Latest Vacancies at Safeguarding Children Initiative (SCII)

ROLE PURPOSE

• The Child Protection Officer will be responsible for implementation of Child Protection activities with guidance from Program Coordinator. Block roles include MHPSS, Case management and FTR response, working in the conflict affected communities to directly identify and register abducted children and women, negotiate with local authorities, raise awareness, and try to seek the best outcomes in a limited and challenging environment.
• In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

ROLE DIMENSIONS:

This role will contribute towards Safeguarding Children Initiative’s Child Protection strategic objective that all children are safe, secured, respected and encouraged to develop to their fullest potential by being committed to the eradication of poverty and children’s inclusion.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Work closely with Director of Program to ensure the quality implementation of Child Protection activities in the field.
• Lead on case management activities and be supervisor in the designated field sites, with support from PSS facilitators & case workers, including coordinating and sharing data with other service providers using the new Case Management SOPs,
• Prepare weekly activity plans with line staff as necessary and ensure smooth implementation of these plans.
• Set up/strengthen Child Protection Committees, including training and awareness raising on dangers of abduction in their communities and linking children to available services.
• Set up/support and monitor Child Protection Help Desks to identify, support and refer children with protection concerns.
• Monitor and assess the implementation of the program, ensuring that case workers are using the case management forms consistently and correctly.
• Ensure quality and timely registration of recovered abductees and at-risk children including UASC and sharing the information with Director of Program.
• Ensure all data from the case management are kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know bases and in accordance with case management SOPs.
• Representation of Safeguarding Children Initiative as necessary at community level i.e. coordination meetings etc and negotiate with local authorities when necessary.
• Perform other functions relative to Child Protection activities and initiatives that may be assigned by Line Manager.
• Assist in the identification and procurement of materials field activities.
• Coordinate with Logistics to ensure timely and safe delivery of supplies allocated to field activities.
• Adhere to safeguarding policy and report where necessary.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Safeguarding Children Initiative values.
• Holds the team accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary guidance 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 Safeguarding Children Initiative, engages and motivates others.

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.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
• Willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

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

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• University degree in social sciences or relevant experience in social work, community development and working with children in Child Protection programme.
• 3 years sectoral experience
• Good English oral and written communication skills.
• Fluent in a local language and or Kanuri is a key requirement.
• Experience in community facilitation and mobilisation
• Good understanding of community politics and traditional networks in program location.
• Excellent technical understanding of child protection and community-based approaches.
• Good computer knowledge and skills.
• Be able to prioritise tasks
• Flexibility and ability to work independently and in a team
• Able to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
• Able to operate in extremely harsh living and working environment
• Gender awareness and sensitivity
• Commitment to the aims and principles of Safeguarding Children Initiative. In particular, a good understanding of the SCII mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support.

Desirable

• Work experience with children and families, especially knowledge of child rights and participation
• Excellent computer knowledge
• Experience in capacity building
• Previous NGO experience, including an understanding of neutrality as an international NGO.
• Background knowledge in child/ youth protection, education, child rights and emergencies

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ROLE PURPOSE

• The Child Protection Officer will be responsible for implementation of Child Protection activities with guidance from Program Coordinator. Block roles include MHPSS, Case management and FTR response, working in the conflict affected communities to directly identify and register abducted children and women, negotiate with local authorities, raise awareness, and try to seek the best outcomes in a limited and challenging environment.
• In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

ROLE DIMENSIONS:

This role will contribute towards Safeguarding Children Initiative’s Child Protection strategic objective that all children are safe, secured, respected and encouraged to develop to their fullest potential by being committed to the eradication of poverty and children’s inclusion.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Work closely with Director of Program to ensure the quality implementation of Child Protection activities in the field.
• Lead on case management activities and be supervisor in the designated field sites, with support from PSS facilitators & case workers, including coordinating and sharing data with other service providers using the new Case Management SOPs,
• Prepare weekly activity plans with line staff as necessary and ensure smooth implementation of these plans.
• Set up/strengthen Child Protection Committees, including training and awareness raising on dangers of abduction in their communities and linking children to available services.
• Set up/support and monitor Child Protection Help Desks to identify, support and refer children with protection concerns.
• Monitor and assess the implementation of the program, ensuring that case workers are using the case management forms consistently and correctly.
• Ensure quality and timely registration of recovered abductees and at-risk children including UASC and sharing the information with Director of Program.
• Ensure all data from the case management are kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know bases and in accordance with case management SOPs.
• Representation of Safeguarding Children Initiative as necessary at community level i.e. coordination meetings etc and negotiate with local authorities when necessary.
• Perform other functions relative to Child Protection activities and initiatives that may be assigned by Line Manager.
• Assist in the identification and procurement of materials field activities.
• Coordinate with Logistics to ensure timely and safe delivery of supplies allocated to field activities.
• Adhere to safeguarding policy and report where necessary.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Safeguarding Children Initiative values.
• Holds the team accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary guidance 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 Safeguarding Children Initiative, engages and motivates others.

