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Psychosocial Officer

Working time in % : 100%
Location: Dadaab, Garissa
Reports to (Hierarchically (Functionally): Psychosocial Senior Officer
Number of subordinates: Assistant counsellors, Lay Counselors, Center Animators and CFS Supervisors.
Context: Terre des hommes (Tdh) launched its activities in Kenya in January 2011. Tdh provides support to children in Dadaab Refugee Camp and in Korogocho slums.
Tdh also implements WASH, Child Protection, health and nutrition projects in Garissa County.
General description of the position: Reporting to his/her immediate supervisor,the Psychosocial Officer provides psychosocial support to the refgee children and families in Hagadera, Ifo, Dagahaley Refugee Camps and eight surrounding host community villages, monitor the activities in the three child friendly centers and girls safe play areas and provide technical support to the center supervisors, Animators. Lay counselors and Assistant counsellors
Specific Job Descriptions:
Responsibility: Psychosocial support
Aim: To ensure all psychosocial activites are done in Hagadera camp.
Activities:

To provide psychosocial support to selected cases of high risk or cases in need of specialized psychosocial support or mental health interventions.
Participate in need assessments and project evaluations aiming at contributing to the development of the child protection programme strategy for the refugee community project in Dadaab Refugee Complex and in eight villages of Dadaab and Fafi Sub-Counties host communities.
To support in the development of intervention criteria for the psychosocial cases and design appropriate technical responses to psychosocial and mental health cases.
Provide training and supervising the CP team and community based structures on the management of children and families with basic psychosocial and mental concerns.
Train CP team members on the child friendly interviews techniques and implementation of psychosocial assessment.
Under the supervision of the Psychosocial Senior Officer, coordinate with the Case Management and Empowerment Senior Officers on assistance response to cases of children in need of psychosocial interventions.

Responsibility: Conduct Mobile monthly CFS and monitor the two CFS in Hagadera and one CFS in Alinjugur.
Aim: Conduct mobile monthly CFS. Ensure effective and efficient implementation of CFS activities in the three CFSs.
Activities:

Ensure monthly mobile CFSs are conducted in the three camps and host villages.
Train and monitors lay counselors and CFSs animators on the mobile CFSs activities.
Ensure children who can’t access the centres are reached through various PSS interventions.
Ensure the centre activities are conducted appropriately and they are safe and child friendly.
Provide technical support to the centre supervisors.
Monitor the two girl safe play spaces.
Plan the leave schedule for the center supervisors, lay counselors and CFSs animators.
Ensure that children living with disabilities are incorporated into centre activities.

Responsibility: Renovation and maintenance of the CFS.
Aim: Conduct situational anaylsis on what the center requires.
Activities:

Conduct and assessment on host community and refugee camps CFSs and Girls safe play areas while ensuring the CFSs are safe and well equipt with play materials.
Plan with the logistic team on what the centre needs.
Train the community members who are willing to volunteer on basic counselling skills and Psychosocial First Aid (PFA).
Ensure all the activities are carried out in the center and they are safe for children.

Responsibility: Provide psychosocial support to the eight neighnbouring villages of Dadaab and Fafi Sub-counties.
Aim: Ensure chidren in the eight villages receive psychosocial services.
Activities:

Provide group and individual therapy.
Identify and screen children with psychosocial distress.
Work in close collaboration with other departments.
Provide mobile CFSs in collaboration with the Child Protection Volunteers.
Liaise with the Sub-County Children’s Officer to support high risk cases that need protection interventions.

Responsibilty: Report writing
Activities:

Develop unit reports.
Work closesly with the MEAL Officer and Assistants for efficient documentation of psychosocial work.
Develop referrals for high risk cases and ensure regular follow up of the cases.
Participate and represent Tdh in relevant working group meeting at the camp level.
He/she will conduct his or her duties in respect of the Charter of Terre des hommes and the Tdh Child Protection Safeguarding Policy.
Terre des hommes expects that its staff professional conduct reflects proper behaviour in accordance with local culture and traditions. He/she assures the moral protection of the name of Terre des hommes and defends in all circumstances the interests of the movement.
Tdh intervenes without any affiliation for politics, religion or financial profit. He/she will direct his or her activities and engagements without preoccupation of political, racial or religious affiliation.

Abuse Prevention Policy – Operational Risk Management

Commit to respect Tdh Risk Management Policies including: Child Safeguarding Policy, Safety and Security Policy and Anti-Fraud/Corruption Policy, Code of Conduct, Whistle Blowing Policy.
Commit to ensure the best implementation possible of the Tdh Risk Management Policies.
Commit to inform supervisors and to deal with any cases, allegations, or possibility of transgression, even potential, of the Tdh Risk Management Policies.

Competencies
This position requires personal, social and leadership competencies, technical and methodological competency.
Skills:

Good facilitation skills.
Problem solving skills.
Competency in computer applications and packages.
Skills in involving children in various PSS activities.

Requirements

Minimum bachelor Degree in Psychology. Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology from a recognized university, clinical experience is a plus.
Experience in use of community based approaches for the management of psychosocial and mental health issues.
Experience in application of innovative/creative and evidence based psychosocial and mental health issues.
Minimum of three years’ experience with prominence in psychosocial and mental health assignments.
Experience in case management including management of case conferences.
A good understanding of MHPSS framework and guidelines.
Project reporting and evaluation experience.
Staff supervision experience.
Fluency in English and Kiswahili. Knowledge of Somali culture, language and traditions is a plus.

Languages: Fluent in English and Swahili.
Other: Knowledge of Garissa and Dadaab Refugee Camps or similar context.

Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to send their applications letter and detailed CVs to KEN.recruitment@tdh.chCandidates are required to indicate the position title on the subject line of the email when applying.Kindly note only applications sent to this email address will be considered.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Locals and female candidates are encouraged to apply.Closing date for the application of this position is 25th August 2021.Tdh’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protect children’s rights, which includes the prevention of all forms of child abuse.Tdh is an equal opportunity employer

Apply via :

KEN.recruitment@tdh.ch

October 28, 2024
Data Management Intern

Location: Korogocho Office, Nairobi
Categories: Collaboration
Reports to (Hierarchically): M&E Assistant
Number of subordinates: 0
Duration: 3 months Working time in % : 100%
Main responsibilities:

Support in questionnaire testing using different tools such as Open data kit (ODK).
Support the creation of dashboard for different projects.
Support in data cleaning, analysis and reporting via SPSS and Excel software.
Support the EAL department in quality control of the data
Support data reporting and presentation processes.
Support the projects-data collection processes.
Support in database development for projects and data entry
Perform regular backups to ensure data preservation
Any other assigned duty given by the supervisor

Abuse Prevention Policy – Operational Risk Management

Commit to respect Tdh Risk Management Policies including: Child Safeguarding Policy, Safety and Security Policy and Anti-Fraud/Corruption Policy, Whistle Blowing Policy
Commit to ensure the best implementation possible of the Tdh Risk Management Policies
Commit to inform supervisors and to deal with any cases, allegations, or possibility of transgression, even potential, of the Tdh Risk Management Policies.

Security and child safety

Understands and applies security policies, Child Safeguarding Policy and fraud prevention policies.

Staff employed to work in Tdh will be expected to have:

Professional conduct that reflects proper behavior in accordance with local culture and tradition.
Ensure the moral protection of the name of Terre des hommes and defend in all circumstance
Commits to observe discretion on any information related to the organization functioning and beneficiary related issues.

He/she will conduct his or her duties in respect of the Charter of Terre des hommes and the Tdh Child Protection Policy
Professional skills / Qualifications required:

Degree in Applied Statistics with computing / computer science
Proven experience as a data management processes .
Excellent knowledge of data processing and analysis tools .
Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative collection methods in the humanitarian aid and development sector
Command of IT tools and experience in using databases
Ideally, experience with some or all of the following tools: Advanced Excel (including pivot tables), CPIMS, SPSS, ODK/KoBo tool box, Ona, etc.

Competencies: This position requires personal, social and leadership competencies (PSLC) and technical and methodological competencies (TMC)
In particular:

Ability to communicate clearly and constructively on negative and positive points
Team spirit: ability to work closely with project teams and consultants
Analytical skills
Discipline, precision, transparency and intellectual honesty
Results-oriented focus and problem-solving abilities

Ability to learn from positive and negative experiences and capitalize on errors
Languages: Fluency in English and Kiswahili

Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to send their applications letter and detailed CVs to KEN.recruitment@tdh.ch.Candidates are required to indicate the position title on the subject line of the email when applying.Kindly note only applications sent to this email address will be considered.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Locals and female candidates are encouraged to apply.Closing date for the application of this position is 9th June 2021.Tdh’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protect children’s rights, which includes the prevention of all forms of child abuse.Tdh is an equal opportunity employer

Apply via :

KEN.recruitment@tdh.ch

October 28, 2024
Psychosocial Assistant

Function: Counseling and Psychosocial support
Ref: 20210403
Category: Collaboration
Reports to

(Hierarchically): Project Manager
(Functionally): Psychosocial Officer

Location: Korogocho
Context: Terre des hommes (Tdh) is an international children’s rights humanitarian organization working in over 40 countries in the world in the area of health, protection and emergency programs. In Kenya, Tdh works in Dadaab refugee camp and in Korogocho informal settlement in Nairobi.
Tdh with support from Swiss Solidarity is implementing a project in Korogocho whose objective is to strengthen individual, Family and community capacities to cope with and adapt to socio-economic impact of Covid 19.
General description of the position:

The Psychosocial Assisstant works with the Psychosocial Officer in direct provision of quality child protection services to children and families in Korogocho, Nairobi County. He/she supports in achieving desired activity ojectives in provision of psychosocial support as well as capacity building of children and their families.
He/she supports the Psychosocial Officer to organise and monitor psychosocial support activities for children and their parents in Korogocho.
He/she participates in the organisation and implementation of training and awareness sessions for children, communities, families and stakeholders as in close working relationship with Psychosocial Officer.
He/she will direct his or her activities and engagements without preoccupation of political, racial or religious affiliation.

Responsibility: Provides psychosocial support to children and their families
Activities:

Participate in the development of a Plan of Action, referral and follow-up for individual cases in close consultation with the Psychosocial Officer.
Identify and/or receive referrals to ensure cases of children in need of psychosocial support are adequately screened.
Identify and register child protection cases and reports them to the Psychosocial Counselor/DCS for comprehensive psychosocial and protection services.
Assist and facilitate in the provision of psychosocial support activities, information sessions, and other recreational activities that build resilience, promote mental health, social support networks and social cohesion.
Assist in maintaining of documentation of on going and completed counseling sessions, training sessions, PSS activities and draft progress reports for review by the PSS officer.
Conduct individual and group counseling sessions for children and parents as well as support group sessions for vulnerable girls and boys including their parents/caregivers.
Participate in identification, training and follow up of mentorship program for both boys and girls.
Ensure that cases of children identified in need of psychosocial support are appropriately supported through direct support and referral services to the existing referral pathways.
Contribute to Individual support, registration, development of Plan of Action, referral, follow-up (through home visits) and monitoring of any form of abuse affecting children.
Involve the community, where appropriate, in the protection processes of children in need of help.
Work with the Psychosocial Officer to build the capacity of community members on basic counselling skills and Child Protection skills.
Work in close collaboration with the community leaders and Tdh staff to create acceptance for Child Protection activities within the project target areas.

