Position: Child Protection Program Officer
Location: Somalia – Mogadishu with frequent travel to other regions
Duration: 6 months (with the possibility of extension)
Summary:
CESVI is currently implementing a Child Protection Program in
Somaliland, Puntland and South Central Somalia.
The program:
- Works
with the community to provide appropriate support services for child
survivors of abuse through training and strengthening of referral
mechanisms
- Uses
participatory methodology within the community to create awareness
messages and peer education groups to promote behavior change towards
issues of child protection
- Creates
and supports already existing child friendly spaces
- Responds
to emergencies in Somaliland, Puntland and South Central Somalia
- Uses
monitoring and evaluation tools to ensure that services and programming
for children and children who are survivors of abuse are appropriate,
timely and that the guiding principles of case management are adhered to
CESVI has a program in Mogadishu, but works in other locations
within South Central Somalia and other regions. In South Central Somalia,
this project will be implemented in Mogadishu and the Gedo region, but there is
possibility of expansion.
Job Description: Child Protection Program Officer
Job Description: Child Protection Program Officer
Based in Mogadishu with frequent travel
The overall objective of this position is to support the implementation of the child protection program in South Central Somalia.
The overall objective of this position is to support the implementation of the child protection program in South Central Somalia.
S/he will support the Program Manager to implement the program,
but will also provide key technical support on the area of awareness raising
and peer education.
They will have some knowledge of child protection response and will already know or have worked with key child protection actors in Somalia.
They will have some knowledge of child protection response and will already know or have worked with key child protection actors in Somalia.
They will have a passion for using communication to end child
abuse and will have worked directly with children before.
They will understand the education system in Somalia and will
have a keen interest in ensuring all children receive an equal education.
They will not only believe in the rights of children, but also have an interest in promoting the rights of girls and women and human rights in general.
S/he will be a proven team player and will be supported by an experienced child protection team.
Key responsibilities
They will not only believe in the rights of children, but also have an interest in promoting the rights of girls and women and human rights in general.
S/he will be a proven team player and will be supported by an experienced child protection team.
Key responsibilities
- Training
and mentoring child protection peer educators
- Supporting
the drafting, finalisation, printing and distribution of the Child
Protection/GBV SOPs are drafted, finalised, printed and distributed
- Attending
Child Protection Working Group meetings and reporting pertinent
information to the Regional Protection Technical Advisor
- Will
take part in the Child Protection Emergency response team and travel to
emergencies as and when necessary in Somaliland, Puntland and
South-Central
- Create
a team of community case manager volunteers
- Use
his/her knowledge and background as a social worker to train and mentor
social workers working with children
- Ensuring
accurate data collection, reporting and analysis from project activities
- Producing
periodic official reports according to project deadlines and donor-related
requests, to be submitted to their supervisor for approval
- Supervise
administration, accounting, procurement issues relating to the project
- Carry-out
any other duties and/or responsibilities assigned by the Program Manager
Requirements
- 1
year of experience working with an NGO on Child Protection issues
- Experience
in capacity building, training and skills building
- Experience
in using participatory learning activities as a facilitator
- Willingness
to travel to remote areas of Somalia when necessary
- Very
enthusiastic and able to work long hours to achieve the objectives of the
programme
- Diplomatic
and an effective communicator at all levels
- Ability
to work in an international or multicultural environment
- Good
IT skills (Windows, Office package and internet)
- Experience
in managing finances
- Fluency
in English (verbal and written)
Desirable competencies
- Previous
experience working in South Central Somalia
- Spoken
and written Somali language
- WOMEN
ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Position: Child Protection Program Manager
Location: South Central Somalia - Mogadishu
Duration: 6 months – with the possibility of extension
Reports to: Regional Protection Technical Advisor and Somalia Country
Director
Summary:
Summary:
CESVI is currently implementing a Child Protection Program in
Somaliland, Puntland and South Central Somalia.
