Terre des hommes Foundation Child Protection Project Manager Job in Modogashe, Garissa County, Kenya

Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh) is an international NGO focussed on Child Rights. To support the development of its Child Protection programme in Garissa County, Tdh is encouraging Kenyan nationals to apply for the role of:
CP Senior Officer

Reporting to: Child Protection Project Manager

Duty station: Modogashe, Garissa county
Contract duration: 5 months (with 2-month probation period)

Main responsibilities:

Implementation of case management activities including supervision and technical support to social workers. Capacity building & technical support to Department of Children’s Services. Training and awareness for various community groups in project sites.To provide support to selected vulnerable children and their families.Train and support the Tdh team members to develop basic knowledge and behaviour to conduct child friendly interviews and to identify vulnerable children and family members to be referred for further psychological assessment.To train the Tdh team and other groups on CP principles  Minimum Bachelor degree in Psychology, Social studies, or community development Experience in case management is required and should be highlighted in CV. Minimum 3 years’ experience as a child protection officer or in other relevant child focussed positions in an INGOExperience working in child protection and knowledge of the national CP system.Experience in engaging different government agencies & developing close working relationshipsStrong experience in working directly with the community. Project reporting and evaluation experience.Fluency in English and Kiswahili. Ability to communicate in Somali is a plus.Willingness to live at village level in main project sites.Qualified and interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, references, and copies of academic and professional certificates. Applications should be addressed to:

The Child Protection Project Manager Lagdera
Terre des hommes, 

Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
Tdh Office in Modogashe/Garissa
Email: tdh.pm.lag@gmail.com

Closing date for this position is 16th July 2013.

Only those shortlisted will be contacted for a written test and interview.

Tdh’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protect children’s rights, which includes the prevention of all forms of child abuse.

Tdh is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Windle Trust Kenya Security Officer Job in Dadaab, Garissa County

Windle Trust Kenya wishes to recruit an officer for the position described below to serve in Dadaab, Garissa County.
 
The security officer will be responsible for ensuring security and safety of WTK personnel and resources in Dadaab. The SO will lead security mainstreaming to promote a positive security culture throughout the organization.
 University degree or Diploma in relevant discipline particularly security management studies or public administration with either Military or police trainingAt least 2 years’ experience working with NGOs and/or other humanitarian organizationsSecurity Management experience with a proven ability to develop and implement effective and contextualized protocols and systemsPast or present experience in working with any of the Kenyan disciplined forces will be an added advantageDemonstrated teamwork, maturity of judgment, tolerance for hardship and leadership and integrity of characterSolid commitment to helping people in the most difficult circumstancesAbility to show initiative, multi-task and provide a consistently high outputMust possess a professional and calm demeanour, and a high-level of critical thinking in a rapidly-changing, tense security contextExcellent communication skills and fluent in written and spoken EnglishKnowledge of local language is an added advantageMastery of office software (MS Word, Excel, and Power Point).Interested and suitably qualified candidates to submit their application including detailed CV, daytime telephone contact, current remuneration and two professional referees to:
or email: hr@windle.org , on or before Tuesday, 25th June 2013.
WTK is an equal opportunity employer.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. 

Adeso Project Officers Jobs in Garissa, Isiolo, Turkana, Marsabit and Wajir

Organization: Adeso - African Development Solutions

Position Title: Project Officer 

Reporting to: Technical Advisor
Working with: All program teams as well as line management of staff
Program / Duty station: Garissa / Isiolo / Turkana / Marsabit / Wajir
 Duration: 1 Year with possibility of extension
Adeso, formerly known as Horn Relief, is an expanding and vibrant African based international development and humanitarian organization.At Adeso, we work with African communities who are yet to realize their full potential; working inside these communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive.Our belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming. We work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.
For the past 20 years we have strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future. Currently, Adeso has programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan.
Adeso is an exciting and dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.The REGAL-IR program is a 5 year initiative aiming to reduce hunger and poverty, increase social stability and build strong foundations for economic growth by strengthening social, economic, and environmental resilience in pastoral and transitioning communities in Kenya’s arid lands. It has six strategic objectives including diversifying livelihoods, improving value chain inclusiveness, natural Resource management, conflict management, disaster risk reduction, and improving nutrition. The program will be based in Isiolo and implementing activities in Isiolo, Garissa, Wajir, Marsabit, and Turkana Counties.

Position PurposeFacilitate the targeting of groups to be engaged in Adeso REGAL-IR Livelihoods, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Natural Resource Management (NRM) activities.To define the project objectives and ensure quality control throughout the project life cycle.Monitoring, evaluation, activity reporting and documentation.Organize and implement capacity building activities for Community/Community Groups.Specific Roles and ResponsibilitiesAssisting the project team in implementing, monitoring, reporting and evaluating the REGAL-IR project.Organize and participate in rapid assessments targeting Farmers/Community/Community Groups in either Isiolo/Garissa/Turkana/Wajir/Marsabit Counties to identify possible support.Ensure that the selection process of Farmers/Community/Community Groups to be supported under REGAL-IR is clear and transparent.Assist the Project Manager (DPM) in organizing project related workshops and meetings.Keep a diary of the planned interventions for each group with a clear schedule of planned activities.Support assessments and baseline-surveys for Farmers/Community/Community Groups targeted under REGAL-IR.Develop and maintain proper data of Farmers/Community/Community Groups supported under REGAL-IR.Working with Project Managers/DRR Coordinator, plan and implement capacity building activities that will ensure sustainability in the long term.Prepare and submit quality monthly reports on Farmers/Community/Community Groups activities highlighting against planned achievement, impacts and recommendations.Take lead in developing and submitting Success stories /case-studies and lessons-learnt based on the Farmers/Community/Community Groups activitiesIn liaison with the Project Manager/DRR Coordinator ensure quality monitoring tools are developed to track impacts/effects of the interventions.Working closely with the Technical Advisor /DRR Coordinator, establish detailed data on the beneficiaries including, location, trainings and support provided.Liaise regularly with communities, elders, local authorities and other agencies operational in project counties in North Eastern Kenya to ensure coordination and effective implementation of intervention activities.If required carry out needs assessment or monitoring missions within North Eastern Kenya or outside of your duty station on a range of sectors and provide feedback.Ensure that all records pertaining to this project are properly completed and stored.Translate conversations and documents for non-local language speaking staff to English when required.Ensure that Adeso expertise in areas such as Gender and HIV/AIDS are mainstreamed in all REGAL-IR activitiesAttend relevant coordination meetings with other stakeholders at field levelAny other duties as required.University degree and or Diploma in Agriculture, Livestock, micro-entrepreneurship, Natural Resource Management (NRM), Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) or a related livelihoods field and 2 years experience working in similar projects.Minimum 2 years with NGO/ Government or United Nations (UN) experience at national level is required.Ability to multi-task and effectively handle stressful situations.Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Fluency in English is essential (fluency specified County dominant language is an added advantage.Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with a team.Proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, power point, etc.Ability to live and work in an isolated area in conditions of limited comfort.This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional.If you would like to join this dynamic team and be part of building resilience and economic growth in Africa, please submit your application to jobs@adesoafrica.org, quoting the position in the email subject matter, by 26th June, 2013.
Each application should be addressed to the Human Resources Manager and include the following:An updated CV; andAn application letter which should include cover letter, remuneration requirements and contact information for three work-related referees.Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Adeso is an equal opportunity employer.