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Title: Community Development Worker- FSP Nairobi
SOS Children’s Villages Kenya is an affiliate of SOS CV- International whose mission is to build families for
children in need, help them shape their own futures and share in the
development of their communities. In Kenya, the organisation runs five
Children’s Villages in Nairobi, Mombasa, Eldoret, Meru and Kisumu. SOS Children’s Villages Kenya also runs education and health
institutions and works with local communities through Families Strengthening Programs.
We seek to recruit a suitably
qualified person to become Community Development Worker for SOS CV KE Family Strengthening Program based in Nairobi.
Key Functions of the Job
Community Development Worker will
undertake various duties which include and are not limited to the following:-
o Facilitate the preparation of the family development plans.
- Conduct individual &
group assessments and selection of beneficiaries into the program.
- Implementation of
economic empowerment program activities.
- Facilitate educational
development of children in the target group.
- Facilitate and ensure
the effectiveness of all the Community Management Committee (CMC) support
groups, Community Volunteers and Community Representatives.
- Establish and sustain
new and existing links and develop networks with NGOs, CBOs, donors, government
of Kenya departments and the community.
o
Support
co-workers of community-based partner organisations in their work with
families.
o
Support
monitoring & evaluation of the programme.
Required Qualifications/Abilities
- Degree in Community Development, Social Work or Sociology
- Certificate in counseling.
- Must be computer literate.
- At least 2 years’ experience in community development or social
services.
- A good understanding of issues facing orphans & vulnerable
children.
- In-depth knowledge of psychosocial issues in children and
adolescence
- Well developed communication and counseling skills
- Good report writing skills
If you believe your experience,
competencies and qualifications match the job and role specifications
described; send your application letter(stating current and
expected pay) & updated CV(with details of at least 3 referees one of which
must be immediate former employer) addressed to the National Director to reach
us on or before 15th December
2013 by email to: recruitment@soskenya.org
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
SOS Children's Villages Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and its
Recruitment Policy addresses itself to the core values of best practice,
diversity and equality.
