Child Protection Project Manager-Maternity cover

Job Description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries, the IRC aims to restore safety, dignity, and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. In response to the arrival of refugees in Greece in 2015, the IRC has established SMS, WASH, and Protection Services. Among others, the IRC has offered case management support, non-formal education, accommodation, and support services through its child protection programs.

Currently, IRC Hellas is implementing SIL programs for unaccompanied refugee children and for children and young adults living in institutional care in Greece.

Are you passionate about making a positive impact and seeing an improvement in the lives of the people we serve? Then join us!

SCOPE OF WORK: We are looking for a dynamic program implementor to fill the role of a Project Manager, who will be responsible for the overall implementation of child protection, Supported Independent Living project for children and young adults living in institutional care. The selected candidate will ensure that all the set process is being followed, for identifying and placing children/young adults, in collaboration with the relevant institutions. Will safeguard the safety of the children and beneficiaries of services and offer a range of quality services to develop their skills.

The position reports to the Head of Programs.

Position objectives:

• To ensure that the child protection projects are implemented according to international standards, best practices, and donor requirements;

• Ensure that daily field activities are performed according to the set work plans;

• To ensure that all staff working in the CP programs are able to perform their duties and receive mentorship and supervision;

• To provide overall technical and administrative guidance to the Child Protection teams;

• To provide guidance to the staff in emergency situations;

• Coordinate with other child protection agencies and actors.

Major responsibilities of the role (not extensive) are listed below:

Responsibilities:

Technical Quality

• Provide technical support and ensure that all program activities are carried out in accordance with standard processes and IRC policies;

• Provide technical support to the staff and further guidance to all team members in cases of emergency;

• Ensure regular communication with the Child Protection Technical Advisor to integrate appropriate technical priorities in program design in order to provide updates on achievements and challenges;

Staff Supervision & Development

• Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to perform in their positions successfully;

• Provide bi-weekly and/or monthly group supervision sessions to field staff;

• Provide weekly one-on-one support to direct reports;

• Ensure timely completion and submission of monthly timesheets, probations reviews, and annual performance reviews;

• Undertake the recruitment of the team staff according to IRC HR policies and procedures;

• Ensure training, support, and ongoing capacity-building opportunities for staff on technical and project management skills;

• To conduct pieces of training for CP and other staff members of other departments to sensitize CP issues and build capacity across programs.

Grant Planning & Implementation

• Support implementation and ensure adherence to grant work plans, spending plans, and monitoring and evaluation plans;

• Work closely and coordinate with IRC logistics, finance, and grant staff to ensure timely program activities and expenditures, including active participation in grant opening/closing and review meetings.

Grant Monitoring & Reporting

• Develop and maintain effective and efficient oversight, support, quality control, and reporting systems and processes of child protection programs;

• Ensure weekly field monitoring and modifications as required;

• Supervise and consolidate information collected from weekly and staff activity reports;

• Draft donor reports as the need arises;

• Ensure high-quality and timely IRC and donor reports on activities, indicators, and achievements.

Representation – External & Internal Coordination

• Actively develop and maintain effective working relationships with key partners, including donors, government actors, UN agencies, international and local NGOs, and other relevant actors;

• Regularly attend CP sub-working group meetings and task forces at appropriate levels to contribute to coordination across agencies and sites;

• Participate in internal meetings and coordinate with other programs.

Program Development

• Contribute to the development of the CP sector's strategic direction for responding to children harmed and at risk of being harmed;

• Contribute to proposal development activities (narrative and budget) through planning and program design with relevant field-based staff and ensure technical standards are taken into consideration;

• Coordinate with other IRC sectors to receive and provide input and support regarding responses for children harmed and at risk of being harmed.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Develop and maintain effective and efficient oversight, support, quality control, and reporting systems and processes;

• Ensure appropriate M&E tools are in place and are effectively used for the monitoring and evaluation of the activities;

• Perform case audits and client satisfaction surveys to ensure the quality of the activities offered;

• Led the staff that report into monitoring and evaluation systems in order to ensure data quality and timeliness in reporting;

• Supervise and consolidate information collected from weekly and staff activity reports;

• Ensure high-quality programming according to international minimum standards and best practices;

• Support data analysis and information dissemination to the appropriate coordinating mechanisms, field teams, beneficiaries and IRC implementing teams accordingly.

Other

• Consistently and proactively supervise/assess the safety and security of field teams; promptly report concerns or incidents to IRC management and liaise with relevant parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for IRC programs;

• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, education or a related field;

• At least 3 years of experience implementing and leading child protection programs;

• At least 1 year of experience supervising and leading teams in a cross-cultural setting;

• Experience in SIL projects will be considered an advantage;

• Confirmed track record in capacity building, coaching, and mentoring of staff;

• Proven understanding of working with children and particularly vulnerable children;

• Strong digital literacy such as: MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;

• Capable of applying skills and knowledge in a range of capacities, including direct implementation, advisory functions, coordination functions, training, and the transfer of technical knowledge;

• Comfortable working under pressure;

• Personal qualities: Teammate, flexible, network-builder, able to handle pressure well and meet strict deadlines;

• Fluency in Greek and English, both orally and in writing, is required.

• Demonstrated dedication to an anti-racist and Do No Harm approach, gender equality, and inclusion

Work environment:

Travel and other requirements: the position will be based in Athens. Travel to and from the areas of implementation, such as SIL apartments, schools, etc., is required. Flexible office hours; The position requires being on call and supporting in cases of emergency.

Standards of Professional Conduct: The IRC and IRC workers 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.

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce, including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and other supportive benefits and allowances.

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, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org