Child Protection Case Management Workers

Provide technical expertise in child protection case management and psychosocial support for at-risk children.

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Overview

Provide technical expertise in child protection case management and psychosocial support for at-risk children.

You have:

  • Provide high level technical expertise in child protection case management.
  • Ensure the provision of psychological First Aid and psychosocial support.
  • Support in ensuring funds reach at-risk children.
  • Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

The Organisation

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 Child Protection (CP) Case Management Worker provides high level technical expertise in the provision of timely and quality child protection case management, psychological First Aid / psychosocial support, ensuring a beneficial impact in the lives of at-risk children and youth as a result of PIU's project.

The role is not responsible for managing a departmental budget but supports in ensuring funds allocated to the at-risk children reaches the intended person.

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Location: Kyangwali / Rwamwanja / Kyaka / Nakivale

Type of Role: Fixed Term (6 months). Contingent upon Funding Confirmation.

Reports to: CP Case Management Officer.

Grade: Level 12.

Closing Date: 8 March, 2026.

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.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with child protection case management? This question assesses your relevant experience and expertise in handling case management. Discuss your specific experiences, highlight any relevant training, and mention outcomes.
How do you provide psychosocial support to children facing trauma? The interviewer wants to evaluate your approach and familiarity with psychosocial practices. Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you consider when ensuring funds are allocated properly to at-risk children? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you incorporate equality, diversity, and inclusion in your work? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenging case you've managed and how you approached it. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you work with other agencies in child protection efforts? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What measures do you take to ensure the safety of children in your care? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What motivated you to work in child protection? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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