With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

Mobilization and Project Implementation at Local Level

Ensure mobilization for all BDECM project interventions.Link to the community, local institutions and partners at the local level for project implementation of three track ministry.Ensure use of participatory approaches to enable the community ownership of development initiatives.Mobilize community and stakeholders to participate in key national days including DAC, project handover celebrations.Promote child protection and support systems for abused children in line with the project Implementation reach and strengthening referral mechanism.Document and shared best practices.Mobilize and coordinate capacity building initiative for communities and Local partnersParticipate in planning and reporting for Local programming.Facilitate participatory identification of local needs and resourcesEnsure monthly schedule for field monitoring are developed.Facilitate participatory monitoring that involves Local level partners and communities.Ensure data collection using the standardized monitoring tools.Participate in evaluation and planningDevelop monthly field progress reports and filing of the same.Engage community leaders and partners in the planning of the monitoring activities.Participate in regular monitoring and reflections to make improvements as may be needed.

Engagement and Networking.

Frontline representation of WVK in key community level stakeholder forums including all the CP, WASH and L&R activities.Identify community needs and communicate to the Manager for resource mobilization.Facilitate community members to advocate on Child Well-being issues (ending Child Marriage), climate change issues and best approaches and supportCollaborate with Local partners to support for CACs, County Government, CP structures and partners to support Child Protection and Child participation interventions.Ensure Child protection issues are reported and adhered to within the required timelines.

Required Education, Skills and experience:

Diploma in Community Development, Development studies/social work or any other related courses in a relevant field. Degree is an added advantage.At least 2 years field experience working with Communities in programming focusing on children and familiar with program design and management in an NGO context.Experience in working with communities. Very strong communication skillsStrong problem solving, interpersonal and negotiation skillsAbility to work with different partners, local authorities, local organizations and NGOs, to develop and maintain positive relationships. Very strong communication skillsStrong problem solving, interpersonal and negotiation skillsAbility to work with different partners, local authorities, local organizations and NGOs, to develop and maintain positive relationships.Must be able to ride motor cycle and possess a valid riding license.Must be a local from Turkana East, preferably Lokori/Kochodin Ward

If you meet the above requirement submit your CV together with a copy of your National ID (Both Sides) and reference letter from your local chief in one PDF document.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only