The mentor will provide assistance, accompaniment, and guidance to minors and young people (both vulnerable and in conflict with the law) aimed at their reintegration in families and communities as well as personal growth, identification of strengths, skills and competencies to enter the job market and/or continue with technical and professional studies. The mentor is engaged in the implementation... and follow-up of the process of reintegration of minors into society through educational paths and opportunities in the world of work.
The mentor ensures that children and youth, both vulnerable and in conflict with the law, are able to reunite with their biological (or foster) family, reintegrate into the community and complete their studies. At the same time, the mentor support adolescents and young people towards autonomy, assisting them in this process inside the institution and in the first months after release through group training or meetings with the individual (online and in-person).
Role and Responsibilities:

Support the development and delivery a coherent reintegration and mentorship strategy for the RISE project, with consistent work plans.
Implement the reintegration, TVET and mentorship component of the RISE project with related activities as per project objectives and work plan.
Support monitoring and evaluation of all activities related to the project component under his/her responsibility.
Prepare adequate work and implementation plans of the activities, in close coordination with the Reintegration manager
Develop regular, timely and complete monthly, quarterly, interim, annual, final narrative reports and maintain a high degree of consistency, accuracy, relevance, compliance with donor’s and Government guidelines.
Ensuring program quality, timely submission of deliverables and compliance with local legislation, Tree of Life and donors’ procedures and contractual requirements.
Carry out analysis of the local job market after Covid and upgrade of the TVET program plan in the child Justice system.
Support the organization of trainings and joint development of new TVET curricula as well as best practices in the provision of mentorship to vulnerable children and youth in conflict with the law.
Support the refurbishment of the TVET in the child Justice system through the identification, procurement and supply of equipment, goods and materials and the activation of new courses.
Support the development and the implementation of reintegration initiatives with families and within local communities, in line with the organization’s and Government priorities.
Support the collection and provision of information for the drafting of position papers for children reintegration and youth empowerment and share them out with key stakeholders.
Facilitate reintegration activities through follow-ups in families and communities together with the government officers.
Provide training, mentorship and professional guidance services to accompany the transition of young people towards independent living.
Support the preparation of budgets for the reintegration and mentorship component within the RISE project.
In coordination with other partners, support the education and job placement of vulnerable girls and boys and those in conflict with the law.
Monitor reintegration processes and procedures: follow-up of monitoring tools/templates to collect information from the beneficiaries, etc.
Participate in networking and sectorial meetings with other stakeholders active in the field of Education, Child Protection and Youth Empowerment at field level, including the government, CSOs, and any other relevant actor.
Contribute to the development and the preparation of feasibility studies, assessments, concept papers, project proposal development.
Develop an assets library, including case studies, good practices in reintegration and alternative family based care and publications of Tree of Life operations.
Contribute to the review of reintegration and mentorship-related documents, such as manuals, SOPs, Fact sheets, Capability statements, Presentations-Ppt etc.
Any other duty as required by the supervisor in line with the post and relevant to the achievement of the Tree of Life objectives.

Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Bachelor degree in Social work, Sociology or related discipline from a recognized University.
Background knowledge on development issues and /or areas related to Care reforms, Child Justice and youth empowerment will be a strong asset.
Should have Knowledge on case management tools, Through Care Guidelines, AFC SoPs and guidelines, TVET standards, STEM, etc.
Ability to work independently, suggest practical solutions and follow-up effectively on the management decisions.
Good planning skills, pro-activity, creativity, and ability to meet the established deadlines.
Good organizational and facilitating skills for the coaching sessions
Ability to build key relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Strong understanding of the humanitarian and development context in Kenya
Computer skills (Microsoft office word, excel, etc.).
Excellent spoken and written English and Swahili.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to summarise complex information in clear, non-specialist language.
Confident in managing multiple activities in a fast-paced environment.
Motivated by our vision of creating a world where everyone is an educator, and where Children are the key actors of human and social development, being a faithful reflection of the past, present and future of the growth process.

Other Skills Required

Honesty and strong ethics are required in order to be successful in this position.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrated capacity and willingness to learn - open to learning new ways of doing things.
Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, participatory approach and sustainable development.

Experience

Minimum 3 years’ experience in the youth empowerment sector and reintegration of vulnerable children.
Experience in mentoring, coaching, and in the empowerment of vulnerable groups.
Demonstrated experience in creating linkages with Government agencies, learning institutions, civil society organizations and private sector stakeholders.
Previous experiences in NGOs and donor-funded programs.
Experience in planning and organizing mentorship sessions.
Experience of working in teams, as well as ability to work with partners using effective interpersonal and communication skills

Confidentiality

Employees must sign a child Safeguarding Policy and a confidentiality agreement, and may not share organizational materials without the express written permission from a supervisor.
Respect – the Tree of Life aims to always show respect and appreciation for team members, Partners and all. more

Key expected Deliverables and output:

Inception Report- detailing the consultant’s understanding and expertise in project management and proposals towards achieving the objectives;
A pre-project Assessment Report- on legal, policy, strategies and interventions and stakeholders to be involved in the RISE project
Organize and facilitate at least 7 Technical Working Group workshops.
A... comprehensive well thought out and validated policy document to inform strategic planning and resource mobilization for support of Education and Alternative Family Care for children and youth in conflict with the law in Kenya .
A guideline document on the aftercare framework for children and youth in conflict with the law
Final Project Report.

