Responsibilities for the Social Worker NGO Job
To design of psychosocial rehabilitation plans for targeted beneficiaries
To ensure proper case placement and management, including regular follow up
To provide emotional and psychosocial support
Person-centred approach and BID is ensured
Outreach activities in the streets with the children
Family tracing, visits and follow up
Organisation and implementation (together with other relevant GRT staff) of workshops and trainings with the local community
Coordinate with other staff/stakeholders to timely and comprehensively respond to individual’ needs (i.e. case referral, specialised counselling, etc.)
Filling a database to keep track of the counselling provided to the beneficiaries of the project;
Timely provision of reports to GRT supervisors as directed during implementation
Social Worker NGO Job Requirements
Bachelor/Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Counselling or Social Work
Professional trainings in psychosocial support and/or counselling
Minimum 3-year experience in working in protection programmes
Experience in street outreach programmes and work with the local communities
Fluent spoken and written English
Able to write accurate reports and minutes
Good understanding of humanitarian practices and emergency activities
Honesty and truthfulness
Capable of working pro-actively and independently, while being an excellent team worker
Demonstrated experience in capacity building and training
Excellent computer literacy
Experience in working with local stakeholders such as health clinics and NGOs
Job Field: Sector in NGO/Non-Profit
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Social Worker
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Micro-Enterprise Development Agronomist
‘Growing Women in Coffee’ project is a 3-year initiative within Fair Trade East Africa (March 2015-February 2018) directly targeting 450 Fairtrade-certified smallholder women coffee farmers in Kabng’etuny FCS, Kapkiyai MCS and indirectly 20,000 coffee smallholder farmers affiliated to Kipkelion Union in western Kenya. Activities are implemented by Fairtrade Africa in partnership with Fairtrade Foundation (UK) and Solidaridad Eastern & Central Africa Expertise Centre (SECAEC). Project donors include the Big Lottery Fund (BLF-UK), Guernsey Overseas Aid Commission (GOAC), Jersey Overseas Aid Commission (JOAC) and Dutch Post Code Lottery Fund.
Target outcome areas
Improved livelihoods for 300 women farmers in Kabng’etuny FCS resulting from increased use of sustainable farming methods leading to improved quality and yields of coffee.Improved use of and access to natural resources through the adoption of green energy production by 300 households of women farmers in Kabng’etuny FCS, also resulting in lower levels of deforestation and less generation of harmful gases, mitigating climate change.
Improved livelihoods for 150 women in Kapkiyai FCS through the transfer of coffee assets from men to women and improved representation and participation for women through the establishment of a Women’s Coffee AssociationImproved livelihoods for 450 women farmers in Kipkelion Union through support for the sale of branded women’s coffee into domestic markets and through the creation of a learning platform at Union level to spread benefits to women farmers beyond Kabng’etuny and Kapkiyai cooperatives
Responsibilities for the Micro-Enterprise Development Job
Fairtrade Africa (FTA) is seeking professional services of a Self-Help Group (SHG) and Micro-enterprise Development expert with specific experience on rural women farmer empowerment to train 140 members of Kapkiyai Women in Coffee (WIC) Association aimed at developing their social & economic capacities under outcome 3 of ‘Growing Women in Coffee’ Project between March-May 2017.
Capacity build on all aspects of a Self –Help Group (SHG) i.e. formation, leadership, governance and sustainability plans
SHG formation, rules & regulations, leadership and conflict resolution strategies
Mobilizing and managing SHG savings and inter-lending – define member responsibilities
Bookkeeping and accounting
How to establish credit linkage with banks
How develop and manage common/revolving fund
How to take up income generating activities
How can an SHG become a vehicle for social development
Going beyond economic function of saving and credit to tackle social issues and problems (link with use of Fairtrade Premium)
Why and how to form networks with other self-help groups at micro/meso-level
Establishing linkages between SHG and external institutions at macro level
How can SHG achieve convergence of services?
Train and guide in establishing feasible ‘Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises’ (MSME) for Kapkiyai WIC
Association members under the following categories:
Micro Enterprise development related to crop diversification e.g. cultivation of African Leafy Vegetables, Passion fruits etc.
Micro-enterprise development related to good livestock husbandry e.g. dairy farming, poultry farm, livestock feed production etc.
Micro-enterprise development related to household-based operations/handicraft e.g. knitting, stitching, weaving, embroidery etc.