The program:
- Works
with the community to provide appropriate support services for child
survivors of abuse through training and strengthening of referral
mechanisms
- Uses
participatory methodology within the community to create awareness
messages and peer education groups to promote behavior change towards
issues of child protection
- Creates
and supports already existing child friendly spaces
- Responds
to emergencies in Somaliland, Puntland and South Central Somalia
- Uses
monitoring and evaluation tools to ensure that services and programming
for children and children who are survivors of abuse are appropriate,
timely and that the guiding principles of case management are adhered to
CESVI has an office in Mogadishu, but works throughout South
Central Somalia and other regions.
The Program Manager may be asked to move to other regions
occasionally.
Job Description: Child Protection Program Manager
Job Description: Child Protection Program Manager
Based in Mogadishu with frequent travel
The overall objective of this position is to implement the child protection program in South Central Somalia. S/he will not only implement this program, but will also provide key technical support on the area of response to CESVI’s partners and community actors.
The overall objective of this position is to implement the child protection program in South Central Somalia. S/he will not only implement this program, but will also provide key technical support on the area of response to CESVI’s partners and community actors.
S/he will know key child protection and GBV actors in Somalia,
understand the child protection and GBV legal framework and identify gaps in
child protection and GBV services.
They will be dedicated to ending child abuse and violence
against women and have direct experience in working with child survivors of GBV
as well as a keen understanding of other child protection issues.
Experience of report writing and an excellent use of excel is
also necessary for this position.
They will not only believe in the rights of children, but also have an interest in promoting the rights of women and girls and human rights in general.
S/he will be a proven team player and will be supported by experienced CESVI staff.
Key responsibilities
They will not only believe in the rights of children, but also have an interest in promoting the rights of women and girls and human rights in general.
S/he will be a proven team player and will be supported by experienced CESVI staff.
Key responsibilities
- Training
and mentoring child protection committees in psychosocial first aid,
clinical management of rape, caring for child survivors and other response
approaches
- Ensuring
the Child Protection/GBV SOPs are drafted, finalised, printed and
distributed
- Attending
Child Protection Working Group meetings and reporting pertinent
information to the Regional Protection Technical Advisor
- Will
take part in the Child Protection Emergency response team and travel to
emergencies as and when necessary in Somaliland, Puntland and
South-Central
- Create
a team of community case manager volunteers
- Use
his/her knowledge and background as a social worker to train and mentor
social workers working with children
- Ensuring
accurate data collection, reporting and analysis from project activities
- Producing
periodic official reports according to project deadlines and donor-related
requests, to be submitted to the Regional Protection Technical Advisor and
Project Manager for editing and final approval
- Supervise
administration, accounting, procurement issues relating to the project
- Carry-out
any other duties and/or responsibilities assigned by the Regional
Protection Technical Advisor
Requirements
- A
qualified social worker with at least 2 years of experience and a further
1-2 years of experience working with a National or an International NGO in
a Managerial role
- Experience
in capacity building, training and skills building
- Experience
in using participatory learning activities as a facilitator
- Willingness
to travel to remote areas of Somalia
- Very
enthusiastic and able to work long hours to achieve the objectives of the
programme
- Diplomatic
and an effective communicator at all levels
- Ability
to work in an international or multicultural environment
- Good
IT skills (Windows, Office package and internet)
- Experience
in managing finances
- Fluency
in English (verbal and written)
Desirable competencies
- Previous
experience working in Somalia
- Spoken
and written Somali language
- WOMEN
ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Position: Program Manager - Child Protection and GBV
Location: Wajir, Mandera and Garissa: Kenya
Duration: 12 months with the possibility of extension
Reports to: Regional Protection Technical Advisor
Summary:
Summary:
CESVI is currently implementing a Child Protection Program which
incorporates elements of GBV in North Eastern Kenya.
Working with Somali refugees and the pastoralist Kenyan
community.
Both groups are recovering from the ongoing drought and from
violent clashes.
