The position is responsible for coordinating the implementation of BoH’s Social Empowerment Program activities in Kajiado Office.
Key Responsibilities for the Social Worker Job
General Management
Coordinate and guide the implementation of the Beacon of Hope strategic plan aspects on Social Empowerment.
Develop annual operating and work plans, and budgets to support effective implementation of Social Empowerment activities.
Guide the development of creative and innovative Social Empowerment strategies and interventions.
Lead and direct the implementation of Social Empowerment program activities.
Ensure prudent management and use resources allocated for implementation of Social Empowerment activities.
Ensure understanding and compliance with Beacon of Hope’s guidelines, policies and procedures on program management and implementation.
Develop and maintain good relationships with target communities, beneficiaries, partners and donors.
Program Implementation
Facilitate community health programs aimed at improved community health and improved access to health and nutritional services by children and families.
Manage the OVC Education support program.
Coordinate BoH’s interventions on OVC protection against child abuse, exploitation, violence and family separation.
Facilitate BoH’s household economic strengthening interventions.
Coordinate BoH’s household shelter and care activities.
Identify and develop new project ideas and strategic opportunities leading to the development of program/project proposals.
Ensure program activities are implemented in compliance with terms and conditions of any agreements and contracts entered into with funding partners.
Represent BoH in relevant stakeholders’ meetings in respective areas of interventions.
Quality Assurance and Learning
Implement program activities to the highest standards in line with Beacon of Hope’s values, and protocols.
Identify and document appropriate case studies, best practices, and lessons learnt for sharing both internally and externally.
Facilitate forums of sharing of learning and experience within the team.
Monitoring and Evaluation
Use BoH monitoring systems to track and report on Social Empowerment activities being implemented and their results.
Submit program reports within stipulated deadlines.
Facilitate baseline surveys, external assessments and evaluations.
Institute and manage regular field visits and contacts.
Relationship Management
Build and maintain productive relationships with target communities, government departments and agencies, and collaborating agencies working in the same areas.
Develop and maintain a network of peers and professional contacts for exchange of ideas and information.
Ensure good public relations, and maintain profitable networks and collaboration initiatives with other like-minded organizations.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Participate in other programs and activities organized by Beacon of Hope such as medical camps, sports extravaganzas etc.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the management from time to time
Social Worker Job Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Social Work/Sciences or any other related field. .
Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required
Ability to cultivate constructive relationships.
Strong interpersonal and public relation skills and able to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
Able to work independently and effectively under pressure.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Familiarity with rural/urban working environment
Strong coordination skills and strong team orientation.
Strong community mobilization skills.
Strong networking skills.
Ability to use computers.
At least three (3) years’ experience in a similar environment.
