Job Summary
- The Programme Coordinator will provide technical leadership and oversee the implementation of ChildSAFE Project activities aimed at improving the protection, development and well-being of vulnerable children and their families. The role involves coordinating child protection interventions, strengthening family-based care systems, promoting early childhood development, and building the capacity of government and community structures to deliver quality and sustainable child protection services.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of project activities in line with approved work plans, budgets and donor requirements.
- Provide technical guidance, supervision and mentorship to project staff.
- Strengthen child protection systems, case management, referral mechanisms and family- based care services.
- Coordinate partnerships with government departments, county authorities, CBOS, FBOs and other stakeholders.
- Promote family strengthening, early childhood development and prevention of unnecessary child-family separation.
- Monitor project performance, prepare reports and recommend corrective actions.
- Support capacity building of frontline workers and community-based child protection structures.
- Ensure compliance with child safeguarding, PSEA, data protection and other organizational policies.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Social Development, Child Protection, Community Development, Sociology or a related field.
- Master's degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
- At least five (5) years' relevant experience in child protection, child welfare, social work or family strengthening programmes.
- Demonstrated experience in project coordination, team supervision, programme planning, budgeting, monitoring and donor reporting.
- Experience working with government institutions, NGOs, CBOs, FBOs and community structures.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Strong leadership, programme management and coordination skills.
- Good knowledge of child protection systems, case management, safeguarding and family-based care.
- Excellent communication, report-writing, analytical and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build partnerships, supervise teams and manage multiple priorities.