Other:

Work with the Psychosocial Officer to provide accurate and timely activity, monitoring and assessment reports.
Maintain and ensure a culture of strict confidentiality between Tdh staff and non Tdh employees.

Abuse Prevention Policy – Operational Risk Management

Commit to respect Tdh Risk Management Policies including: Child Safeguarding Policy, Safety and Security Policy and Anti-Fraud/Corruption Policy, Whistle Blowing Policy
Commit to ensure the best implementation possible of the Tdh Risk Management Policies
Commit to inform supervisors and to deal with any cases, allegations, or possibility of transgression, even potential, of the Tdh Risk Management Policies.

Competencies:

Minimum Diploma in counselling, psychology or any social science related field.
2 years experience in use of community based approaches for the management of psychosocial issues
Experience in case management
Basic computer skills: MS Word and Excel.

Skills:

Ability to apply a wide range of counseling and psychosocial methodologies to support children
Case management skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Good coordination skills
Good report writing skills

Languages: Fluency in English and Kiswahili

Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to send their applications letter and detailed CVs to KEN.recruitment@tdh.ch.Candidates are required to indicate the position title on the subject line of the email when applying.Kindly note only applications sent to this email address will be considered.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Locals and female candidates are encouraged to apply.Closing date for the application of this position is 27 May 2021.Tdh’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protect children’s rights, which includes the prevention of all forms of child abuse.Tdh is an equal opportunity employer

Apply via :

KEN.recruitment@tdh.ch

October 28, 2024
Research Associate – SPTA Project Child Protection Project Manager (Dadaab) Child Protection Project Manager (Dadaab) Child Protection Project Manager (Dadaab) Program Assistant (Nairobi) Early Childhood Development (ECD) Survey

Job Ref: 20210401
Category: Collaboration
Reports to: Head of Programs and Fundraising
Location: Dadaab
Context: Tdh has been active in Kenya since 2011 in Dadaab refugee camp (child protection), the arid county of Garissa (nutrition) and the urban slums of Nairobi (integrated child protection).
In June 2018, the organization initiated a reflection to reorient activities to also address development needs around child protection services as the gap in support is significant. Humanitarian needs are very present due to the situation at Kenya’s borders, the country’s difficulty in tackling natural disasters and the risk of terrorism.
Tdh is seeking a motivated and committed Program Assistant who will support the Head of Programs in the oversee of project implementation, MEAL activity implementation and grants management.
General description of the position: The Project Manager ensures adequate and timely implementation of the project. She/he will be responsible for the technical implementation of activities and ensuring the project has what it needs in terms of support resources.
She/he will be responsible for adequate budget execution based on the donor rules and requirements.
Will be responsible of the management and professional development of project team. She/he will work in closed collaboration with the Head of Programs and the Field Coordinator.
Main Responsibilities
Project Management

Develop and implement the Child Protection project in Dadaab refugee camps in accordance with multiple objectives, activities and targets outlined within current donor proposals and in line with projects’ budgets.
Conduct regular assessment of the Child Protection project and activities’ impact.
In collaboration with the Field Coordinator forecast and follows up on expenditures related to the Child Protection project including the preparation of cash advance requests on a monthly basis and the correct use of the administration forms.
Lead in budget revision exercises.
Prepares timely purchase requests in line with project workplans.
Identifies support needs related to the project in Dadaab and communicates these to the Field Coordinator and relevant administration support person.
Ensures qualitative implementation in and identifies needs for improvement.
In coordination with the Field Coordinator, reinforce the referral system and maintain regular liaison with resource agencies in Dadaab (police, medical staff, local and international NGOs,
Sub-county Children Officer, education partners, etc.) to promote and maintain a healthy and productive relationship with Tdh.
Coordinates the capacity building support to the CP team, relevant local authorities, and agencies operating in Dadaab and host community as required by the project.
Coordinates the capacity building of CORPs, both working for Tdh and other agencies, on Child Rights and Child Protection.
Provide technical support to CP team members as needed.

Project Strategy and planning

In collaboration with the Field Coordinator and Head of Programs participates in designing strategies and objectives for improved support to beneficiaries and contribute actively in its monitoring, evaluation and revision
Participates in CP assessments.
Participate in the review of the strategy for Tdh in Kenya if requested.
Guarantees that the strategy of the CP project is implemented, effectively and timely, with relevant authorities and in support to the Tdh CP team.

Monitoring and evaluation

Responsible of indicator progress ensuring indicators are duly measured with support of MEAL team.
Responsible of Project Follow Up tool is properly filled each month and is sent to coordination office on time.
Ensure that activities are appropriately monitored and evaluated and proposes when deemed necessary, amendments to the child protection strategy, in consultation with the Field Coordinator.
Guide and supervise the devolvement of M&E tools for a correct and accurate measurement of the indicators.
Ensure that data needed to inform indicators is available and analysed for reporting purposes.
Closely follows the M&E plan in collaboration with M&E department.
Works with MEAL department in the implementation of the database tools and field testing of the tools.
Ensures correct data protection procedures and filing.

