Key Accountabilities

• Plan and ensure implementation of daily activities for children and their parents;
• Ensure that children harmed or at risk of being harmed are identified and receive individual case management support by direct counseling to the families or by providing the CP caseworker with guidance on conducting case management, in accordance with the SCI standard tools and procedures;
• Supervise content and ongoing awareness raising campaigns, meetings and FGDs with children and their parents;
• Coordinate with other SCI staff for referral of cases and to conduct joint activities (when relevant);
• Ensure regular communication with the Program Coordinator and CPiE Specialist for updates on achievements, challenges and any other relevant report as requested;
• Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing over sight and guidance to CP staff working at the camp;
• Develop monthly and weekly plans and any other reports according also to donors’ requirements;
• Directly supervise Child Protection incentives staffs and 1 intern caseworker;
• Ensure that the CFS centers have all materials needed for activities with children, monitor all distributions and provide a list of needs to the Program Coordinator
• Nurture and strengthen a good working relationship and environment with the local community;
• Provide support to the Program Coordinator as per need

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology / Health related fields with 2 years’ work experience in Child protection work in development-related organizations; experience in refuge operation is advantage.
• Knowledge of community based child protection approaches, preferably including experience in participatory approaches (PRA/PLA) and child participation methodologies.
• Good IT skills including the use of Word and database software
• Demonstrable ability to adapt to changing program priorities and emergency priorities that may arise
• Strong self-starter, able to take initiative and adapt to changing circumstances and priorities
• Positive attitude towards community work with emphasis on the ability to learn from communities and support innovative approaches to problem solving
• Commitment to Save the Children’s Child Protection Policy

Desirable

• Knowledge of refugee operations; knowledge of the area is an added advantage;
• Experience in designing and facilitating training sessions;
• Experience in working in an insecure environment
• Knowledge of the Gambella region socio-culture and local language where the post is located

How to Apply

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found here