We work to prevent family breakdown and care for children who have lost parental care, or who risk losing it. We work with communities, partners and states to ensure that the rights of all children, in every society, are respected and fulfilled.
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The overview of responsibility of the National Child Safeguarding Coordinator is to promote, coordinate and support the implementation of the Child Protection Policy and related child safeguarding policy support documents in the Organization and all its programmes in order to mitigate child safeguarding risks for children and young people who are directly and indirectly cared for and supported through SOS Children’s Villages Programmes
Key Responsibilities
Strengthen the child protection implementation strategy and promote best practices in the organization.
Champion, support and develop strategic child safeguarding alliances for the organization.
Monitor, research and represent the organization on child safeguarding issues in the communities
Train and develop relevant key stakeholders on child safeguarding matters
Coordinate implementation of the Child Protection Policy and related child safeguarding policy support documents in the organization
Requirements
At least a first degree in Psychology, Social Work, Forensic Science or other related areas.
At least 5 years of experience in the area of child safeguarding/protection and care for children and young people.
Strong knowledge of Child Protection and Child’s Right and ability to work with multiple stakeholders, in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication, analytical, research, problem-solving and facilitation skills
Proven project and team management skills as well as a willingness to travel within and outside the country
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