Child Safeguarding:

Level 3: the post holder will have access to personal data about children and/or young people as part of their work, a police check will be required (at ‘standard’ level in the UK or equivalent in other countries.

Role Purpose

Child Protection officer will coordinate and manage over all responsibilities of the project implementation, monitoring and reporting of all project activities in Doyogena woreda. The child protection officer will lead and coordinate project team to ensure proper and timely beneficiary identification, project monitoring, assessments and will provide progress updates on monthly, quarterly and annual basis. Child Protection officer will also involve in budget management. The project officer will work on development of monitoring plan with MEAL department, PDQ team and partners and assess progress on quarterly basis. He/she will provide project progress reports as per the donor requirement as well as whenever needed by the area office, country office or the donor, to keep the donor informed on implementation progress. The Child Protection officer will also have supervisory role in the project management.Child Protection officer will closely work with Women and Children Affairs, Labor and social Affairs, education office and other relevant government offices and stakeholders at Zone and woreda level to jointly implement, monitor and support coordination.SCOPE OF ROLE:Reports to: CP /M Project CoordinatorStaff reporting to this post:   none

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITYPlanning and Reporting:

In close collaboration with woreda Women and Children offices prepare annual and quarters action plan and ensures timely submission at the respective sub city and woredasProvide follow-up and technical support for woreda women and Children office ensure preparation of timely and quality quarterly and annual project progress reports on the prepared formatsCompile monthly, quarterly, Bi-annual, annual plan and reports at the respective woreda level and ensures timely submission for Child Protection Project Coordinator.Prepare compiled monthly, quarterly and annual plan and report of the project for relevant government bodies at their respective woreda level and ensures timely submission in consultation with immediate supervisor

Coordination and Management of Projects Implementation·      

Ensure the project is implemented in away responsive to teachers, the community, and children in line with Save the Children principles, values and strategic plan and following Save the Children.·       compliance procedures and provide guidance and technical support to Woreda Women and Children Offices.·      

Ensures integration of activities of government stakeholders and the project and strengthen collaboration at sub city and woreda level·      

Identify gaps and provide technical and capacity building support for all stakeholders and Woreda Women and Children office.·      

In close collaboration with the Child Protection Project Coordinator, Women and Children office, Labor and Social Affairs and other government stakeholders, facilitate on time implementation of the project activities based on the action plan and ensure implementation quality·        

Ensure active participation of women, children and other stakeholders in the project activities implementation 

Supervision and Monitoring

In collaboration with the Child Protection Project Coordinator and government stakeholders, maintain strong supervision and monitoring system to measure achievement and progress toward the project objectives and expected outcomes Conduct monitoring and supervision of the planned project activities implementation and provide technical support to Woreda offices and intervention areas to improve activities implementation quality Strengthen participatory and collaborative supervision and monitoring system including active participation of children and women Staff Management and Mentorship Strengthen team spirit and team work Ensure that Community Facilitators, volunteers and stakeholders, understand and are able to perform their role based on the project objectives and expected out comes In collaboration with the Child Protection Project Coordinator, facilitate the assignments of consultants as appropriate. In close collaboration with the Child Protection Project Coordinator, provide leadership and manage the performance of intervention Kebele/gote and schools Capacity Building·      

In collaboration with the Project staff and government stakeholders staff, identify gaps and facilitate capacity building training and other support for government stakeholders and the community and other stakeholdersArrange experience sharing media among beneficiaries and other stakeholders

Ensure that the required appropriate technical support is provided for all government structures on time and strengthen team spirit and collaborative workMotivate staff under his/her supervision and build team spirit for effective working relationshipsEnsure that staff under supervision properly plan and organize their tasks (e.g. through monthly, quarterly and annual work plans).·  

Ensure that job objectives are set and performances are evaluated timely, with the required quality for supervisees, hold one-to-one meeting, and produce team report.Accountable for quality deliverables of the team through the provision of appropriate supportHold periodic meeting for regular update and addressing of issues.Facilitate and support the staff development under his/her supervision, including nurturing and coaching on specific issues.Performs other related activities as assigned by immediate supervisor.Represent the SCI in the sub-national child protection forums/meetings on areas related to the project, as required.

In order to be successful, you will bring/have:

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

MINIMUM QUALFICATION, EXPEREINCE, COMPETENCIES

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·       A Bachelor Degree in an area of Sociology, psychology , law or equivalent

·        Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a corporate or NGO environment, with experience in community based child protection project coordination experience

·       Knowledge and understanding of community based child protection mechanisms, national protection systems, and technical knowledge on child protection monitoring and evaluation

·       Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.

·       Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures

·       Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind-sets

·       Experience of successfully implementing changes to improve and monitor quality standards and impact achieved

·       Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner

·       Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies

·       Commitment to Save the Children values

·       Good experience in planning, coordinating and implementing work activities

·       Good knowledge and experience in Project Cycle Management

·       Very good skill in report writing

·       Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation;

·       Child rights programming and Rights based approach to development;

·       Partnership and partnership management.

·       Capacity building and civil society development.

·       Facilitation and communication skills, etc.

·       Willingness to work and travel in often difficult environments

·       Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required

·       Knowledge of the local language (Kembatigna) is an asset.

·       Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

·      Commitment to Save the Children values

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITY

• Strong training skill

• Willingness and ability to dramatically change work practices, flexibility in working long hours and ability to work with incoming surge teams;

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills;

• Fluency in written and spoken English;

• Commitment to Save the Children values

• Teams, in the event of emergencies

• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience

How to Apply

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. 

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