2 Community Development Workers Jobs at SOS Children’s Villages - Career Opportunity in Kenya
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Vacancy title:
2 Community Development Workers

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Admin & Office ]

Jobs at:

SOS Children’s Villages

Deadline of this Job:
21 December 2020  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, December 10, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed


JOB DETAILS:
SOS Children's Villages is an independent, non-governmental international development organization which has been working to meet the needs and protect the interests and rights of children since 1949.
We seek to recruit 2 dynamic mature persons to become 2 Community Development Workers for SOS Children’s Villages – Meru and Nairobi. .

Key Functions of the Job
The Community Development Workers will undertake various duties which include but not limited to the following:-
• Support Family Strengthening Program
• Responsible for all Target Group assessments and selection of beneficiaries into the program
• Facilitate Open communications within the Family Support Team and other departments
• Facilitate the educational development of children in the target group
• Facilitate and ensure the effectiveness of local child protection structures such as Child Protection Volunteers, Lay Volunteer Counsellors, Community Health Workers and Local Area Advisory Councils
• Establish links and develop networks with NGOs, CBOs, donors GOK departments and community
• Any other duties as assigned


Job Skills: Not Specified


Required Qualifications / Abilities
• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences / community development / child psychology or related disciplines.
• Knowledge in data collection, analysis and knowledge management
• Prior experience with project cycle management in a complex project
• At least 3 years progressive experience working with vulnerable populations [children, youth, women] and community groups.
• Previous experience in child -focused organizations working with children on care, protection and advocacy will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical ability as well as excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili is preferred.
• Must be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong written and oral skills in English and Kiswahili
• Strong report writing skills
The position offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package.


Job Education Requirements: Not Specified


Job Education Experience: Not Specified


Work Hours: 8

 

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Job application procedure
If you believe your experience, competencies and qualifications match the job and role specifications described; send your application & updated CV (with details of at least 3 referees one of which must be immediate former employer) addressed to the Human Resources department to reach us on or before 21st December 2020 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.


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Job Info
Job Category: Administrative jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 21 December 2020
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: 10-12-2020
No of Jobs: 2
Start Publishing: 10-12-2020
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-12-2065
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