Project Mentor – Maternity Leave Cover (Mombasa)

Project Mentor – Maternity Leave Cover (Mombasa)

Organization: Fondazione L’Albero della Vita
Posted: 14 Jun 2024
Closing Date: 19 Jun 2024

Organizational Profile

Fondazione L’Albero della Vita – The Tree of Life Kenya is a Trust registered in Kenya. Our mission is to ensure the wellbeing, protection, and promotion of the rights of children and their families while fostering community development. We envision a world without poverty where children can enjoy their rights and grow up in a safe environment, protected from all kinds of violence and abuse, with access to equal opportunities.

Operating in Kenya since 2011, our focus includes Child Protection, Education, and safeguarding of children. We have a strong presence in the fields of Juvenile Justice, Care Reform, Alternative Family Care, TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training), and job inclusion for vulnerable youth. Our efforts also extend to improving education, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), nutrition, and health services in the ASAL (Arid and Semi-Arid Lands) and informal settlements of Nairobi.

About the Project

The Tree of Life is launching a new program in Kenya in collaboration with various Government Departments and national and international partners. The project, titled “RISE,” aims to enhance formal, inclusive educational services, personal and professional development, and reproductive health pathways for children and youth, both vulnerable and in conflict with the law. This initiative aligns with significant structural changes in Kenya’s Education system, Protection (Care Reform), and juvenile/child justice system (Restorative Justice, ADR).

Job Title

Project Mentor – Maternity Leave Cover

Supervisor: Reintegration and Mentorship Manager

Duty Station: Mombasa

Starting Date: Immediate

Duration: 3 months

Application Deadline: 19th June 2024

Job Summary

The Project Mentor will provide guidance and support to minors and young people (both vulnerable and in conflict with the law) to facilitate their reintegration into families and communities. This role involves helping individuals identify their strengths, skills, and competencies for entering the job market or continuing with technical and professional studies. The mentor will play a crucial role in ensuring these children and youth can reunite with their families, reintegrate into their communities, and complete their education. Additionally, the mentor will support adolescents and young adults towards autonomy through group training and individual sessions (online and in-person).

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a coherent reintegration and mentorship strategy for the RISE project.
• Implement the reintegration, TVET, and mentorship components of the RISE project.
• Monitor and evaluate project activities.
• Prepare detailed work plans and implementation plans in coordination with the Reintegration Manager.
• Develop comprehensive monthly, quarterly, interim, annual, and final narrative reports.
• Ensure program quality and compliance with local legislation, organizational procedures, and donor requirements.
• Analyze the local job market post-Covid and update the TVET program plan within the child justice system.
• Organize training sessions and develop new TVET curricula.
• Support the refurbishment of the TVET in the child justice system by identifying and procuring necessary equipment and materials.
• Implement reintegration initiatives with families and communities, in line with organizational and government priorities.
• Collect and provide information for drafting position papers on child reintegration and youth empowerment.
• Facilitate reintegration activities through follow-ups with families and communities alongside government officers.
• Provide training, mentorship, and professional guidance for young people transitioning to independent living.
• Assist in budget preparation for the reintegration and mentorship component of the RISE project.
• Support the education and job placement of vulnerable girls and boys and those in conflict with the law.
• Monitor reintegration processes using tools and templates to collect beneficiary information.
• Participate in networking and sectoral meetings with other stakeholders active in Education, Child Protection, and Youth Empowerment.
• Contribute to feasibility studies, assessments, concept papers, and project proposals.
• Develop a library of case studies, good practices in reintegration, and alternative family-based care.
• Review and contribute to reintegration and mentorship-related documents.
• Perform other duties as required by the supervisor relevant to the Tree of Life’s objectives.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, or a related discipline from a recognized university.
• Background knowledge in Care reforms, Child Justice, and youth empowerment is a strong asset.
• Familiarity with case management tools, Through Care Guidelines, AFC SoPs and guidelines, TVET standards, STEM, etc.
• Ability to work independently, suggest practical solutions, and effectively follow up on management decisions.
• Strong planning, organizational, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to build key relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of the humanitarian and development context in Kenya.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Excellent spoken and written English and Swahili.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Motivated by our vision of creating a world where everyone is an educator, and where children are the key actors in human and social development.

Other Required Skills

• Honesty and strong ethics.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn new methods and approaches.
• Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, participatory approach, and sustainable development.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the youth empowerment sector and reintegration of vulnerable children.
• Experience in mentoring, coaching, and empowering vulnerable groups.
• Demonstrated experience in creating linkages with government agencies, learning institutions, civil society organizations, and private sector stakeholders.
• Previous experience in NGOs and donor-funded programs.
• Experience in planning and organizing mentorship sessions.
• Experience working in teams and with partners using effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Confidentiality

Employees must sign a Child Safeguarding Policy and a confidentiality agreement, and may not share organizational materials without express written permission from a supervisor.

Respect

The Tree of Life aims to always show respect and appreciation for team members, partners, and all others.

Working Hours

Working hours will be discussed and agreed upon.

How to Apply

The application should include the following:

• Cover letter (stating expected salary, and how your profile fits the position and the skills required).
• CV, including 3 references with contact information.

Please send your application to: hr.kenya@alberodellavita.org with the subject line “Project Mentor – Mombasa”.

Do not attach ID documents, school or university certificates, or any other documents not requested at this phase.

Due to the urgency of the position, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are highly encouraged. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Fondazione L’Albero della Vita is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not charge any application/recruitment fee, whether refundable or not.

Best of luck in your application. We look forward to potentially welcoming you to our team at the Tree of Life Kenya.