Community Social Worker at Emali Dedicated Children's Agency

Overall Objectives of the Position:

We are looking for individuals who are committed to establishing enduring and mutually beneficial relationships between children and their sponsors through high-quality, timely, and accountable communications, while strictly adhering to the Sponsor Services Indicator and Measurement System (SSIMS).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all communication materials between children and their sponsors are photocopied and  accurately filed in the respective children’s folders without delay.
• Guide children in crafting informative and educational letters to their sponsors, ensuring that all photographs are of the highest quality.
• Uphold child protection policies rigorously while engaging with the community and children at all
• Proactively sharing with Field Officers any sponsorship or program best practices and lessons learned, ensuring thorough documentation.
• Provide continuous updates on child presence through home and school visits, meticulously completing the field visit form in the Kobo Collect and sharing reports with Field Officers promptly.
• Respond promptly and professionally to all communications from children and provide timely
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding children’s information and organizational
• Collaborate effectively with Field Officers to manage timely departures and replacements, ensuring all relevant forms, including departure forms, CAMEL registration, and Form No. 2, are completed
• Capture high-quality photographs following the established quality control tool provided by ChildFund, ensuring zero rejects.
• Collect precise information from caregivers and children as directed by Field Officers, aiding in timely responses to any sponsor inquiries.
• Engage actively in program activities and meetings as requested by respective officers, contributing valuable insights.
• Work closely with Field Officers to digitize all communication between children and sponsors
• Assist Field Officers with bi-annual child data cleaning, ensuring that findings are shared promptly with the Sponsor Relations Coordinator
• Execute any other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor with diligence and

Qualifications/Experience

• A Diploma in Social Work, Community Development, Project management, Health and Nutrition or any other relevant course.
• At least 6 months’ experience in community development work or Sponsorship work
• Candidates must be resident of the following areas: Kwa-Kakulu sub-location, Mwanyani sub-location,
• A clean motorcycle driving license is an added advantage

Skills and Attributes

• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and interpersonal
• Strong capability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Willingness to travel frequently to various field