Job Vacancies at Catholic Archdiocese Of Mombasa

Job Summary

• The Programme Coordinator will provide technical leadership and oversee the implementation of ChildSAFE Project activities aimed at improving the protection, development and well-being of vulnerable children and their families. The role involves coordinating child protection interventions, strengthening family-based care systems, promoting early childhood development, and building the capacity of government and community structures to deliver quality and sustainable child protection services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of project activities in line with approved work plans, budgets and donor requirements.
• Provide technical guidance, supervision and mentorship to project staff.
• Strengthen child protection systems, case management, referral mechanisms and family- based care services.
• Coordinate partnerships with government departments, county authorities, CBOS, FBOs and other stakeholders.
• Promote family strengthening, early childhood development and prevention of unnecessary child-family separation.
• Monitor project performance, prepare reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Support capacity building of frontline workers and community-based child protection structures.
• Ensure compliance with child safeguarding, PSEA, data protection and other organizational policies.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Social Development, Child Protection, Community Development, Sociology or a related field.
• Master's degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• At least five (5) years' relevant experience in child protection, child welfare, social work or family strengthening programmes.
• Demonstrated experience in project coordination, team supervision, programme planning, budgeting, monitoring and donor reporting.
• Experience working with government institutions, NGOs, CBOs, FBOs and community structures.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership, programme management and coordination skills.
• Good knowledge of child protection systems, case management, safeguarding and family-based care.
• Excellent communication, report-writing, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build partnerships, supervise teams and manage multiple priorities.

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Job Summary

• The Finance Officer will be responsible for managing the day-to-day financial operations of the ChildSAFE Project, ensuring proper financial management, accountability and compliance with approved budgets, organizational financial policies, CRS requirements and donor regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Record and maintain accurate financial transactions, cash books, bank records and supporting documentation.
• Prepare payment vouchers, process payments and undertake monthly bank and cash reconciliations.
• Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets and advise on budget variances. Prepare timely financial reports, fund requests and budget updates for submission to CRS.
• Manage staff and partner advances, liquidations and statutory deductions.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, donor requirements, procurement procedures and internal controls.
• Support internal and external audits, financial reviews and implementation of audit recommendations.
• Provide financial guidance to project staff and maintain proper financial records and documentation.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field.
• CPA (K), ACCA or progress towards a professional accounting qualification.
• At least three (3) years' relevant accounting or finance experience, preferably in an NGO or faith-based organization.
• Experience in donor-funded project financial management, budgeting, financial reporting and audit support.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Sage or QuickBooks and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Good knowledge of Kenyan statutory tax and payroll requirements.

Required Skills and Competencies

• High levels of integrity, accountability and confidentiality.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

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Job Summary

• The Project Officer will support the planning, coordination and implementation of ChildSAFE Project activities aimed at improving the protection, development and well-being of vulnerable children and their families. The role will focus on strengthening child protection systems, promoting family-based care, supporting early childhood development, facilitating community engagement and ensuring effective delivery of project interventions in collaboration with government institutions and community partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day implementation and monitoring of project activities in line with approved work plans and budgets.
• Facilitate community training, awareness sessions, parenting programmes and stakeholder meetings.
• Support family strengthening, child protection case management, referrals and family reintegration initiatives.
• Work with government departments, CBOs, FBOs and community structures to strengthen child protection services.
• Monitor project progress, identify implementation challenges and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Promote child safeguarding, prevention of abuse and exploitation, and effective feedback and complaints mechanisms.
• Support data collection, activity reporting and documentation of lessons learned in collaboration with the MEAL Officer.
• Coordinate with project staff and partners to ensure quality implementation and timely reporting.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Community Development, Education, Public Health or a related field.
• At least three (3) years' relevant experience implementing community-based projects, preferably in child protection, family strengthening or social development.
• Knowledge of Kenya's child protection policies, alternative care systems and government structures.
• Experience in community mobilization, training and facilitation.
• Experience working with faith-based or community-based organizations is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and good report-writing skills.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong planning, coordination and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English and Kiswahili.
• Ability to engage communities and build effective stakeholder relationships. Good report-writing, problem-solving and teamwork skills.
• High integrity, accountability and commitment to child safeguarding.

