Lutheran World Federation / Department for World Service Jobs Kenya
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1. Senior Child Protection Officer Jobs Kenya
He/she will work to improve the proper operations, management and improvement of the department.
The incumbent will report directly to the Project Coordinator, while working closely on a daily basis in collaboration with other sectors of LWF.
Key Duties and Responsibilities will include among others:
Planning, implementation and co-ordination of LWF/DWS Child Protection activities in Kakuma Refugee Camp.
Facilitating the development of comprehensive Child Protection proposals with SMART objectives.
Responsible for implementing planned and funded activities under CP sector.
Ensuring those Child Protection activities are implemented in a participatory and cost-effective approach,
Foster good relations with host and refugee communities, other implementing partners and UNHCR in Kakuma.
Ensure co-ordination, information sharing and referrals with other LWF/DWS sectors and operational partners
Produce accurate, detailed and timely narrative reports highlighting objectives achievements/impact on children.
Proper management of LWF/DWS and donor capital goods and equipment assigned to CP sector activities,.
Drawing clear and specific staff job descriptions reflecting their position roles and responsibilities
Providing overall team leadership to Child Protection officers and Deputy Officers in their duties.
Responsible for carrying annual staff performance appraisal as well as individual staff performance.
Inducting and facilitating orientation of new staff under Child Protection sector in the operations.
Professional Qualifications:
A degree in social sciences studies from a recognized university is the preferred qualification. A degree in a related discipline would also be considered.
Proven training in project development and implementation.
Proven academic or on-job training and understanding of the Project Cycle model in managing humanitarian assistance.
Relevant Experience:
At least 3 years of progressive experience in child protection or humanitarian programme.
Experience gained within an international humanitarian NGO will be an added advantage.
Strong analytical, and documentation skills in project management and proposal and report writing.
Strong representation/negotiation skills working with UN and partner agencies (NGO)
Practical experience of using the Project Cycle tool in the humanitarian sector.
Excellent Computer skills.
2. Deputy Child Protection Officer Kenyan Job
The incumbent will report directly to the Child Protection Officer while working closely on a daily basis with other sectors of LWF.
Key Duties and Responsibilities will include among others:
Ensure that Unaccompanied, Separated and orphaned children arriving in the camp are identified upon
In collaboration with other agencies facilitate tracing and reunification of unaccompanied/separated children.
Assess and identify the psychosocial needs of children in the camp
Conduct group and individual therapy sessions to address psychosocial needs of refugee children.
Identify and resolve cases of emerging conflicts between children and their care givers
Develop and facilitate training plans to address children identified needs.
Prepare and submit weekly/monthly/quarterly and feature reports as required.
Build the capacity of and supervise refugee staff to perform similar duties in the social and protection work.
Person Specifications/Qualifications
Degree in social sciences, Development studies, Developmental Psychology or related field.
Post graduate diploma in child care and development will be an advantage.
Training in child counselling skills is an added advantage
At least 2 years experience in child related areas in a humanitarian setting
Experience in proposal development, planning and implementation of child focused projects.
Excellent communication, organization and presentation and leadership skills
3. Bid Officer
The incumbent will report directly to the Child Protection Officer while working closely on a daily basis with other sectors of LWF.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assess immediate safety and risk factors of abused children and take necessary protection action.
Document and analyze the trends of child abuse cases in the camp and recommend for the best action
Train staff on BIA/BID systems procedures and review all reports before submitting to Child protection officer
Conduct trainings on child rights to agency staff, Community leaders and child protection structures
Participate in the BID panel meetings, review and follow up on deferred cases.
Participate in fund raising for child protection activities in Kakuma refugee camp
Develop and facilitate training plans to address children identified needs
Manage and maintain documentation and records of protection cases for purposes of follow up and referral.
Prepare and submit weekly/monthly/quarterly and feature reports on legal protection as required
Build the capacity of and supervise refugee staff to perform similar duties in the protection work for children
Person Specifications/Qualifications
Degree in social sciences, Development studies, Developmental Psychology or related field.
Post graduate diploma in child care and development will be an advantage.
Training in child counselling skills is an added advantage
At least 2 years experience in child related areas in a humanitarian setting
Experience in proposal development, planning and implementation of child focused projects.
Excellent communication, organization and presentation and leadership skills
LWF/DWS is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
LWF/DWS is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies.
Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.
Applications and detailed CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3 referees, one of whom must be your supervisor in your current/former employment.
They should reach the undersigned by close of business on 3.01.2014
C/o Administrator /HR,
P.O. Box 48 Kakuma,
Or e-mailed to: lwfkak [at] gmail.com
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