Reporting

Provides a compiled weekly meeting minutes report to the Field Coordinator including movement plan.
Ensures a monthly data analysis report is submitted to the Field Coordinator and Head of Programs after every month.
Ensures that all donor requirements and deadlines are respected in terms of quality and timeliness.
Ensure all the data and information related to indicators is available and accurate.
Ensures field team has appropriate reporting tools and the use it correctly.
Upon completion of the assignment, submits detailed handover notes.

Human Resources Management

Daily supervision of Tdh child protection team members in Dadaab.
Participates in the development of accurate job descriptions as necessary for the Child Protection project team, in coordination with the Field Coordinator.
Lead in Tdh CP team recruitment and revision of job descriptions and assists in recruitment efforts through planning and interviewing of candidates.
Ensures the team has a clear understanding of the Tdh CP mandate and project in Dadaab.
Takes lead in performance evaluations of the Tdh CP team in collaboration with the Field Coordinator.
Organises and leads weekly team meetings and provides weekly program update and movement plan to Field Coordinator.
Lead and manage staff, encouraging effective teamwork and providing supervision and guidance, including regular and constructive feedback.
Reports incidents and difficulties encountered with any Tdh CP staff members to the Field Coordinator.
Ensure regular performance appraisals of directly supervised staff, encourage personal development plans, and assist in the identification of training needs.
In collaboration with the HR, assure the planning of annual leave and any other leaves allowed the Dadaab staff.

Coordination

Works in close collaboration and consultation with the Field Coordinator.
Coordinates with other sectors in Dadaab to ensure implementation of standardised activities.
Works in close collaboration and consultation with available government structures, non-government actors and community representatives in Dadaab.
Participates in Child Protection Working Group Meetings and other CP technical meetings.

Abuse Prevention Policy – Operational Risk Management

Commit to respect Tdh Risk Management Policies including: Code of Conduct, Child Safeguarding Policy, Safety and Security Policy and Anti-Fraud/Corruption Policy, Whistle Blowing Policy.
Comply with Tdh Security Regulations
Commit to ensure the best implementation possible of the Tdh Risk Management Policies
Commit to inform supervisors and to deal with any cases, allegations, or possibility of transgression, even potential, of the Tdh Risk Management Policies.

Others

Undertake all other duties that may be determined by the Field Coordinator and Head of Programs that are compatible with the job.
Maintain and ensure a culture of strict confidentiality – inter Tdh staff and between Tdh staff and non Tdh employees.

Job Requirements:
Knowledge:

Professional diploma or University degree in Social Sciences.
Specific technical training and experience in project cycle management and result based approach.
At least 5 years’ experience working in the humanitarian sector.
Experience managing projects and/or programs funded by main humanitarian donors/refugee-oriented donors (ECHO, PRM, DFID, etc) and experience managing funding from UN agencies and funds (UNICEF, UN WOMEN, UNFPA, etc).
Experience in refugee contexts will be and added value.
International experience will be an added value.
Basic IT knowledge (Microsoft Office, Internet)
Knowledge of the child protection system in Kenya is an added value.

Skills:

This position requires social and leadership skills, as well as technical, organizational and methodological competences.
Required qualities: rigorous, organized, good communication and interpersonal skills. Autonomy and proactivity are very suitable for the position.
This position will require frequent travels to the intervention areas.

Languages:

Fluent in English and Swahili
Knowledge of Somali is an asset.

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Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to send their applications letter and detailed CVs to KEN.recruitment@tdh.ch.Candidates are required to indicate the position title on the subject line of the email when applying.Kindly note only applications sent to this email address will be considered.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Locals and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Apply via :

KEN.recruitment@tdh.ch

October 28, 2024
Communications Intern

Objective of the internship
To help and support the communication activities carried in the region East Africa, with audiences that are both external (for organisational profiling) and internal (information and technical support needs of colleagues).
The communications intern reports and receives technical guidance from the Senior Regional Communications Officer in East Africa with whom (s)he will be working closely together.
Main duties and responsibilities
Support in implementing the communication planning for the region East Africa

Produce and publish items on social media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn) in support of Terre des Hommes Netherlands’s work in countries and in the region.
Maintain, update and improve the Terre des Hommes Netherlands website for East Africa, following the Terre des Hommes Netherlands communication planning for East Africa.
Produce high quality case stories to be used for internal and external communication purposes.
Produce communication and profiling materials for the region, such as one pager fact sheets.
Assist in supporting the country teams in their communication needs, such as reviewing Information, Education and Communication materials and stories / reports.

Knowledge and experience

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or multimedia.
Experience in Social Media and web content management (including working with content management software), writing and editing for the web and Social Media, graphic design and site management.
Computer literacy: well conversant with working in the Google Cloud and its applications (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc), including basic skills in working with photo and video editing software.
Ability to undertake desk research using various (mainly internal) resources.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, in fluent English.
A good command of French will be an asset.

Competencies

Thorough and precise working style, with strong attention to detail.
Dynamic, self-motivated and self-starting personality who can and will take initiative.
Social skills to work on his/her own within a team.
Basic knowledge and understanding of child protection issues in East Africa.
Ability to plan and organise well, setting goals and achieving results in line with the goals set.
Ability to respond flexibly to changing priorities.

Interested candidates are invited to write a motivation letter no longer than 250 words in which you describe your career aspiration, how this internship is going to help you in achieving this, and why you think you are the best candidate for this position.Please send this motivation letter, together with your curriculum vitae and a maximum of three recent examples of your editorial work by email with subject line Communications Intern East Africa to: recruitment.africa@tdh.nl, not later than by Sunday, 28th February 2021. For more information about this internship, you can contact us through the same email address.Please note that this is a national internship. Applicants must be able to provide proof of the right to live and work in Kenya.Kindly also note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Due to the expected large responses only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.The selection procedure will include an assessment test, and checking of recent professional/academic references.

