Community Social Worker NGO at EDCA

Community Social Worker NGO at EDCA – EDCA Kenya Job Details

Project Management Jobs, Emali Dedicated Children’s Agency Jobs.

Overall Objectives of the Position:

We are looking for individuals who are committed to establishing enduring and mutually beneficial relationships between children and their sponsors through high-quality, timely, and accountable communications, while strictly adhering to the Sponsor Services Indicator and Measurement System (SSIMS).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all communication materials between children and their sponsors are photocopied and  accurately filed in the respective children’s folders without delay.
• Guide children in crafting informative and educational letters to their sponsors, ensuring that all photographs are of the highest quality.
• Uphold child protection policies rigorously while engaging with the community and children at all
• Proactively sharing with Field Officers any sponsorship or program best practices and lessons learned, ensuring thorough documentation.
• Provide continuous updates on child presence through home and school visits, meticulously completing the field visit form in the Kobo Collect and sharing reports with Field Officers promptly.
• Respond promptly and professionally to all communications from children and provide timely
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding children’s information and organizational
• Collaborate effectively with Field Officers to manage timely departures and replacements, ensuring all relevant forms, including departure forms, CAMEL registration, and Form No. 2, are completed
• Capture high-quality photographs following the established quality control tool provided by ChildFund, ensuring zero rejects.
• Collect precise information from caregivers and children as directed by Field Officers, aiding in timely responses to any sponsor inquiries.
• Engage actively in program activities and meetings as requested by respective officers, contributing valuable insights.
• Work closely with Field Officers to digitize all communication between children and sponsors
• Assist Field Officers with bi-annual child data cleaning, ensuring that findings are shared promptly with the Sponsor Relations Coordinator
• Execute any other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor with diligence and

Qualifications/Experience

• A Diploma in Social Work, Community Development, Project management, Health and Nutrition or any other relevant course.
• At least 6 months’ experience in community development work or Sponsorship work
• Candidates must be resident of the following areas: Kwa-Kakulu sub-location, Mwanyani sub-location,
• A clean motorcycle driving license is an added advantage

Skills and Attributes

• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and interpersonal
• Strong capability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Willingness to travel frequently to various field

How to Apply

Qualified candidates who meet the above minimum qualifications may submit their application letter and detailed curriculum vitae by email stating the names and contacts of three professional referees one of whom must be the previous employer to: [email protected]

Deadline for applications on or before Monday, 10th November, 1600 hours.

Applications should be addressed to:

Finance and Administration Manager,
Emali Dedicated Children’s Agency,
P.O. Box 249-90121, Emali.