Child Protection Officer

ROLE PURPOSE:

The post holder will be one of the team members under Save the Children which is also a member of the consortium implementing the project called ACCESS: Assisting Most Vulnerable Communities Affected by Complex Emergencies Access Quality and Timely Humanitarian Services. The Action will address urgent, unmet multi-sectoral needs among most vulnerable populations, giving priority to those recently displaced and affected by chronic conflict compounded by natural hazards, climate and environmental risks and other shocks. To effectively address impacts of intersecting crises exacerbated further by IHRL/IHL violations, Action will deliver gender- and culture-sensitive, age and disability inclusive, and environment- and climate-smart food, WASH, shelter, health, education in emergencies and protection assistance. A stand-alone rapid response mechanism incorporating applicable anticipatory actions will be put in place, to respond to the multi-sectoral needs of newly displaced and affected populations. An approach of filling assessed gaps in needs will be applied in the delivery of multi-sectoral humanitarian assistance.

The Project Officer is responsible for the smooth planning and coordination of multi-sectoral programing in covered areas or cluster of barangays/municipalities. He/she will be mainly responsible in the efficient implementation of the child protection activities, contributing to the achievement of the overall outcomes of the Action, as well as the primary focal person in organizing and mobilizing partners, stakeholders’ and institutions. He/she will be the on-site representative of Save the Children in courtesy meetings/planning with key stakeholders and for barangay officials and the community at large.

• The post holder is primarily responsible for community engagement and coordination in an assigned SCP geographical area, particularly Maguindanao del Norte/del Sur, Lanao del Norte/del Sur, Basilan and Sulu.

• The post holder oversees and provide technical support to CSO partners and ensure an integrated multi-sectoral program of activities is established in each barangay of implementation.

• The post holder will input into the area strategy, play a key role in assessments and ensure community engagement and coordination is cohesive across both the area and for all technical sectors.

• The Project Officer represents Save the Children in communities and with stakeholders, e.g. community leaders, representatives from donors, government, and other agencies as required.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Registered Social Worker or with bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• At least 3 years humanitarian and developmental work experience
• Organization, management and negotiation skills
• Good communication skills
• Prepared to work under pressure
• Honest and motivated
• Knowledge of case management
• Capable to provide case management training to para-social workers.
• Previous experience working with humanitarian organizations
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word etc.)
• At least 2 years previous experience managing people and implementing development programs with themes on Education in Emergencies, Child Protection in Conflict, Child Trafficking.
• Able to work with minimum level of supervision
• Good English speaking, group facilitation and representation skills
• Above average report writing skills