Job Description

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Program Management

·      Lead and facilitate best interest determination (BID) panel to guarantee best interest of the children. 

·      Conduct family tracing and reunification and other children at risk or victims of child abuse and SGBV.  

·      Facilitate multi sectorial linkages at Woreda level to prevent, protect and respond to child protection risks. 

·      Identify, register and refer abused and exploited children for child protection services.

·      Work as a case manager or case management focal person at Woreda level.

·      Promote and improve quality service delivery to fulfil children’s right based on SCI vision, mission and values.

·      Lead and facilitate psychosocial support for children at risk or victims of HTP and their families.

·      Facilitate placement of children in foster or kinship care arrangements and regularly follow up situations of children,

·      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 Wadila, Angot, Lasta and Gidan woreda relevant government offices and community based child protection structures to provide psychosocial support for children.

·      Assists the CP Project and case management 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.

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

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 at CLICK HERE