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Kakuma, Turkana County - Kenya

Responsible for the overall design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of DRC’s Child Protection activities, Case management, MHPSS, Coordination of Child Friendly Spaces and Best Interest Procedures in Kakuma and Kalobeyei. Povide managerial oversight, technical support and leadership within the Child Protection department. Work closerly with Department of Children Services, Turkana County Goverement, donors and other partners towards promoting wellfare, safety and wellbeing… Show more Responsible for the overall design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of DRC’s Child Protection activities, Case management, MHPSS, Coordination of Child Friendly Spaces and Best Interest Procedures in Kakuma and Kalobeyei. Povide managerial oversight, technical support and leadership within the Child Protection department. Work closerly with Department of Children Services, Turkana County Goverement, donors and other partners towards promoting wellfare, safety and wellbeing of children including giving the children voice to claim their rights. Show less

Kalobeyei/Kakuma- Kenya

Team leader and focal point person responsible for managing child protection project staff to effectively implement Comprehensive Case Management, Best Interest Procedures, Psychosocial Support and Mentorship program for refugee and host children in Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement. DRC’s responsibilities entails; overall project design, coordination, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, providing technical support, oversight and leadership to the team as well managing budgets.

Kakuma/Kalobeyei, Kenya

• Ensure that the design and implementation ofrotection activities in the Kakuma Refugee Operation address the priority protection needs of the refugees, other displaced persons and the host community.• Lead and contribute to protection assessments, identification and documentation of protection needs, and liaise with the Area Manager and the Head of Program to inform program design and strategic direction.• Oversee implementation of assigned protection projects guided by the approved… Show more • Ensure that the design and implementation ofrotection activities in the Kakuma Refugee Operation address the priority protection needs of the refugees, other displaced persons and the host community.• Lead and contribute to protection assessments, identification and documentation of protection needs, and liaise with the Area Manager and the Head of Program to inform program design and strategic direction.• Oversee implementation of assigned protection projects guided by the approved project documents.• Provide technical guidance and direct oversight of all protection interventions in the Kakuma Refugee Operation, ensuring quality and adherence to national and international protection standards and guidelines as well as DRC protection policies.• Develop staff capacities on protection issues, conducting participatory protection assessments and monitoring and inclusion of vulnerable groups though training, mentoring and coaching. all of DRC’s p• Develop and facilitate trainings and workshops for the refugee community members and other stakeholders that promote improved understandings of protection issues and ensure the observance of international protection and humanitarian law standards.• Ensure that protection concerns are mainstreamed into other sectors of intervention implemented by DRC in Kakuma Refugee Operation.• Compile and finalize donor and internal protection reports and provide regular updates to the DRC Kenya’s Head of Program.• Collaborate with the Area Manager and the Head of Program to identify and promote advocacy issues where needed and in line with DRC’s mandate in Kakuma Refugee Operation and ensure internal coordination and harmonization of DRC protection-related activities with DRC Kenya protection programs.• In coordination with DRC’s Area Manager, liaise with governmental officials, international and national organizations and site management structures on DRC’s behalf, and represent DRC in relevant coordination structures. Show less

Kakuma /Kalobeyei, Kenya

• Ensure that the design and implementation ofrotection activities in the Kakuma Refugee Operation address the priority protection needs of the refugees, other displaced persons and the host community. • Lead and contribute to protection assessments, identification and documentation of protection needs, and liaise with the Area Manager and the Head of Program to inform program design and strategic direction. • Oversee implementation of assigned protection projects guided by the approved… Show more • Ensure that the design and implementation ofrotection activities in the Kakuma Refugee Operation address the priority protection needs of the refugees, other displaced persons and the host community. • Lead and contribute to protection assessments, identification and documentation of protection needs, and liaise with the Area Manager and the Head of Program to inform program design and strategic direction. • Oversee implementation of assigned protection projects guided by the approved project documents. • Provide technical guidance and direct oversight of all protection interventions in the Kakuma Refugee Operation, ensuring quality and adherence to national and international protection standards and guidelines as well as DRC protection policies. • Develop staff capacities on protection issues, conducting participatory protection assessments and monitoring and inclusion of vulnerable groups though training, mentoring and coaching. all of DRC’s p• Develop and facilitate trainings and workshops for the refugee community members and other stakeholders that promote improved understandings of protection issues and ensure the observance of international protection and humanitarian law standards. • Ensure that protection concerns are mainstreamed into other sectors of intervention implemented by DRC in Kakuma Refugee Operation. • Compile and finalize donor and internal protection reports and provide regular updates to the DRC Kenya’s Head of Program. • Collaborate with the Area Manager and the Head of Program to identify and promote advocacy issues where needed and in line with DRC’s mandate in Kakuma Refugee Operation and ensure internal coordination and harmonization of DRC protection-related activities with DRC Kenya protection programs. • In coordination with DRC’s Area Manager, liaise with governmental officials, international and national organizations and site management structures on DRC’s behalf, and represent DRC in relevant coordination structures. Show less

