Plan International Child Protection and Youth in Emergencies Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
Plan International Child Protection and Youth in Emergencies Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
Role PurposePlan International is an independent child rights and humanitarian organisation committed to children living a life free of poverty, violence and injustice.
We actively unite children, communities and other people who share our mission to make positive lasting changes in children’s and young people’s lives.
We support children to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life, today and in the future.
We place a specific focus on girls and women, who are most often left behind.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
The purpose of this position is to lead implementation of the child protection policy and program at the PA and/or refugee camp.
It also is intended to ensure to support and linkages to the HTP and other country emergency response programs.
The post holder is responsible for the deliveries of results in line with pre-agreed program planes and objectives and oversee the implementation of the child protection policy in the PA and contribute towards achieving the country program goal of improved protection mechanisms and community practices against harmful traditional practices and violence against children
Accountabilities
Typical Responsibility
To provide overall coordination, implementation and reporting of Emergency child protection and Youth (ECP) project of PIE in the intervention areas.
Conduct identification assessment, planning, intervention and follow-up for professional case management in support of vulnerable children.
Responsible to establish standard child friendly spaces (CFS) that can accommodate and ensure socially and culturally relevant services.
Organize and provide guidance for community structures to provide child protection and youth empowerment programs in the refugee camps ad host communities when necessary.
To implement, monitor & follow up and report all CP/recovery projects in accordance with funding agreement and budget allocation made by Plan International Ethiopia’s Country Office and Program Area’s (PA).
To assess the outputs, outcomes and impact of program interventions and activities of Child protection and youth in Emergency and host community programs.
Facilitate child protection and youth project implementation in collaboration with Regional, Zonal and woreda protection offices and provide reports on weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis to PIE PA and CO and all concerned bodies.
Representing Child protection and youth protection in high profile different protection technical working meeting, cluster, camp level coordination meetings and other technical working group meeting as
necessary.
Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility.
This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
Key Relationships
The post holder will be technically working with community volunteers on the ground in collaboration with the, education/ECCE officers, UNHCR, ARRA etc. in his area of presence.
S/He will be working as a team member with other officers during assessment and design of programs, planning and activity implementation, as well as reporting, monitoring and evaluation phases.
The post holder will have a direct reporting relationship with the child protection and youth programs coordinator. S/He will get direction from the coordinator regarding his role and responsibilities.
According to the need, the post holder is required to work closely with other agencies working I the area and primary agencies such as UNHCR, ARRA and local government
Job Requirements
Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
This section details the skills, knowledge and expertise the postholder will be required to demonstrate in doing the job well.
This should include clear levels of technical expertise and skills that support our work at national, international, and global level.
Essential
BA degree in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology Child Development and other related fields.
A minimum of 3 years of humanitarian aid experience applied in emergency/recovery response operations preferably in the area of child protection and youth program Activity
excellent knowledge of Child Protection and SGBV minimum standards and basic principles; Good knowledge of SGBV and Child Protection case management
Excellent knowledge of basic child protection and youth principles and child & adult development and learning
Good knowledge of donor grants and contract regulations.
Desirable
Ability to deliver quality programs in a desirable time and work under stressful conditions.
Proven ability to work in a team environment and independently.
Excellent written, verbal communication skills in English and Amharic.
Computer literate.
Good interpersonal skills.
Gender sensitive.
Proposal and report writing skills.
Analytical and strategic thinking
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Plan International Child Protection and Youth in Emergencies Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
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