Child Protection Coordinator at Child Fund International

Child protection coordinator (1 Position)

Reporting to the ChildFund Kenya Child Protection Advisor, the successful candidate will   oversee Provision of technical backup and day to day operational support to DCS in running the Siaya Child Protection Center, and work with the outreach child protection officer to ensure effectiveness of the community based child protection mechanisms in Siaya County.

Specific responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive plan for the implementation of project activities at the Siaya CPC project.
• Manage the project implementation plan and budget.
• Coordinate community awareness creation activities
• Manage and supervise the Child protection outreach officer’s work to ensure efficient and quality service delivery
• Oversee the development and implementation of training tools and a training programme for staff and community resource persons
• Undertake routine project report writing
• Represent ChildFund and the CPC in stakeholders meeting at sub county and county level

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in community development /social work or in a related field
• 5 years’ work experience in a Child protection related supervisory position
• A good understanding of child protection, case management and the child protection system in Kenya
• Excellent experience working with grass root communities
• Excellent report writing, networking and people skills