Social Services Officer Job at Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung

Areas of Responsibility

Under direct supervision of the Field Officer – Health and Social Services, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

• Coordinate planning and reporting among community volunteers
• Support in profiling and enrolment of households into the project
• Maintain a database of project beneficiaries
• Supervise and oversee household visits
• Coordinate follow ups to ensure effective referrals
• Documenting project data, monitoring, compiling and submitting timely reports
• Mentor volunteers and conduct review sessions
• Perform project budget tracking
• Participate and represent the project in the relevant technical working groups and committees
• Support in identifying potential areas of growth for program development
• Establish and maintain effective working relationship with communities and local partners
• Make follow-up activities with Community Mentor Mothers (CMM) and Community Health Volunteers to ensure OVCs and care givers access comprehensive services

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Social/Behavioral Sciences, Community Development or related field from an accredited institution.
• At least 2 years’ experience in OVC, particularly in the area of child protection, education and health
• Excellent command of English and Swahili languages (written and oral)
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and writing skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Strong IT skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, with practical experience in the use of electronic communications including email, internet, etc)
• Ability to work and deliver results under minimum supervision.
• Experience in economic strengthening will be an added advantage

Desirable

• High level of integrity and honesty
• Compassionate, and respectful of all people
• Keen eye for detail

If interested, please send your application (CV and motivation letter stating your salary expectations) with the reference “Social Services Officer” clearly indicated in the email subject line to: vacancies@dswkenya.org

Deadline for application:  February 28th, 2017

Ideal start date: Immediate

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

DSW is an equal opportunity employer and does not require applicants to pay money at any stage during the recruitment process.

For more information, please see www.dsw.org