Dadaab Refugee Camp- Kenya

Initiate, oversee and coordinate case management, BID process and Psychosocial support for refugee children at camp level. Conduct and review BID cases and assessment reports including conducting assessments, home visits and defending the BID reports at the inter agency BID panel meetings. Performance management and supervision of CP staff at the camp level. Ensure that all relevant staff receives appropriate induction and capacity building training. Develop and implement an integrated… Show more Initiate, oversee and coordinate case management, BID process and Psychosocial support for refugee children at camp level. Conduct and review BID cases and assessment reports including conducting assessments, home visits and defending the BID reports at the inter agency BID panel meetings. Performance management and supervision of CP staff at the camp level. Ensure that all relevant staff receives appropriate induction and capacity building training. Develop and implement an integrated reintegration strategy for vulnerable children returning to their communities with a particular emphasis on education and livelihoods strategies. Monitoring and evaluation of program activities. Develop and undertake training in aspects of child protection for program and project staff as well as children, partners and community-based child protection networks. Collaborate and coordinate with other child protection agencies, governmental institutions, host community partners and community level structures in order to promote community ownership and sustainability of CP and education initiatives. Show less

Kakuma Refugee Camp- Kenya

Coordinate, manage and supervise the direct implementation of Child Protection activities at the camp level through case management and BID process. Undertaking Best Interest Determination (BIDs) for unaccompanied and separated children in exploring durable solutions in collaboration with other child protection partners. Manage and monitor the implementation of the BID process. Secretary to BID panel meetings at panel meetings. UNHCR Oversee the implementation and follow-up of BID… Show more Coordinate, manage and supervise the direct implementation of Child Protection activities at the camp level through case management and BID process. Undertaking Best Interest Determination (BIDs) for unaccompanied and separated children in exploring durable solutions in collaboration with other child protection partners. Manage and monitor the implementation of the BID process. Secretary to BID panel meetings at panel meetings. UNHCR Oversee the implementation and follow-up of BID recommendations in coordination with partners and child protection staff. Show less

Kakuma Refugee Camp- Kenya

Coordinate and conduct trainings to refugees at household level on importance of using new improved stoves. Identification of beneficiaries and distribution of improved stoves. Carry out verification of the beneficiaries prior to the training. Liase with the stove distributors on the training venues and number of the stoves needed for the training day and that the right beneficiaries are served. Participate in the continued reviews of the technologies being promoted with a view of adapting the… Show more Coordinate and conduct trainings to refugees at household level on importance of using new improved stoves. Identification of beneficiaries and distribution of improved stoves. Carry out verification of the beneficiaries prior to the training. Liase with the stove distributors on the training venues and number of the stoves needed for the training day and that the right beneficiaries are served. Participate in the continued reviews of the technologies being promoted with a view of adapting the training and distribution accordingly. Show less

Kakamega, Kenya

Creating awareness among the communities about ACCES Objectives and policies Assisting administration work. For instance, documenting case studies, typing and filling Coordinate transportation and distribution of Non Food items to the Community Learning Centres (NFE). Mobilizing community members in initiating income generating projects in order to boost their livehoods. Conducting counselling and psychoeducation sessions to NFE learners. Assisting in chairing of meetings, seminars and… Show more Creating awareness among the communities about ACCES Objectives and policies Assisting administration work. For instance, documenting case studies, typing and filling Coordinate transportation and distribution of Non Food items to the Community Learning Centres (NFE). Mobilizing community members in initiating income generating projects in order to boost their livehoods. Conducting counselling and psychoeducation sessions to NFE learners. Assisting in chairing of meetings, seminars and workshops. Show less

Diploma In Community Developement And Social Work

Diploma In Human Resource Management, School Of Business And Economics

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba (Psychology And Sociology Option), 2Nd Class, Upper Class Division