Coordinator of the Sports Activities Promotion at Comitato di Collaborazione Medica

Main Responsibilities

Being the project dealing with street/refugee children and youth, in addition to skills in sport activities, we will consider for this position only candidates with experience/background as social workers with strong experience in providing psychosocial and emotional support (better if sustained by certificates). We will privilege dynamic professionals ready to work in informal settings. S/he will report to CCM project coordinator, in Nairobi.

• Following the project activities and results, that focus on the need of using sport activities as mean to involve and empower youth and children to improve their health and well-being, promote a participatory design of weekly-sport activities plans that suit their needs and daily commitments;

• In close collaboration with other project partners and team members, conduct and participate in the outreach activities in the streets with the children and beneficiaries;

• Liaise with social workers and counsellors involved in the project referring children/youth to be involved in rehabilitation programmes when needed;

• Provide emotional and psychosocial support to children and youth or eventually refer them to adequate services for proper care, when needed;

• In close collaboration with other project team members, ensure the proper organisation, implementation and monitoring of project activities, particularly in reference to sport and awareness events and tournaments;

• Actively cooperate with the Project Coordinator to ensure that the special contributions and annual missions of international project partners, and in particular international sport educators, are fully integrated and in line with the ongoing sport programmes;

• Prepare annual and monthly work plans as well as monthly progress and data activities reports, to be promptly submitted to the Project Coordinator as per an agreed calendar;

• Prepare accounting records, inventory and asset registers, monthly financial reports and budget requests, to be promptly submitted to the pc for monthly requisition and liquidations;

• Actively participate in the monthly meetings with the project team;

• Ensure effective communication, mobilization and networking with other relevant organizations for referrals and support in the rescue, rehabilitation and reintegration of beneficiaries;
• Enhance project efficiency and effectiveness through implementation of follow-up activities with various stakeholders;

• Perform any other duties assigned by the Project Coordinator;

• Collaborate with the project team for the timely and effective implementation of project activities.

Profile Requirements

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Social Work or related field;

• Certified background in sport/physical education;

Main Requirements

• At least 3 years’ experience in working with vulnerable/street children and youth;

• Experience in street outreach programmes and work with the local communities;

• Flexibility and willingness to work in informal settings.

• Good knowledge of children rights and abuse;

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;

• Fluent spoken and written English;

• Able to write accurate reports and minutes;

• Capable of working pro-actively and independently, while being an excellent team worker;

• Demonstrated experience in capacity building and training;

• Excellent computer literacy;

• Experience in dealing with local authorities and collaborating with stakeholders

Desirable Requirements

• Working experience or familiarity with Mlango Kubwa area;