The program:
The program:
- Works
with the community to provide appropriate support services for child
survivors of abuse through training and strengthening of referral
mechanisms
- Uses
participatory methodology within the community to create awareness
messages and peer education groups to promote behavior change towards
issues of child protection
- Creates
and supports Safe Space Centres for Women and Children
- Works
with the health care system to train health professionals in Clinical
Management of Rape and Caring for Child Survivors
- Responds
to emergencies in North Eastern Kenya
- Uses
monitoring and evaluation tools to ensure that services and programming
for women and children are timely and that the guiding principles of case
management are adhered to
- Provides
support to vulnerable children who have crossed the border including
referral to FTR services
Job Description: Program Manager GBV and Child Protection
The overall objective of this position is to implement the child
protection and GBV program in North Eastern Kenya.
S/he will not only implement this program, but will also provide
key technical support on the area of response to CESVI’s partners and community
actors.
S/he will know key child protection and GBV actors in Kenya,
understand the legal framework and identify gaps in services.
They will be dedicated to ending child abuse and have direct
experience in working with child and adult survivors of GBV. Experience
of report writing and an excellent use of excel is also necessary for this
position.
Some basic knowledge of the CP IMS would also be beneficial, but
is not a requirement.
They will not only believe in the rights of children, but also have an interest in promoting the rights of women and girls and human rights in general.
S/he will be a proven team player and will be supported by experienced CESVI staff.
They will not only believe in the rights of children, but also have an interest in promoting the rights of women and girls and human rights in general.
S/he will be a proven team player and will be supported by experienced CESVI staff.
S/he will have a proven record of managing large protection
programs and large numbers of staff members.
This position is 80% based in the field and so the right person for this position must be comfortable with spending long periods of time in isolated locations.
Key responsibilities
This position is 80% based in the field and so the right person for this position must be comfortable with spending long periods of time in isolated locations.
Key responsibilities
- Training
and mentoring child protection committees in psychosocial first aid,
clinical management of rape, caring for child survivors and other response
approaches
- Attending
local Child Protection and GBV Working Group meetings and reporting
pertinent information to the Regional Protection Technical Advisor
- Will
take part in the Child Protection Emergency response team and travel to
emergencies as and when necessary in North Eastern Kenya
- Create
a team of community case manager volunteers
- Use
his/her knowledge and background as a social worker to train and mentor
social workers working with children
- Ensure
accurate data collection, reporting and analysis from program activities
- Produce
periodic official reports according to project deadlines and donor-related
requests, to be submitted to the Regional Protection Technical Advisor
- Supervise
administration, accounting, procurement issues relating to the program
- Carry-out
any other duties and/or responsibilities assigned by the Regional
Protection Technical Advisor
- Ensure
all staff members are fully trained and work well together as a team
Requirements
- 3
years of experience working with a National or an International NGO in a
Managerial role or progressively experienced role
- Previous
experience working for NGOs in violence against children and violence
against women in a humanitarian context
- Experience
in capacity building, training and skills building
- Experience
in using participatory learning activities as a facilitator
- Willingness
to travel to remote areas
- Very
enthusiastic and able to work long hours to achieve the objectives of the
programme
- Diplomatic
and an effective communicator at all levels
- Ability
to work in an international or multicultural environment
- Good
IT skills (Windows, Office package and internet)
- Experience
in managing finances
- Fluency
in English (verbal and written)
Position: Assistant Program Manager -Child Protection and GBV
Location: Wair, Mandera and Garissa: Kenya
3 Positions
Duration: 12 months with the possibility of extension
Reports to: Program Manager
Summary:
Summary:
CESVI is currently implementing a Child Protection Program which
incorporates elements of GBV in North Eastern Kenya.
Working with Somali refugees and the pastoralist Kenyan
community.
Both groups are recovering from the ongoing drought and from
violent clashes.
