Populations (AAP) / Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Officer)

The AAP/PSEA Officer will coordinate and support implementation of safe programming interventions at district and subcounty level. The role will strengthen the reporting and complaints feedback mechanisms, actively participate in inter-agency PSEA and AAP working groups/networks/platforms, implement PSEA prevention interventions, enhance a survivor centered response, informed consent and victim assistance. Incorporate ACF’s existing CFM, so that they are safe, accessible, and contextually appropriate channels for any member of the community to reporting complaints, follow up and feedback.

Support staff and partner capacity building on AAP, PSEA and coordinate quality implementation of district-level safe programming activities, strengthening access to PSEA/AAP information, reporting mechanisms, appropriate and timely referral and follow-up. The role will provide technical support and oversight for the integration of AAP, PSEA and safeguarding measures across project activities in the target districts. The role will embed community awareness on available reporting channels, staff and community sensitizations. The officer will also provide guidance to field teams to ensure that affected populations can safely participate in and provide feedback on project interventions.

Work closely with District Community Development Officers, Gender Officers, Child and Probation Welfare officers, community structures, Protection Assistants and relevant partners to plan and deliver PSEA, AAP, Protection and safe programming.

Ensure timely implementation, monitoring and documentation of assigned health activities in the district, in accordance with approved workplans, Ministry of Health guidelines and ACF procedures.

• Degree or Diploma in law, Social Work, Social Sciences, Human Rights, InterCommunity Development or any other relevant social work related field.
  
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in AAP, PSEA, safe programming, GBV prevention and response, case management, complaints and feedback reporting mechanisms or channels.
  
• Experience supporting community-based initiatives, referral pathways mapping & updating, working with AAP & PSEA platforms/networks/working groups, community and local government structures.
  
• Knowledge of Ministry of Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development systems, AAP & PSEA approaches is desirable.
  

• Good coordination, networking, collaboration, communication and community engagement skills.
  
• Knowledge on PSEA. AAP, reporting mechanisms, referral pathways, protection and safe programming.
  
• Ability to collect, review and report routine programme data accurately.
  
• Good facilitation, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and ensure constant data protection.
  
• Ability to work independently and travel frequently in remote settings.
  
• Proficiency in basic MS Office applications and digital data-collection tools is desirable.
  
• Knowledge of local language ie Nga’kiramajong