Assistant, Project

The major role of the project Assistant is to plan, administer, coordinate and monitor all community level sponsorship and program activities, in line with the set performance targets. He /She will ensure timely correspondence between the children and sponsors and will ensure that children and families are mobilized to participate in both sponsorship and program interventions. He/ She will work with different community structures (PEC, CYEC), Partners and community leadership to ensure quality service delivery to the beneficiaries.

Required Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in social work and social administration, Education, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Adult and Community Education, Project Management, and any other relevant course.
  
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience implementing and/or managing community led programs for children 0-24 years in Development settings.
  
• Excellent writing and facilitation skills.
  
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Power Point.
  
• Good knowledge in Kobo collect tool, Com Care, DHIS-2 applications and any other programming software applications.
  
• Strong skills in teamwork and networking.
  

• Conducts home visits to provide support and guidance, on issues related to child welfare and Household economic empowerment.
  
• Facilitate Sponsorship and safety net awareness in the Communities.
  
• Work with Community Volunteers and project staff to ensure that enrolled children and families participate and benefit from the sectoral programs and projects.
  

• Work with Senior Coordinator Field, Partners and community leadership to ensure quality service delivery to the beneficiaries.
  
• Manage Community Assets entrusted to you on behalf of the PEC and CYEC.
  
• Carry out needs assessment and communicate any development initiatives to the Area.
  
• Mentor Community Volunteer and Sectoral Committees to effectively monitor implementation of Programs and Projects.
  

• Identify capacity gaps among CMs, PEC and CYEC and ensure such gaps are plugged in through training, coaching and mentorship
  
• Organizing and supporting community periodic committee elections.
  
• To maintain local leadership participation in project activities.