World Vision International NGO Project Assistant- Child Protection Jobs
World Vision International NGO Project Assistant- Child Protection Jobs
Purpose of the position:The Project Assistant -Child Protection will provide grass roots project implementation, monitoring and documentation and participation in line with Child Protection global standards.
The incumbent will also be responsible for the smooth, cost effective, efficient and timely implementation of Child Protection activities particularly; case management, monitoring and supervision of Child Protection Community Volunteers.
The incumbent will also be responsible for documenting Child Protection needs within the area of allocation
Key Outputs/Responsibilities
Case Management
Conduct BIP for high-priority cases (BIA, BIDs, case planning and implementation, case closures)
Ensure 100% utilization of ProGres version 4. (BIAs, BID, Interventions, & closure)
Support referrals of high priority cases
Coordinate and facilitate family tracing and reunification (FTR)
Initiate, plan and present cases during the case conferences
Provision of Case-by-case to high-priority cases.
Facilitate cases for specialized services
Filing case management tools
Ensure community structures have the required case management tools like monitoring forms, low priority log books and referrals
Respond to emerging cases raised through FRRM and World Vision toll free line
Effective project implementation
Prepare concepts notes, and submit them within the agreed timeframes.
Develop work plans for activity implementation
Prepare and submit monthly payment requisitions for Community structures’ stipends within the first week of every new month with all required attachments
Prepare and submit all payment requisitions for activities conducted within 3 days from the last day of an activity.
Prepare and file accountability documents (attendance lists, acknowledgement forms and reports)
Provide technical oversight to community-based child protection and education systems, children groups and stake holders in advocating for child protection, participation
Capacity Building and System strengthening
Train community structures on child protection, BIP, CP minimum standards, peace building activities, PSS,PSEA and safe guarding
Conduct annual alternative background check for community structures
Build capacities and mentor community structures on World Vision Models (CoH, MAGS, EWV, CVA
Organize and conduct monthly meetings with community structures (CPCs, RWCs, MAGS, CHATS, Parents, volunteers) and children on child protection, positive parenting and child participation
Facilitate advocacy forums led by children on issues affecting them. The forums are aimed at awareness creation and sensitization of communities
Coordinate with the community structures to ensure effective implementation of activities
Reporting, Documentation, and Accountability
Develop weekly and activity reports, and submit them to project officers and M and
E
Identify potential impact stories for documentation and informs the project officer
Collect feedback from the beneficiaries and community structures and submit to the project officer and M and E
Update asset register for community assets
CFS/ECD management
Provide mentorship and capacity building for CMCs to ensure ownership and sustainability of the centres
Supervise CFS implementation as per the agreed minimum standards in emergency
Provide support supervision to the CMCs
Ensure caregivers are trained on ECD framework, peace road curriculum and CFS catalogue
Ensure compliance of safeguarding policy in the CFS and ECD centers
Facilitate the process of CFS transition to the community
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience.
A minimum of (3) three or more years of field experience working with communities in child protection and program management in an NGO context.
Past exposure and experience with integrated Child Protection and operations in humanitarian context.
Past experience in working with communities
Excellent analytical, documentation, problem solving, interpersonal ad negotiation skills
High school Diploma, Community Development, Adult and Community Education, Community Based Rehabilitation, Social Works and Social Administration, Education, Psychology.
Working knowledge of humanitarian industry including sphere standards, NGO code of conduct and humanitarian charter
Very strong communication skills
Ability to ride a motorcycle.
Possess the ability to work with different partners, local authorities, local organizations and NGOs to develop and maintain positive relationships
Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible world view, emotional maturity and physical stamina
Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts, psychological stressful environments and physical hardship conditions with limited resources
Ability to cope and deal with stress and work under stressful work conditions is required
Commitment to World Vision Core Values and Vision Statement
Ability to exhibit exemplary lifestyle as interpreted in specific local cultural context
Regular travel between field-based offices and programming areas.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; World Vision International NGO Project Assistant- Child Protection Jobs
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