Community Facilitator-CP at Save the Children International

Sittwe, Rakhine, Myanmar -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Child Protection, Referral Mechanisms, Capacity Development, Context Analysis, Psychosocial Support, Training, Community Mobilization, Reporting, Data Entry, MHPSS, Coaching, Mentoring, Analytical Skills, Organizational Skills, Communication

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

ROLE PROFILE TITLE: Community Facilitator (Child Protection) (FOR MYANMAR NATIONAL ONLY) TEAM/PROGRAMME: Child Protection LOCATION: Rakhine State Number of Positions: 2 GRADE: NAT 6 CONTRACT LENGTH: Fixed Term CHILD SAFEGUARDING: 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: The role of the CP Community Facilitator is to provide case management services in an appropriate, timely, and systematic manner in accordance with the SOPs. The key objectives of the caseworker’s role is to support frontline workers and key community individuals in safely identifying child protection risks, to ensure girls, boys, and those children identifying as non–binary with complex needs, who have been harmed or at risk of being harmed are identified and receive case management support through following the case management process of registration assessment, action planning, direct service provision, referrals and follow up. Documentation of the different steps in the process is essential, to provide support to families to better care for and protect children and to work with other case management actors and service providers on safe referrals and management of caseload. SCOPE OF ROLE: Reports to: Project Assistant Staff reporting to this post: Nil Budget Responsibilities: No Financial Approval Role Dimensions: No regular contact KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY : • Work closely with community members in addressing protection cases through referral mechanisms and services provided while keeping into account community based mechanisms. • Facilitate child protection/MHPSS capacity development program for frontline workers and key community members. • Conduct deep context analysis of child protection risks and existing child protection practices and resources on an ongoing basis. • Support children and their families through the case management process (six steps: identification and registration, assessment, case planning, implementation of the case plan, follow-up and review, case closure). • Ensure quality case management services for girls, boys and those identifying as non-binary, children with complex needs, who have experienced or are at risk of violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation and/or meet the eligibility criteria defined in the SOPs. • Provide psychosocial support to children and families as part of the case management process • Train, coach and support community members in identification and monitoring activities for Child Protection and GBV work. • Train, coach and support community members on existence of referral pathways and related service providers. • Follow-up on regular cases • Receive and verify information feild from the communities. • Ensure community mobilisation, and coordinate with the stakeholders at the assigned areas • Develop monthly and quaterly reports on trends of Child Protection Activities and followed-up. • 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 • Identify and conduct basic assessments of children/families who may need CVA/C4P. • Assist in implementing CVA and C4P activities under the guidance of supervisor. • Help prepare documentation for registration, verification, and follow up of cash support. • Develop monthly and quaterly reports on trends of CP cases identified and followed-up. • Support supervisor and co-facilitate in capacity building trainings to CFS animators in project areas • To collaborate with CP project staff and community members to deliver tailored MHPSS and activities to address the psychosocial needs of children and families, providing PFA, safe recognition of child protection concern and safe referral and promote child development and well-being. • Coaching and mentoring animators in implementing MHPSS services through mobile CFS/CFS to children and families in conflict affected or hard-to-reach areas. • Lead in awareness raising on child mental health and wellbeing in dissemination of key mental health messages to children, their families, communities, and other stakeholders • Assist in preparing reports on MHPSS program activities, progress, and challenges to inform project management. • To coordinate with local authorities and community members to facilitate the smooth operation of mobile CFS activities. • To oversee the planning and implementation of mobile CFS activities to ensure they are child-friendly and meet the needs of the affected children. • Ensure that the mobile CFS is a safe and welcoming environment for children. • To participate in relevant meetings and networks to stay informed about best practices and new developments in the field. • Assist supervisor for monthly /quarterly workplan and reporting process • Support CFS animators in activities implementation and capacity development • Guide and support CFS animators in developing work plans and training plans • Any other duties and tasks assigned by supervisor Child Safeguarding Responsibility • Make sure that you and your supervisees (CFS animators) 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 PERSON SPECIFICATION • Secondary school education (Matriculation) or equivalent experiences. • Ability of communication in Burmese and Rakhine (if applicable) • Ability to read and write in Burmese and English EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS • Demonstrated skills and experience in implementing child rights programming. • At least 1 year in implementing and working with children. • Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles. • Have experience working with children using child friendly approaches and techniques • High motivation to work with difficult circumstances. • A commitment to children’s rights, children’s participation and non-discrimination. • Experiences in organizing and facilitating trainings, meetings, awareness and campaigns • Experiences in community mobalization. • Previous experience working for an NGO or other non-profit organization. • Strong analytical skills and organization skills, ability to work independently and productively in a fast-paced environment and the ability to manage a multi-facetted workload. • Solid communication skills and attention to detail. • Flexible work attitude: the ability to work productively in a team environment & independently. Communication and Technical Skills • 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. Safeguarding and Counter Fraud: • Prevent Harm and Abuse: Take all necessary and appropriate steps to prevent abuse, exploitation, neglect, harm, and modern slavery within your area of responsibility and in personal conduct. • Prevent Fraud and Corruption: Take all necessary and appropriate steps to prevent fraud, bribery, and corruption within your area of responsibility, including instances where it might appear to benefit the organization. • Report and Respond: Report and respond to all incidents and concerns, whether they occur online or in person, in accordance with established policies and procedures. • Policy Compliance: Understand and strictly comply with the organization’s Safeguarding Policy and the Counter-Fraud, Bribery, and Corruption Policy and Procedure. • Promote an Ethical Culture: Foster a culture where integrity, child safety, and zero tolerance for misconduct are embedded in all decision-making and communication practices.

Responsibilities

The role focuses on providing timely and systematic case management services for children at risk or harmed, ensuring adherence to Standard Operating Procedures. Key activities include supporting frontline workers, conducting assessments, service provision, referrals, follow-up, and documenting all steps of the case management process.