The program:
The program:
- Works
with the community to provide appropriate support services for child
survivors of abuse through training and strengthening of referral
mechanisms
- Uses
participatory methodology within the community to create awareness
messages and peer education groups to promote behavior change towards
issues of child protection
- Creates
and supports Safe Space Centres for Women and Children
- Works
with the health care system to train health professionals in Clinical
Management of Rape and Caring for Child Survivors
- Responds
to emergencies in North Eastern Kenya
- Uses
monitoring and evaluation tools to ensure that services and programming
for women and children are timely and that the guiding principles of case
management are adhered to
- Provides
support to vulnerable children who have crossed the border including
referral to FTR services
Job Description
Assistant Program Manager GBV and Child Protection
The overall objective of this position is to implement the child protection and GBV program in North Eastern Kenya.
Assistant Program Manager GBV and Child Protection
The overall objective of this position is to implement the child protection and GBV program in North Eastern Kenya.
S/he will not only implement this program, but will also provide
key technical support on the area of response to CESVI’s partners and community
actors.
S/he will know key child protection and GBV actors in Kenya,
understand the legal framework and identify gaps in services.
They will be dedicated to ending child abuse and have direct
experience in working with child and adult survivors of GBV. Experience
of report writing and an excellent use of excel is also necessary for this
position.
Some basic knowledge of the CP IMS would also be beneficial, but
is not a requirement.
They will not only believe in the rights of children, but also have an interest in promoting the rights of women and girls and human rights in general.
S/he will be a proven team player and will be supported by experienced CESVI staff.
Key responsibilities
They will not only believe in the rights of children, but also have an interest in promoting the rights of women and girls and human rights in general.
S/he will be a proven team player and will be supported by experienced CESVI staff.
Key responsibilities
- Training
and mentoring child protection committees in psychosocial first aid,
clinical management of rape, caring for child survivors and other response
approaches
- Attending
local Child Protection and GBV Working Group meetings and reporting
pertinent information to the Regional Protection Technical Advisor
- Will
take part in the Child Protection Emergency response team and travel to
emergencies as and when necessary in North Eastern Kenya
- Create
a team of community case manager volunteers
- Use
his/her knowledge and background as a social worker to train and mentor
social workers working with children
- Ensure
accurate data collection, reporting and analysis from program activities
- Produce
periodic official reports according to project deadlines and donor-related
requests, to be submitted to the Regional Protection Technical Advisor and
Project Manager for editing and final approval
- Supervise
administration, accounting, procurement issues relating to the project
- Carry-out
any other duties and/or responsibilities assigned by the Program Manager
Requirements
- A
qualified social worker with at least 2 years of experience and a further
1-2 years of experience working with a National or an International NGO in
a Managerial role
- Previous
experience working in the field of violence against children and violence
against women
- Experience
in capacity building, training and skills building
- Experience
in using participatory learning activities as a facilitator
- Willingness
to travel to remote areas
- Very
enthusiastic and able to work long hours to achieve the objectives of the
programme
- Diplomatic
and an effective communicator at all levels
- Ability
to work in an international or multicultural environment
- Good
IT skills (Windows, Office package and internet)
- Experience
in managing finances
- Fluency
in English (verbal and written)
Desirable competencies
- Women
are highly encouraged to apply
How to apply
Persons qualified for this position are invited to submit their CV (including 3 referees) and COVER LETTER to CESVI to the e-mail address recruitment.nairobi@cesvioverseas.org
Subject line must include: Assistant Program Manager: Child Protection and GBV
Please include actual salary and expected salary in your cover letter.
Persons qualified for this position are invited to submit their CV (including 3 referees) and COVER LETTER to CESVI to the e-mail address recruitment.nairobi@cesvioverseas.org
Subject line must include: Assistant Program Manager: Child Protection and GBV
Please include actual salary and expected salary in your cover letter.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Closing date for applications is 1st January 2013.
Cesvi reserves the right to close the vacancy before the above mentioned date in case a large number of applications is received.
This position is dependent of funding.
Closing date for applications is 1st January 2013.
Cesvi reserves the right to close the vacancy before the above mentioned date in case a large number of applications is received.
This position is dependent of funding.