Apply via :

recruitment.africa@tdh.nl

October 28, 2024
Finance Consultant Finance & Administration Intern

Position within the organisation

The Finance Consultant works with the Country Team (CT) for Kenya, and receives hierarchical leadership from the Finance and Admin Officer to whom he/she reports. He/she will, in close collaboration and consultation with the country team , advise and act on the development, implementation and monitoring of the various projects under the child protection programme in Kenya. This will be done in close collaboration with, and support to, the project partners in Kenya.

Main Deliverables:

Preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports of self implemented and co-implemented projects
Review of cash request/advances requests submitted by Kenya team against budgets.
Review of staff imprest declarations ensuring settlement in time and as per approved budget.
Preparation of books of account for audit, for self implemented and co-implemented projects.
Review of Project budgets, proposal and budget projections to ensure they are done as per Terre des Hommes Netherlands guidelines and reflect the value for money principle.
Filing of all supporting documents for administration and projects and ensuring the filing system of the organization is in order
Assist in project and country office logistics i.e travel arrangements
Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions.
Assist in the procurement process as per the Kenya team needs.
Process the procurement for 2019 operational/statutory audits ensuring all engagement letters are signed before the end of December 2019 and that all reports are finalised by 15th February 2020.
Assist with the project closure process for year 2019.
Attend monthly and quarterly review meetings and present BvAs for Kenya Country Office budgets.
Any other duties that may be assigned by the Finance & Admin Officer OR Finance Manager.

Knowledge and experience

Bachelor’s Degree in finance, economics, accounting or any other relevant degree.
Relevant professional qualification ie ACCA/CPA is an added advantage.
Knowledge of MS Excel/Google sheet is essential.
Previous experience working in INGO setting
Experience in grants management is an added advantage.

Competencies

Driving for quality

Set high demands to the quality of own work and that of others; constantly strive for improvement.

Level 1: Applies the specified quality requirements within own work and repairs mistakes.

Planning & Organising

The effective alignment of activities, time and resources to achieve objectives.

Level 1: Plans and organises own work in a logical way

Care

Possessing an eye for detail and doing things precisely as required.

Level 1: Has an eye for detail with regard to own work and that of others and in the way work is completed.

Customer Focus

Anticipates and researches the expectations and requirements of the customer, connects with these and delivers added value

Level 1: Discovers the customer’s issue and delivers a suitable solution

Commencement.

Immediately

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Interested candidates should submit their CV and motivation letter indicating expected monthly rate to recruitment.africa@tdh.nl by 16th December, 2020 5.00pm (EAT). Due to the urgency to fill this position, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Apply via :

recruitment.africa@tdh.nl

October 28, 2024
Logistics Officer

Working time in % : 100%

Location: Dadaab

Reports to

(Hierarchically): Field Coordinator, Dadaab
(Functionally): Logistics Manager

Number of subordinates: 4 Drivers

Context: Terre des hommes (Tdh) launched its activities in Kenya in January 2011. Tdh provides support to children in Dadaab refugee camp and in Korogocho slums. Tdh also implements health and nutrition projects in Garissa County.

General description of the position: With the support and under the supervision of the Field Coordinator, the Logistics Officer takes lead in implementing a holistic supply chain system, procurement planning, budgeting (and start-up planning for projects), capacity building for for staff on areas of supply chain / procurement for various donors.

She/he Collaborates with other departments for the daily logistics support and follow up of logistics activities to support Tdh offices & programmes in Dadaab.

He or she will conduct his or her duties in respect of the Charter of Terre des hommes and the Tdh Child Safeguarding Policy.

Terre des hommes expects that its employees’ professional conduct reflects proper behaviour in accordance with local culture and traditions.

He or she assures the moral protection of the name of Terre des hommes and upholds in all circumstances the interests of the organization. Tdh intervenes without any affiliation to politics, religion or financial profit.

The incumbent will direct his or her activities and engagements without preoccupation of political, racial or religious affiliation.

Role responsibility: The Logistic Officer adhere and respect Tdh logistic standard and policy in line with donor guidelines in all aspect of purchase policies and procedures, quality control and the delivery of the purchases to destination.

Program Support

The Logistics Officer providing support to programme activities through:

the provision of needed supplies (small orders),
Manage fleet whenever requested in line with clear movement plans.
Asset and Stock management with the correct tools
Ensure logistic accountability and transparency

Movement and Accommodation

The Logistic Officer is responsible to organize all relevant transportation (road, air) for any Tdh staffs at Dadaab level: International and national staffs, consultants, partners, official members.

This is including:

On a weekly basis, to receive and compile from departmental heads and Security Focal Point, the weekly movements plans for Dadaab. This is including both movement plans between bases and internal movement within Dadaab
With approval from Country Representative and Field Coordinator, consolidate and disseminate validated movement plans to the bases and share with e Logistic Manger in Nairobi .
In collaboration with the Driver, to organize for any road transport to and from Dadaab
Ensure arrangements for security for any movement in Dadaab and to Garissa
With support from the Logistic Officer Nairobi, make booking reservation for hotel / accommodation for all Tdh staffs visiting Dadaab (international and nationals’ staffs, consultants, partners).
To receive requests from different departments and facilitate moving of any cargo or parcel shipment to the Nairobi Office. To prepare and archive the adequate documentations (waybill, packing list).

