ChildFund International and the Assistant Project Field Officer
Profile of ChildFund International
ChildFund International is a child-focused international development organization that works in 23 countries to connect children with the people, resources, and institutions they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled, and safe, no matter where they are.
ChildFund International Values
ChildFund is creating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible environment where everyone is welcomed and celebrated equally. In our culture of connection, you will have ample opportunity to grow, learn, and lead while contributing your talents and innovations to our inspiring mission.
ChildFund International Commitment
ChildFund International has a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH) and all other forms of harm by its staff, partners, and other representatives in the delivery of its mission and services for children. ChildFund is committed to creating a safe environment in the workplace and in the communities where it delivers programs and services.
ChildFund expects every staff member, partner, and representative to adhere to this commitment and to ensure all organizational policies and standards are followed. This position is subject to a range of vetting checks, including a criminal records check and/or disclosure, to ensure program participants are safeguarded.
Description of the Role
The primary role of the project assistant officer 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 children and sponsors, and will mobilize children and families to participate in both sponsorship and program interventions. He/she will work with various community structures (PEC, CYEC), partners, and community leadership to ensure high-quality service delivery to beneficiaries.
The Targeted Education Level and Experience
- 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 PowerPoint.
- Good knowledge of the Kobo Collect tool, Com Care, DHIS-2 applications, and any other programming software applications.
- Strong skills in teamwork and networking.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills in multicultural contexts.
- Ability to ride a motorcycle.
- Knowledge/experience with the local context of the project locations and willingness to work in remote areas are highly preferred.
- Proficiency in the local language (Lusamia) is required.
The Key Duties
The Project Assistant Officer will undertake the following roles and responsibilities:
- 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 communities.
- Work with community volunteers and project staff to ensure that enrolled children and families participate and benefit from the sectoral programs and projects.
- Support the design of the community growth plan, the enrollment process for children, and the monitoring of children’s availability.
- Ensures that a sponsor relationship is conducted in a timely and professional manner, in accordance with ChildFund International policy.
- Facilitate timely child correspondences, delivery, and response to sponsor queries.
- Ensures that Community Volunteers (including CYEC and PEC) are trained in and fully understand internal operational policies and procedures.
- A good understanding, appreciation, and adherence to child protection issues/policies.
- Knowledge and skills in engaging children and youth in activities that promote their development.
- Coordinate sponsor visits and provide all necessary information for successful visits.
- Mobilize and sensitize parents and community members to participate in the Sponsorship program.
The Development and Management of the Program
- Work with the 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 a needs assessment and communicate any development initiatives to the area.
- Mentor community volunteers and sectoral committees to monitor the implementation of Programs and projects effectively.
- Ensuring that parents, community members, children, and youths actively participate in project review and planning meetings.
- Visiting families and communities with unique experiences/problems and jointly working with them to find lasting solutions.
- Work closely with and support project stakeholders, including parents, caregivers, and community leaders, to implement program activities.
- Support in organizing events and training for parents, caregivers, and community leaders.
- Manage project funds in compliance with ChildFund’s standards.
- Any other role as delegated by the supervisor
Creating the Capacity of the Team Members
- Identify capacity gaps among CMs, PEC, and CYEC, and ensure they are addressed through training, coaching, and mentorship.
- Organizing and supporting the community’s periodic committee elections.
- To maintain local leadership participation in project activities.
The Targeted Competencies
- Demonstrable aptitude for teamwork.
- High level of interpersonal skills.
- Coordination skills
- Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally.
- A minimum of 2 years of professional experience implementing programs in development contexts.
- Experience working on humanitarian projects.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to network and negotiate with partners and government bodies.
- Strong facilitation and capacity-building skills
- Ability to ride motorcycles while conducting field activities.
The Core Competencies in Child Fund
- Teamwork: Understands their role in the team and how their responsibilities connect with others.
- Communication: Provides clear, concise information to others, both verbally and in writing.
- Results orientation: Demonstrates ability to execute assigned tasks and deliverables promptly and takes responsibility for their outcomes.
- Decision making: Actively contributes to and acts on the creation and evaluation of possible solutions.
- Resilience: thrives and grows in rapidly changing, demanding, and complex environments.
- Digital literacy: Promotes colleagues’ adoption of new technology.
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