Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• The applicant for the role should have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Social Administration, Social Sciences, or any related Humanities field.
  
• Additional training in child protection, case management, or safeguarding is an added advantage.
  
• At least 3 years of work experience with children and families in a community or school setting.
  
• Proven experience in case management processes and in working with vulnerable children.
  
• Proven experience working alongside schools, caregivers, or community structures.
  
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and data management tools.
  

• Support in the identification, assessment, and enrolment of mothers and children into the program and partner schools.
  
• Implement case management for mothers and children in accordance with the established guidelines.
  
• Develop and implement case plans, update case files and education records, and maintain accurate case documentation.
  
• Identify, report, and manage child welfare and protection concerns.
  
• Track and document learners’ academic progress and implement targeted learning support interventions.
  
• Conduct home and school visits to support retention, progression, welfare, and document dropout reports and take action.
  
• Support the mobilisation, enrolment, and implementation of the Neighbourhood Children’s holiday Programme (NCHP).
  
• Coordinate the capacity building of staff through management of training schedule and identification of resourceful persons to facilitate.
  
• Support caregivers with basic guidance to help children’s education and development.
  
• Collaborate with Discipleship and family life workers to train caregivers on positive parental guidance to promote children’s learning and wellbeing.
  
• Participate in community engagements to establish and strengthen collaboration with partners.