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Job Summary

• The Household Economic Strengthening Officer will support vulnerable households with children to improve their economic stability, livelihoods and self-reliance. The role will focus on promoting sustainable income-generating activities, financial literacy, savings, entrepreneurship and access to social protection services. The officer will work with caregivers, government departments, community groups and other stakeholders to strengthen household resilience and reduce economic vulnerabilities that may contribute to child neglect or family separation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct household economic assessments and develop appropriate livelihood strengthening plans.
• Promote savings groups, including SILC, and link households to markets, financial services and livelihood opportunities.
• Work closely with Social Workers to integrate economic strengthening into family support and case management plans.
• Link eligible households to social protection programmes and essential services, including health, nutrition, education and child protection.
• Collaborate with government departments, CBOS, FBOs, private-sector actors and community groups to strengthen household livelihoods.
• Monitor household progress, maintain accurate records, collect data and prepare programme reports.
• Ensure transparent use of programme resources and compliance with financial accountability, safeguarding and PSEA requirements.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Community Development, Social Work, Development Studies, Economics, Agribusiness, Entrepreneurship, Business Administration or a related field. At least two (2) to three (3) years' relevant experience in livelihoods, household economic strengthening, community development or resilience programmes. Experience in household assessments, income-generating activities, savings groups, financial literacy or entrepreneurship training.
• Experience working with vulnerable families, community groups and government or development partners.
• Training in livelihoods programming, SILC, enterprise development or social protection is an added advantage.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Good understanding of household livelihoods, poverty reduction, financial literacy and economic resilience.
• Strong community mobilization, facilitation, training and communication skills.
• Good analytical, budgeting, problem-solving, data management and report-writing skills. Ability to develop practical livelihood plans and build partnerships with government, community and private-sector stakeholders.
• Commitment to child protection, family strengthening, gender equality, disability inclusion and safeguarding.ble families to establish or diversify sustainable income- generating activities.
• Facilitate training and coaching in entrepreneurship, financial literacy, budgeting, savings and business management.

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Job Summary

• The Social Worker will support the implementation of child protection and family strengthening interventions aimed at improving the safety, development and well-being of vulnerable children and their families. The role will involve identifying children at risk, conducting family assessments, providing case management and psychosocial support, facilitating referrals, and promoting family reintegration and family-based care in collaboration with government agencies and community stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, assess and support vulnerable children and families at risk of abuse, neglect, exploitation and family separation.
• Conduct household visits, family assessments, case planning and regular follow-ups. Provide psychosocial support and basic counselling within professional competence. Facilitate referrals and coordinate access to appropriate child protection, health, education and social services.
• Support family strengthening, reintegration and alternative family-based care initiatives. Conduct community awareness sessions on child rights, child protection, safeguarding and positive parenting.
• Work with government officers, community leaders, Child Protection Volunteers and other stakeholders to strengthen child protection structures.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records and prepare timely reports
• Support data collection, monitoring and implementation of project activities at the sub- county level.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Social Development, Child Protection, Community Development, Sociology or a related field.
• At least two (2) to three (3) years' relevant experience in social work, child protection, community development or family support programmes.
• Experience in case management, family assessments, home visits, referrals and psychosocial support.
• Experience working with vulnerable children, families and community structures.
• Training in child protection, safeguarding or counselling is an added advantage.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Good knowledge of child protection principles, case management and safeguarding.
• Strong communication, counselling and interpersonal skills.
• Good report-writing, record-keeping and documentation skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with children, families and diverse communities.
• High levels of integrity, confidentiality, empathy and professionalism.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili. Knowledge of the local language is an added advantage.

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Job Summary

• The MEAL Officer will be responsible for coordinating and strengthening the monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning systems of the ChildSAFE Project. The role involves collecting, analysing and reporting project data, ensuring data quality, tracking project performance and generating evidence to support informed decision-making. The officer will also strengthen feedback and complaints mechanisms to promote accountability to children, families and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate project data collection, analysis, verification, storage and reporting in line with CRS and donor requirements.
• Monitor project indicators, targets and performance, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Conduct routine data quality assessments and maintain reliable project databases and dashboards.
• Develop and maintain MEAL tools, reporting systems and data collection procedures. Support project evaluations, surveys, field monitoring and documentation of lessons learned and best practices.
• Strengthen feedback, complaints and response mechanisms within project communities. Train and mentor project staff and focal persons on MEAL tools and reporting requirements.
• Ensure data confidentiality, informed consent, child safeguarding and compliance with data protection requirements.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Demography, Data Management, Social Sciences or a related field.
• At least three (3) years' relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation, project data management or a related field.
• Experience in developing data collection tools, databases, reports and performance tracking systems.
• Experience in child protection, family strengthening or related social development programmes is an added advantage.
• Practical knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods and statistical software such as SPSS, STATA, R or similar.
• Experience with digital data collection tools such as KoboCollect, ODK or CommCare.