Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh) is an international NGO
focussed on Child Rights.
Child Protection Project Manager
(1 position)
Reporting to: Child Protection Programme Manager
Duty station: Dadaab, Garissa County
Contract duration: 12 months (with 3-month probation period)
Main responsibilities:
Reporting to: Child Protection Programme Manager
Duty station: Dadaab, Garissa County
Contract duration: 12 months (with 3-month probation period)
Main responsibilities:
- To
be responsible, under the supervision of the Child Protection Programme
Manager, for all aspects of the implementation of the Child Protection
project in Dadaab refugee complex.
- To
manage, mentor and train a team of CP professionals and community workers.
- To
coordinate with the project psychosocial counsellor to ensure regular
assessment of project needs and adequate follow up of extremely vulnerable
cases.
- To
develop collaboration and participate in coordination with the local
authorities such as the District Children Officer, other partners and
services in order to establish a proper child protection referral system.
Requirements:
- Minimum
university degree in related field.
- Minimum
of 3 years experience in projects supporting children (social work, child
protection, psychosocial, education, etc.).
- Experience
working in a refugee context and knowledge of BID is a plus.
- Team
management experience (10-20 subordinates).
- Project
reporting and evaluation experience.
- Fluency
in English and Kiswahili. Ability to communicate in Somali is a plus.
Application modalities:
Candidates that fit the requirements above are invited to submit a covering letter, CV, references, and copies of academic and professional certificates (if requirements are not met or application is incomplete, the application will not be considered).
Applications should be addressed to the Child Protection Program
Manager:
They can be emailed to cppm.ke@tdh.ch
Closing date for this positions is 13th September 2012.
They can be emailed to cppm.ke@tdh.ch
Closing date for this positions is 13th September 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a written test and interview.
Candidates should be available for the written test on the 14th
of September 2012.
Tdh’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protect children’s rights, which includes the prevention of all forms of child abuse.
Tdh’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protect children’s rights, which includes the prevention of all forms of child abuse.
Tdh is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Psychosocial Counsellor
Reporting to: Child Protection Programme Manager
Duty station: Dadaab, Garissa County
Contract duration: 12 months (with 3-month probation period)
Main responsibilities:
Reporting to: Child Protection Programme Manager
Duty station: Dadaab, Garissa County
Contract duration: 12 months (with 3-month probation period)
Main responsibilities:
- Training
and supervising CP staff during case management (including BID), awareness
and psychosocial activities.
- Under
supervision of the project manager, coordinate case management activities
in a refugee context.
- Participate
in needs assessments and project evaluations aiming at contributing to the
development of the Child Protection Programme’s strategy for the refugee
community project in Dadaab refugee complex.
- To
train CP team members on child friendly interviews techniques and
implementation of a psychosocial assessment.
- To
conduct psychological individual evaluations for vulnerable children and
their families identified.
- To
provide psychological support to selected vulnerable cases.
Requirements:
- Minimum
bachelor degree in psychology or related field, clinical experience is a
plus.
- Minimum
3 years’ experience as child psychologist or in child protection related
positions.
- Experience
in case management, BID experience is a plus.
- Project
reporting and evaluation experience.
- Staff
supervision experience.
- Fluency
in English and Kiswahili. Ability to communicate in Somali is a plus.
Application modalities:
Candidates that fit the requirements above are invited to submit a covering letter, CV, references, and copies of academic and professional certificates (if requirements are not met or application is incomplete, the application will not be considered).
Applications should be addressed to the Child Protection Program
Manager:
They can be emailed to cppm.ke@tdh.ch
Closing date for this positions is 13th September 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a written test and interview. Candidates should be available for the written test on the 14th of September 2012.
Tdh’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protect children’s rights, which includes the prevention of all forms of child abuse.
Tdh is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
