Dreams Field Officer at Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops

VACANCY REF: KCCB-ACTS/12/2023/7

JOB PURPOSE

• The principal function of the post holder is to implement day to day interventions of the DREAMS project in the target wards. S/He will work in close collaboration with stakeholders on the ground to provide most vulnerable Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) aged 9-14 years with core package of evidence-informed interventions most likely to impact HIV incidence, address risk behaviors for and transmission of HIV, and reduce gender-based violence. S/He will ensure that eligible beneficiaries receive timely services as per the Kenya DREAMS layering table.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To support the overall implementation of the project activities in the ward, including reporting, financial management and monitoring.
• Implement the Project activities in the target ward ensuring effective integration with ward health and development plans, Ministry of Education systems and service delivery structures.
• Support the trained resource persons MLRC teachers, FMP facilitators and mentors in the implementation of project activities.
• The DREAMS field officer will play the role of the local DREAMS representative in so far as the implementation of EBIs and other DREAMS interventions.
• Be the resident coordinator of the Safe Space, ensuring that it is equipped and stocked with DREAMS commodities, it is safe and that it is branded accordingly.
• Ensure adherence to the ethics, rules and regulations set to regulate the behavior of everyone working with AGYW at the safe space.
• Coordinate the work of mentors and facilitators in the wards, keeping records of their activities and work-plans.

JOB SPECIFICATION: –

• Academic and professional Qualification
• A minimum of a diploma in community health, public health, social sciences or related field.
• Length of Experience
• Comprehensive HIV or GBV prevention interventions among adolescents
• Extensive experience in understanding and responding to the most urgent needs and rights of vulnerable adolescents and youth in regard to HIV/AIDs and SGBV stakeholders.
• Knowledge and Skills
• Ability to work in a team environment, collaborating and sharing ideas
• Ability to develop and maintain close relationship with various stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications (word, excel, access, power point, outlook) and the internet
• Familiarity with development, child protection, social and cultural issues

Other Personal Attributes

• Integrity
• Self driven
• Innovative
• Intelligent
• Detail oriented