****Position:
Regional Child Sponsorship Coordinator, Africa****
****Reporting to:
Regional Director and Director, Global Child Development Operations (US
Office)****
****Line Managing: Child
Sponsorship Country Coordinators and Project Assistants****
****Position
Purpose****
Terminology:
Child Sponsorship (CHS
P) refers to all tasks related to enrolling children into
the child sponsorship activity and the necessary activities needed to maintain
those sponsorships. Child-Focused Community Development (CFCD) refers to the
in-country program framework within which child development/sponsorship is
carried-out across our country programs.
The Regional Child
Sponsorship Coordinator, Africa will be responsible for coordinating all child
sponsorship activities for Feed the Children (FEED) in the region (Kenya,
Uganda, Tanzania & Malawi) offering technical support and managing
sponsorship activities in the communities under Feed the Children programs in
the region. This position also plays a critical role to ensure the well-being
of sponsored children under FEED required standards, as well as proper and
accurate data documentation of sponsored children in line with set
organizational standards.
This position
provides front-line support to coordination of CHSP activities with program
services such as nutrition or education services (these services themselves are
managed under the CFCD framework of Feed the Children) in collaboration with
the Program Impact Department (PID).
This role is
responsible for maintaining cohesive working relationships between country
offices, regional staff, International Operations department and International
Child Development department (US Office).
Key
Responsibilities
- Develop
regional targets for child sponsorship activities in the region. - Coordinate
sponsorship strategies into practical plans for the region in liaison with
US Office - Maintain
regular communication with head office by reporting on regional targets,
projections, processes and outcomes. - Oversee
adherence to standard policies and procedures on enrolling and recruiting
of children into the program. - Ensure
that country child sponsorship coordinators provide required reports and
documentation related to child enrolment and sponsor cultivation
activities. - Ensure
regional sponsorship team and committees are well trained on preferred
practices, including facilitation, awareness creating, mentoring about the
activity to relevant stakeholders. (alternate phrases – community entry
& mobilization, sensitization of local leaders and parents) - Regular
report preparation and updates on the status of child sponsorship
activities in all countries within the region. - Ensure
all data collected is analysed and is available for program planning. - Conduct
M&E and document reports on performance of the activity for reference
with other activities in the region. - Supervise,
coach and mentor country staff involved in child sponsorship. - Manage
communication between sponsored children, sponsors and FEED office - Custodian
of sponsored children documents. - Give
input to overall budget forecasting for the country and regional child
sponsorship plans and activities. - Provide
regular updates at the office and at official gatherings on sponsorship
activities. - Profiling
beneficiary stories for new children in the program and updating their
progress in the program. - Respond
effectively to sponsor queries whenever they arise. - Communicate
effectively, timely and accurately with project staff and beneficiaries. - Constant
communication with coordinators of sponsorship projects in country
offices. - Assume
other official duties that may be assigned.
****Minimum
Requirements****
- Degree
in Social sciences or related field Masters will be an added advantage. - Three
years’ experience working in child sponsorship projects. - Excellent
computer skills in databases, spreadsheets. - Excellent
communication (written & verbal) and strong interpersonal skills. - Experience
working with cross-cultural teams. - Mature
and sociable personality with a passion for serving children in need. - Self-motivated
individual who works with minimum or no supervision. - Willingness
to travel regularly within project sites. - Good
coordination, analytical and problem–solving skills. - Committed
to the mission of Feed the Children and to the organizational child
protection policies and procedures.
If you meet the
requirements mentioned above, please send your application and detailed C.V. to
hr@feedthechildren.co.ke by 7th
April 2015; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.