Develop a comprehensive business plan for identified micro-enterprise(s)
This should be realistic for immediate or medium term implementation
Submit a report to FTA on:
General training – agenda, no. of participants, training modules, notes and other tools
Kapkiyai WIC Association by-laws
Kapkiyai WIC business plan
Kapkiyai WIC Association SACCO structure & registration details
Qualifications for the Micro-Enterprise Development Job
Extensive experience in micro-enterprise development for rural women Self-Help Groups
Extensive experience in development of group savings and lending schemes/SACCOs
Experience in Organizational Development for Smallholder Cooperative Societies/ Farmer groups – preferably for export crops
A good understanding of Coffee sector in Kenya
Knowledge and experience in adult learning and participatory methodologies and approaches
Extensive experience in training communication, presentation and facilitation skills especially with Training of Trainer’s (ToT) model
A good understanding of and ability to access FTA’s project location and target beneficiary groups
Fluency in Swahili and local language (Nandi) an advantage
Good understanding of Fairtrade Principles, Standards and FTA Child Protection Policy
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Compliance Manager
Ref: Amref/Compliance/2017/02-01 We are seeking to recruit a Compliance Manager who will provide technical support in ensuring that the operations of Amref Health Africa are ethical, in compliance with donors’ regulations, statutory requirements and internal policies and procedures.
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Program Officer Convening and Convincing Kenya
Job purpose:
The Program Officer Convening and Convincing is responsible for managing and implementing the policy influencing and advocacy programme in Kenya in collaboration with the coalition partners and local NGOs and CBOs. He/she is the overall responsible for implementing the programme enhancing relations with local partners and seeking new alliances within the country and in the region. The Program Officer will maintain close collaboration with the Dutch Embassy in Kenya as well as other strategic partners to the Dutch Government. In addition, the program officer will manage a number of ongoing small partner grants in Kenya and will play a key role in resource mobilisation for the Kenya program.
Profile:
Five years’ experience with planning and implementing advocacy efforts, especially community-based.
Good knowledge of the social, economic and political situation in Kenya and the East African region.
Experience in designing and implementing lobby trajectories.
Knowledge of food security and value chain development.
Proven track record of effective project/program management, including planning, monitoring, evaluation and learning
Graduate degree in development issues coupled with at least 5 years experience in international development.
Proven negotiation and fundraising skills
Networking, training and facilitation skills, including public speaking.
Good communication skills, including intercultural communication and communication with ecumenical actors
Affinity with the protestant character of ICCO Cooperation
Fluent written and spoken English
Duties and responsibilities:
Based on conducted research and country plans, develop a lobby plan with clearly defined targets related to the right to food and access to markets in designated areas in Kenya;
Implement country program in collaboration with coalition members and local partners;
Identify and plan for capacity building support of coalition members and local partners;
Develop annual work plans and quarterly benchmarks;
Work with M&E advisor to implement the M&E framework and regular reports;
Write regular progress reports and contributes towards a consolidated regional report;
Ensure that the partners’ network has the capacity to collectively pursue joint advocacy initiatives;
Build and maintain strategic alliances for advocacy purposes;
Establish and maintain the mutually reinforcing linkages between advocacy initiatives at national, regional and international levels;
Capacitate community groups, youth and women groups, local partners, and local churches to become active in claiming their rights towards (national and local) duty bearers;
Actively link community lobby agenda from the grass root to the national and international level;
Facilitate linking and learning between all programme stakeholders to enhance program quality;
Maintain regular contact with the program coordinators in Uganda and Ethiopia to forge regional linkages and synergies;
Identify funding opportunities linked to the SPCC and ICCO Cooperation’s growing portfolio in Kenya
Manage the small partner grants portfolio of ICCO Cooperation in Kenya.
Represent ICCO in external meetings and conferences.
Positioning, key contacts and reporting:
The Program Officer reports to the Programme Development Manager for the Central, Eastern & Southern Africa Regional Office (CESA RO) based in Uganda. He/She works closely together with the other 2 program officers Convening and Convincing in the region and the Program Coordinator at the Global Office. He/ She works in cooperation with the Finance and Administration unit and the regional and international specialist/advisors. This is a national position and will be stationed in Nairobi. -
Senior Grant Manager Wash Coordinator Kenya – Finance/ HR / logistics Coordinator – Nairobi
To support our coordination team in Nairobi preparing to address these profoundly alarming issues, we are looking for :
A Senior Grants Manager in charge of supporting the mission seek funding and develop project proposals addressing emergency and long term needs of populations affected by the drought.
