Community Facilitator(Child Protection),TKP at Save the Children International

Sittwe, Rakhine, Myanmar -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Child Protection, Community Mobilisation, Monitoring, Training, Data Entry, Collaboration, Communication, Organisational Skills, Time Management, Capacity Building, Case Management, Awareness Sessions, MHPSS Activities, Basic Computer Skills, Fluency in Burmese, Flexibility, Commitment to Children's Rights

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

ROLE PROFILE TITLE: Community Facilitator(Child Protection) TEAM/PROGRAMME: Child Protection LOCATION: (TKP Office), Rakhine Area Number of Position: 1 GRADE: NAT - 6 CONTRACT LENGTH: Fixed Term CHILD SAFEGUARDING: (select only one) Level 3: the post 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 country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the vetting process staff. ROLE PURPOSE: To facilitate the effective and successful planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of gender responsive programme activities in assigned camps and rural/urban areas - in collaboration with the Project Officers. To conduct regular montioring at assigned areas to alert for all protection cases, to support children and community members in accessing services and receiving proper case and follow up service providers.To conduct trainings, meetings, awareness sessions, MHPSS activities in assigned camp area, and supervise CFS animators. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly. SCOPE OF ROLE: Reports to: Project Officer (Child Protection) Staff reporting to this post: Nil (delete where its not applicable) Budget Responsibilities: No Financial Approval Role Dimensions: Regular Contact of basic factual information KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY : • Work closely with community members in addressing Child protection cases through referral mechanisms and services provided while keeping into account community based mechanisms. • ReguularChild Protection Cases Follow Up • Ensure community mobilisation, and coordinate with the stakeholders at the assigned areas • Assist supervisor in preparing and holding meetings & trainings as well as developing weekly and monthly work plan and budget estimation • Assist supervisor in supporting the technical implementations of plans to facilitate CP related information and coordinate with other agencies when needed. • Case forms data entry and send to line manager and database focal in weekly and monthly basis • Support supervisor and co-facilitate in capacity building trainings to PSS Facilitators in project areas • Support PSS Facilitaors in activities implementation and capacity development • Guide and support PSS Facilitators in developing work plans and training plans • Any other duties and tasks assigned by supervisor. • Regular monitoring both CFS activities and case management activities. Child Safeguarding responsibilities • Make sure that you and your supervisees (PSS Facilitatators) are aware of Child Safeguarding Policy and code of conduct and apply all the time 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 • Always acts in the best interests of children QUALIFICATIONS • Must be matriculation exam passed for this post • Ability of communication in Burmese and Rakhine (if applicable) • Ability to read and write in Burmese • Ability basic computer skills such as word , Excel ,Internet and Etc EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS Essential • Advanced computer proficiency especially in MS Office suite • Have experience working with children using child friendly approaches and techniques • A commitment to children’s rights, children’s participation and non-discrimination. • Fluency in both oral and written communication in Myanmar, fluency of local language is an asset Desireable • Fosters collaboration, creativity, positivity, and flexibility in the workplace • Flexible work attitude: the ability to work productively in a team environment & independently. • High motivation to work with difficult circumstances Skills and Experience: • Less than or equal to 1 year experience about child protection or humanitarian works • Knowledge about INGOs/NGOs Education: • Secondary school education (Matriculation) Communication and Technical Skills • Excellent Myanmar communication skills, both written and verbal • Excellent personal organisational skills, including time management, and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure • Willingness to travel to field offices and work in difficult environment according to travel requirements General: • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation developing effective working relationships to deliver outstanding results for children • Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles. • Willingness and capability to comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to health and safety, security, equal opportunities and other relevant policies, including the Child Safeguarding Policy 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. All staff has an obligation and a responsibility to: • Ensure they fully understand the provisions of the Child Safeguarding Policy, the Code of Conduct and Local/Country Procedures. • Conduct themselves in accordance with the rules of the Child Safeguarding Policy, in their personal and professional lives – which includes reporting suspicions of child abuse. • Ensure the way they are carrying out their work is not putting children at risk (or further risk) – this means constantly scrutinizing their work through a child safeguarding lens and talking to children about possible design/implementation “flaws”. • Promote the message of child safeguarding to colleagues in other organizations and government ministries, children in their own and beneficiary families, and community members in general. • Be vigilant about observing possible child abuse/harm in their personal and professional lives. All managers have the above responsibilities as well as ensuring • Their staff are doing the above. • That child safeguarding is integrated and given a “voice” in all management processes including recruitment, induction, performance management, team meetings, annual planning processes, field level monitoring, etc. Safeguarding our Staff: The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy. Health and Safety The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures. The Organization 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 workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued. Application Information: Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Responsibilities

The Community Facilitator will facilitate the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of child protection activities in assigned areas. They will also conduct regular monitoring of protection cases and support community members in accessing services.