Job Vacancy for a Social Worker in Kenya

A local charity based organization working with marginalized women and children in the slums of Nairobi is seeking the services of a competent and trained female community development officer/Social worker. The main responsibility of the CDO/SW is maintaining contact with program beneficiaries and to initiate and supervise social projects which serve the community. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Degree/Advanced Diploma in Social Work or Community Development 

SKILLS 

• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Analytical skills 
• High level of integrity and ability to work without supervision. 
• Good report writing skills 
• Computer literacy 


EXPERIENCE 

• At least 2 years relevant work experience in a similar setting. 


Do you like the challenge of working in a relatively small/young organization? Are you passionate and at ease working in a slum environment? If this strikes your interest, kindly forward your application letter and CV (including 3 current referees, your availability and current salary if applicable) toinfo@inuafoundation.org. All correspondence should be received not later than 3pm 7th June 2010. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and a detailed job description forwarded to them prior to the interview date.