Social Work & Community Development Instructor at Rafiki wa Maendeleo Trust

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Train students in specific technical skills area and prepare them for formal examinations/trade test and work environment

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Training

• Enrich the existing Curriculum to include emerging trends in the Social Work and Community Development field.
• Develop lesson plans for training.
• Take part in recruitment process of the new students.
• Provide counseling to the students, address their disciplinary issues and assist in Conflict Resolution among them.
• Prepare the students for their final examination and facilitate internal examinations.
• Organize and/or accompany the class to the examination center whenever called to.
• Assist in finding suitable Industrial attachments positions for the students
• Ensure all qualified students are registered for the exams.
• Ensure all qualified students pay their contributions to the exams.
• Ensure RWMT values and principles are communicated to the students and their caregivers.
• Ensure RWMT Training and Resource Center rules and regulations are clearly communicated to the students.
• Ensure the students participate in all relevant RWMT activities.

 Information Management 

• Assist in keeping database of Personal details and relevant documents of the students.
• Making sure that the right students as per the set criteria are the ones attending class.
• Keeping daily attendance registers for the students.
• Filing of the examination records.
• Ensure students pay their fees to RWMT Finance department fully and timely.

Internal Administration

• Provide quality and timely delivery of Community Development activities reports in their agreed format and deadlines to facilitate follow-up and improvement of the work.
• Maintain follow-up system to ensure efficient processes of Community Development activities.
• Maintain and up-date accurate Community Development activities records and reports according to the organization’s M&E and reporting requirements.
• In charge of daily operational work within RTRC

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

(The knowledge, skills and abilities may be required through a combination of formal schooling, self-education and prior experience or on-the-job-training).

Level of education:

At least a Degree in Community Development and Social Work from a reputable Institution.

Specialized Training/Professional Qualifications

• Social Work/Community Work
• Certificate in computer Studies

Other competencies:

• Must possess good facilitation/training skills.
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to build harmonious relationships with students.
• Must have developed good intercultural orientation and strong public relations skills.
• Have knowledge working with children in poor conditions.
• Must have registered with KNEC
• Must have a Technical Teacher Training Certificate

Job experience:

At least three (2) years relevant experience as an Instructor.