Child Protection and Safeguarding Officer at Still I Rise

Job Description

On 8 December , we inaugurated the Still I Rise International School in Nairobi, thanks to the support of many friends and donors. Our school is located in Mathare, Nairobi, an area strategically chosen to welcome the city’s forgotten children. Mathare is one of the most disadvantaged slums in the world and it stands in between the districts of Pangani, Eastleigh and Huruma, some of the areas with a very high density of refugees. We offer our students a high-quality international curriculum. We create opportunities and promote development not only for our students but for the entire community. We hold cultural events which expose student efforts as well as supporting parents to find work. The main focus of the project is the involvement of the local community. The staff is made up of the best local professionals and teachers with the support of a selection of international teachers. In June , the school joined the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) circuit, as an IB Candidate School: a high standard reserved for some of the best schools on the planet!

Salary Range : KSh 30, – KSh 50,/month

Department: Education

Area: Child Protection and Safeguarding ( Psychosocial Support)

Location: Mathare North, Nairobi, Kenya

Supervisors: Child Safeguarding & Protection Manager & School Director

Contract : 1 year contract, renewable, full-time

Key Responsibilities: 

Train and supervise all staff on Still I Rise’s International School on Child Protection and Safeguarding policies In charge of child protection and safeguarding monitoring and reporting Report child concerns to the School Leader, CSP Manager, and to the School Director where appropriate Manage student cases and concerns whilst making appropriate referrals with the support of the school management team. Follow up, together with CSP Manager and School Leader, any referral of child protection concerns as well as child safeguarding issues. Develop individualized behavioral and learning support strategies for students with additional needs in collaboration with the School Leader Plan and run 1:1 counseling sessions with students requiring additional support and work closely with teachers to assess and refer children in need of additional support. Implement strategies (with the support of the CSP manager) on supporting children who have experienced and continue to experience trauma Supporting the School Leader in networking and liaising with Child Protection external actors (i.e. organizations, groups, individuals, Child protection county office.) Supporting the School Leader in the creation of referral pathways for students and families in cooperation with the Community liaison Officer Outreach work with the families of enrolled students, providing detailed records. Promote the engagement of parents/carers in the School and contribute to the effective and efficient delivery of information, advice and support to parents/carers of students Leading community-based activities such as structured life skills sessions, workshops and community-led events, .in cooperation with the Community liaison officer Chairing Child Protection team weekly meetings and providing detailed reports. Prepare comprehensive training materials on various topics for students , teachers and caregivers session in line with the Psychosocial training topics of the month. Contributing to Psychosocial policy updates. Keeping digital recordings of significant interactions and case files for children e.g. Child protection case files and wellbeing logs for each student. Meet with the Child Protection and Safeguarding Manager weekly and submit weekly narrative and qualitative reports.

Essential Skills and Requirements: 

Degree in a specialist technical or professional field relevant to role (e.g. Child Protection, Child Rights, Psychology, Occupational Therapy). Prior experience in the area will be an added advantage. Registered Member of Kenya Counseling & Psychological Association (KCPA) Experience with case management and referrals Experience working with vulnerable and traumatized children and teenagers Experience working with displaced / asylum seeking children Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities Commitment and willingness to work in a challenging environment High level of accountability over work Provision of creative solutions and ways of seeing situations. Excellent communication skills, both writing and speaking. Excellent interpersonal skills Good IT skills including use of MS Office, Google Drive and Slack. Fluency in English Completion of CRB/Background check (if applicable)

Desirable Experience and Skills

Experience in the education sector or working within a school setting Knowledge of the relevant protection actors in the region Experience working in a non-profit environment