Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries. We won’t stop until we are all equal.

The Case Management Worker provides high level technical expertise in the provision of quality child protection case management, psychosocial support, ensuring a beneficial impact in the lives of at-risk children and youth as a result of PIU's project.

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Location: Kyangwali.

Type of Role: Fixed Term. Contigent upon funding confirmation.

Reports to: Child Protection in Emergency Officer.

Grade: Level 13.

Closing Date: 25/09/2025.

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for. We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas. We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures. Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.

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Potential interview questions

Describe a time when you successfully managed a challenging case involving a child.	This question assesses your practical experience and approach to case management.	Focus on the steps you took, the challenges faced, and the positive outcomes achieved.
How do you ensure the protection and well-being of at-risk children in your work?	The interviewer wants to understand your philosophy and methods in child protection.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to build trust with children and families?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you share your experience with psychosocial support programs?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you incorporate community feedback into your work with children?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your approach to collaborating with other organizations in child protection?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you stay current with child protection legislation and standards?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you had to advocate for a child's needs against opposition.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.