The Senior Grants Manager will:
Support the mission in seeking funds to implement the mission’s drought response strategy
Support the mission in ensuring communication with current and potential donors through regular updates on the impact of the drought on target populations and SI’s actions
Lead and coordinate the development of project proposals in response to the drought
Lead and coordinate reporting activities according to donor guidelines
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Somalia Programme Officer
Key Responsibilities• Play a key role in the design, implementation, and monitoring of LPI’s Somalia Programme 2017-2020, including the development of new projects.• Provide methodological and technical support to LPI’s partners to strengthen their peacebuilding engagement (conflict analysis, conflict sensitivity etc.) and organisational development.• Ensure regular presence and close accompaniment of LPI’s partners in the field as part of programme implementation.• Ensure timely and regular reporting on project implementation to the immediate line manager and contribute to donor liaison and reporting.• Actively contribute to the design and implementation of relevant participatory research products and/or policy engagement with a range of policy actors and influencers in Somalia and abroad.• Document “Success stories” and other information to contribute to organisational reporting and learning.• Liaise and collaborate with other peacebuilders, civil society and academia at local, regional and international levels.The following qualifications are required• Professional experience implementing peacebuilding and conflict transformation programmes.• Professional experience in participatory research design, development of tools, data collection, analysis and writing research outcomes and/or experience engaging policymakers and influencers at different levels (including drafting of policy briefs).• University degree in peacebuilding, development studies or other relevant fields (political and social sciences). Bachelor with relevant skills and experience (5+ years) may be considered. Master’s preferred.• Excellent analytical writer (English). Fluency in both spoken and written Somali language required.• Demonstrated interest in peacebuilding field and NGO experience a strong asset.• Able to travel to field locations across south central Somalia.• Balanced, mature personality with developed diplomatic/ interpersonal skills.• Able to cope with working in stressful environments.• Eager and flexible mind, willing to acquire new skills on the job.• The candidate does not require a work permit to work in Kenya
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Gender-Based Violence Officer Monitoring & Evaluation Officer – NIMART Program
Location: Kisumu with travel within Kisumu County
Overall Job Function: Reporting to the Program Director- Nyanza on day-to-day basis with the overall guidance of the Technical Advisor- Mental Health, the Gender-Based Violence Officer will be responsible for identifying victims of gender violence and those at risk and refer them to appropriate services and ensure post referral follow up.
Key Responsibilities:
Working with ICAP management and staff to implement mitigation measures for Gender Based Violence
Participating in community sensitization and advocacy on Gender Based Violence
Assessing survivors of gender based violence, filling out all relevant forms and developing a case based treatment plan in line with the policies and guidelines
Providing psychotherapeutic interventions to survivors of GBV
Ensuring survivors are effectively followed up, referred and linked to other necessary services.
Conducting regular multidisciplinary team meetings to follow up on Gender Based Violence activities
Providing psycho-education to clients on their rights, available services and how to access the
Setting up a conducive environment for service provision to ensure confidentiality during interviews and to secure sensitive information
Ensuring proper documentation of data collected (hard and soft copies)
Writing field visit weekly reports on major findings, needs and problems fac
Developing and maintaining effective working relationship with relevant stakeholders including partner agencies, community leaders and service providers
Developing Information Education Communication material content on gender based violence in collaboration with the ICAP team
Requirements
Degree in Counseling Psychology or related field
Masters in relevant field will be an added advantage
Excellent communication and analytical skill
Working experience with communities especially in the field of Gender Based Violence programming
Ability to handle multiple tasks; proven self-initiative and problem solving abilities
Ability to communicate in the local dialect will be an added advantage
Commitment to protecting human rights.
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Regional lead for SME and Value Chain Development
Duties and Responsibilities
The Regional Lead’s duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
Develop a regional vision and strategy for the SME and Value chain team that will deliver real impact and change markets;
Lead the regional team to design and deliver well-structured interventions focusing on large corporate value chains and sectors with large scale market impact that can be measured;
Work with regional and global development partner coordinators to raise sufficient funds to deliver on the vision;
Set ambitious yearly program/project targets and over-achieve;
Set best practice for monitoring and evaluation of our work;
Communicate the achievements of your team externally and internally;
Build an outstanding team of geographically dispersed practitioners that are focused on excellence in delivery;
Use your extensive personal knowledge and experience, as well as the knowledge the team generates to inform, motivate and inspire both your immediate team and the broader global team.
