Corporate Staffing Services Community Development Worker Jobs in Kenya

Corporate Staffing Services Community Development Worker Jobs in Kenya


  • SOS Children’s Villages Kenya is an affiliate of SOS CV- International whose mission is to build families for children in need, help them shape their own futures and share in the development of their communities.

  • In Kenya, the organisation runs five Children’s Villages in Nairobi, Mombasa, Eldoret, Meru and Kisumu. SOS Children’s Villages Kenya also runs education and health institutions and works with local communities through Families Strengthening Programs.

  • We seek to recruit 2 dynamic mature persons to become 2 Community Development Workers for SOS Children’s Villages – Meru and Nairobi.

    Responsibilities

    The Community Development Workers will undertake various duties which include but not limited to the following:-

  • Support Family Strengthening Program

  • Responsible for all Target Group assessments and selection of beneficiaries into the program

  • Facilitate Open communications within the
  • Family Support Team and other departments
    Facilitate the educational development of children in the target group

  • Facilitate and ensure the effectiveness of local child protection structures such as Child Protection Volunteers, Lay Volunteer
  • Counsellors, Community Health Workers and Local Area Advisory Councils

  • Establish links and develop networks with NGOs, CBOs, donors GOK departments and community

  • Any other duties as assigned

    Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in social
    sciences / community development / child psychology or related

  • Knowledge in data collection, analysis and knowledge management

  • Prior experience with project cycle management in a complex project

  • At least 3 years progressive experience working with vulnerable populations children, youth, women and community

  • Previous experience in child -focused organizations working with children on care, protection and advocacy will be an added

  • Strong analytical ability as well as excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili is preferred.

  • Must be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills

  • Strong written and oral skills in English and Kiswahili

  • Strong report writing skills

  • The position offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Corporate Staffing Services Community Development Worker Jobs in Kenya

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