Adolescent and Youth Protection Assistant – Kenya

Main responsibilities and tasks: Programme Implementation:

• Take a lead in the direct implementation of the AYP activities through life-skills and resilience building, individual and group counselling sessions, music and visual arts activities and organising tournaments and community feedback meetings.
• Identify and promote culturally appropriate/relevant interventions geared towards improved physical and reproductive health, social skills (conflict resolution, problem solving, empathy and relationship building) and self-sufficiency of target beneficiaries
• Support in the identification of extremely vulnerable adolescent and youths for appropriate direct DRC support or referral to other actors for services not offered at DRC
• In close collaboration with data monitoring and MEL staff, develop and administer field activity monitoring tools for all AYP implemented activities and maintain (regularly update) a database of all DRC beneficiaries in the projects for grant reporting
• Conduct comprehensive report and documentation of lessons learnt and best practices to achieve project goals and activities;
• Give support & direction in designing, planning & implementation of AYP, Psychosocial and other protection activities including development of project proposal, concept notes & sector publications

Staff Management

• Directly supervise the AYP Community Incentive Workers;
• Ensure Community Incentive Workers’ monthly work plans are developed and reviewed regularly;
• Conduct regular monitoring site visits including home visits to assess and verify ongoing activities where necessary
• Hold regular meetings with staff to plan and address any concerns and share feedback
• Monitor and provide objective feedback related to staff performance, including completing staff performance development evaluations to promote growth and professional development
• Provide leadership and support to ensure staff well-being, i.e. monitor and manage stress management by providing regular opportunities for staff debriefing to address secondary trauma.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Support in conducting assessment and analysis of camp and programme dynamics and in recommending how the project can position itself to better serve the interests of the community
• Support the MEL staff to develop project monitoring and evaluation tools and assist in mid-term and end of project evaluations. Ensure safe and proper documentation and storage/filling of all AYP related program materials
• Monitor work plan and its effectiveness and efficient implementation; document success stories from programs;

Coordination & Partnership

• Represent the DRC at Adolescent and Youth Group Coordination, Child Protection and other meetings as may be necessary;
• Promote a positive profile of the program and good understanding among other sectors, partners and communities about the program.

About you

• Bachelor’s Degree (Children and Development, Psychology, International Relations, Law, Community Development or relevant Social Sciences)
• Training and practice in counselling is an added advantage
• At least 2 years’ experience in protection work in humanitarian and development settings
• Experience on working with Adolescent and Youth including provision of psychosocial support and sporting activities
• Must have in-depth technical expertise on Protection, Adolescent and Youth and Psychosocial support related issues including having a clear understanding of gender inequality, and issues surrounding discrimination and violence against women and girls
• Must have experience with operationalizing Adolescents and Youth protection principles, SGBV principles; Human Rights Law, MHPSS and other relevant international standards in a humanitarian aid setting; Well versed with Humanitarian Accountability Standards
• Proficient in community mobilization, relations, Behavior Change Communication and Case Management with good facilitation skills and proven record of providing trainings and workshops on gender and SGBV, SRH, topics in a variety of settings.
• Excellent Analytical, Communication and Report writing skills; Excellent Negotiation and Conflict Resolution skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with local staff, beneficiaries, duty bearers and other stakeholders.