Position
The field officer/Social worker will be based primarily in one of the five legal outlets of Haki Mashinani located in the informal settlements including Kamukunji, Kibera, Korogocho and Naivasha.
The legal officer/Social worker will offer advice to clients according to the services offered by Haki Mashinani on civil documentation, land and property issues and business registration.
In coordination with the Legal Department the field officer will manage, organize and facilitate legal trainings to certain target groups in the outlet.
Field Officer/Social Worker Job Key Responsibilities
Screening of clients in the outlet;
Attending to the legal and social needs of clients through consults, case solutions or referrals;
Ensure that cases and consults are recorded in the Case Management System (CMS);
Drafting documents;
Organise and support outreach events / workshops and legal aid trainings and awareness raising for identified groups;
Contribute to a mapping of all Organisations/NGOs, institutions and businesses in the respective area of service provision and identify their areas of service provision;
Take necessary steps to identify new distribution channels and ways to reach clients, including new outlet space;
Provide input to the development of marketing and awareness raising materials;
Required Qualifications for the Field Officer/Social Worker Job
Diploma in law, diploma in community development, diploma in sales and marketing, diploma in social work.
At least one year experience in community work;
Experience in conducting trainings;
Drafting skills in report writing; and
Previous work experience with an NGO will be an added advantage.
