Child Protection Case Management Officer at Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh)

Location:                        MMC/Jere LGA

Reporting to:                Child Protection Case Management Supervisor

Employment Type:     Fixed Term Contract

Contract Duration:     10 months     

Tdh in Nigeria implements projects in Health, WaSH, Child Protection, and Education sectors

General description of the position:

The purpose of the position is to support the most vulnerable and at-risk boys, girls, men, and women through the provision of integrated, safe, and confidential case management services implemented in accordance with the Inter-Agency Case Management Guidelines. The post holder will be in charge of implementing case management activities in ensuring high-quality case management service delivery. The job location depends on the assignment and might change based on the project’s evolving needs.

Responsibilities & Tasks

Case Management

• Provide individually tailored comprehensive Child Protection Case Management Services to Unaccompanied, Separated, and other Vulnerable Children in line with the Case Management Standard Operating Procedures.
• Receive and provide referral services for specialized case management services.
• Ensure the confidentiality of the information collected during the case management services and input the information on digital platforms.
• Establish a harmonious working environment with a wide range of stakeholders more specifically, children, beneficiaries, service providers, community leaders, religious leaders, and local government authorities.
• Raise the profile of case management services in the project area by training volunteers and raising awareness in the community.
• Support the establishment and strengthening of Community Based Child Protection mechanisms.
• Make strong efforts for the sustainability of the Community Based Child Protection Mechanisms by linking them to government structures and long-term programs/projects.
• Submit detailed weekly and monthly activity reports to the Case Management Supervisor
• Provide weekly and monthly situation report on the context and the evolving risks and threats hampering the protection and wellbeing of children in the Tdh project location.

Other

• Fully comply with the Tdh Code of Conduct and ensure Child Safeguarding Policy is always upheld.
• Ensure adherence to Tdh standards and quality requirements in all the project activities.
• Adhere to and ensure the team under her/his responsibility follows Tdh administrative and logistical regulations and procedures.
• The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are not exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project needs.

Requirements

Language Skills:

Fluency in local languages and in English (speaking/reading/writing).

Educational qualification:

University degree in Social Work, Social Studies, Human Rights, or any other related discipline.

Work experience:

Minimum 2 years of experience in the field of Child Protection / Case Management / SGBV / Social work.

Knowledge & skills:

Good analytical and writing skills.

Computer skills:

Good knowledge of the MS office software package.

Other:

Knowledge of child protection systems in Northeastern Nigeria/Good capacity building and supervisory skills / Previous experience in child protection case management is highly desirable.

Assets

Acquaintance with NGO rules, procedures, and regulations; Acquaintance with the Child Protection Minimum Standards, good knowledge of the Inter-agency Guidelines for Case Management and Child Protection

Net Salary:   344,000 NGN