Country: Kenya
Closing date: 10 Jul 2017
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
CISP Kenya and Somalia is an equal employment opportunity employer. Currently it has various field offices in Kenya with its Regional offices in Nairobi and its Headquarters in Rome. CISP Kenya carries out projects in area of development by supporting National and county authorities to provide quality, equitable, transparent and accountable services in sectors of health and nutrition, education, child protection and renewable energy through capacity building, promoting active citizenship, shared accountability mechanisms at community, county authorities and National government level.
The purpose of this position is to provide strategic, technical leadership and support in the operations of the Child Protection Centre in Nakuru County under the CP project implemented by CISP in partnership with DCS and UNICEF. The position will work closely with the County Coordinator for Children Services. The post holder will coordinate both CP response and prevention services, and partnerships with key stakeholders in Government, Civil society and private sector.
Role and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the CP Programme Manager, the Technical Advisor will:
Assume primary responsibility for planning and implementation of CP field activities in Nakuru CPC ensuring compliance with project proposal, guidelines, work plan and budget;
In close collaboration with the CPC Manager, ensure comprehensive case management for all cases report through the CPC.
Day to day support; overseeing project staff in the target location directly employed under the project.
Take lead in the identification of training needs, designing and implementing capacity building of CISP and CISP partners’ staff with the aim of providing quality care and protection to children in the mentioned locations.
Organize, facilitate, attend and represent CISP in meetings with key stakeholders engaged in Child protection at field level.
In coordination with the project field administrator, provide timely and quality progressive monthly narrative and financial reports on the implementation of the project.
Ensure active and strong collaboration, information sharing and joint meetings with government partners, local authorities and other stakeholders working in Child Protection;
Ensure child-friendly procedures are included in all CISP interventions;
Provide structured advice, support and training to the project partners to improve service delivery, referral system, data collection system, prevention strategies and sustainability plans.
Assess gaps in the field of child protection, design and initiate interventions and partnerships to address those gaps.
Coordinate lobbying and advocacy activities with the relevant government officials and other partners at field level.
Conduct weekly planning meetings for all staff to discuss about the activities, share ideas and any challenges they may be facing.
Provide timely information/feedback to the CP Manager of any emerging issue related to the project implementation
Support stress management and self-care for all CPC staff and other project staff in collaboration with the Counsellor.
Carry out any other task as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Profile Required
Educational:
At least a graduation in relevant field: social sciences, psychology, social work, humanitarian affairs, development, political sciences or bachelor degree in relevant field
Technical / Professional:
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in managing, implementing, and monitoring child protection projects
Experience in capacity building of staff in direct contact with children and in strengthening capacities of various duty bearers in understanding of and response to child protection
Experience in managing at least 5 staff, ability to coordinate personnel and mediate conflicts
Good knowledge of established inter-agency standards and guidelines, national laws in child protection
Ability to facilitate and coordinate meetings
Very good communication skills
Takes initiative, is punctual, and pays attention to details;
Excellent writing and editing skills;
Excellent knowledge of Swahili and English languages (written and spoken)
Having worked in the Nakuru county is an advantage.
How to apply:
Interested and qualified persons, with the required experience are invited to submit their application to Human resource admin@cisp-nairobi.org and cc: muoki@cisp-nairobi.org by close of business 10th July 2017.
Email subject: “Application for the position of Child Protection Technical Advisor. Application should include:
CV (not exceeding 4 pages), including 3 references.
Cover letter (1 page maximum), including current and expected remuneration
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For more information about CISP, please visit www.cisp-ngo.org.
CISP is strongly committed to ending Child Abuse, all forms of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, and to building a work environment that is safe and welcoming for all, where Sexual Harassment does not take place. The desired candidate for any position should share and support this commitment in all aspects of their personal and professional behaviour. Any history implicating that the applicant has a history of Child Abuse, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, or Sexual Harassment, is a reason for excluding him or her from employment with CISP.