2021-09-12

Child Protection Officer – Hudet & Moyale, Somali Regional State of Ethiopia

Hudet & Moyale, Somali Regional State of Ethiopia
Posted on September 12, 2021

Save the Children International

Child Protection Officer – Hudet & Moyale, Somali Regional State of Ethiopia

Child Protection Officer – (2100052P)

External advert.

TEAM/PROGRAMME: Emerency response

LOCATION: Hudet & Moyale

Position: Child Protection Officer

POST TYPE: National

GRADE: 4 A

Child Safeguarding:

Level 3: the role holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work in country programs; or are visiting country programs; ore because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

ROLE PURPOSE:

Under the direct supervision of the Child Protection Coordinator. the Child Protection Project Officer, will ensures the proper implementation of the Child Friendly Spaces Project. Provide training and orientation for CFS Facilitators on setting up and managing a CFS, on Child Rights, Child Participation, Child Protection (including the Child Protection Policy), and provide on-going support and mentoring to practice these concepts In coordination with Child Protection team members, support regular participatory activities with different groups of children to identify issues affecting children in their communities, and assist the teams in developing appropriate responses. 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. The Supervisor 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 SCI programming principle and the mission’s program focus and strategy.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Key accountabilities

Coordination

Be a role model for the rest of the Staff 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 Centres 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.

Responsibilities

Coordinate CFC activities in cooperation with CP teams.
In coordination with Child Protection team members, support regular participatory activities with different groups of children to identify issues affecting children in their communities, and assist the teams in developing appropriate responses.
Provide training and orientation for CFS Facilitators on setting up and managing a CFS, on Child Rights, Child Participation, Child Protection (including the Child Protection Policy), and provide on-going support and mentoring to practice these concepts.
Compile quantitative and qualitative updated data and reports on weekly and monthly basis.
Report general protection issues in the operational areas to the Child Protection officer/coordinator or any next level supervisor.
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 CP officer

Monitoring /evaluation

Present weekly/monthly and quarterly project status report to CP Coordinator, 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

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Qualifications and certifications:

Degree in social work, child care or related degree or diploma is preferable.

Experience:

Preferred working experience related to child protection or child care Minimum 2years for degree & 3years for diploma.

Skills/Ability required:

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

Desirable

Knowledge of the area and region where the post is located.

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers

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.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

Date of issue: September ,2021