SAPCONE Child Protection Officer Job in Lodwar, Kenya

SAPCONE is a Kenyan based non –governmental organization whose mandate is to work with people particularly pastoralist and fisher-folk communities in Northern Kenya as the main beneficiaries of peace and development.

We do this through innovative project implementation for purposes of attaining sustainable livelihoods. Formed in 2006 as community based organization and transitioned in 2011 as National Public Benefits Organization.

Since its inception in 2006 the organization, has implemented several projects on good governance and social accountability, increase access to education and child protection ,support and strengthen community projects for resilience and livelihoods, Promote innovative peace building and recurring conflict among Turkana and cross border communities in South Omo zone in Ethiopia.

SAPCONE is seeking a dynamic and suitable qualified person for the position mention below and be based in the duty station indicated.

Reference: SAP/CPO/009/2018

Duties and Responsibilities

Daily coordination of case management activities

Management of the referral pathway ensuring coordination with partners on referrals

Supervision of child protection team leaders and the database officers

Organize and facilitate periodic planning and program reviews meetings

Participate in management of complex or high risk child protection cases including managing a limited number of cases requiring specialized interventions

Participate in the family level interventions with social workers and team leaders to more effectively manage outcomes or interventions; including participation in selected follow ups

Review triages and guiding social workers in determining the best course of action in case management

Support in the conduction of community mobilization for child protection including work with child protection committees

Work closely with child protection psychosocial counselor to identify high risk cases / children in distress for psychosocial and mental health support

Participate in need assessments and project evaluations aiming at contributing to the development

of the child protection program strategy in Turkana

Organize and facilitate weekly internal case conference meetings

Represent SAPCONE at case management and coordination meetings

Develop field reports on a periodic basis
Support documentation activities in the project by development of case studies and best practices from the field

Qualifications and Competencies

Graduate degree in social work / social sciences

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in case management

Experience in the case management process and knowledge of BIA/BID

Experience in mental health and psychosocial support programming

Team management and Project reporting and evaluation experience

Strong training experience required
Good computer skills: MS Word and Excel

How to Apply:

If you believe you have the above skills and experience and desire to join SAPCONE in the aforementioned capacity, please apply by sending a detailed CV and copies of certified testimonials addressed to the Human Resources Manager via the following address: hr@turkanapeople.org

please clearly indicate the position title on the envelope.

Hand-written applications should be addressed to

The Human Resource Manager
SAPCONE,
P.O Box 125 -30500
Lodwar

OR Hand delivered to SAPCONE HQ Offices in Kanamkemer – Kampi Mpya area.

To reach us by 5pm Tuesday 12th June, 2018

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

SAPCONE is an equal opportunity employer

Female candidates are encouraged to apply

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