Child Protection Assistant Gwoza - Internal Only

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Qualifications

- A minimum qualification of a degree or HND in Social Works, Psychology, Education, and any of the other social sciences. - At least 2 years' experience in implementing child protection programs in humanitarian or development settings. - Demonstrated understanding of working with children and particularly vulnerable children. - Experience as an active participant of social groups, with an understanding of group dynamics and processes. - Capacity building, facilitation, or training experience - Provision of case management services for children at risk - Experience in supporting the delivery of psychosocial activities, emergency response, child protection case management including family tracing and reunification, and setting up child safeguarding mechanisms - Personal qualities: Team player, flexible, network-builder, time management and ability to handle pressure well. - Fluency in English required and in Hausa preferred.

Working Environment: . Access to basic social amenities and infrastructures are available.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

IRC and IRC employees must adhere to the values and principles contained in the IRC WAY (Standards of Professional Conduct). These are Integrity, Service, and Responsibility. Consistent with these values, IRC operates and enforces policies on beneficiary protection from exploitation and abuse, child protection, workplace harassment, financial integrity, and retaliation.