Key Responsibilities:

Sponsorship:

• Facilitate the sponsorship process by identifying eligible children or families and matching them with potential sponsors.
• Serve as the main point of contact between sponsors and beneficiaries, ensuring clear and consistent communication.
• Collect and maintain accurate records of beneficiary profiles, updates, and progress reports to share with sponsors.
• Coordinate visits, meetings, or correspondence between sponsors and beneficiaries as needed.
• Monitor the proper utilization of sponsorship funds and ensure they directly support the intended beneficiaries.
• Write and deliver regular updates, including letters, photos, and reports, to keep sponsors informed and engaged.
• Conduct Home visits to assess the living conditions and needs of students and their families, ensuring compliance with program guidelines.
• Collaborate with other team members to identify areas for program improvement and address challenges as they arise.
• Provide emotional and social support to students to help them thrive within the sponsorship program.

Welfare:

• Monitor and promote the physical, mental, and emotional health of children.
• Ensure all children have the required school uniforms and make necessary updates.
• Oversee the scheduling and distribution of takeaway meals and ensure that all children have access to nutritious meals.
• Build strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed about their child’s progress.
• Conduct home visits to assess children’s living environments and provide support.
• Process applications for the next academic year and offer guidance on transitions.
• Conduct talks and guidance sessions with children to support their development.
• Coordinate activities for nurture camps and work closely with SOH boys.
• Prepare and evaluate case reports, including care plans and follow-ups for individual students.
• Assess students’ needs and devise personalized solutions.
• Refer students and families to appropriate internal and external resources healthcare, vocational training, etc..
• Collaborate with the welfare team and other departments, such Education and  Pastoral Care, for comprehensive case management.
• Identify cases of child abuse and collaborate with relevant authorities for intervention.
• Advocate for children’s rights, including attending court sessions and assisting with police reports when necessary.
• Respond promptly to crises and emergencies involving students.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case files, and student records and document all relevant information and updates regarding student welfare.
• Assist in handling administrative tasks related to child welfare case management, attend meetings, and stay updated on policies related to child welfare and protection.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, Child Protection, or a related field.
• Proven experience in social work, case management, community outreach and crisis intervention.
• Strong understanding of child welfare, mental health, and family engagement.
• Knowledge of local child welfare policies and resources.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with children, parents, sponsors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong advocacy skills, especially in child protection cases.
• Proficiency in using technology for digital data entry and basic data management tools.
• A compassionate and empathetic approach to working with vulnerable individuals and families.
• Ability to work independently and in team settings, with a strong sense of accountability and integrity.
• Proficiency in English and Kiswahili; additional local languages are an advantage.
• Willingness to travel to field locations and interact directly with communities.
• A valid Certificate of Good Conduct.