Child Protection Officer

2 weeks ago

Peterborough, United Kingdom Save the Children Full time

CHILD SAFEGUARDING: (select only one)

Level 2: either the role holder will have access to personal data about children and/or young people as part of their work; or they will be working in a ‘regulated’ position (accountant, barrister, solicitor, legal executive); therefore a police check will be required (at ‘standard’ level in the UK or equivalent in other countries).
ROLE PURPOSE: 
The Child Protection Officer works under management of Child Protection Senior Officer and he/she is responsible for implementing project activities at the community level with support of the team.
SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Child Protection Coordinator
Staff reporting to this post: Caseworkers , MHPSS counsellors and CB - Social workers
Direct: 00
Indirect: 00
Budget Responsibilities: Not Applicable
Role Dimensions: The post holder will establish good working relationship with project staff within internal environment.

• To develop short-term implementation plans (weekly and monthly) and long-term planning according to annual project work plan and in coordination with appropriate stakeholders.
• To work across sectors and departments to coordinate and plan activity implementation, capacity building opportunities, including trainings and workshops, and to support service mapping and referral pathways
• To design and implement orientation and trainings base on staff needs, and to provide on the job coaching and mentoring for staff and facilitators on Program implementation, activity implementation and CP themes, including safe identification and referrals.
• Facilitate ongoing monitoring and assessment of project activities to address child protection concerns and complaints received through the CFM.
• Conducting trainings on child rights issues, CPiE, PFA, positive discipline in everyday parenting, safe identification and referrals to the targeted beneficiaries.
• Case management supervision considering case requirements as identified in case plans, facilitating regular case conferences and monitoring and coaching of staff.
• Compile and generate the training reports conducted in province in a timely manner.
• Establishing and maintaining good relationships with stakeholders, including community members and groups, and creating an environment that empowers community members to participate and feel ownership over the project
• To collect valid activity data of the project on weekly and monthly basis to prepare monthly and quarterly reports.
• Develop case studies of successes, challenges, and other project experiences to assist organizational learning;
• Attend relevant inter-agency coordination meetings, workshops and conferences as required and assigned by Line Manager.
• Maintain effective filing system for storing project documentation safely and confidentially, in accordance with standard procedures.
• Report any child safeguarding concerns related to Save the Children Child Safeguarding focal point considering the SCI - Child Safeguarding Policy
• Assisting MEAL in conducting project survey and proper monitoring 
• Participate in project evaluations, assessment and assist in the analyses of results to assess project impact, need and effective use of resources.
• Any other tasks relate to child protection programs given by line manager
BEHAVIOURS (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 their team to do the same
 widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
 future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
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; demonstrates highest levels of integrity
QUALIFICATIONS:
• 16th grade graduate
• Well communicate in Local Languages
• Knowledge of Child Protection and case management
• A relevant bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, social sciences or a closely related field;
• At least 3-4 years’ experience in work focusing on children’s rights and protection issues.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent communication skills in Local Languages
• Good in conducting timely meeting.
• Knowledge of working with communities, specifically in engaging communities to identify issues and working with them to implement plan. 
• Ability to travel to districts and other province when it is required.
• Committed to the aims and principles of Save the Children, including adherence to the child protection policy.
• Knowledge of Computer (Ms. Officer and using internet)
• Excellent English (Able to write the reports in English)
• Accuracy with responsibilities
Additional job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
Equal Opportunities 
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
Child Safeguarding:
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Health and Safety
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.
 

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