Social Affairs (Orphans) Officer at Direct Aid: (Deadline 7 April 2024)

Position

Social Affairs (Orphans) Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement programs to support orphan children supported by DirectAid in alignment with organizational objectives of DirectAid.
• Conduct assessments to identify the needs and vulnerabilities of those orphan children and their families.
• Coordinate with local communities, schools, and government agencies to provide holistic support to those orphaned children.
• Establish and maintain relationships with foster families and other care facilities to ensure the well-being of our supported orphan children.
• Provide counseling and psychosocial support to those orphan children and their caregivers.
• Facilitate access to education, healthcare, nutrition, and other essential services for supported orphan children.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of social affairs programs for orphaned children and make recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare reports, proposals, and presentations related to social affairs programs and activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Community Development, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in social work or community development, with a focus on orphan care and support.
• Strong understanding of   child protection principles, social welfare systems, and psychosocial support interventions.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and counseling skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including orphanages, community leaders, government agencies, and NGOs.
• Proven    project    management    skills, including planning, implementation, and monitoring.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and data management software.
• Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda; knowledge of Arabic Language is an advantage