Project Assistant (Child Protection)

Programme & Policy

Overview

Support case management to protect children from violence and abuse.

You have:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in working with children with complex needs, particularly in case management
• Fluency in reading and writing skills
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of child rights and child protection issues, including child development
• Ability to communicate clearly and strategically with internal and external stakeholders for effective coordination and advocacy
• Experience managing child protection cases in a sensitive and child friendly manner
• Demonstrated understanding of key considerations in working with children and particularly vulnerable children and families
• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Active listening skills
• Basic Computer knowledge - Microsoft Word, Excel
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the organization developing effective working relationships

The Organization We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

· No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday · All children learn from a quality basic education and that, · Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information: Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

SAVE THE CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

(FOR MYANMAR NATIONAL ONLY)

ROLE PROFILE

TITLE: Project Assistant (Child Protection)

TEAM/PROGRAMME: Child Protection/ Programme Implementation

LOCATION: Rakhine Area Office

Number of Position: 2

GRADE: NAT 5

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 the vetting process staff.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The CP Case Supervisor will be responsible for carrying out activities that support the protection of children from violence, abuse, exploitation, and neglect through case management and psychosocial support activities. The role of the CP Case supervisor is to provide coaching and mentoring to case workers for case management services in an appropriate, timely and systematic manner in accordance with the SOPs.

The key objectives of the case supervisor’s role is to:

• ensure girls, boys and those children identifying as non – binary with complex needs, who have been harmed or at risk of being harmed are identified and receive case management support through following the case management process of registration assessment, action planning, direct service provision, referrals and follow up. Documentation of the different steps in the process is essential.

• provide support to families to better care for and protect children.

• To work with other case management actors and service providers on safe referrals and management of caseload

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Direct Report to: Project Officer (Child Protection)

Staff reporting to this post: Community Facilitator(Child Protection)

Budget Responsibilities: No financial approval

Travel: Frequent (over 4 to 6 days per month)

Role Dimensions: No regular contact

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Program Implementation and quality:

• Case Management for children who have experienced or are at risk of violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation and MHPSS

• Support children and their families through the case management process (six steps: identification and registration, assessment, case planning, implementation of the case plan, follow-up and review, case closure).

• The case supervisor will ensure quality case management services for girls, boys and those identifying as non-binary, children with complex needs, who have experienced or are at risk of violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation and/or meet the eligibility criteria defined in the SOPs.

• Provide psychosocial support to children and families as part of the case management process

• Make safe and gender sensitive referrals to services and link to community support as appropriate

• Follow-up to ensure that services and community support provided are responsive to the specific needs of girls / boys, identified at the assessment stage and contribute to the achievement of the goals of the case plan.

• Addressing the needs of children in specific, vulnerable groups.

• Provides assistance and information to children affected by conflict, on the move or trafficked, children in need of alternative care or children with disabilities

• Mapping of community level resources and services to support needs of girls and boys

Community and Interagency Coordination

• Work with Community Social Workers (if available) and other key community members, service providers, government stakeholders and NGOs to identify and safely refer children at risk.

• Maintain an up-to-date service mapping for the township in which she or he works.

Ensuring quality case management and monitoring

• Work in a way that respects guiding principles defined in the SOPs

• Fill in and use case management forms appropriately; registration, assessment, case plan, implementation, case notes for home visits and case review, and case closure

Developing self and others (peers)

• Participate in regular case management meetings with other case workers and supervisors

• Prepare for and participate in regular structured individual supervision sessions with their supervisors, identifying challenges and areas for professional development.

• Actively engage in all capacity building opportunities, including formal trainings, shadowing/observation, case workers capacity assessments and skills identified in competency framework

Child Safeguarding and Counter Fraud Responsibilities

• Take all necessary and appropriate steps to prevent abuse, exploitation, neglect, harm and modern slavery within their areas of responsibility, and in the way they conduct themselves, report and respond to all incidents and concerns whether online or in person, and comply with the Safeguarding Policy and Procedure.

• Take all necessary and appropriate steps to prevent fraud, bribery, and corruption within their areas of responsibility, report and respond to all incidents and concerns and comply with the Counter-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Policy and Procedure. All types of fraud, bribery, and corruption must be prevented, including where it benefits the organisation (SCI).

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

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous work experience in community development or with an NGO (preferably in child protection)

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in working with children with complex needs, particularly in case management

• Desirable: Has worked as Community Social Worker for at least 2 years

• Demonstrated understanding of key considerations in working with children and particularly vulnerable children and families

• Experience in community mobilisation and conducting outreach activities (building trust and confidence with communities)

• Experience managing child protection cases in a sensitive and child friendly manner.

• Desirable: An active member of the community: leadership in the community: person trusted by children in his/her community; Strong connection with the community

• Fluency in reading and writing skills

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate understanding of child rights and child protection issues, including child development

• Proficiency in local language (both oral and writing)

• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work

• Developed sense of empathy and ability to communicate effectively with empathetic understanding with children, young people and their families

• Able to communicate clearly and strategically with internal and external stakeholders for effective coordination and advocacy. This includes effective negotiation and representation skills.

• Active listening skills

• Critical thinking skills

• Problem solving skills

• Basic Computer knowledge - Microsoft Word, Excel

Desirable

• Experience or knowledge of working and living in relevant region/context.

• Experience of promoting quality and impact through at least one crosscutting area: gender equality and inclusion, adaptive and safer programming; child rights; disability; migration and displacement.

• Experience and knowledge of Save the Children’s structure, mandate and child focus.

• Demonstrable MEAL experiences in different projects and program from different donors funding

• Experience in conducting assessments/Evaluations and an understanding of MEAL systems

• Proven capacity to supervise, train, and coach staff

• Demonstrate ability at report writing and excellent communication skills

• Computer literacy with data analysis skills

General:

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation developing effective working relationships to deliver outstanding results for children

• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.

• Willingness and capability to comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to health and safety, security, equal opportunities and other relevant policies, including the Child Safeguarding Policy

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:

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy.

Health and Safety

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

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