About this role

About the Client

Our client, a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), is seeking to recruit two proactive, compassionate and experienced Social Workers and Counsellors to support the implementation of its primary and junior secondary school sponsorship programme.
The successful candidates will be responsible for monitoring sponsored children's welfare and academic progress, conducting home visits and family assessments, providing guidance and counselling support, and maintaining positive relationships with parents, guardians, schools and other stakeholders.

Qualifications and Requirements

Diploma in Social Work and Community Development or a related field.
At least three years of relevant experience in social work, counselling or community development.
Experience working in donor-funded projects.
Knowledge and understanding of informal settlement environments.
Good understanding of child welfare, family support and community development.
Excellent planning, organizational and management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Good report-writing, documentation and record-management skills.
Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with different stakeholders.

Personal Attributes

Compassionate, patient and empathetic.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
High levels of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Proactive, responsible and results-oriented.
Ability to engage effectively with children, parents, guardians and community members.
Strong problem-solving and follow-up skills.
Willingness to conduct regular field visits and work within different communities.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Monitor the welfare and academic progress of children enrolled in the primary and junior secondary school sponsorship programme.
Maintain regular communication and positive relationships with sponsored children's parents and guardians, providing timely updates on their progress and welfare.
Conduct home visits and family assessments to evaluate the suitability and needs of families proposed for sponsorship.
Provide regular updates on sponsored children and their families to the Distance Parent Coordinator to support donor communication and programme coordination.
Provide guidance and basic counselling support to students and families in schools, and refer cases requiring further intervention to the organization's psychologist.
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with partner organizations, school representatives, parents and guardians involved in the sponsorship programme.
Identify children and families facing social, emotional or other welfare challenges and facilitate appropriate support and referrals.
Maintain accurate and confidential records of home visits, family assessments, children's progress and other sponsorship-related activities.
Prepare regular reports and updates on sponsored children's welfare, family assessments and programme activities.
Support the effective implementation and monitoring of the sponsorship programme.

The position offers a gross monthly salary of Kshs. 60,000.

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