Child Protection Coordinator at Save The Children

ROLE PURPOSE: 

The CP coordinator with the support of the Technical Advisor and the BHA Program Manager plays a key role in developing strategy, partnerships and providing oversight on day-to-day project implementation. The coordinator will provide technical support to the BHA- Integrated multi-sectoral lifesaving assistance project in Yobe state within the Save the Children country program. S/he will oversee the child protection project activities, ensuring effective planning, implementation and monitoring at the field level.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• The CP coordinator will be responsible for supporting designing and following up with the technical aspects of the project implementation, strengthening the referral system as well as providing capacity building, and technical expertise.
• The CP coordinator is the key member of the child protection team, expected to possess proven project delivery capacity, effective team management, partner management and integration of CP programming in other sectors.
• S/he must have a strong background and knowledge on child rights, child protection integration, and CP system strengthening.  
• S/he will assure quality of programming, adequate coordination and communication on CP activities as well as ensure that SCI support meet the inter-agency guidelines for referrals and the minimum standards for child protection, MHPSS and Gender Based Violence in humanitarian actions.
• In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the coordinator will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
• S/he will ensure quality delivery of programme activities, for example, monitoring against log frames, budget forecast and reporting and monitoring on the Budget. 
• Prepare timely programme and donor reports for child protection project activities in compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Work closely with Save the Children’s CP team, contribute lessons learnt and best practice experiences from the project inform SC’s strategic planning and the design of future programming strategy and direction, including funding proposals
• Participate in regular meetings with government, local authorities, partners and other stakeholders to draw lessons, share experiences and monitor progress of the project. 
• Ensure effective coordination and collaboration with key stakeholders and partners at field level – NGOs, civil society organizations, community groups, and others
• Coordinate and liaise with field and national support teams to ensure quality project support in HR, logs, procurement, finance etc
• Manage project field activities, ensuring project objectives are being achieved and ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of our field work. 
• Ensure all documentation, reports, and records are maintained per agreed procedure, and information is provided on community activities as required.
• Lead and participate in the CP assessment and analysis process
• Must adhere to the child safeguarding and protection policies and reporting standards.
• Other ad hoc tasks as requested by Line Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s or master’s Degree in social work or relevant field experience. 
• At least three (4) years post NYSC relevant experience in child protection programming
• Demonstrable commitment to a holistic vision of children’s welfare
• Substantial management experience, preferably in emergencies 
• Excellent written and spoken English; local language skills a major advantage
• Demonstrable competence in report writing 
• Experience of financial planning and expenditure monitoring as applied to grants management 
• Experience of working with communities, and supporting their participation, ownership and empowerment
• Strong representational and communication skills sensitive to the cultural and military/political environment
• The ability to plan and ensure the implementation of projects, and to oversee the management and report on resources effectively.
• Able to work calmly under pressure in a rapidly changing context
• Proven team management skills 
• Adaptability and flexibility; ability and willingness to live in the field
•  Competent in Outlook, Word and Excel
•  Commitment to upholding Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy, and other Global Policies.