Project Officer (CP) at Save the Children International

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Child Protection, Case Management, CPiE, Supervision, Coaching, Monitoring, Documentation, Data Protection, Capacity Building, MHPSS, CVA, C4P, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Time Management, Cultural Awareness

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

ROLE PROFILE TITLE: Project Officer (Child Protection) (FOR MYANMAR NATIONAL ONLY) TEAM/PROGRAMME: Child Protection/ PI LOCATION: Sittwe, Rakhine Number of Position: 1 GRADE: NAT-4 CONTRACT LENGTH: Fixed Term 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 country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing vetting process staff. ROLE PURPOSE: Protection Officer (Child Protection) will be responsible for support the implementation of the Child Protection in Emergencies (CPiE) activities and take the role of child protection case management supervisor to support the case worker’ s technical competence and practice, promotes wellbeing and enables effective and supportive monitoring of child protection case management in accordance with interagency case management guideline, SCI Step to Protection and SoPs. Ensuring that positive outcomes are achieved for children and families through the delivery of competent, sensitive, and timely services, and that the SC’s mission and goals are accomplished. He/she will conduct coaching and supervision regularly in case management with to case workers. He/she will work closely with Project Coordinator to ensure the effective delivery of all child protection activities and with the child protection team to ensure close links between case management, MHPSS and our work with the community-level child protection mechanism. SCOPE OF ROLE: Reports to: Project Coordinator Staff directly reporting to this post: Project Assistant Budget Responsibilities: No Financial Approval Role Dimensions: Regular Contact of basic factual information KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILIY Program Delivery  Support caseworkers to implement case management, as per the Standard Operating Procedures and in alignment with the guiding principles and minimum standards of case management.  Supports the case worker’s technical competence and practice, promotes wellbeing and enables effective and supportive monitoring of CP case management office; Individual Supervision on a weekly basis for 1 hour for each case worker, Facilitate Case Management meetings weekly, Conduct case file review weekly.  Monitor the documentation of cases through review of files and databases.  Ensure confidentiality and that data protection and information-sharing protocols are respected. Review and analyze trends in the caseload to inform programming. Delegate tasks to caseworkers, taking into consideration, caseworkers’ profile (gender, language, and communication skills).  Conduct caseworkers’ capacity assessment in line with the competency-based framework.  Assist PM and national Case Management advisor in developing capacity planning for caseworkers.  Direct providing case management support to the high risk and complex individual cases where required and provide regular monitoring of all aspects of case management services.  Actively engage in all capacity building opportunities, including trainings, shadowing/observation of other, more experienced supervisors, capacity assessments of caseworkers as per skills needed and identified in competency framework.  Ensure access to material, logistical, and further technical support and set eligibility criteria for material and other support.  Conduct regular support to project staff for MHPSS activities for children and adults.  Ensure that case management team maintain an up-to-date service mapping for their geographical area.  Provide briefings on child safeguarding and appropriate behavior with children to all case management staff. Ensure any concerns are reported and addressed immediately. • Support implementation of C4P activities within Child Protection interventions. • Conduct assessments to identify children/families who may benefit from CVA/C4P. • Assist in preparing and monitoring Cash Safety Plans and follow up actions. • Coordinate with MEAL teams on PDM, data collection, and accountability mechanisms. • Ensure proper documentation, confidentiality, and safe delivery of cash related activities. • Work with partners, communities, and clusters on issues related to CVA/C4P. Child Safeguarding Responsibility: Ensure that all beneficiaries of your program are receiving ongoing, age-appropriate verbal or written information in relevant languages about Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. 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. Job Requirements:  Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, social work, or related field.  Demonstrated skills and experience in implementing child protection programming including Case Management.  At least 2 -3 years in implementing and working with children and youth, at least 2 years experiences of Child Protection Case Management and humanitarian works.  Shows ability to plan, schedule, and direct the work of self and others.  High motivation to work under difficult circumstances and Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.  Ability to communicate a clear vision, motivation and commitment to the safety and well-being of case workers.  Ability to work in a high-conflict environment with sensitivity and cultural awareness.  Previous experience working for an NGO or other non-profit organization is preferrable.  Good interpersonal, communication skills and attention to detail.  Flexible work attitude: the ability to work productively in a team environment & independently.  Sets work schedules and caseload/workload standards that promote the effective and efficient use of staff and delivery of services.  Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values, and principles.  Good written and spoken skills in local language.  Willingness to travel to field offices and work in difficult environment according to travel requirements  A commitment to children’s rights, children’s participation, and non-discrimination.  Ability to work effectively in a team environment and build strong relationships with partners, community and stakeholders.  Experience in CVA, MPCA, or integrated Cash for Protection is an asset  Good personal organizational skills, including time management, and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.  Experience managing child protection cases in a sensitive and child friendly manner.  Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the organization 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: 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. 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 Project Officer will support the implementation of Child Protection in Emergencies (CPiE) activities, acting as a case management supervisor to ensure competent and sensitive service delivery for children and families. This involves regularly coaching and supervising case workers, monitoring case documentation, and ensuring alignment with interagency guidelines and organizational standards.