FHI 360 Technical Officer, Child Protection - Safe Healing & Learning Jobs in Nigeria
FHI 360 Technical Officer, Child Protection - Safe Healing & Learning Jobs in Nigeria
The Technical Officer-Child Protection/SHL provides technical and programmatic leadership PSS and SHLs subsector within the Protection Sector to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables in terms of outputs, outcomes, and impact to contribute to the attainment of the IHANN IV project’s sub-purpose for protection, which is the improvement of the overall well-being of vulnerable individuals through increased access to integrated GBV, PSS and child protection services.
Under the direct supervision of the Protection Coordinator, the TO- Child Protection SHL will ensure the effective delivery of the child protection commitment regarding PSS and SHL programming in target locations namely Bama (Bama town and Banki), Mobbar (Damasak) and Ngala LGAs, Borno State.
Responsibilities also include providing technical oversight for development, designing, planning, implementation, and capacity-building of CP/SHL subsector staff (Assistant Technical Officers/ATOs) and relevant stakeholders, regular monitoring, and supervision missions to different locations, developing draft reports, concept notes as well as project proposals.
Duties and responsibilities:
With the support and under the direct supervision of the Protection Coordinator, the TO- Child Protection SHL is responsible for the following tasks:
Program implementation
Develop a PSS/ SHLS specific detailed implementation plan (DIP) and monitor its implementation and providing an updated workplan to the Protection Coordinator at the end of each month.
Lead the development of a selection criteria for children to be enrolled in SEL classes.
Provide technical staff to field based staff in the development of SHLS activity schedules for SEL and outdoor activities.
Support field-based staff to recruit and train SHLS facilitators and conduct mentoring sessions for them.
Lead the development of SHLS activity schedules and support the field staff to customize the activity schedule considering security, access and other variables that may affect the schedule.
Develop peer educator guides and other IEC materials for use by facilitators during adolescent peer education sessions.
Review the adolescent’s mentorship guides and ensure they are adapted to the local context.
Under the supervision of the Protection Coordinator, conduct Adolescent situational analysis for adolescents affected by conflict in the project implementation sites.
Support field staff to conduct a youth programming service mapping and develop a specific referral pathway to facilitate referral for vocational training, case management and other relevant services.
Provide technical support to the ATO – SHL to set up adolescent peer educator’s club for education on Child Protection and life skills
In collaboration with the ATOs SHL, ensure that all supplies and equipment required for the SHLS are available on time to each field location.
Support the ATOs SHL in the development of games and activities that promote the cognitive and social development of children.
Actively engage in conducting needs assessments for program implementation in new areas.
Adapt the SHLS quality audit checklist to the Borno State context and use the checklist to conduct quarter quality of service delivery audit.
Contribute to the development of concept notes and new proposals, including preparation of narrative and budgets.
Ensure SHL is mainstreamed in all the sectors and internal referrals are made and responded to.
Supportive supervision:
In collaboration with the STO- Child Protection and under the supervision of the Protection Coordinator, develop supervision plans for the project staff based in the field.
Submit field visit reports with clear action plans to improve effectiveness of program implementation to Protection Coordinator.
In coordination with the M & E team, conduct quarterly data quality audits.
Reporting
Share with the Protection Coordinator key updates on CP-SHL sub-sector for IHANN IV bi-weekly meetings.
Compile supervision and other related technical reports – surveys etc, done and submit to the Protection Coordinator for review.
Work closely with the M&E team to verify and validate CP-SHL data for quality reporting.
Other responsibilities
Adhere to the child protection guiding principles, Code of Conduct, FHI 360 Child Safeguarding and PSEA policy always.
Where needed, support the STO-Child Protection to implement other CP related activities.
Coordination:
Represent FHI 360 in the CP sub sector working group, CP Case management working group,
MHPSS working group and other relevant platforms when the STO-Child Protection or Protection Coordinator are not around and share updates with the Protection Coordinator.
Liaise with relevant partners, local authorities, and communities whenever it serves the objectives of the project in protection/ CP-SHL.
Ensure FHI 360 is effectively represented if relevant coordination meetings at filed level across target locations.
Financial management and operational support
Develop draft financial pipelines monthly and submit to the Protection Coordinator for review.
Ensure sub-sector planned activities are in line with the budget and are implemented in a timely manner.
Actively participate in the Protection Sector budget revision.
Develop sector purchase requests as per the approved procurement plans and submit to logistics for processing.
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:
Knowledge and experience working on child protection in in emergencies (CPiE)
Strong skills in child protection programing (emergency recovery, and development, specifically prevention and response to family separation, case management approaches, reintegration, etc), understanding of Best Interest Procedures and community-based protection approaches.
Proven understanding and experience applying Child protection guiding principles and approaches as well as implementing the CP minimum standards within projects.
Proven advocacy skills and experience with engagement on protection issues within the humanitarian infrastructure; has knowledge of and experience in engaging the cluster system in IDP camps or coordination mechanisms in refugee camps.
Experience in working with children and adolescent in humanitarian settings.
Experience conducting CP/PSS trainings, including individual case management and Psychological First Aid (PFA).
Experience implementing SHL program for adults and children or other participatory learning approaches.
Knowledge and experience in community-based protection mechanisms, especially those related to Child protection.
Experience in project cycle management, including proposal writing, budget management, and donor reporting.
Solid planning, organizational and reporting skills.
Excellent computer and IT skills, and strong protection data management skills.
Strong oral and writing communication skills.
Excellent team building and conflict resolution skills.
Ability for rapid analysis of complex issues, strong decision-making, and translation of programmatic learning and priorities into operational strategies.
Multitask with ability to meet tight deadlines.
High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English & Hausa communication. Knowledge of Kanuri and Shuwa Arab an added advantage.
Good communication and negotiation skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Understanding and commitment to child’s rights and child protection issues.
Ability to work in hardship areas and willingness to frequently travel to field sites (50% of time).
Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervisions.
Qualifications and Requirements:
BSc/BA in Sociology, Psychology, Social Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, or its recognized equivalent with at least 7 years of relevant experience with NGO or CBO.
Or MS/MA degree in Social Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, or its recognized equivalent with 3-5 years relevant experience.
3-5 years relevant experience in Child Protection programming and managing child protection projects in humanitarian settings. Knowledge and experience implementing the SHLS approach is mandatory.
Familiarity with Nigerian law enforcement systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable
How to Apply
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