Social Worker at We World

Vacancy Code: SW/WWKF/KEN/001/2018

Date Issued: 29^th June 2018

Apply before: 4th July 2018

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Narok with frequent missions in project villages (Narok County)

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Support the Project Manager in the execution of the activities according to the project proposal and implementation framework
• Maintain the relationships with the communities and provide frequent feedback to the Project Manager on issues and needs expressed by the beneficiaries and the stakeholders
• Collect project information (records, surveys, assessments, etc.) and draft regularly field reports
• Assist the Project Manager in carrying out and monitoring project activities (especially distributions of project items in schools, support in monitoring the development of infrastructure (classrooms, latrines and handwashing facilities) in schools infrastructural and monitor the dissemination/roll out of project designed trainings.
• Complete administrative and operational tasks related to every project activity
• Assist WeWorld long distance sponsorship team (LDS) in executing their work in Narok.
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualification and Experience

• At least 3 years’ experience as social worker in rural and community development
• Diploma in Community Development or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work is an asset
• Experience in development projects (especially child protection, education, health and economic development)
• Previous experience with NGOs
• Experience as trainer on Adolescence Sexual Reproductive Health(ASRH), Child Protection, HIV/AIDS, familiarity with School Health Policy (SHP) and motorcycle license are an asset
• Proficient spoken and written English and Kiswahili Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Kenyan nationality

Personal Skills

• Strong organizational skills
• Rigor and autonomy
• Ability to quickly learn new systems, processes and procedures
• Ability to work under pressure
• Very flexible, patient and with a positive attitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong observation, analytical and listening skills
• Ability to negotiate/mediate/interpret

Type Contract: 1 year contract renewable (after 3 months of successful probation period)