Women’s Rights Awareness Programme (WRAP), a non – governmental
Organization based in Nairobi and whose core objective is to provide shelter
for abused and violated Women and Children is seeking to recruit dynamic, self
driven and result oriented persons to fill in the following vacant positions;
- Field
Officer
- Social
Worker
- Counselor
- Child
Minder
- Interns:
- Social
work
- Legal
- Accounts
1. Field Officer
Responsibilities:
- The
Field officer will support the implementation of the Child-Focused
Community based GBV Prevention in low income areas project activities to
be implemented by WRAP in Nairobi
- Undertake
community mobilization, education and sensitization of women and
children’s rights.
- Organize
and facilitate planned capacity building trainings and forums for CORPS
and other stakeholders.
- Conducts
follow ups, home & school visits, resettlement and re-integration of
WRAP Clients in coordination with the social workers and the
counselor
- Prepare
timely monthly, quarterly and adhoc project reports and submit them on a
timely basis to the Ag. Project Coordinator and the Executive Director.
- Dissemination
of IEC materials to the community
- Undertake
any other activity as may assigned by the management from time to time
Qualifications
- Diploma
in Community Development, Social Work from a recognized institution
- 2
years proven working experience in community work.
- Experience
in implementing women and children related program will be an added
advantage.
- Understanding
and proven Knowledge of working with Non-Governmental Organization
- Computer
literacy is mandatory.
Note: Salary is Kshs 25,000/00 per month.
2. Social Worker
Responsibilities: include and are not limited to:
2. Social Worker
Responsibilities: include and are not limited to:
- Carrying
out need assessment for WRAP clients i.e. emotional and psychological
needs
- Attending
to walk-in clients, accompany clients to hospitals, children’s department,
courts, outings etc
- Conducts
follow ups, home visits, resettlement and reintegration for WRAP Clients
- Advocate
for children and sensitize the community on the rights and welfare of the
Child
- Participate
in seminars, workshops, conferences on issues related to the rights of
children and women
- Writing
monthly reports about the activities carried
Qualifications:
Education:
Education:
- Diploma
in Social work or Community Development from a reputable institution.
- Computer
literate especially in Excel, Access and Word.
- Knowledge
in basic counseling an added advantage
Experience:
- At
least 3 years experience in community work
- Professional
experience working with National/International organization/ NGO and
experience in child rights and women empowerment.
- Knowledge
in community psychosocial based support.
- Fluency
in Kiswahili and English (written and spoken)
Personal Attributes
- High
level of integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.
- Excellent
communication, organization and presentation skills.
- Able
to work in a team with minimal supervision
Note: Salary is Kshs 23,000/00 per month.
3. Counselor (Re-advertisement)
3. Counselor (Re-advertisement)
Responsibilities: include and are not limited to:
- To
provide counseling services for all WRAP clients who comprise mainly of
abused and violated women and children.
- To
accompany WRAP clients to court to offer them support and encouragement as
their matters proceed.
- Undertake
home visits when the need arises, to find out the home situation and
provide counseling services to parents, relatives to enable our clients to
identify the way forward.
- To
write confidential counseling reports for each client seen and also
prepare monthly and quarterly reports for work done.
- Participate
in seminars, workshops, conferences on issues related to the rights of
children and women.
- Any
other tasks that maybe assigned from time to time by management.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Higher
Diploma in Psychological Counseling from a reputable institution. Degree
in counseling psychology is an added advantage.
- Computer
literate especially in Excel, Access and Word.
Experience:
- At
least 3 years experience in Counseling Psychology
- Professional
experience working with National/International organization/ NGO and
experience in child rights and women empowerment.
- Knowledge
in community psychosocial based support.
- Fluency
in Kiswahili and English (written and spoken)
Personal Attributes
- High
level of integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.
- Excellent
communication, organization and presentation skills.
- Able
to work in a team with minimal supervision
Note: Salary is Kshs 35,000/00 per month.
4. Child Minder
Responsibilities:
4. Child Minder
Responsibilities:
- To
ensure the security of all children at the shelter
- Planning
and preparing various activities for children during the day based on
their stage of development and individual needs & interest
- Maintain
discipline and encourage positive behavior among WRAP children
- To
play with children and keep them busy with activities at the shelter home.
- To
accompany children to the hospital, outings, when called upon to do so.
Qualifications:
- Must
be creative and innovative on children activities.
- Must
have experience in working with children.
- Must
have love and passion for children.
- Must
have good communication skills
- Must
be one who is flexible and quick to respond to emergencies
- Certificate
in early Childhood Development is a requirement
- Basic
knowledge in first-aid an added advantage
Note: Salary is Kshs 12,000/00 per month
Interns:
Interns:
i. Legal intern
Qualifications:
- Degree
in Law or should be in the final year of completion in the University.
- Computer
literate
- Good
communication and report writing skills
- Organized
and good analytical skills
- Have
the ability to multi task.
- Aged
between 25-35 years
ii. Social work
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- Be
between 23 - 30 years of age.
- Be
a holder of a Diploma in Social Work or related field. A related
university degree is an added advantage.
- Have
a passion for helping women and children in crisis.
- Be
fluent in English and Kiswahili (written and verbal)
- Be
proficient in use of computers including sound knowledge of Ms Word, Excel
and Outlook.
- Be
willing to work long hours.
- Be
a team player and able to work in a diverse cultural working environment.
iii. Accounts
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Must
be a holder of CPA 1 or with KATC preliminary to CPA.
- Must
be Computer literate and able to work comfortably with excel.
- Must
have good communication skills
- Must
be organized and have good analytical skills
- Having
the knowledge of quick books is an added advantage.
- Must
be one with the ability to multi task.
If you meet these requirements please send your detailed resume
indicating the position you are applying for, addressed to
Chairperson
Women’s Rights Awareness Programme (WRAP)
P.O. Box 3006-00200
Nairobi.
Email address: wrapkenya@hotmail.com
Availability: Immediate.
Closing date for applications: 26th October 2012
Chairperson
Women’s Rights Awareness Programme (WRAP)
P.O. Box 3006-00200
Nairobi.
Email address: wrapkenya@hotmail.com
Availability: Immediate.
Closing date for applications: 26th October 2012