Key Responsibilities
Plan and supervise training for county officials (government offices, healthcare personnel, social workers, teachers) and Protection Champions on case identification and referral systems.
Coordinate the selection and training of Protection Champions in each village topics: harmful practices such as FGM and early marriage, GBV, children's rights, disability inclusion, positive parenting, county referral system.
Supervise and harmonize, together with county partners and experts, the technical content of training sessions and community dialogues.
Support the organization and implementation of awareness-raising campaigns with elders, women, youth, and religious leaders to promote a protective environment and positive coping strategies.
Ensure the production and distribution of awareness-raising materials and kits in local languages ÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ(Somali, Swahili, Orma).
Coordinate the mobile MHPSS service (village psychologist visits, group sessions, and individual counseling), ensuring integration into referral pathways and targeted assistance for critical cases.
Prepare periodic technical reports on protection activities and contribute to reports for the donor.
Participate in coordination groups and meetings with local authorities and project partners.
Essential Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Psychology, Social Work, Human Rights, Gender Studies, or related disciplines.
At least 5 years' experience managing or coordinating humanitarian protection projects, particularly GBV, child protection, or MHPSS.
Experience training public and community workers on protection issues.
Knowledge of referral systems in Kenya and county protection policies.
Experience working with refugee and host communities in fragile contexts.
Technical knowledge in protection (GBV, child protection, disability inclusion, MHPSS).
Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor field activities.
Excellent intercultural communication and group facilitation skills.
Ability to draft technical reports and collect data.
Fluent in English and Kiswahili; Somali is an advantage.