Procurement

Ensure proper documentation of the PSRs raised in Dadaab,proper numbering ,and items descriptions is done.( You will be in charge of issuing PSRs numbers.)
In liaison with the Procurement Officer in Nairobi, regularly update the procurement follow up tracker within Dadaab to facilitate result-based management.
Archiving of the purchase file once completed for local purchases.
To follow up and support the Supply Officer Nairobi for the programme activities in Dadaab implemented purchases.(Following up quotations and orders with the local suppliers)
Ensuring that all documentation relating to the voucher progammes is submitted to Nairobi in a coherent manner and counter checked for any errors.
Ensuring that quality of all the items deliverd by the field based suppliers is of acceptable quality
Ensuring that for the CASH based voucher programmes that the items collected from the selected suppliers by the beneficiaries are in tandem with the framework agreements eg pricing and commodity packaging and that the invoices are clearly filled in and submitted to Nairobi in a timely manner.

Stock management per Tdh procedures

Put in place and update/use all relevant tools (stock cards, stock list, delivery notes, etc)
Organize the stock with a proper segregation of stored goods by donor/program
Do regular inventories (monthly) for the different items stored in Nairobi
Prepare monthly stock reports and send it timely manner to Logistic Officer.
Reception of the items and checking of the quality & quantity as per the purchase orders
Preparation Release Order Form (ROF) for items going out of the stock
Ensure that all items are stored in good condition and that any missing or damaged goods are reported immediately to the line manager
Ensure tidiness and cleanliness of the storage facilities

Asset Management

Personnal equipment and Equipment allocation sheets for each Tdh Staff are filled and archived
Tagging ofall assets in the location.
Report any asset malfunction to the Logistic Officer Nairobi
Regular assets inventories (twice a year) in collaboration with the Logistics Officer Nairobi.
With support and guidance from the Nairobi Logistic Officer, the Dadaab Logistics Officer compiles the monthy fuel follow-up matrix for Dadaab vehicles And that should comprise of the monthy reports submitted to the logistics officer in Nairobi.
Assets tracking- Responsible for updating the Logistics Officer Nairobi whenever and assets are re-allocated to different users.

Fleet Management

Ensure that the drivers fill in the log sheets for both fuel and movement in a coherent manner.
Ensure controls for the refuelling of the vehicles as per the laid out procedures.
Ensure that the vehicle service follow up form is filled and submitted with the other reports at the end of every month.

Other

Undertake all other duties that may be determined by the Logistics Manager and/or Country Representative and that are compatible with the job.
Maintain and ensure a culture of strict confidentiality between Tdh staff and non Tdh employees.

Abuse Prevention Policy – Operational Risk Management

Commit to respect Tdh Risk Management Policies including: Child Safeguarding Policy, Safety and Security Policy and Anti-Fraud/Corruption Policy, Whistle Blowing Policy
Commit to ensure the best implementation possible of the Tdh Risk Management Policies
Commit to inform supervisors and to deal with any cases, allegations, or possibility of transgression, even potential, of the Tdh Risk Management Policies.

Competencies:

3 years experience within the Log department in an INGO
Miminum of a Degree in Logistics Management
Diploma in stores management and stock control is an asset.
Relevant experience in Asset, and fleet Management and stock control
Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel and internet).
Ability to develop official reports in English.

Skills:

Ability to be flexible and to work Independently
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Good communication skills for team management and TDH representation.
Understanding, interest and commitment to Humanitarian activities.

Languages: Fluency in English and Kiswahili. Ability to communicate in Somali is a plus

Other: Knowledge of the Dadaab context is an added advantage.

Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to send their applications letter and detailed CVs to KEN.recruitment@tdh.ch.Candidates are required to indicate the position title on the subject line of the email when applying.Kindly note only applications sent to this email address will be considered.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Locals and female candidates are encouraged to apply.Closing date for the application of this position is 11 December 2020.Tdh’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protect children’s rights, which includes the prevention of all forms of child abuse.Tdh is an equal opportunity employer

Apply via :

KEN.recruitment@tdh.ch

October 28, 2024
Cash Based Interventions Officer

Reports to: Case Management Senior Officer

Number of subordinate employees: 0

Location: Dadaab

Activity rate %: 100

Context: Tdh has been working in Dadaab within the socio-ecology model of child protection system with a strong emphasis on children safety and well-being.

Case management remains a central intervention to ensure children exposed to at-risk environments are identified/protected, and those who experience abuse, neglect, exploitation and violence receive immediate life-saving services in line with their needs.

Tailor-made mental health and psychosocialservices are provided to individual/group of boys and girls together with their parents in a safe place. Outreach services aiming at community-led advocacy and empowerment increased information and knowledge on child protection issues. Revitalizing community intergenerational dialogues promoted open engagement on delicate social issues and possible reversal of some retrogressive practices.

General description of the position: Reporting to the Case Management/BID Senior Officer, The CBI officer will primarily be contributing into the planning, design, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of Tdh’s Cash Based Interventions.

The CBI Officer will be responsible for ensuring all CBIs are implemented in line with Tdh organizational guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and are in line with best practice.

The CBI Officer will ensure that cash and vouchers are routinely considered as a protection response option in the Tdh Dadaab operation, assesses the suitability of CBIs, and monitors their implementation and impact.

With support from the Project Managers , Meal Manager and Case Management/BID Senior Officer the CBI Officer will deliver evidenced based programming that is informed by protection needs and markets assessments, programme data and reports and different Monitoring Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) tools, processes and mechanisms.

