Temporary Child Protection Officer – Borama, Somaliland

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For over 90 years, Save the Children has been making a difference in children’s lives in more than 120 countries. We are the world’s largest independent child rights organization. From emergency relief to long-term development, Save the Children secures a child’s right to

health, education and protection. Save the

Children is an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. We are looking to recruit for this position to be based in Borama

Position: Temporary Child Protection Officer

Duration:  5 Months

Duty Station: Borama

Please refer the below Job Description for the position description and the key selection criteria.

Interested candidates are required to submit a CV and mandatory cover letter quoting the Job Title on the subject line. The file name of the CV and attachments must be the applicants name and sent

to URL Link:

https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=200003PT&lang=en

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Applications close on Thursday 16^th July 2020 @ 11:59pm.

We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself. We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. All successful applicants will therefore be required

Child Protection Officer

TEAM/PROGRAMME: Child protection team	LOCATION: Borama
GRADE: 4	POST TYPE: National (5 Months)
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 guidance of CP/CRG Coordinator and Borama Field Manager. The Child Protection officer will be responsible for implementation of Child protection activities and closely monitoring of activities to be done

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Functionally Reports to:  Borama Field Manager  – Programmatically to CP/CRG Coordinator

Dimensions: Save the Children works in 18 regions in Somalia/Somaliland with a current staff complement of over 500 staff and current expenditure of approximately USD 100 million each year.

Staff directly reporting to this post: 6 case workers in Borama and Hargeisa Working contacts:

Internal: All staff of SC in Somaliland and other field offices

External: community structures, local Implementing partners and Government authorities.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Program Planning and Implementation

Planning and budgeting for emergency project.

With support from the Coordinator, follow quarterly, monthly and weekly activity plans to achieve expected results. This includes planning of activities, and procurement.

Under the supervision of the Coordinator, ensure that all planned activities in SC Child- and Youth-Friendly Spaces are implemented on time, within the budget, according to quality standards and as

per the monthly plan.

Where challenges arise, ensure that these are flagged early, communicated to the CP Coordinator and addressed in an appropriate way.

Lead the preparation of all procurement and administrative documents required for program implementation.

Work with child protection committees and support monthly meetings to map protection risks in the community and feedback for programmer improvement.

Establish, maintain and strengthen linkages in the management and implementation of the emergency Project.

Profile all community stakeholders that we work with.

Using CP case management approach Identify children with child protection concerns, document them and refer them to service providers.

Identify and document the separated and unaccompanied children according to the standard family tracing and reunification procedures and in line with Save the Children’s child safeguarding policy.

Organize and coordinate community dialogue meetings to discuss child protection issues with children and community members

Ensure that all program data is properly and regularly collected by field staff, check data and ensure that it is logically presented to the Child Protection Program Manager

Coordinate situation and needs assessment in the project sites to determine needed interventions within the context of operations of SCI.

Provide follow-up child protection training where required. Contribute to grant close-out processes.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our SCI Competencies in Practice)

Leading:

Delivering results

Takes personal responsibility and holds others to account to deliver our ambitious goals for children, continually

improving own performance or that of the team.

Skilled

Delivers timely and appropriate results using available resources Takes responsibility for their work and its impact on others

Plans, prioritises and performs tasks well without needing direct supervision

Understands the link between their work and the organisation’s objectives

Thinking:

Problem solving and decision making

The Assistant may not take decision without involvement of sectoral management and fiel management but can take

effective, considered and timely decisions by gathering and evaluating relevant information within the assigned tasks

surrounding challenges with implementation of the selected partner and making appropriate judgements after asking

advise from the respective line managers.

Skilled

Gathers the right information and uses critical thinking to make effective and timely decisions Stays with a problem or challenge until a solution is reached or no longer reasonably attainable. Knows when to involve others in a decision

Demonstrates awareness of the wider external influences that impact on decision making Simplifies processes and procedures wherever possible

Engaging:

Working effectively with others

Works collaboratively to achieve shared goals and thrives on diversity of people and perspectives. Knows when to lead and when to follow and how to ensure effective cross-boundary working. Skilled

Actively listens to new and different perspectives and experiences of those they work with Proactively supports team members and trusts their capabilities

Demonstrates understanding of their skills and how they complement those of others within diverse teams and groups

Clarifies their role and responsibilities within the team to maximise impact.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

University Bachelor’s Degree in sociology, social sciences, law, community development, arts, social administration.

Experience working with children in child protection/social work

Commitment to child protection and respect of the best interest of the child

Understanding of protection concerns for children

Strong interpersonal skills, ethical sensitivity and ability to empathize with children and their careers Experience in community mobilization and conducting outreach activities

Good communication skills with fluency in written and spoken English and Somali Strong motivation and willingness to work with children for their wellbeing

Ability to work under pressure and willingness to work flexible hours when necessary.

Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer. Women are strongly encouraged to apply

Interested and qualified applicants can view the profile and apply for this position through the below URLs:-

https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=200003PT&lang=en

Closing Date will be 16^th July 2020.

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