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• Prepares work plans and budgets in collaboration and coordination
  with partners.
• Follows up the approved plans to ensure the set objectives are met.
• Engages proactively with stakeholders and community volunteers
  during project planning.
• Readily represents ChildFund in relevant fora and seminars on
  matters of CP project interventions.
• Attends District Coordination meetings and other
  meetings/workshops/conferences called by partner organizations and
  government as and when delegated by the Project Manager.
• Participates in project quality reviews/reflections.
• Visits the communities and project sites regularly for the purpose
  of monitoring & evaluating actual implementing of activities.
• Organizes stakeholder and quarterly reviews to realign processes and
  objectives.
• Document on regular basis project significant stories of change and
  share with the donor.
• Tracks project indicators using agreed upon tools and formats.
• Prepares progress reports.
• Responds to all inquiries from donors concerning the project.
• Collaborate with other actors like district and sub-county
  leadership in regard to project implementation.
• Work with relevant actors to ensure that survivors of child abuse
  get immediate and timely psychosocial, medical and legal services.
• Actively participates in the budgeting and budgetary control
  activities and ensures value for money for all project funds.
• Coordinates with the Finance Officer to ensure that monthly
  financial reports are accurate and timely.

• The ideal candidate for the ChildFund Project Officer – Child
  Protection job placement should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree in
  Social Work, Social Sciences, or Development Studies, or a related field
  and a Post-graduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management.
• Possession of computer skills is necessary.
• Knowledge of the local context and language is an added advantage
• A minimum of three (3) years post qualification experience in a
  similar position in a development organization.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in a rural setting,
  refugee setting or conflict situation is preferred.
• Knowledge of Community Based Child Protection Systems strengthening
  is necessary.
• Demonstrable aptitude for teamwork.
• High level of interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally.
• Ability to take fast decisions.
• Motor cycle license or ability and interest to learn and ride motor cycle.
• Knowledge of local language will be an added advantage.

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