Community Social Worker at Emali Dedicated Children’s Agency

Education: Diploma

Job-type: Full Time

Location: Nairobi

Field: Project Manager

 

Emali Dedicated Children’s Agency (EDCA) is a Non-Governmental Organization that works towards creating opportunities for the Deprived, Excluded and Vulnerable children (DEV) with emphasis on child survival, growth and development through supporting families and caregivers to meet their own needs.

Job Overview 

We are looking for individuals who are committed to establishing enduring and mutually beneficial relationships between children and their sponsors through high-quality, timely, and accountable communications, while strictly adhering to the Sponsor Services Indicator and Measurement System (SSIMS).

Job Description 

  • Ensure that all communication materials between children and their sponsors are photocopied and accurately filed in the respective children’s folders without delay.
  • Guide children in crafting informative and educational letters to their sponsors, ensuring that all photographs are of the highest quality.
  • Uphold child protection policies rigorously while engaging with the community and children at all
  • Proactively sharing with Field Officers any sponsorship or program best practices and lessons learned, ensuring thorough documentation.
  • Provide continuous updates on child presence through home and school visits, meticulously completing the field visit form in the Kobo Collect and sharing reports with Field Officers promptly.
  • Respond promptly and professionally to all communications from children and provide timely
  • Maintain strict confidentiality regarding children’s information and organizational
  • Collaborate effectively with Field Officers to manage timely departures and replacements, ensuring all relevant forms, including departure forms, CAMEL registration, and Form No. 2, are completed
  • Capture high-quality photographs following the established quality control tool provided by ChildFund, ensuring zero rejects.
  • Collect precise information from caregivers and children as directed by Field Officers, aiding in timely responses to any sponsor inquiries.
  • Engage actively in program activities and meetings as requested by respective officers, contributing valuable insights.
  • Work closely with Field Officers to digitize all communication between children and sponsors
  • Assist Field Officers with bi-annual child data cleaning, ensuring that findings are shared promptly with the Sponsor Relations Coordinator
  • Execute any other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor with diligence.

Qualifications/Experience

  • A Diploma in Social Work, Community Development, Project management, Health and Nutrition or any other relevant course.
  • At least 6 months’ experience in community development work or Sponsorship work
  • Candidates must be resident of the following areas: Kwa-Kakulu sub-location, Mwanyani sub-location,
  • A clean motorcycle driving license is an added advantage

Skills and Attributes

  • Exceptional communication, facilitation, and interpersonal
  • Strong capability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Willingness to travel frequently to various field

Method of Application 

Meet the Qualifications? Email your CV to [email protected].

Applications should be addressed to:

Finance and Administration Manager,

Emali Dedicated Children’s Agency,

P.O. Box 249-90121, Email. on or before 10th November, 2025.

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