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:

Under the direct supervision of the Child Protection Officer, the case worker coordinates the implementation of the Child Protection program in the refugee camp. The Case Worker will spend the working day at the Child Friendly Spaces and will have some outreach activities in the camp, while following up cases in need of Psycho Social Support, family interventions and community based activities. It is expected that the caseworker takes the lead in the overall CFS activities, including the Psycho-social work, case management and child-friendly activities / games and are there to supervise/ coach the volunteers and ensure that all activities are in line with Save the Children's goals and policies. This means active participation and interaction in child-friendly activities together with the Children, as well as the volunteers and the rest of the staff. Shall follow up plans, administer, monitor and evaluate the activities being implemented by the Child Protection team in the CFC, in a manner consistent with SC US programming principle and the mission’s program focus and strategy..

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Child Protection Officer

Staff reporting to this post: None

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Key accountabilities

Coordination

·       Be a role model for the rest of the Staff and Volunteers in active involvement/ interaction with children in play and all our CP activities. This means to spend as much time as possible in the Child Friendly Centers to inspire the staff and volunteers by showing all children respect, care and commitment in the way we are treating them.   

·       Take a leading role in inspiring and empowering the team in all technical and practical tasks regarding the Child protection program.

·       Coordinate CFC activities in cooperation with ECCD teams.

·       Participate in the direct interaction with the children at the Child friendly Center, this means to ensure that all the children have access to structured activities of high quality, all the time they spend in our Child friendly Centers.

·       Focus on play and active participation in activities that give children rest and learning. Sports and cultural activities are part of this activity. If one sees that our staff or our volunteers do not follow the guidelines for learning through play and recreation, it is the task supervisors to intervene and supervise

·       Ensure that all children who arrive in our CFC is properly registered and have safe care as long as they stay there.

·       Ensure that CFS is properly staffed throughout opening hours. Supervisor is required to register the correct attendance and absence for our volunteers and the rest of the staff. Supervisor will report absence/ delayed attendance to line manager.

·       Make sure that there is absolutely zero tolerance for corporal punishment or aggression from our volunteers, guards or other staff. If this occurs, the Supervisor must immediately reprimand the person and provide a written report to the CP officer, who is obliged to take necessary steps. Supervisor shall also ensure that our zero tolerance for all forms of physical punishment / aggression, motorized vehicles, tobacco or consumption of chat at our CFS, is made ​​known to all who are committed by Save the Children. All such cases shall be immediately reported to the Child Protection Officer.

Monitoring /evaluation

·        Present weekly/monthly and quarterly project status report to CP officer, which will include activity progress, and highlight any areas which need special management attention.

·       Undertake site supervision to review status of project implementation and to advice or any corrective action that needs to be taken.

• Any other duties as assigned by the line manager and/or the SCI management

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 capacity to improve performance and applying appropriate measures when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

•       Sets ambitious and challenging goals for himself/herself (and their team).

•       Takes responsibility for his/her own personal actions and encourages others to do the same.

•       Widely shares his/her personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others

•       Future-orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

•       Builds and maintains effective relationships, his/her 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 risk

Integrity:

•       Honest, encourages openness and transparency.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Diploma in social work, child care or related degree is preferable.

• Preferred 2+ years working experience related to child protection or child care

• Good organizational, communication and writing skills.

• Good human relation skills. 

• The Supervisor must have the ability to participate in direct interaction with children by taking an active role during play and other activities.

• All of our CP staff must demonstrate an open and inclusive attitude, commitment to the importance of protecting children and manage to work under pressure and appreciate challenges. Good teamwork skills are a must.

• Respect of Save the Children rules, policies and code of conduct

Other requirements

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 the 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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We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

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