Lutheran World Federation/Department for World Service Kenya Programme is seeking to recruit Kenyan nationals for the following position, to be based in Kakuma Refugee Camp.
1. CHILD BID ASSISTANT (2 Posts)
The Child BID Assistant will be based in Kakuma and shall be responsible for assisting in coordinating and overseeing operational plans in the Child unit as assigned by the Child Protection Officer. The person will work to improve the proper operations, management and improvement of the Child unit. The incumbent will report directly to the Child Protection Officer while working closely on a daily basis in collaboration with other sectors of LWF.
Duties and responsibilities will include:
• Facilitate establishment of mechanism for conducting BID assessments and review of decisions
• Coordination of regular and ad hoc BID panel meetings as instructed.
• Document and update data on unaccompanied minors and separated children
• Carry out monitoring and evaluation of child development BID projects.
• In collaboration with the beneficiaries carry out community needs assessment and coordinate the compilation of a report that reflects areas of priority in child development in Kakuma.
• In collaboration with the beneficiaries, assist to assess the community’s training needs and plan and facilitate relevant training.
• Carry out other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor or designate.
Professional Qualification:
• At least Diploma in Social Sciences or related area
• Understanding of child protection laws and issues.
• Considerable amount of experience in Child related areas.
• Professional counseling skills will be an added advantage
• Must be computer literate
Personal Attributes:
• Strong interpersonal and a good team player.
• High level of integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.
• Ability to handle pressure
• Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place.
• Excellent communication, organization and presentation skills.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with guidelines and clear expectations.
To Apply:
Applications together with a CV, names, contact and e-mail addresses of three persons who know the applicant professionally should be send to the Human Resource Officer P.O. Box 48, Kakuma, Kenya not later than 30th June 2010 Or e-mail to: hr-kak@lwfkenya.org
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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.
For more details, visit our website
www.lwf-kenya.org
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