Community Engagement Volunteer / Assistant (2 Positions) at Comitato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo dei Popoli (CISP)

The project’s overall objective is to strengthen children and adolescents’ protection in Kakamega and Nakuru Counties to prevent and respond to violence, abuse, exploitation, and harmful cultural practices.

Job Purpose

CISP is leading a consortium of partners to implement a Child Protection project funded by AICS in four sub-Counties in Nakuru and Kakamega Counties. The purpose of this position is to mobilize and engage with community structures and stakeholders, and to initiate community dialogues for a positive change for children in Kakamega/Nakuru Counties. The position will work closely with all other staff in the consortium and other stakeholders to enhance prevention and response mechanisms for child rights violations in the targeted communities.

Roles and Responsibilities:
Under supervision of Community Engagement Officer.
Assume responsibility for community dialogues and children empowerment activities (child rights clubs) at field level, and ensure compliance with the discussion tools, project tools and work plan.
Ensure timely and effective implementation of the supervision and monitoring tools of the community dialogues and child rights clubs.
Monitor the communication action plans aiming at changing harmful social norms and improving community awareness on child rights.
Supervise the activities of the child rights clubs, including regular visits to schools with child rights clubs to coordinate discussions/activities and monitor their progress.
Support the implementation of the community-led awareness and prevention activities including SBCC events
Ensure timely and accurate data and reports including pictures, good practices, lessons learnt, and human-interest stories are submitted to the line manager.
Participate in weekly meetings with line manager to plan, discuss any issues, share ideas and coordinate project activities.
Ensure child-friendly procedures are included in all activities.
Assess and share gaps in the field of child protection and initiate partnerships to address those gaps.
Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

1. Form 4 certificate, certificate in social work or related field is an added advantage
2. Should be an active Child Protection Volunteer or Community Led Dialogue member or magnet theater youth volunteer
3. Should be a resident of either Matungu, Mumias West, Naivasha or Gilgil sub counties
4. Bachelor's degree in development studies, project management, child rights, or relevant fields will be an added advantage
5. Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in child protection or related field with international organizations.
6. Basic communication skills in written and spoken English and Kiswahili
7. Basic Computer skills is an added advantage
8. Demonstrate ability to adapt to changing programme priorities
9. Demonstrated experience and knowledge in working with rural communities and social norms change related activities.
10. Strong self-starter, able to take initiative and adapt to changing circumstances and priorities
11. Positive attitude towards community work with emphasis on the ability to learn from communities and support innovative approaches to problem-solving
12. Strong skills in planning, organizing, cooperation and performance-oriented
13. Commitment to CISP Values and Child Protection Policy.