Application Deadline: May 20, 2022

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Program Management

• Manage and support the individual case management process including identification, documentation and referrals.
• Provide problem solving solutions to community workers.
• Coordinate with other agencies relating to interagency Child Protection and psycho social issues arising within the response region.
• Liaise with local authority leadership regarding Child Protection and psycho social issues to be addressed at community level.
• Facilitate regular meetings with local community leaders (zone leaders) regarding community based child protection and psycho social interventions and actions;
• Facilitate participatory analysis and planning at Woreda levels to identify and prioritise risks posed to children;
• Provide CP community Workers with technical support regarding complex cases or specific technical difficulties
• Facilitate and lead the economic empowerment of families and their children.
• Assists CP Project Officer in overseeing implementation of CP projects.
• Support and assist CP Project Officer in establish/strengthen community based child protection mechanisms to prevent and protect children.
• Identifies community based child protection mechanisms capacity gaps and participates in building their capacity.
• Facilitate and lead community awareness raising and sensitization programs to promote positive values of the society towards children.
• Facilitate and provide trainings, workshops for community members, and other stakeholders.
• Assist the CP Project officer in establishing/strengthening referral linkages.
• Work closely with Raya Kobo, Habru and Gubalafito woreda relevant government offices and community based child protection structures to provide psychosocial support for children.
• Assists the CP Project Officer in preparation and compilation of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports and for other SCI and donor compliances and requirements.
• Document best practices of the project activities and share with relevant agencies.
• Performs other related activities as assigned by his immediate supervisor.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE  

• Degree or diploma in the field of Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, or relevant Social Sciences, Community development, Psychiatric Nurse or equivalent
• 2 years relevant experience of child protection works, an NGO environment is preferable
• Previous working experience in child rights programming and child protection
• Experience in delivering psychosocial support, reunification/reintegration, and case management.   
• Computer literacy in all the Microsoft office applications, and internet literacy are required
• Experience in community based child protection mechanisms
• Good communication skills
• Fluency in English, writing and speaking
• Commitment to Save the Children values

How to Apply

Interested applicants can apply using THIS LINK