Social worker

Main tasks and responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
 Support the coordination, implementation, and monitoring of all assigned project activities as
outlined in the organization Detailed Implementation Plan in line with organizations principles and
standards, donor and GOK requirements, and good practices.
 Monitor and report any challenges and/or gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans and
implementation schedules.
 Support the project volunteers in their efforts to reflect on project experiences.
 Collect and analyze project data per specified mechanisms and tools. Collaborate with other
organization staff and volunteers to prepare reports per established reporting schedule and
guidelines.
 Provide technical support and monitor capacity building and technical support activities to the
LCHVs, CHVs and Link Desk Persons to ensure effective and quality service provision.
 Actively engage in identifying and documentation of project promising practices, case and humaninterest
stories, dissemination and use of relevant knowledge in the field.
 Represent the organization and project in meetings at county, sub county, ward and locational
levels, working groups, and other events as requested, to support forging relations with the GOK,
other stakeholders, the community and project beneficiaries.
 Ensure accurate and timely reporting of all assigned project activities per donor standards and
established schedules.
 Ensure community case workers (CCWs – project volunteers) complete required case
management forms and ensure case filing system is developed and maintained.
 Create community linkages for broader community engagement in case management.
 Conduct joint support supervision with relevant GOK representatives to forge better working
relationships
 Conduct regular home visits to ascertain service provision to the project beneficiaries as well as
providing support to the volunteers.
Essential Requirements
Competencies and Skills
 Proven Ability to cultivate constructive relationships.
 Strong interpersonal and public relation skills and able to work with people from diverse
backgrounds.
 Able to work independently and effectively under pressure.
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills
 Familiarity with rural/urban working environment
 Knowledge of OVC case management methodology
 Strong coordination skills and strong team orientation.
 Strong community mobilization skills.
 Strong networking skills.
 Ability to use computers
Required Skills And Experiences
Qualification and experience
 Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or any other related field.
 At least five (5) years’ experience in a similar environment.
 Ability to ride motorcycle with valid riding license will be an added advantage
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