Project Officer - CESP at World Vision Kenya

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES 

Community Engagement Sponsorship Program implementation

• Facilitate development of CESP project annual operating plan (AOP) 
• Roll out Child Protection Minimum Programming Standards in the AP using approved programming models. 
• Ensure Child protection, participation and safeguarding is integrated in the monthly, semi-annual and annual reporting 
• Ensure integration of RC in CPP&S projects/activities as beneficiaries 
• Ensure Child protection, participation and safeguarding responsive programming with specific consideration of the objectives and indicators 
• Ensure timely implementation of activities and budgets sustained at acceptable level 
• Facilitate implementation of CPP&S program and projects.
• Support effective integration of Sponsorship operation interventions with other projects in the program. 
• Coordinate integration of Faith and Development Models: CFC, EWV, DNHFLs, SNC, COH, SSF and the facilitation of spiritual nurture of children in the AP

Others

• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by supervisor or designee from time to time. 
• Participate and contribute in committees and task forces which you may be appointed to 
• Participate and lead devotions as appropriate

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related fields (Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Psychology, Community development, Education, Community Health, Development Studies or any other related degree from a recognized University). 
• Master’s degree will be an added advantage. 
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in community development work which include Child Sponsorship Operations 
• Experience in Project Management including program design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and reporting 
• Knowledge of and experience working with the Government and community structures 
• Excellent communication, Networking and advocacy skills 
• Experience in managing sponsorship systems 
• Above average knowledge and experience in videography and photography. Experience in working with and training local partners. Understanding of a systems approach to child protection programming Experience in implementing faith and development models and working with the church leaders Demonstrate skills for relating and working with children. 
• Computer proficiency