Requirements
Experience

At least 5 years of experience in Project Management Consultancy in policy making, child justice sector, partnership development, lobbying and advocacy, strategic analysis and development of innovative strategies
Experience in working with Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in Kenya; an understanding of the operations of the Special Task force on children matters of the NCAJ will be an added advantage
Demonstrated experiences and skills in facilitating stakeholder/working group consultations.
Demonstrated capacity of delivering as per schedule and working under pressure.
Experience in working with diverse teams, and demonstrated ability to work with partners using effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

A post-graduate or equivalent qualification/ degree in Law, Leadership & Management, Social sciences, Development Study, Sciences or any other relevant discipline.
An understanding of the context of Justice possibly with recent experience in Kenya and East Africa.
Excellent research, conceptual, analytical, documentation and presentation skills.
Excellent domain of oral and written English.
Knowledge of AICS (Italian Agency for Development Cooperation) and other global donors is an asset.
Ability to work independently, suggest practical solutions and follow-up effectively on decisions.
Good planning skills, pro-activity, creativity, and ability to meet the established deadlines.
Good organizational and facilitating skills.
Computer skills (Microsoft office word, excel, etc.).
Motivated by our vision of creating a world where everyone is an educator, and where Children are the key actors of human and social development, being a faithful reflection of the past, present and future of the growth process.

Other Skills Required

Honesty and strong ethics are required in order to be successful in this position.
Ability to work independently.
Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, participatory approach and sustainable development.
Planning and management skills. more

Role and Responsibilities:

Support in the preparation and publication of BID.
Preparation of operational agreements with the selected construction company.
Preparation of the works schedule, in collaboration with the construction company.
Daily monitoring of the progress of infrastructural works, in compliance with the time schedule and work plan.
Check and ensure compliance with safety... standards set by the Kenyan legislation.
Check, monitor and ensure compliance with local regulations.
Prepare and share with the line manager monthly updates and status/progress of the works.
Immediate reporting of any critical issues and challenges in carrying out the works.
Supervision of the testing and the quality check of the infrastructural works, to make sure that they meet adequate standards.
Provision of solution of difficulties and challenges related to the implementation of the infrastructural works.
Participation to relevant coordination meetings of the project, support the networking with key stakeholders of the sector in the area, supporting the creation of linkages and partnerships with government and private entities and services.
Compile and aggregate narrative and quantitative reports, timely and high quality reports in line with donor’s guidelines and requirements.
Collect visibility and information materials about the project.
Support the development of M&E tools aimed at monitoring, evaluating the project and assessing its impact.
Support the collection of achievements and lessons of the project activities and support the dissemination to partners and stakeholders.
Support the collection of receipts, administrative documents with the support of the project’s Finance team, ensuring that all expenses are properly documented and done according to the available budget.
Work as a team player providing relevant information and assistance to colleagues and ensuring that all project components are interlinked.
Support feasibility studies, data collection and project proposals development.
Any other duty as required by the line manager commensurate with the post and relevant to the achievement of Project objectives.

Minimum requirements
Knowledge and skills

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Architecture, Building Economics or Civil Engineering.
Knowledge and technical expertise in infrastructural works; architectural skills.
Knowledge and experience of project management.
Strong ability to work with partners using effective interpersonal and communication skills and to respectfully interact with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Strong analytical skills, report writing, administration, monitoring and evaluation.
Solid organizational/time and project management skills as well as proactive, resourceful and results-oriented.
Computer skills (Microsoft office word, excel, etc.)
Data handling skill
Excellent spoken and written English and Swahili.
Previous experience in NGOs and donors-funded projects is an asset.
Previous experience in working with Archdioceses, Caritas, other church-related entities.

Other Skills Required

Honesty and strong ethics are required in order to be successful in this position.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrated capacity and willingness to learn - open to learning new ways of doing things.
Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, participatory approach and sustainable development.
Planning and management skills.

