Program Support Specialist

• This is a field based position to be based in Mombasa, Kisumu or Meru**

This entry-level specialist assists with development and implementation of child development programs and interventions. The specialist generally provides basic knowledge in one subspecialties in this field and is helpful in holistic child development areas. At this career level, may still be learning and assisting more skilled professionals and generally works under the guidance of her or his supervisor or a more experienced specialist or as a team member on larger projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion, and faithfully upholds Compassion's ministry in prayer.
• Acts as an advocate to raise the awareness of the needs of children. Understands Christ's mandate to protect children. Commits to and prioritizes child protection considerations in all decision-making, tasks and activities across the ministry. Abides by all behavioral expectations in Compassion's Statement of Commitment to Child Protection and Code of Conduct. Reports any concerns of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children through Compassion's internal reporting process and appropriately supports responses to incidents if they occur.
• Contributes to the work of partnership facilitators and cross-functional staff and managers within an assigned area of specialty. Supports child development community learning and improvement among staff and other stakeholders. Assists Christian community leaders to champion transformation in their communities. May also contribute to special initiatives.
• As directed, helps to deliver programming within a single area of expertise. Consolidates local data to identify common gaps and patterns. Maintains and supports the implementation of strategy within assigned area.
• Supports the ongoing development and implementation of local program design in alignment with the global objectives. Supports and communicates with other national office professionals, support staff and FCP staff/volunteers to ensure that Frontline Church Partners are adequately informed and equipped to provide holistic development to caregivers, children and youth.
• Provides information to management and other decision-makers regarding allocation of appropriate resources.
• Assists with implementing and monitors specific holistic child development strategies and interventions. Works with partnership facilitators by ensuring intervention records, reports, and other documentation are accurate, complete and delivered to appropriate stakeholders.
• Helps prepare data, reports, and findings to support management and key stakeholders in improving program initiatives, interventions and child outcomes.
• Helps to maintain Child Survival Programs (CSPs) and may monitor CSP budgets as assigned. Helps to provide curriculum support and training materials to mothers based on established programs. Regularly prepares submissions for governmental reporting based on applicable requirements.

Faith

• Has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Culture

• Accountable for supporting, upholding, and engaging in Compassion's core "Cultural Behaviors" in all internal and external communication and relationships.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.

Experience

• At least 3 years experience running youth programmes

Licenses and Certifications

• None
• Equivalent education, training and/or certification may be substituted for experience and education shown above

Working Environment

Office – Standard Office Environment

Physical Demands

Sitting, standing, and/or walking for up to 8 hours per day

Travel Requirements

May be required to travel up to 25% to 30% of normal schedule