Key Responsibilities:

The CBI Officer will be responsible for the following tasks:

Support the development, strengthening and review of cash-based approaches, and Standard operating procedures (SOPs) based on existing guidance and standards for the Dadaab Operation to efficiently meet programme objectives.
Coordinate, facilitate and implement assessments/response analysis, planning, budgeting, coordination, implementation of CBIs.
Support the establishment of a sound monitoring process for cash and voucher assistance, with proper collection, use and monitoring of baselines, standards and indicators needed to measure and analyse CBIs performance.
Support the effective and coordinated procurement and contracting of Vendors/Traders and Financial Service Providers by procurement and finance team.
Establish and monitor the performance of the selected vendors of the CBI;
Arrange for receipts and payment lists of cash from traders/vendors for internal approvals
Ensure that the selection and verification of beneficiaries is made in a transparent manner and according to the strict adherence to CBI SOPs;
Assist the Project managers to ensure that child protection and safeguarding are integrated into programme design and implementation. Have a commitment to beneficiary accountability & humanitarian principles and Tdh’s Code of Conduct and Child Protection Policy
Perform other related duties as required

Child Protection

Promote, and ensure project activities are on line with, child protection principles
Ensure the project activities are integrated in the Kenyan child protection system and humanitarian coordination practices and guidelines

Coordination and Representation

Work in close collaboration with Tdh partners and other key actors
Coordinates with other Tdh sectors to ensure implementation of standardized activities and with other departments (program and support) of Tdh in Kenya as necessary
Represent Tdh in the relevant Cash Working Groups and other relevant forum and discussions to facilitate learning, information sharing, alignment to national standards and approaches

Other

Agree to comply with Tdh Code of Conduct and ensures Child Safeguarding standards are upheld.
Adhere to and ensure the team under her/his responsibility follows Tdh administrative and logistical regulations and procedures.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications and Professional Expérience

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in: Economics; Social Science; Business Administration or other relevant field.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in cash-based assistance programmes
Proven knowledge and technical skills in set up, design, implementation and monitoring of CBIs
Knowledge of child protection programming

Languages: • Fluent in English and Kiswahili. Ability to speak the local language will also be an added advantage

Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to send their applications letter and detailed CVs to KEN.recruitment@tdh.ch.Candidates are required to indicate the position title on the subject line of the email when applying.Kindly note only applications sent to this email address will be considered.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Locals and female candidates are encouraged to apply.Closing date for the application of this position is 10 November 2020.Tdh’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protect children’s rights, which includes the prevention of all forms of child abuse.Tdh is an equal opportunity employer

Apply via :

KEN.recruitment@tdh.ch

October 28, 2024
Communications Intern (Kenya)

Terre des Hommes Netherlands is looking for a full time communications intern for the Kenya Country Office, to be based in Nairobi, Kenya. This is a national internship, open to applicants who can prove the right to live and work in Kenya. Internship period will be for six months.
Objective of the internship
To act as the focal point for all communication on behalf of the Kenya Country Office, with audiences that are both external (for organisational profiling) and internal (information needs of colleagues); informed by the need to constantly communicate results, increase visibility, profiling and positioning in the country with the government, other organisations and most importantly with donors and key funding agencies.
The communications intern reports to the Country Manager Kenya, while at the same time receives mainly technical guidance from the Senior Communications Officer East Africa, with whom (s)he will be working closely together.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Support in implementing the communications plan for Kenya
Create and manage dedicated accounts/pages on social media (Facebook, Twitter) for the Kenya Country Office, in line with TdH-NL’s house style
Draft and implement the website and social media content planning for the Kenya Country Office
Collect and produce content for the website and social media (mainly case stories and news items), both in images and in words
Draft / produce communication and profiling materials for the Kenya Country Office, such as one pager fact sheets
Support the procurement of branded items, if and where applicable, and other initiatives to increase TdH-NL’s visibility in-country
Provide hands-on support in the campaigns and events that are coming up within the Kenya country programme
Manage the kenya@tdh.nl mailbox, in close consultation with the Country Manager
Assist in improving TdH-NL’s branding/visibility through local partners

Support in guiding partners and country team colleagues in the application of TdH-NL’s guidelines for branding and visibility
Ensure proper branding is applied before designs are submitted to the Senior Communications Officer for formal approval
Monitor branding compliance by partners and make suggestions for improvement / additions

Support the Senior Communications Officer for the region

Collect and compile information from the Kenyan programmes for onward sharing within the TdH-NL organisation (e.g. the communications colleagues working in the region and Head Office): case stories, events, milestones, results, etc
On request, assist in other implementation tasks such as updating the TdH-NL website and regional Social Media accounts

Knowledge and experience

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or multimedia.
Experience in Social Media and web content management (including working with content management software), writing and editing for the web and Social Media, basic graphic design and site management.
Computer literacy: well conversant with working in the Google Cloud and its applications (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc), including basic skills in working with photo and video editing software.
Ability to undertake desk research using various (mainly internal) resources.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, in fluent English.

Competencies

Thorough and precise working style, with strong attention to detail.
Dynamic, self-motivated and self-starting personality who can and will take initiative.
Social skills to work on his/her own within a team.
Basic knowledge and understanding of child protection issues in Kenya
Ability to plan and organise well, setting goals and achieving results in line with the goals set.
Ability to respond flexibly to changing priorities.

Please send your motivation letter, curriculum vitae and a maximum of three recent examples of your editorial work by e-mail to: recruitment.africa@tdh.nl clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications for this internship, not later than by Sunday 16th August 2020.Interviews are scheduled to take place on Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th August 2020, with an envisioned internship commencement date on Tuesday 1st September 2020.For more information about this internship, you can contact us through the same email address.Please note that this is a national internship. Applicants must be able to provide proof of the right to live and work in Kenya.Kindly also note that due to the expected large responses only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.The selection procedure will include an assessment test, and checking of recent professional/academic references.

