Duration of the project: 36 Months
Duration of the contract:
12 Months (Renewable up to a maximum of 31 months and with a 3 months’ probation period)
Starting date: 15th of January 2019
Brief outline of the project: the project aims at strengthening the Juvenile Justice System in Kenya in compliance with the international standards and involving local authorities, all relevant stakeholders, civil society and the private sector.
CEFA is therefore looking for 3 well-qualified Protection Officers who shall work together towards achieving the objectives of this project.
3 Protection Officers will support the Juvenile Justice actors in implementing diversion mechanisms and restorative justice methodologies in the Counties of Nyeri, Mombasa, Nairobi and other location decided by the Government departments and the project management.
MAIN DUTIES
Planning and Implementation
Implement penal mediation and case conferencing within Police Stations, Child Protection Units, Children Courts, Court User Committee and Area Advisory Councils
Facilitate training on restorative justice and diversion for Public officers
Support the identification and management of the minors that can benefit from diversion mechanisms
Offer high level of psychosocial support to beneficiaries on deserving cases
Case study and case recording,
Supporting the case management of minors in contact with the law;
Participate on periodic meetings to identify priorities, challenges and way forwards, design strategies and develop work plans to implement project activities
Represent CEFA in the juvenile statutory institutions, police stations, Children Courts and the target area at large
Reporting and Coordination
Send periodic narrative and financial reports on the progress of the work and planned activities;
Management and reporting of expenses related to the implemented activities;
Participate in organizing workshops, meetings and training related to the areas of responsibility;
Provide the supervisor with adequate communication and documentation
Provide organizational and logistic support to the project;
Network with relevant agencies for effective referrals and opportunities of collaboration and
Conduct other activities deemed as necessary within the framework of the Project.
EDUCATION, COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Degree in Law/ Social work/ Sociology/psycho-social studies or Diploma in law/social work with a 2 years’ field experience
Relevant certification
Knowledge and expertise in psychology and social work
Must have at least 2 years working experience in Social Work or psycho-social support, preferably in correctional facilities and/or within the Juvenile Justice System.
Must have adequate skills in conducting a wide range of negotiations, consultations, coordination among diverse stakeholders most preferably within the Juvenile Justice System in Kenya
Must have an ability for inclusive planning, execution and lobbying for project activities within child protection context.
Counseling skills
Facilitation skills
Reporting Skills
Computer literacy (Excel, Word, Office Package)
Fluent in English and Swahili
Functional Skills:
Adaptability to work within Criminal justice and Government Context
Commitment in Child Protection
Team Work
Good communication skills
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with analytical approach
Must be able to work independently with limited supervision
Ability to strictly adhere to deadlines
Readiness to sign and abide to a Child protection policy
Readiness to commit and adhere to values, mission and vision of CEFA
