Child Protection Officer
Duty Station: Lokichoggio, Turkana West.
Project Sites: Lokichoggio, Nanam, Songot & Kalobeyei wards
Issue Date: 15th November
2022
Reporting to: Programme Coordinator
JOB PURPOSE: Reporting to the program Coordinator, the Child Protection Officer will be responsible for supporting the line government departments, child protection structures within the sub County, and local stakeholders in planning, coordinating quality, and timely roll out of a functional Formal child protection system at various levels. He/she will be responsible for building and maintaining effective interfaces with government authorities and partners as well as a broader network of stakeholders who can contribute towards increased resilience in health, Child Protection and food security in Turkana west Sub-county, Turkana County.
Duties & Responsibilities
Strengthening Child Protection Structures (Formal and informal)
- Strengthening
the Child Protection Systems/ Support the key persons within the ward
level government responsible for child protection build their capacities
to take on their role and responsibilities as described in the Legal
framework, National Framework for Child Protection and child protection
system guidelines.
- Support
the Chiefs, Village administrators/ Child Protection Volunteers
responsible for child protection within locational/ ward to work with the
child protection structures and other key actors to: identify
opportunities to prevent, respond to and integrate child protection into
other sector activities;
- Work
with child protection actors within the ward level to assess their
capacity needs, and develop plans to develop their capacity; Map out
priority protection gaps and identify key resources and assets, including
existing child protection systems (both formal and informal).
- Support
the key government child protection responsible persons and child
protection structures and actors to develop quality standards for child
protection service providers, and case management and referral system.
Networking and fundraising
- Build
relationships with the government officials within the ward level, Local
NGOs, CBOs and community leaders and attend important county, sub-county
and community planning meetings that result in better working
relationships.
- Promote
and facilitate active participation from key actors from the relevant
government departments and local stakeholders in child protection systems
strengthening.
- Facilitate
the development of an agreed interagency collaboration framework on child
protection systems strengthening.
- Represent
the organization in meetings, conferences and networks as assigned
Project Development, Management and Implementation:
- Support
Project local capacities in programme/project development through
technical advice on participatory community engagement, Sub County level
consultation and project design.
- Coordinate
with local partners and staff for required input into supporting Project
implementation.
- Relationship
and team building with local partners, community and non-government
partners.
- Responsible
for effective use and control of project resources such as vehicles.
- Ensure
that women’s rights are at the center of our integrated resilience work
Partnership Management:
- Facilitate
setting up of systems and procedures for better management of resilience
Project, especially for monitoring and reporting.
- Identify
any emerging opportunities for wider partnerships in the Livelihoods/Child
Protection & health resilience thematic area.
- Undertake
regular and mutually agreed review visits to the Project sites and provide
guidance on enhancing the quality of programmes.
- Identify
local capacity building and training needs of the community and take
initiatives to get them addressed.
- Be
proactive in linking the organization to partners and vice versa in
supporting partners programme implementation.
- Bring
up major concerns about operations to the notice of Programme Coordinator
for remedial action.
Monitoring and reporting
- Prepare reports on progress and
finances of project activities based on agreed upon timelines
- Prepare
quarterly and annual child safeguarding reports and submit the report to
the project Coordinator.
- Lead
in establishment of a strong and reliable child safeguarding reporting and
responding procedure.
- Follow
up on reported Child Safeguarding concerns and incidents together with the
project team and other appropriate child protection structures in the
community.
- Review
the reports from programme and local partners, collate lessons learnt,
success factors and facilitate the dissemination as necessary.
- Prepare
and submit the requisite project reports in a timely manner
Required Qualifications:
- University
degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Health, or related
disciplines
- At
least two years of demonstrated experience in child protection programs/
Knowledge of child protection case management processes;
- Ability
to network with various partners, including government children’s
services/ Experience working with communities and vulnerable groups;
- Excellent
written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge, skills and competencies
- Ability
to conceptualize, strategize and coordinate implementation of programs.
- Practical
and theoretical knowledge of participatory approach in development work
and in the management, planning, implementation and evaluation of child
protection programs.
- Critical
understanding of children issues from a child rights perspective and an
understanding of child protection systems.
- Computer
literacy (MS Office programmes, Internet).
- Ability
to motivate and guide staff particularly in non-line-management
relationships.
- Dedicated
to duty and results oriented.
- Social
skills for initiating and managing relationships with project partners and
stakeholders.
How to Apply
Applicants should include a cover letter, detailed CV detailing
work history and current responsibilities, salary history, educational
certificates, and three references. Only individuals who meet the
above-mentioned qualifications will be considered.
Please send your
application to:
The Executive Director, AIC Health Ministries,
BOX 40431-00100
NAIROBI
NOT later than 27th November 2022 Applications
can also be sent through Email: recruitment@aichm.org