Selection Criteria
Masters’ Degree or equivalent in a relevant field;
Minimum ten years of relevant experience at a senior level (team leader or above);
Proven track record in at least 2 of the following areas: SME business development services, capacity building, skills development, consultancy, supply chain development in developing countries, fragile and conflict-affected situations;
Strong staff and project management skills;
Entrepreneurial and autonomous spirit, who is able to operate with minimum supervision;
Proven interpersonal and teamwork skills, and ability to work effectively across organizational and regional boundaries and in a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural, team environment;
A proven integrator and collaborator;
Excellent communication and writing skills. Knowledge of French, Arabic and/or Portuguese is an advantage;
Professional maturity and excellent business judgment. Work experience in the private sector is essential;
Willingness to travel extensively including to the Fragile and Conflict affected countries.Applications must be submitted online. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. -
Technology & Innovation Officer
Scope of workYour duties will be wide ranging, but ultimately you will be responsible for:
Reviewing DCA and/or local partner business processes related to project tracking, coordination and monitoring and evaluation
Supporting head office and country programmes to scale the online project tracking/monitoring platform, feeding learning back into DCA’s technology, performance and innovation strategy
Through the analysis of data from the various offices, contribute to the design and implementation of DCA’s Enterprise Data Warehouse architecture
Coach and mentor national staff countrparts and contribute to capacity building of partners’ ability to use technology-based innovations in their work
Contribute to fundraising of DCA’s work in the area of technology and innovation, as appropriate and possible
The ideal candidate
Our new Tech and Innovation Officer is flexible, results-oriented and a dynamic self-starter with experience in using digital tools for monitoring and evaluation of humanitarian and development projects/programmes, fundraising, and ICT4D principles and applications.
You must have a Bachelors degree or equivalent and minimum two years of experience in working with ICT4D projects, as well as have the ability to synthesize and analyse complex and/or comprehensive data/information. Knowledge on digital data collection tools is an asset.
You are confident in the role as facilitator with excellent communication, IT, interpersonal and coordination skills, and are able to adapt to a multi-cultural environment.
It is abosultely essential that you are fluent in English and have excellent English writing skills.
The work will consist of approximately
DCA offers
A one-year contract with possibility of extension, starting as soon as possible. Salary according to qualifications and experience. No housing allowance is included. -
Programme Officer: Child-Protection
The Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Kesho for an innovative, effective, self-driven Programme Officer to design, implement and evaluate Kesho’s Child Protection programme to meet our strategic objectives. The position is for an initial contract period of 1 year and renewable subject to performance and availability of funds. The position location is Kesho office, Kilifi.
Main Responsibilities
Managerial Duties
Plan, coordinate and execute Child Protection & Family Support Programme activities as envisioned in the
Strategic Plan and as per Donor agreement.
Design and initiate new projects and interventions.
Identify potential partnerships to implement programmes. Liaise with other agencies/NGOs/government bodies/donors to ensure coordination and implementation of common standards in the field.
Provide technical guidance and direction to relevant staff for effective planning, implementation and monitoring of Child Protection related activities.
Promoting best safeguarding practice across the wider partnership network.
Represent Kesho Kenya in meetings with government officials and other actors, to advocate and promote programme goals and objectives, and communicate with major partners on policies.
Develop training programmes and assist in capacity building for staff and partners.
Ensuring the CP policy is implemented and promoted within Kesho Kenya.
Operational Duties
Ensuring all staff are familiar with, and adhere to the Child Protection Policy. This includes inducting new staff.
Ensure quality implementation of all projects as laid out in RBM log frame and/or as per donor agreement.
Acting as a first point of contact for Kesho-Kenya on issues of Child Protection, both internally and externally.
Keeping an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the area of child protection and family support, including attending appropriate training.
Ensuring all relevant information around Child Protection is communicated to the Core Team.
Make frequent field visits to areas of operations to monitor implementation of activities, identify opportunities and constraints and any adjustments needed including additional staffing or staff training.
Hold planning and progress review meetings with relevant staff and partners.
Optimise all relevant administrative systems and update them in response to organizational growth and need.
Support in the development of proposals specific to the CP & FS programme.
Qualifications & Experience
Graduate degree in social work/social sciences
A degree in law will be an added advantage
Professional experience working with National/international/NGO and experience in 
child rights and women empowerment.
Knowledge of community based child protection approaches and Alternative Care 
Processes preferably including experience in participatory approaches (PRA/PLA) 
and child participation methodologies.
Comprehensive knowledge of case management and Best Interest Assessment 
processes for children at risk is a plus.
Knowledge of civil society networks in Kenya that focus on child rights issues – and experience of working with these networks on programming and/or advocacy for children preferred.
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
Skills and experience in report writing, M&E and budget monitoring are essential.
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Familiarity with programming in the local cultural context, local government and local languages is a distinct advantage.
Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in.
Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.
Fluency in English and Kiswahili, both verbal and written.
Commitment to Kesho’s values
This job advertisement does not list all the duties of the posted job and a further job description will be provided.