Local Social Workers

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About the organization:
We World (former Intervita) is an Italian-based independent, non-sectarian and nonpartisan organization. It operates in developing countries and its aim is to improve the living conditions of populations in the poorest areas. We World (former Intervita) cooperates in the realization of long-term development Projects in Africa, Asia and South America.
In all its projects and through the involvement of the entire community, We World (former Intervita) operates with the main objective of tackling the causes and consequences of poverty. For this purpose, Education and Health are the priority intervention areas in its fight against the consequences of poverty; whereas the causes of poverty are fought through Food Safety and Economic Development Projects; finally, special care is given in all Projects to Children’s rights, the Environment, Community participation and Equality in general.
We World (former Intervita) works in Kenya since 2010 in collaboration with local partners in Nyamira, Migori, Homabay and Narok areas. The projects are mainly focused on promoting child rights in education and health. A special attention is also paid to woman and girl rights. Actions on advocacy and education for development are also carried out.
Since 2010 an integrated project including primary and pre-primary schools has been implemented in Nyamira County. After the conclusion of the first phase project (2010-2012), a second phase started in 2013 which is due to finish in December, 2016. This new phase focuses on promoting the access to a better quality primary and pre-primary education through a set of various activities including trainings for teachers (in Montessori method, as an example), provision of furniture and learning materials, infrastructural and watsan support, linkages to the healthcare system, and development of school-based income generating activities (IGA).
Within this new phase, We World (former Intervita) is currently looking for 4 Social Workers. Their mission is to ensure the link between the Office Staff and the beneficiaries within the community and to complete all the operational tasks related to every single activity of the project at village level.
Vacancy Code: FIN/WWIKF/KEN/008/2015
Position: Social Workers (4)
Start Date: asap
Location: Kisii with frequent missions in project villages (Nyamira County)
Responsibilities and Tasks
• Support the Programme Officer for Education and Health and the Programme Economic Officer in the execution of the activities according to the project proposal, implementation framework and Project Manager instruction
• Maintain the relationships with the communities and provide frequent feedback to the Project Manager on issues and needs expressed by the beneficiaries and the stakeholders
• Collect project information (records, surveys, assessments, etc.) and draft regularly field reports
• Assist the Office Staff in carrying out and monitoring project activities (especially distributions, infrastructures, trainings, IGAs)
• Design and carry out an HIV/AIDS training for children (S4-S8)
• Complete administrative and operational tasks related to every project activity
• Perform other related duties as required
Qualification and Experience
• At least 3 years’ experience as social worker in rural and community development
• Diploma in Community Development or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work is an asset
• Experience in development projects (especially child protection, education, health and economic development)
• Previous experience with NGOs
• Experience as trainer on HIV/AIDS, familiarity with School Health Policy (SHP) and motorcycle license are an asset
• Proficient spoken and written English (spoken Swahili and Ekegusii is an advantage)
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Kenyan nationality
Personal Skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Rigor and autonomy
• Ability to quickly learn new systems, processes and procedures
• Ability to work under pressure
• Very flexible, patient and with a positive attitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong observation, analytical and listening skills
• Ability to negotiate/mediate/interpret
Type Contract: 1 year contract renewable (after 3 months of successful probation period)

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter and CV by email clearly stating in the subject Vacancy No: FIN/WWIKF/KEN/008/2015 to:marco.carlini@weworld.it, and attach a recent recommendation letter from one of the last employers.
Specify on the CV the last gross salary received and two references, indicating telephone numbers and e-mail addresses.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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