Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh) is an international NGO focussed on Child
Rights.
To support the development of its Child Protection programme in Lagdera
District, Tdh is encouraging applications from Kenyan nationals for the role
of:
Child Protection Project Manager
1 Position
Reporting to: Child Protection Programme Manager
Duty station: Modogashe, Lagdera District.
Contract duration: 12 months (with 3-month probation period)
Main responsibilities:
- To be responsible, under the
supervision of the Child Protection Programme Manager, for all aspects of
the implementation of the Child Protection project in rural divisions of
Lagdera district. - To manage, mentor and train a
team of CP staff and community workers. - To coordinate with the
Psychosocial Counselor to ensure regular assessment of project needs and
adequate follow up of extremely vulnerable cases. - To develop close collaboration
with the local authorities such as the District Children Officer, other
partners and services in order to establish a proper child protection
referral system.
- Minimum diploma-level education
in related field. - Minimum 3 years’ experience in
projects supporting children (social work, child protection, psychosocial,
education, etc.) - Team management experience
(30-40 subordinates). - Project reporting and
evaluation experience. - Fluency in English and
Kiswahili. Ability to communicate in Somali is a plus. - Willingness to live at village
level in main project sites.
Qualified and interested
candidates should submit a covering letter, CV, references, and copies of
academic and professional certificates. Applications should be addressed to the
Child Protection Project Manager and submitted to:
Terre des Hommes Foundation –
14 Gem Lane, Kileleshwa – Nairobi
They can also be emailed to
cppm.ke@tdh.ch
Closing date for this
positions is 13 January 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted for a written test and interview.
Tdh’s recruitment and
selection procedures reflect our commitment to protect children’s rights, which
includes the prevention of all forms of child abuse.
Tdh is an equal opportunity
employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
