Child Protection in Emergencies, Case Management Specialist at International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Purpose
The Child Protection program in Nigeria requires technical support from a Child Protection in Emergencies (CPiE), Case Management Specialist to lead the development of a training module and capacity building strategy for implementation in May-June of 2015.  The CPiE Case Management Specialist will deliver foundational case management training through a training of trainers model, and provide recommendations on the current case management system.  Additionally, the CPiE Case Management Specialist will co-facilitate the first training of the training module and provide any necessary adaptations for the context and audience as necessary.   

Deliverables

Remote Support:

• Contextualize and consolidate materials from CPWG resources into a comprehensive training module for north-eastern Nigeria.  Four training sessions need to be developed on the following topics and each training should last no longer than 3-4 days:
• Alternative Care for unaccompanied and separated children and children associated with armed groups
• Case Management including psychosocial support services and referral pathways
• Child Protection in Emergencies
• Child Protection Rapid Assessments
• Design a Training of Trainers Guidance Note for IRC caseworkers who are providing case management services and mentoring government/CBO counterparts in case management.
• Develop a capacity building implementation strategy including a mentorship component between IRC and government/CBO counterparts for 6 months

In-Country Support [Yola, Adamawa State Nigeria]:

• Conduct a Training of Trainers foundational trainings for IRC caseworkers and child protection officers:
• Alternative Care for unaccompanied and separated children and children associated with armed groups
• Case Management including psychosocial support services and referral pathways
• Review IRC case management system, including vulnerability criteria, M&E, alternative care trainings with the CP manager and appropriate CP officers.  Following the review, produce a final report including findings of the review and recommendations.
• Present key findings and recommendations to the case management team and facilitate the development of an action plan for remediation.
• Co-facilitate first training designed in the training module, Alternative Care of UASC and CAAFAG for the Ministry of Women and Social Development personnel with the IRC Child Protection Manager.
• Finalize training materials based on feedback from staff training and training of Ministry of Women and Social Development personnel in necessary.