Community Engagement Volunteer / Assistant (2 Positions) at Comitato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo dei Popoli (CISP)

The International Committee for the Development of Peoples (CISP) is a non-governmental organization (NGO), founded in 1983 and its headquarters are in Rome, Italy. The principles and aims of the organization are summarized in the Declaration of Intent and Code of Conduct for Cooperation Programmes. The Declaration of Intent “For rights and against poverty: Approaches and Operational Priorities of CISP”, formulated with the contribution of all the professionals working at the Rome headquarters, as well as at our offices located in third countries, establishes the organization action plan priorities, which are built around the main objectives of the fight against poverty and social exclusion. Main activities and priority action areas CISP, through its cooperation with many local actors, both governmental and private, has been implementing humanitarian aid, rehabilitation and development projects in over 30 countries: Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, Asia, and Eastern Europe. In the member countries of the European Union our organization fosters initiatives centered on cultural politics, promotion of international solidarity and enhancement of the role of diasporas in the development of their countries. Our Declaration of Intent identifies the following priority sectors: a) the right to social and economic security, meant as the progress of income opportunities, migrations, nutritional development and security; b) the right to health, water access and environmental reclamation; c) the right to a future envisioned in the light of the rights of children, adolescents, and youths and of the recovery of the environment and of natural resources; d) the right to humanitarian aid, that is to say emergency and early reconstruction interventions; e) our support to public policies promoting social cohesion and the civil society. CISP projects are always intended not only to respond to priority needs and solve real problems in the countries and areas of action, but also as means to identify, formulate or strengthen specific sectoral policies. These are two interdependent functions because the possibility that a project may inspire or strengthen a policy orientation depends on its impact, on its effectiveness and the credibility of the implementing party. In 1997 CISP founded the Cooperation and Development Network (CDN) in Pavia, Italy, in cooperation with the University of Pavia, the University Institute for Secondary Education IUSS, and two more NGOs. CISP formulates and produces publications and audiovisual materials. It also promotes all occasions for meetings and in-depth analysis in order to disseminate and inform the public on the most significant cooperation experiences.

Summary

The project’s overall objective is to strengthen children and adolescents’ protection in Kakamega and Nakuru Counties to prevent and respond to violence, abuse, exploitation, and harmful cultural practices.

Job Purpose

CISP is leading a consortium of partners to implement a Child Protection project funded by AICS in four sub-Counties in Nakuru and Kakamega Counties. The purpose of this position is to mobilize and engage with community structures and stakeholders, and to initiate community dialogues for a positive change for children in Kakamega/Nakuru Counties. The position will work closely with all other staff in the consortium and other stakeholders to enhance prevention and response mechanisms for child rights violations in the targeted communities.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Under supervision of Community Engagement Officer.


• Assume responsibility for community dialogues and children empowerment activities (child rights clubs) at field level, and ensure compliance with the discussion tools, project tools and work plan.


• Ensure timely and effective implementation of the supervision and monitoring tools of the community dialogues and child rights clubs.


• Monitor the communication action plans aiming at changing harmful social norms and improving community awareness on child rights.


• Supervise the activities of the child rights clubs, including regular visits to schools with child rights clubs to coordinate discussions/activities and monitor their progress.


• Support the implementation of the community-led awareness and prevention activities including SBCC events


• Ensure timely and accurate data and reports including pictures, good practices, lessons learnt, and human-interest stories are submitted to the line manager.


• Participate in weekly meetings with line manager to plan, discuss any issues, share ideas and coordinate project activities.


• Ensure child-friendly procedures are included in all activities.


• Assess and share gaps in the field of child protection and initiate partnerships to address those gaps.


• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Form 4 certificate, certificate in social work or related field is an added advantage


• Should be an active Child Protection Volunteer or Community Led Dialogue member or magnet theater youth volunteer


• Should be a resident of either Matungu, Mumias West, Naivasha or Gilgil sub counties


• Bachelor’s degree in development studies, project management, child rights, or relevant fields will be an added advantage


• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in child protection or related field with international organizations.


• Basic communication skills in written and spoken English and Kiswahili


• Basic Computer skills is an added advantage


• Demonstrate ability to adapt to changing programme priorities


• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in working with rural communities and social norms change related activities.


• Strong self-starter, able to take initiative and adapt to changing circumstances and priorities


• Positive attitude towards community work with emphasis on the ability to learn from communities and support innovative approaches to problem-solving


• Strong skills in planning, organizing, cooperation and performance-oriented


• Commitment to CISP Values and Child Protection Policy.

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