Job Description
Ward Assistants (4 positions Nairobi and Kiambu)
Duty Station: Nairobi and Kiambu Counties Duration: 1 year,
renewable contract
Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Ward Coordinators based in Nairobi and Kiambu Counties the Ward Assistants
will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the DREAMS Tumikia Mtoto initiative
in the program wards in either Nairobi or Kiambu County. The Ward Assistant will work closely
with Ward level DREAMS teams and in liaison with Government Line Ministry of Health,
Ministry of Education, Ministry of Devolution and Planning, and the Ministry of Interior and
coordination of national government.
The officer will establish sustainable partnerships and community linkages to enhance positive
behavior change and increased access to healthcare services.
Key and Specific tasks will include the following:
• Work closely with World Vision/Tumikia Mtoto, Ward Administrators, Local Advisory
Committees and CBOs to ensure seamless and effective implementation of DREAMS in the
wards; leading to its success.
• Work with World Vision, partner CBOs, Ward Administrators and the Local Advisory
Councils (LACs) to identify and mobilize vulnerable adolescent girls and young women
(AGYW) using the vulnerability criteria developed by Tumikia Mtoto program;
• Map out intervention implementation areas based on geographical vulnerability scale
developed by World Vision/Tumikia Mtoto program;
• Identify together with ward level stakeholders, and manage a central, girls-only Safe Space
in each of the administrative wards of intervention; be the resident coordinator of the Safe
Space, ensuring that it is equipped and stocked with DREAMS commodities, ensure that it is
safe and that it is branded accordingly;
• Sensitize, mobilize and Facilitate Implementation of the DREAMS package of evidence
Based- interventions including, Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction Planning tool, Healthy
Choices for A better Future, My Health My Choice, SHUGA 1 & 2, SASA, Family Matters
Programming, and promotive interventions like Condolympics and IEC materials
distribution to reach the target AGYW.
• Sensitize health care workers on adolescent friendly services; and facilitate school- based
HIV and pregnancy prevention sessions.
• Liaise with World Vision/Tumikia Mtoto program to ensure vulnerable girls receive the full
package of behavioral and economic empowerment interventions
• Support in the timely and accurate data entry process for the ward level activities.
• Secure, store and protect from misuse all DREAMS-procured program assets. This includes
maintaining an up-to-date inventory register detailing World Vision/Tumikia Mtoto
program tagged assets;
• The DREAMS Ward assistant will play the role of the local DREAMS representative in so far
as the implementation of EBIs will be involved;
• H/she will ensure adherence to the ethics, rules and regulations set to regulate the behavior
of everyone working with AGYW at the safe space.
• Additionally, like other DREAMS program staff, will be required to sign a Working with
Children Ethics, which will be retained at your local DREAMS offices in a manner that will
be easy to access by donors.
• Verification and querying of AGYWs Files before entry into the DREAMS database
• Supervision and provision of feedback in all interventions by community teams at site level
(Check list)
• H/she will ensure documentation of all program implementation activities both at field and
Office level
• H/she will document of all program implementation activities both at field and Office level
• The ward Assistant will provide weekly summaries by Mondays and monthly summaries by
4th of every month
• H/she will ensure that all the tools, guidelines and SOPs are available at community level
• Support with data entry and update of SUF as advised.
• The ward Assistant will document beneficiary’s consultations and participations at all levels
at the ward level
• The Ward Assistant will take up any additional roles as shall be assigned by the Ward
Coordinator and the leadership of Tumikia Mtoto Project
Desired Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
▪ Diploma in social or health sciences from a recognized Institution. And Under-graduate
degree will be an added advantage.
▪ A good command of English and Kiswahili
▪ Strong documentation/report writing and communications skills.
▪ Good community engagement skills and ability to organize/conduct Community/county
meetings with gatekeepers on health and livelihood related issues
▪ Training and program management skills
▪ Advocacy skills/experience in USAID –funded program
▪ Good interpersonal skills
▪ Ability to communicate efficiently with young people using all relevant approaches
including social networking
▪ Computer skills (familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point)
How to Apply;
Written applications including Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae indicating position and the
county/ward applied for with day-time contact phone number(s) of three references
The application should reach the Administrative Manager by not later than 22nd
October, 2021 on E-mail: jobs@csakenya.org
The Administrative Manager
Center for the Study of Adolescence
Mbaazi Avenue, Off Kingara Road, Lavington
P.O. Box 19329-00202, Nairobi; E-mail: jobs@csakenya.org