Child Protection Officer (Kenyan national staff)

Organisation:
Comitato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo dei Popoli

Organisation Description: The Comitato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo dei Popoli (CISP), or International Committee for the Development of Peoples, is a European Non-Governamental Organisation (NGO) set up in 1982 and formally established in 1983. CISP is based in Italy. It acts in the areas of local and sustainable development and humanitarian assistance. www.cisp-ngo.org

Job Location: Kenya (Malindi, Coast Province)
Closing date: 31st July 2008
Applications for this position should be sent only by e-mail to: (Send CV using the apply link)

Job description:

• Responsible for the implementation and coordination of field activities
• Provide advice, assistance and technical inputs in the planning and in the implementation of the project activities
• Develop tools for data collection and monitoring and evaluation
• Submit weekly reports on field activities
• Conduct regular visits to the beneficiaries and provide feedback to management
• Supervise and coordinate work of field operators
• Coordinate and carry out monitoring and evaluation field missions
• Assist in the monitoring of expenditures and budget tracking ensuring cohesion with planning processes
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years field experience in managing/monitoring field Programmes in Child Protection/Children’s Right Awareness with minimum of two years experience in projects related to CSEC (Commercial sexual exploitation of children) and CST (Commercial sex tourism)
• Diploma or university degree in social work, social sciences, development or related field (or equivalence in relevant experience)
• Comprehensive knowledge of: Human Rights, ILO convention 182, the UN convention on the Rights of the Child, The African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child Kenya and the Children Act
• Demonstrated Knowledge, skills and experience in participatory methods of community development and mobilization
• Demonstrated experience in developing strong monitoring systems
• Demonstrated data collection skills
• Computer skills: Word, Excel, Power point
• Fluent in English and Swahili, knowledge of Kimijikenda is an asset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent writing/reporting skills

Agency/Employer: Comitato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo dei Popoli
Town or City: Malindi District
Location: Coast
Sector: Education
Related Job Titles: Not stated
Permanent/Contract: Contract, Full time
Experience: 5 years
Date: 10-07-2008
Salary: Not specified

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