Experience:

A minimum of 3 years in architectural / engineering works, and coordination preferably in the NGOs sector.
Past experience supervising public buildings and works.
Ability and willingness to manage project implementation.
Good numerical, report writing and administration skills.
Experience in the monitoring of implementation and evaluation of donor-funded programmes. more

Role and Responsibilities:

Coordinate the whole implementation, reporting and completion of the project: “RISE: Strengthening Inclusion, Health and Education for children and youth, both vulnerable and in conflict with the law", funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS).
Organize proper project planning, activities’ work plans and financial plans to ensure smooth delivery... of activities, outputs and indicators, in line with the approved budget, in close coordination with the project team.
Recruit, monitor, manage and coordinate the RISE project team involved in all phases and components of the action, including consultancies and short-term assignment.
Coordinate the preparation and follow up of partner agreements, as well as other agreements (Service Agreements, MoUs, consultants, etc.) and relevant documents.
Support implementing partners in achieving projects’ objectives and indicators, ensuring that the required support to project partners is provided promptly, at scale and in line with the agreed donor requirements, while identifying and addressing delays and arising problems.
Compile and aggregate monthly, quarterly, midterm and final narrative and quantitative reports, high quality institutional and donor reports, in line with Fadv-Tree of Life and donors/projects guidelines and requirements, maintaining a high degree of consistency, accuracy, relevance, compliance.
Organize and attend partners’ coordination meetings.
Develop and keep updated risks analysis and mitigation, M&E tools and new M&E approaches, including theory of change, aimed at monitoring and evaluating the project as well as assessing and evaluating its impact.
Keep the project under strict monitoring, both in terms of implementation and administration component, and activate corrective measures and amendments whenever needed, in line with the donor’s and Fadv-ToL guidelines.
Ensure full compliance with donor’s guidelines, requirements, rules and regulations, with the support of the Program Coordinator and the admin department.
Coordinate and supervise project staff, plan and distribute tasks and workload among the team, and monitor their progress, achievements and constraints through regular work meetings and feedback mechanisms.
Work with Fadv-ToL administration for the management of financial, administrative, procurement and logistical aspects related to all activities under this role’s responsibility.
Monitor and coordinate expenditures vis a vis approved budget and financial plans.
In coordination with the Program Coordinator and the admin Department, propose and draft amendments and revisions of the project when necessary and in due time in compliance with donor’s requirements.
Conduct data collection before and during the project implementation, monitoring activities and reporting.
Develop and/or coordinate with other partners for the development of guidelines, SOPs, manuals, policies etc. and any other deliverables.
Participate to and/or organize high-level meeting with Government Departments, relevant sectorial meetings, networking with key stakeholders of the Tree of Life key sectors, supporting the creation of linkages and partnerships with government, CSOs, UN agencies, private entities , donors nd any other relevant stakeholders.
Ensure effective liaison with government departments and compliance with Government requirements.
Provide training and capacity building to a variety of partners and stakeholders whenever needed.
Properly document the achievements and lessons learned of the project activities and support the dissemination to partners and stakeholders, collecting and drawing conclusions from current and past projects to improve and strengthen current and future programing.
Contribute to Fadv-Tree of Life raising awareness activities, promoting and improving CSR policies among the Private Sector to include Social Protection components with specific attention to the promotion of AFC options, inclusion and employment of vulnerable Youth etc.
In coordination with the Regional Representative, explore new program opportunities/development, build strategy for co-funding, expansion of programs and grants portfolio.
Support the research of new donors and funding opportunities to support the development and expand the funds’ portfolio of Fadv-Tree of Life Regional office, both locally and internationally.
Support the development of feasibility studies, assessments, concept papers, project proposal development in accordance with country strategy, taking into consideration integrated approaches.
Support the organization of visibility and fund raising events, and the development of materials such as fact sheets, position papers, presentations, promotional materials, etc.
Work as a team player providing relevant information and assistance to colleagues and ensuring projects for which he is responsible are interlinked and well aligned.
Any other duties as may be assigned by the line manager, relevant to the achievement of Project and Fadv-ToL objectives.

Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Bachelor degree in Development Cooperation, Social Science, Sociology or related discipline from a reputable University.
Ability to work independently, suggest practical solutions and follow-up effectively on the management decisions.
Background knowledge on development issues and /or areas related to Care reforms, child justice and youth empowerment will be a strong asset.
Knowledge of case management tools, Through Care Guidelines, AFC SoPs and guidelines, TVET standards, STEM, etc. will be an added value.
Good planning skills, pro-activity, creativity, and ability to meet the established deadlines.
Good organizational and facilitating skills.
Ability to build key relationships with internal and external stakeholders of various nature.
Strong understanding of the humanitarian and development context in Kenya and East Africa
Computer skills (Microsoft office word, excel, etc.).
Excellent spoken and written English and Swahili.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Confident in managing multiple activities in a fast-paced environment.
Motivated by our vision of creating a world where everyone is an educator, and where Children are the key actors of human and social development, being a faithful reflection of the past, present and future of the growth process.

Other Skills Required

Honesty and strong ethics are required in order to be successful in this position.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrated capacity and willingness to learn - open to learning new ways of doing things.
Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, participatory approach and sustainable development.
Planning and management skills.

Experience

Minimum 4 years experience in Project Management and donors-funded programs.
Proven track record of creating linkages with Government agencies, learning institutions, civil society organizations and private sector stakeholders.
Previous experiences in NGOs and not-for profit entities.
Proven experience in planning and organizing activities.
Experience of working with diverse teams, as well as ability to work with partners using effective interpersonal and communication skills. more