Apply via :

recruitment.africa@tdh.nl

October 28, 2024
Project Officer

Terre des Hommes Netherlands is looking for a project officer – Child Protection, full time, to be based in Busia County, Kenya with frequent travel in the country. This is a national position, open to applicants who can prove the right to live and work in Kenya. Initial contract period will be for one year.
TdH-NL in East Africa works within four child protection themes: the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC), the Worst Forms of Child Labour (WFCL), Child Trafficking and Migration (CTM), and Child Abuse (CA) in the form of Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights. Through collaboration with local civil society organisations (CSOs), TdH-NL implements development, humanitarian/relief and advocacy interventions in various parts of Kenya, supported by own TdH-NL funding and various donors.
Position in the organisation

The Project Officer – Child Protection is part of the Kenya Country Office team. The position is based in Busia County and receives hierarchical leadership from the Program Officer (PO) based in Nairobi to whom he/she reports. He/She leads in the implementation of Terre des Hommes Netherlands’ Child protection activities under the Joining Forces alliance. S/he will be implementing activities addressing violence against children and CSEC during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic guided by the 4 project result areas: (i) Strengthening Child protection systems at national, County and community level; (ii) Engaging and working with families, communities and institution to improve their resilience, while adopting positive attitudes and behaviours; (iii) Increasing the capacity of the children themselves to prevent and respond to violence against them and ensure meaningful child participation in all matters affecting them at all levels; and (iv) Working to increase learning and sharing of knowledge and best practice related to child protection approaches. “Joining Forces Alliance” is a global collaboration between six of the world’s largest child rights organisations – Child Fund, Plan International, Save the Children, SOS Children’s Villages, Terre des Hommes and World Vision; aimed to share learning and experiences and maximize impact on ending violence against children. In Kenya the alliance works together, in the best interest of the child, to strengthen collaboration with the Government of Kenya Ministries, Departments and Agencies and other partners in ensuring that children’s rights are secured and that the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child are upheld.
The Project Officer will coordinate all Joining Forces activities in Busia County under the EU funded project while working closely with other JF members present in the County.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of TdH-NL Programme Officer (PO):
Take lead role for the planning, implementation and monitoring of all project activities while ensuring donor and TdH-NL compliance guidelines are met
With support of the Programme officer, maintain regular contacts and good working relationships between TdH- NL and County Authorities (Ministry of Health, Department of Children Services, Police, Judiciary, Ministry of Education), representatives of other organizations (INGOs, NGOs, CBOs, FBOs), relevant child protection networks and the community.
Ensure implementation of COVID-19 response activities are implemented within the established guidelines by the government
Conduct capacity strengthening activities (in positive parenting, lifeskills, PSS) with key stakeholders (including children) as defined by the project target and ensure continued mentorship for improved CP services
Initiate and facilitate structured community dialogues with opinion leaders, community leaders, traditional leaders with aim of influencing for change of negative norms and adopting positive norms that promote protection of girls and boys against violence and exploitation
Ensure participation of the community (especially children through child rights clubs and groups) in child rights and child protection, participatory development of IEC materials and in marking keys events such as the Day of the African Child, International Day of the Girl Child, the World Children’s Day, etc
In strategic collaboration with other like minded actors, organize and participate in joint advocacy forums targeting relevant authorities to address identified gaps by incorporating them in their plans and budgets
Strengthen coordination meetings at county and sub county levels – eg Area Advisory Councils, Child Protection Technical Working Groups and disseminate Violence Against Children messages and related documents to these structures
Manage and support the project volunteers to ensure timely, efficient and effective implementation of the project.
With support of the Finance and Administration Officer, ensure efficient use of project resources and that programme and finance commitments as per donor contract are being fulfilled.
Monitor the context in Busia vis a vis the development and humanitarian situation and child protection concerns and provide feedback and advice to the PO, Country Manager and others as appropriate for decision making.
Ensure that all scheduled project reports such as progress and financial reports are delivered timely and that they are of high quality
With support of the PO, lead monthly, quarterly and annual Review Meetings and ensure follow up actions are implemented.
Support the Regional Marketing and Communication Officer at Regional Office with information and materials for marketing and communication, e.g. news items (case stories, articles) and photos.
Apply Terre des Hommes Netherlands’ tools in organisational assessment, M&E and capacity building and regularly update project documentation/ files for reference by all concerned.
Qualification, Experience and Behaviours necessary to achieve role purpose
Bachelor’s degree in development studies, project management, child rights, or relevant fields
Minimum of five years of experience in a similar position
Knowledge of and experience in project cycle management, including the use of Theory of Change and other planning tools
Experience with financial management
Experience with Lobby & Advocacy, good understanding of policies and budgeting processes/cycles in Kenya
Experience with Child Rights programming is an advantage
Strong analytical and with report-writing abilities
Strong interpersonal communication skills- written and orally
Language skills: oral and written fluency in English, oral fluency in Kiswahili
Computer literacy, particularly in Google cloud as well as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
High degree of taking initiative, working independently and with the ability to adapt to changing priorities

Please send your motivation letter and curriculum vitae by email to: recruitment.africa@tdh.nl clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications for this position and your expected remuneration, no later than 10th July 2020 by 5.00 pm (EAT). For more information about this position, you can contact us through the same email address.Please note that this is a national position. Applicants must be able to provide proof of the right to live and work in Kenya. Kindly also note that due to the expected large responses only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.The selection procedure will include an assessment test and procedures (including child safeguarding), and checking of recent professional references.

Apply via :

recruitment.africa@tdh.nl

October 28, 2024