violence, HIV/Aids, Gender and Domestic violence and Drug/alcohol abuse.
• Mapping of institutions that provide guidance/counselling support to those affected and linking them to those individual cases identified by the Youth Advocacy Officers
• Is responsible for choosing the right interventions to make sure those affected by GBV, HIV/Aids, Drug/alcohol access the right institutions.
• Creates a data base of all the statistics of those reached and served by the project, analyze and consolidate reports.
• Visiting the Sub county and county social departments and all relevant structures of the government and mobilizing for facilitation in consultation with the implementing partner – Inter Faith Council.
• Performing any other duties as assigned by the Technical Project Manager and/or Field Coordinator

Security management:

• Comply with all SIF Security Regulations and consult immediately with the line manager, Field Coordinator and/or the Head of Mission on matters to do with staff security and safety.

• A Bachelor’s degree or a diploma in Social work or other related humanitarian field is required

Professional Attributes / Qualifications

• At least 2 years previous experience with an INGO in at least two of the following thematic areas of humanitarian intervention: Orphans & Vulnerable Children (OVC), Child Protection, Youth/Community Empowerment Programming, is required.
• Certified courses and/or other specialized training such as the Project Planning Cycle, the Principles of Management, and Monitoring/Evaluation Techniques would be considered a definite asset.

Desired Attributes

• Self-driven, motivated and results oriented with proven leadership skills.
• Analytical, accurate and able to multi-task.
• Passionate about the humanitarian context and serving the poorest of the poor.
• Ability to produce quality work and decisions under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
• Strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Power point, spread sheets etc.
• Demonstrated competence in clear written and spoken English.
• Acceptance of diverse cultures and religions