Social Worker And Counsellor

Our client is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) focused on implementing a primary and junior secondary school sponsorship programme, aiming to support children's welfare and academic progress.

The successful candidate will support a primary and junior secondary school sponsorship program by monitoring the welfare and academic progress of sponsored children. Key activities include conducting home visits and family assessments, offering guidance and counselling support, and fostering positive relationships with parents, guardians, schools, and other relevant stakeholders. The position aims to ensure the well-being and academic success of children within the program.

1. Monitor the welfare and academic progress of children enrolled in the primary and junior secondary school sponsorship programme.
2. Maintain regular communication and positive relationships with sponsored children's parents and guardians, providing timely updates on their progress and welfare.
3. Conduct home visits and family assessments to evaluate the suitability and needs of families proposed for sponsorship.
4. Provide regular updates on sponsored children and their families to the Distance Parent Coordinator to support donor communication and programme coordination.
5. Provide guidance and basic counselling support to students and families in schools, and refer cases requiring further intervention to the organization's psychologist.
6. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with partner organizations, school representatives, parents, and guardians involved in the sponsorship programme.
7. Identify children and families facing social, emotional, or other welfare challenges and facilitate appropriate support and referrals.
8. Maintain accurate and confidential records of home visits, family assessments, children's progress, and other sponsorship-related activities.
9. Prepare regular reports and updates on sponsored children's welfare, family assessments, and programme activities.
10. Support the effective implementation and monitoring of the sponsorship programme.

1. Diploma in Social Work and Community Development or a related field.
2. At least three years of relevant experience in social work, counselling, or community development.
3. Experience working in donor-funded projects.
4. Knowledge and understanding of informal settlement environments.
5. Good understanding of child welfare, family support, and community development.
6. Excellent planning, organizational, and management skills.
7. Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
8. Good report-writing, documentation, and record-management skills.
9. Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
10. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with different stakeholders.
11. Compassionate, patient, and empathetic.
12. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
13. High levels of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
14. Strong organizational and time-management skills.
15. Proactive, responsible, and results-oriented.
16. Ability to engage effectively with children, parents, guardians, and community members.
17. Strong problem-solving and follow-up skills.
18. Willingness to conduct regular field visits and work within different communities.