Project Assistant at Save the Children International

Taunggyi, Shan State, Myanmar -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case management, Child protection, Community development, Community mobilization, Psychosocial support, Conflict sensitivity, Report writing, Data documentation, Capacity building, Mentorship, Coordination, Advocacy, Problem-solving, Time management, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

TITLE: Project Assistant (Child Protection) TEAM/PROGRAMME: Child Protection/ Programme Implementation LOCATION: Pinlaung and Kyaukme, Shan State Number of Position: 7 GRADE: NAT 5 CONTRACT LENGTH: Fixed Term (6 months) CHILD SAFEGUARDING: 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 the country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the vetting process staff. ROLE PURPOSE: The Project Assistant will be responsible for developing the child protection capacity of partners/key community individuals, as well as carrying out activities that support the protection of children from violence, abuse, exploitation, and neglect through case management. The role of the CP Project Assistant 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. • 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. • Provide support to families to better care for and protect children. • To work with other case management actors and service providers on safe referrals and management of caseload. SCOPE OF ROLE: Reports to: Project Officers Staff reporting to this post: Nil Budget Responsibilities: No Financial Approval KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY : Program Implementation and quality: • Facilitate child protection 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 frontline workers and community members in safely identifying and referring child protection risks in a timely manner. • 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 • Provide capacity support for volunteers who work as Animators for Child Friendly Space • Support the Project Officer in moving forward on key project activities Engagement with communities and implementing partners • Build trust and work in collaboration with key community members, local authorities, and partner staff with respect • Strengthen coordination with other CSO and NGO service providers to ensure timely and safe referrals to appropriate support and services • Maintain an up-to-date service mapping for the areas in which she or he works. Ensuring quality case management and monitoring • Work in a way that respects guiding principles defined in the SOPs • Fill in and use case management forms appropriately; registration, assessment, case plan, implementation, case notes for home visits and case review, and case closure Developing self and others (peers) • Participate in regular case management meetings with other Project Assistants and supervisors • Prepare for and participate in regular structured individual supervision sessions with their supervisors, identifying challenges and areas for professional development. • Actively engage in all capacity building opportunities, including formal trainings, shadowing/observation, Project Assistants capacity assessments and skills identified in competency framework Child Friendly Space (CFS) Management & Technical Support • Establishment: Support implementing partners in the physical and operational establishment of Child Friendly Spaces. • Technical Guidance: Provide ongoing technical support to partner field staff and CFS volunteers to ensure activities align with international protection standards. • Mentorship: Conduct regular coaching and mentoring visits to CFS volunteers in collaboration with partner staff to improve facilitation skills. • Safety & Environment: Ensure all CFS activities are conducted in a safe, inclusive, and protective environment that encourages children’s participation. • Volunteer Supervision: Provide direct capacity support and supervision for volunteers specifically serving as CFS Animators. Child Safeguarding • Responsibility to create and promote an environment where the Child Safeguarding Policy is effectively implemented. • Understand and fulfil their specific and additional responsibilities in achieving compliance of Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy standards. • Take all necessary and appropriate steps to prevent abuse, exploitation, neglect, harm and modern slavery within their areas of responsibility, and in the way they conduct themselves, report and respond to all incidents and concerns whether online or in person, and comply with the Safeguarding Policy and Procedure. 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 EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS • Previous work experience in community development or with an NGO (preferably in child protection) • Experience working in conflict-affective areas on case management or willing to assist humanitarian activities in Shan areas. • Minimum of 1 year’s experience in working with children with complex needs, particularly in case management • Bachelor’s degree or relevant field experience certificate • In depth contextual knowledge and understanding • Demonstrated understanding of key considerations in working with children and particularly vulnerable children and families • Experience in community mobilization and conducting outreach activities (building trust and confidence with communities) • Experience managing child protection cases in a sensitive and child friendly manner. • Desirable: An active member of the community: leadership in the community: person trusted by children in his/her community; Strong connection with the community SKILLS • Developed sense of empathy and ability to communicate effectively with empathetic understanding with children, young people and their families. • Able to communicate clearly and respectfully with internal and external stakeholders for effective coordination and advocacy. This includes effective negotiation and representation skills. • Ability to demonstrate understanding of child rights and child protection issues, including child development, and case management. • Deep understanding of local context and an ability to work on the sensitive issues related to armed conflict in the region in a conflict sensitive and do no harm manner. • Able to communicate clearly and respectfully with internal and external stakeholders for effective coordination and advocacy. This includes effective negotiation and representation skills. • Active listening and Critical thinking and Problem-solving skills. • Basic Computer knowledge - Microsoft Word, Excel Communication and Technical Skills • Excellent personal organisational skills, including time management, and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure. • Willingness to travel and work in difficult environment according to travel requirements. 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. Save the children India employ approximately 300 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.

Responsibilities

The Project Assistant will provide case management services to protect children from violence, abuse, and exploitation while building the capacity of community partners. They are responsible for facilitating child protection programs, conducting risk analysis, and supporting the establishment of Child Friendly Spaces.