Job Title Community Social Workers
Job Location Poka-Kenyewa & Emali -Mulala Ward
Reports to Field Officers
ABOUT US:
Emali Dedicated Children’s Agency (EDCA) is a Child Development organization whose mission is to initiate,
harness and support diversified community-driven development projects that protect and empower
children and enhance climate-resilient livelihoods in collaboration with like-minded partners. To realize
this, Emali Dedicated Children’s Agency implements programs in four key thematic areas including Child
Protection and Education, Food Security and Livelihoods, Water Sanitation and Hygiene, and Climate
Action.
EDCA is committed to a workplace culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms.
Furthermore, we are committed to ensuring a workplace that safeguards and protects all children,
including preventing their sexual exploitation and abuse, as well as preventing the sexual exploitation and
abuse of its staff, partners, and program participants.
Overall Objectives of the Position:
We are looking for volunteers who are committed to establishing enduring and mutually beneficial
relationships between children and their sponsors through high-quality, timely, and accountable
communications, while strictly adhering to the Sponsor Services Indicator and Measurement System
(SSIMS).
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Ensure that all communication materials between children and their sponsors are photocopied and
accurately filed in the respective children’s folders without delay.
• Guide children in crafting informative and educational letters to their sponsors, ensuring that all
photographs are of the highest quality.
• Uphold child protection policies rigorously while engaging with the community and children at all
levels.
• Proactively sharing with Field Officers any sponsorship or program best practices and lessons
learned, ensuring thorough documentation.
• Provide continuous updates on child presence through home and school visits, meticulously
completing the field visit form in the Kobo Collect and sharing reports with Field Officers promptly.
• Respond promptly and professionally to all communications from children and provide timely
acknowledgments.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding children’s information and organizational details.
• Collaborate effectively with Field Officers to manage timely departures and replacements, ensuring
all relevant forms, including departure forms, CAMEL registration, and Form No. 2, are completed
accurately.
• Capture high-quality photographs following the established quality control tool provided by
ChildFund, ensuring zero rejects.
• Collect precise information from caregivers and children as directed by Field Officers, aiding in
timely responses to any sponsor inquiries.
• Engage actively in program activities and meetings as requested by respective officers, contributing
valuable insights.
• Work closely with Field Officers to digitize all communication between children and sponsors
efficiently.
• Assist Field Officers with bi-annual child data cleaning, ensuring that findings are shared promptly
with the Sponsor Relations Coordinator
• Execute any other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor with diligence and commitment.
Qualifications/Experience
• Atleast Diploma in Social Work, Community Development, Project management, Health and
Nutrition or any other relevant course.
• At least 6 months’ experience in community development work or Sponsorship work
• Candidates must be resident of the following areas: Kwa-Kakulu sub-location, Mulala location,
Tutini sub-location, Mwanyani sub-location, Emali Town, Poka location, Kenyewa location, Merushi
location, or Imbuko location.
• A clean motorcycle driving license is an added advantage
Skills and Attributes
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong capability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel frequently to various field sites.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities
associated with the position.
Successful candidates will be engaged for not more than 14 days a month.
Qualified candidates who meet the above minimum qualifications may submit their application letter
and detailed curriculum vitae by email stating the names and contacts of three professional referees
one of whom must be the previous employer to: [email protected]
Deadline for applications on or before Monday, 19th February 2025, 1600 hours.
Applications should be addressed to:
Finance and Administration Manager,
Emali Dedicated Children’s Agency,
P.O. Box 249-90121, Emali.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Start Date 3rd March 2025
Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
