Community Social Worker

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Emali Dedicated Children’s Agency is a Local Non-Governmental Organization (LNGO) working with ChildFund Kenya (NGO).The Programme was started in 2002 as a CBO with a community structure that begins from the focus group level and the overall management is overseen by the Programme Development Committee (PDC).The Programme is dedicated to ChildFund New Zealand from where it receives all its sponsorship funding

JOB SUMMARY

Qualifications/ExperienceA Diploma in Social Work, Community Development, Project management, Health and Nutrition or any other relevant course.At least 6 months’ experience in community development work or Sponsorship workCandidates must be resident of the following areas: Kwa-Kakulu sub-location, Mwanyani sub-location,A clean motorcycle driving license is an added advantage

RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure that all communication materials between children and their sponsors are photocopied and  accurately filed in the respective children’s folders without delay.Guide children in crafting informative and educational letters to their sponsors, ensuring that all photographs are of the highest quality.Uphold child protection policies rigorously while engaging with the community and children at allProactively sharing with Field Officers any sponsorship or program best practices and lessons learned, ensuring thorough documentation.Provide continuous updates on child presence through home and school visits, meticulously completing the field visit form in the Kobo Collect and sharing reports with Field Officers promptly.Respond promptly and professionally to all communications from children and provide timelyMaintain strict confidentiality regarding children’s information and organizationalCollaborate effectively with Field Officers to manage timely departures and replacements, ensuring all relevant forms, including departure forms, CAMEL registration, and Form No. 2, are completedCapture high-quality photographs following the established quality control tool provided by ChildFund, ensuring zero rejects.Collect precise information from caregivers and children as directed by Field Officers, aiding in timely responses to any sponsor inquiries.Engage actively in program activities and meetings as requested by respective officers, contributing valuable insights.Work closely with Field Officers to digitize all communication between children and sponsorsAssist Field Officers with bi-annual child data cleaning, ensuring that findings are shared promptly with the Sponsor Relations CoordinatorExecute any other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor with diligence

REQUIRED SKILLS

Compliance, CPA certification, Social sciences, Public Relations

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Diploma, Associate's degree