Child Protection Programme
Manager
Team / Programme: Programmes
Location: Daadab
Grade: TBC
Child
Safeguarding: Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post
holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people
Role Purpose:
The
position is responsible in managing the implementation of Child Protection Programme
activities in the area.
Represent
and advocate for SCUK work and organizational priorities in child protection
with a wide range of external parties including government representatives,
communities, donors, UN and other humanitarian agencies operating in the area.
Provide leadership and guidance to the programme team.
Scope of Role:
Reports to:
Area Manager (PTL when in place)
Dimensions:
Save the
Children has supported children in Kenya since before its Independence in 1963
and has had a consistent operational presence in the country since 1984.
We provide
support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes
delivered both directly and through local partners. Current programming focuses
on child protection, child rights governance, education, Health, HIV/AIDS,
livelihoods, nutrition and WASH.
Save the
Children has an operational presence in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Garissa, Mandera,
Meru and Wajir. Currently, we have a staff complement of approximately 260
staff and a confirmed budget of approximately US$18 million this year.
Staff
directly reporting to this post: Child Protection Coordinator& BID
Coordinator
Key Areas of Accountability:
Manage all
aspects of the implementation of child protection programme in the area
including the UNHCR Best Interest Determination process and ensures the quality
of child protection programming and adherence to best practice standards for
the sector.
Ensure
coherence of programme activities with SC UK’s national programme approach for
Kenya:
• Link programme activities to the
organisation’s global strategy.
• Ensure that programme activities contribute
to SC UK’s advocacy priorities.
• Identify and build links with other
programme sectors, ensuring that issues for child protection
are raised
and addressed.
Ensure
programme activities in the operational area are well monitored to assess their
ability to fulfil
the
requirements of approved SCUK Thematic and Annual Operational Plans.
• Develop a comprehensive implementation
strategy with clear benchmark indicators and work plans.
• Work with staff to ensure effective
evaluation and documentation of programme activities.
• Produce timely reports, including monthly
internal progress reports, and all required reports
to the
donor agencies.
Overall
management responsibility for all Area Office Child Protection staff.
• Lead and motivate the team to ensure
effective implementation of programme activities.
• Ensure there are regular staff team
meetings.
• Ensure key problems are brought to the
attention of the Field Human Resources and
Administration
Officer and the Area Manager for discussion and review.
Monitor and
support Child Protection staff in implementing SCUK project management systems
and
guidelines
to ensure the smooth implementation of approved activities.
• Ensure appropriate induction, training and
follow-up in grants/financial management, logistics and security guidelines,
monitoring and evaluation procedures and guidelines.
• Make regular visits to Sub Area Offices and
project activities in the neighbouring communities.
Assist
Programme Coordinators in identifying technical support required from the
Technical Advisors In the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of
programme activities. Liaise with key
departments in Headquarters on technical issues to ensure adherence to SCUK
best practice approach for child protection in emergencies.
Identify,
analyse and engage in advocacy opportunities to influence key donors’ plans and
policies to promote attention to and sufficient resources for awareness raising
on the Humanitarian Codes of Conduct and the IASC Action Plan to prevent the
sexual exploitation of women and children.
Participate
in (or influencing the development of) key working groups, especially those
associated with current emergency responses, through close liaison with
Government, SC Alliance, UNICEF and other UN agencies, NGO partners, children’s
organisations, and other appropriate partners.
Coordinate
with Field Human Resource and Administration, Logistics, and Finance
departments to ensure effective use and delivery of SC UK resources. Oversee and ensure effective budget
management through close monitoring and reporting on financial information.
Maintain an
overview of the external child protection context – political, social, economic
and
humanitarian
– highlighting the implications for children. Identify opportunities for
development of CP programmes where SC UK is in a position to contribute to
child rights in the area and participate in the development of a more
comprehensive child protection programme in Kenya.
Participate
in mid-term or final evaluations and ensure lessons contribute to the
development of future CP programme work.
Participate
in and strengthen interagency coordination on child protection, leading and
guiding the agenda and ensuring that the critical protection needs of children
are profiled.
Skills and Behaviours (our 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 others to do the same
- Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
- Future orientated, thinks strategically
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
Qualifications and Experience
- At least Masters Degree social work/social sciences or equivalent.
- Minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience in child protection programmes.
- Previous experience of managing a child protection programme in a complex emergency context.
- Strong planning and organisational skills to meet programme goals.
- Experience of managing the programme cycle, including assessments, proposal and report writing, monitoring and evaluation.
- Strong background and experience on child protection issues, including work with at-risk and vulnerable children.
- Solid knowledge base and practical experience in community based child protection approaches, Including experience in participatory approaches (PRA/PLA) and child participation methodologies.
- Strong experience and skills in management of staff from different backgrounds.
- Experience in building relationships, fostering interagency coordination and experience of representing an organisation to external parties.
- Strong self-starter, able to set up and manage child protection programmes.
- Experience in working in an insecure and politically sensitive environment.
- Commitment to Save the Children’s Child Protection Policy
- Strong computer skills, including the use of email and the internet.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili
Desirable Qualifications
- Understanding of East Africa and the dynamics of the conflicts in the region.
- Experience of implementing the Interagency Database for Unaccompanied and Separated Children and UNHCR BID process.
- Experience of rolling out the Action on the Rights of the Child (ARC) training series.
- Experience of rolling out Child Protection Policies within organisational structures
How to Apply
The
application process is now open and will close on the above dates at 5.00 p.m.
To apply for this position, please send a short cover letter and CV to
Kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org indicating the position title on the
subject line.