CPIM’S Assistant at Life at Best Development Initiative

Location: Gujba LGA Of Yobe State

ROLE PURPOSE:  

Under the supervision of the CPIMS Officer and with technical support from Project Manager, CPIMS Specialist and CP Protection Officer, the post-holder will ensure efficient and effective day to day collection of field data and inputting data into CP IMS.   

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Compile the case management data and ensure timely entry into the CPIMS
• Cleaning of the data regularly to ensure accuracy of data.
• Daily back-up and synchronization of data.
• Generate weekly reports that are shared with the Case management team to enable better management and prioritization of cases.
• Manage data from individual cases, which include security of the data and flagging errors
• Ensure mandatory fields are correctly captured and staff are assisted and guided as required before cases are entered into the system.
• To oversee the day-to-day management of LABDI child protection database in Borno State including ensuring accurate and detailed data is sent to the CPIMS Task force and LABDI MEAL Team on a monthly basis.
• Flag and Follow up of individual cases with the Case management officers, child protection in emergency officers and the Case Management Case workers
• Weekly analysis of data including achievements, duration between identification and entry, progress of the priority cases e.t.c.
• Populate and submit monthly 5Ws to the respective Sub Sectors.
• Field visit and provide technical support to registered cases randomly selected from the CPIMS database. 
• Coaching the case management team on how to correctly fill the forms.
• Participate in any other activities as may be assigned to you by your supervisor from time to time.
• Comply with all relevant Life At Best Development Initiative LABDI policies and procedures with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, security, equal opportunities and other relevant policies

Capacity Building:

• Provide capacity to case workers on IA CPIMS form and case management 
• Provide technical support/capacity building to caseworkers and project staff on quality data entry and CPIMS.
• Representation & Advocacy & Organisational Learning:
• Ensure that LABDI work is coordinated with efforts of other agencies and Government, and support the CPIMS Task Force and Case Management Task Force  
• With support from the Lead Child Protection Manager and/or other senior programme staff, assist in advocacy activities that target decision-makers in-country.
• In collaboration with the  Child Protection team, feed in learning, experiences and evidence to relevant global advocacy objectives.
• Contribute to communications and media work as required.

General:

• Comply with Life At Best Development Initiative  policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
• Other  tasks as requested by Line Manager.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling LABDI  values
• holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

• sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
• widely shares their personal vision for LABDI, engages and motivates others
• future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
• values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

• develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

• honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

QUALIFICATIONS  

Essential Criteria

• University degree or equivalent in Social work, Social Science, development studies or equivalent combination of relevant training and experience
• Between three and four years of work experience in Protection work, supervision, community mobilization and distribution and a solid understanding of the actual BAY State Emergency context. 
• Proven ability to supervise a CP project with a holistic approach and integrated to child protection right
• Speaking fluent English, Kanuri, Hausa and other languages of Northern Nigeria is an advantage
• Computer literate

Desirable Criteria

• High level of personal integrity, commitment and professional responsibility
• Excellent communication skills, 
• Team player with strong leadership skills
• Mature personality with life experience is an advantage
• Able to be self-started and work in challenging contexts and fragile environments.

LABDI has zero tolerance to sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), any act of child abuse including sexual exploitation and sexual abuse constitute acts of serious misconduct and are therefore grounds for disciplinary measures, including summary dismissal.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply