Child Protection Officer at Save the Children International

, , Afghanistan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Child protection, Case management, Project management, Training facilitation, Report writing, Stakeholder management, Monitoring and evaluation, Coaching and mentoring, Data collection, Interpersonal skills, Communication skills, Computer literacy, Detail-oriented, Child rights, Psychosocial support

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY To develop short-term implementation plans (weekly and monthly) and long-term planning according to annual project work plan and in coordination with appropriate stakeholders. • To work across sectors and departments to coordinate and plan activity implementation, capacity building opportunities, including trainings and workshops, and to support service mapping and referral pathways • To design and implement orientation and trainings base on staff needs, and to provide on the job coaching and mentoring for staff and facilitators on project management, activity implementation and CP themes, including safe identification and referrals. • Facilitate ongoing monitoring and assessment of project activities to address child protection concerns and complaints received through the FRM. • Conducting trainings on child rights issues, CPiE, PFA, positive discipline in everyday parenting, safe identification and referrals to the targeted beneficiaries. • Case management supervision considering case requirements as identified in case plans, facilitating regular case conferences and monitoring and coaching of staff. • Compile and generate the training reports conducted in province in a timely manner. • Establishing and maintaining good relationships with stakeholders, including community members and groups, and creating an environment that empowers community members to participate and feel ownership over the project • To collect valid activity data of the project on weekly and monthly basis to prepare monthly and quarterly reports. • Develop case studies of successes, challenges, and other project experiences to assist organizational learning; • Attend relevant inter-agency coordination meetings, workshops and conferences as required and assigned by Line Manager. • Maintain effective filing system for storing project documentation safely and confidentially, in accordance with standard procedures. • Report any child safeguarding concerns related to Save the Children Child Safeguarding focal point considering the SCI - Child Safeguarding Policy • Assisting MEAL in conducting project survey and proper monitoring • Participate in project evaluations, assessment and assist in the analyses of results to assess project impact, need and effective use of resources. • Any other tasks relate to child protection programs given by line manager BEHAVIOURS (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 development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved. Ambition: • sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same • widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others • future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale. Collaboration: • builds and maintains effective relationships, with their 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 risks. Integrity: • honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, social sciences or any other field, for Female residents of Kunar 14th Grade EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS • Essential • At least 2 years’ experience in Child Protection, for Female residents of Kunar 14th Gdare with 2 years experience and Bachelor with 1 Year of experience in Child Protection • Effective interpersonal and communication skills. • Good communication skills in Pashtu/Dari language. • Knowledge of Child Protection • Knowledge of working with communities, specifically in engaging communities to identify issues and working with them to implement plan. • Ability to travel to districts and other province when it is required. • Committed to the aims and principles of Save the Children, including adherence to the child protection policy. • Detail-oriented skills • Knowledge of Computer (Ms. Officer and using internet) • Good English (Able to write the reports in English) • Accuracy with responsibilities Desirable • Have good knowledge of report writing 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 reasonableness of their level of skills and experience. Equal Opportunities The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures. Child Safeguarding: 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. Health and Safety The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

The Child Protection Officer is responsible for developing project implementation plans, coordinating activities across sectors, and providing coaching to staff on child protection themes. They will also facilitate training, conduct case management supervision, and ensure accurate data collection and reporting for project monitoring.