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Danish Refugee Council, International Rescue Committee, Kuboresha-Africa Limited (KAL), Watoto Child Care Ministries , World VisionProfession (Non-profit, social work, Mid-level)
Industry (Government, community development, public services, Mid-level)
Seniority (Government, community development, public services, Non-profit, social work)
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Description
To be successful in this role, you must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working with vulnerable communities, basic needs and protection programming experience, and/or advocacy programs. Moreover, we also expect the following.
Required
A Bachelor’s degree in Social sciences, Social work and social administration, Development studies, Guidance and counselling or any related field.
Professional experience in Child Protection.
Experience in protection interventions in line with Refugees operation with wide Child Protection.
Experience of working with UN or Non‐Governmental organizations.
Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is essential.
Good communication skills and ability to conduct training and awareness.
Computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point)
Good self-organization and basic management skills.
Familiarity with Monitoring & Evaluation for UN-funded projects desired.
Responsibilities
Project implementation and adherence to standards
Support the implementation of child protection activities, including case management services for children at risk and unaccompanied and separated children.
Ensure case management services follow child protection minimum standards and best interest procedures.
Oversee support to interim care arrangements for UASC while family tracing and reunification processes are ongoing.
Support the implementation of awareness raising activities on child protection risks and available services, as well as orientation sessions for caregivers on positive parenting practices.
Support timely documentation and reporting of child protection activities, including case management trends and community-based interventions.
Coordination and representation
Participate in child protection and protection coordination meetings at settlement level and maintain regular coordination with relevant service providers supporting children at risk.
Liaise with community structures, local leaders, and relevant actors to strengthen safe identification and referral of children facing protection risks.
Coordinate closely with GBV, legal aid, and other protection actors to ensure integrated response for children at risk, including unaccompanied and separated children (UASC).
Staff technical supervision
Provide technical guidance and day-to-day support to Child Protection case workers and prevention and capacity-building assistants.
Conduct regular case reviews and case conferences to ensure quality case management and appropriate follow-up for children at risk.
Support capacity building of Child Protection staff on case management procedures, safe referrals, and best interest considerations for children.
Logistics /Finance
Support planning and implementation of Child Protection activities, ensuring required materials and resources are available for case management and community engagement activities.
Coordinate with logistics and finance teams to support timely implementation of planned child protection activities.
Monitor activity-related expenditures and ensure compliance with project budgets and internal procedures.
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