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Child Protection Officer

Save the Children

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Social Science

Social Science and Community

Gambela

2 years

1 Position

2023-02-17

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2023-02-27

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Fields of study

Law

Social work

Political science

Gender and sexuality studies

Psychology

Full Time

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Job Description

Child Safeguarding:

Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

ROLE PURPOSE:

This position will be the focal person for the child protection program, which will provide a holistic response to the needs of South Sudan refugee children residing in one of the seven refugee camps in Gambella region and support the host communities residing around those camps.

The position will be under the technical and managerial support of Program Coordinator and will receive technical support from the Child Protection Program Manager.

The position will have responsibility for organizing capacity building workshops, coordination with partners for strengthening partnership approach. The Child Protection Officer will contribute and assist in the project planning, coordination and implementation of different projects supporting children and families. 

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Program Coordinator

Staff directly reporting to this post:  None

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

  • The ability to build relationships with club members, parents/carers, children and other implementing partners

  • An interest in the well-being and safeguarding of children and child protection matters.

  • A willingness to challenge opinion, where necessary, and to drive the child protection agenda.

  • Strong listening skills and the ability to deal with sensitive situations with integrity.

  • The confidence and good judgment to manage situations relating to the poor conduct/behaviour of others towards a child.

  • Implement the SGBV child protection policy and procedures.

  • Encourage good practice by promoting and championing the child protection policy and procedures.

  • Monitor and review the child protection procedures to ensure they remain current and fit for purpose.

  • Raise awareness of the incentive staffs, parent and caregivers, adults, and children

  • Raise awareness of the Code of Conduct for working with children to parents/caregivers, adults and children

  • Challenge behavior that breaches the Code of Conduct.

  • Keep abreast of developments in the field of child protection by liaising with the protection partners,

  • Organize appropriate training for all adults working/volunteering with children in the club.

  • Respond appropriately to disclosures or concerns that relate to the well-being of a child.

  • Maintain confidential records of reported cases and action taken.

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

  • Technical degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Rights, Gender Studies, Political Science, Law and other related Social Sciences

  • A Minimum of two-year experience working in the field of child protection or related field. 

  • Previous experience in working with children with special needs or psychological distress.  

  • Good understanding of child protection in emergencies. 

  • Confident communicator, excellent negotiations skills. 

  • Very well organized and with good reporting skills.  

  • Able to work under pressure.  

  • Works well in teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well.

  • Good Computer skills: MS Word and Excel 

  • Previous experience in NGOs desirable 

 Working Environment:

The Child Protection Officer will be based in Jewi camp and supervise and implement the CP activities.

Personal Competencies:

  •  Eagerness to do the work

  • Dedication to objectives

  • Punctuality

  • Ability to work in a team setting, friendliness and resourcefulness (Teamwork)

  • Respectful of oneself and others

  • Organize and able to manage own time under guidance and direction from line-manager

  • Commitment to SCI overall aims and beliefs, including strong commitment to gender, diversity issues, equal opportunities and capacity building

  • Strong interpersonal and self-awareness skills

  • Ability and willingness to undertake extensive travel in the country

  • Well-developed conceptual, critical, analytical thinking and planning skills

  • Ability to take Initiative, drive to achieve results, ability to develop effective organizations

  • Understanding and experience of Child Safeguarding issuesding and experience of Child Safeguarding issues

  • Ability to work effectively with others, adaptive and flexible.

How to Apply

Register using the following LINK

Fields Of Study

Law

Social work

Political science

Gender and sexuality studies

Psychology

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