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 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.
Requirements:
- 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.
Application modalities:
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.
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.