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.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
• Willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

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

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• University degree in social sciences or relevant experience in social work, community development and working with children in Child Protection programme.
• 3 years sectoral experience
• Good English oral and written communication skills.
• Fluent in a local language and or Kanuri is a key requirement.
• Experience in community facilitation and mobilisation
• Good understanding of community politics and traditional networks in program location.
• Excellent technical understanding of child protection and community-based approaches.
• Good computer knowledge and skills.
• Be able to prioritise tasks
• Flexibility and ability to work independently and in a team
• Able to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
• Able to operate in extremely harsh living and working environment
• Gender awareness and sensitivity
• Commitment to the aims and principles of Safeguarding Children Initiative. In particular, a good understanding of the SCII mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support.

Desirable

• Work experience with children and families, especially knowledge of child rights and participation
• Excellent computer knowledge
• Experience in capacity building
• Previous NGO experience, including an understanding of neutrality as an international NGO.
• Background knowledge in child/ youth protection, education, child rights and emergencies

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ROLE PURPOSE

• The Child Protection Officer will be responsible for implementation of Child Protection activities with guidance from Program Coordinator. Block roles include MHPSS, Case management and FTR response, working in the conflict affected communities to directly identify and register abducted children and women, negotiate with local authorities, raise awareness, and try to seek the best outcomes in a limited and challenging environment.
• In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

ROLE DIMENSIONS:

This role will contribute towards Safeguarding Children Initiative’s Child Protection strategic objective that all children are safe, secured, respected and encouraged to develop to their fullest potential by being committed to the eradication of poverty and children’s inclusion.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Work closely with Director of Program to ensure the quality implementation of Child Protection activities in the field.
• Lead on case management activities and be supervisor in the designated field sites, with support from PSS facilitators & case workers, including coordinating and sharing data with other service providers using the new Case Management SOPs,
• Prepare weekly activity plans with line staff as necessary and ensure smooth implementation of these plans.
• Set up/strengthen Child Protection Committees, including training and awareness raising on dangers of abduction in their communities and linking children to available services.
• Set up/support and monitor Child Protection Help Desks to identify, support and refer children with protection concerns.
• Monitor and assess the implementation of the program, ensuring that case workers are using the case management forms consistently and correctly.
• Ensure quality and timely registration of recovered abductees and at-risk children including UASC and sharing the information with Director of Program.
• Ensure all data from the case management are kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know bases and in accordance with case management SOPs.
• Representation of Safeguarding Children Initiative as necessary at community level i.e. coordination meetings etc and negotiate with local authorities when necessary.
• Perform other functions relative to Child Protection activities and initiatives that may be assigned by Line Manager.
• Assist in the identification and procurement of materials field activities.
• Coordinate with Logistics to ensure timely and safe delivery of supplies allocated to field activities.
• Adhere to safeguarding policy and report where necessary.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Safeguarding Children Initiative values.
• Holds the team accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary guidance 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 Safeguarding Children Initiative, engages and motivates others.

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.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
• Willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

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

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• University degree in social sciences or relevant experience in social work, community development and working with children in Child Protection programme.
• 3 years sectoral experience
• Good English oral and written communication skills.
• Fluent in a local language and or Kanuri is a key requirement.
• Experience in community facilitation and mobilisation
• Good understanding of community politics and traditional networks in program location.
• Excellent technical understanding of child protection and community-based approaches.
• Good computer knowledge and skills.
• Be able to prioritise tasks
• Flexibility and ability to work independently and in a team
• Able to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
• Able to operate in extremely harsh living and working environment
• Gender awareness and sensitivity
• Commitment to the aims and principles of Safeguarding Children Initiative. In particular, a good understanding of the SCII mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support.

Desirable

• Work experience with children and families, especially knowledge of child rights and participation
• Excellent computer knowledge
• Experience in capacity building
• Previous NGO experience, including an understanding of neutrality as an international NGO.
• Background knowledge in child/ youth protection, education, child rights and emergencies

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Role Purpose

• This position is Reporting to the Case Worker, the main purpose of the position is to carry out an array of age and gender appropriate psychosocial support activities for the most vulnerable and at-risk children, adolescents, and caregivers with respect to their culture and contextual sensitivities.

Position Summary

• The PSS Facilitator has the knowledge and practical skills to carry out focused psychosocial support activities with children at high risk of vulnerability. Focused PSS activities will be carried out in line with individual organization and interagency guidelines.
• The intention of this position is to build the resilience of most Vulnerable children through Psychosocial Support activities.
• The Facilitator implements the activities in a manner that leaves considerable positive impact on children.

• Ensure that CFS registration and attendance are done properly.
• Ensure Regular CFS activities according to schedule (recreational and gender and age sensitive life skills discussions)
• Ensure Operation of Child Help Desk (CHD) session and facilitate CFS activities.
• Ensure Counselling sessions to children (with register and individual files)
• Referral of more severe cases to case workers
• Ensure that children are not exposed to any form of harm or stress during the activity and that they feel safe and respected.
• Work with the Child Protection Officer to ensure that all financial activities conducted in camps and communities are properly documented in line with Donor procedures and organization policies.
• Ensure all documentation, reports, and records are maintained per agreed procedure, and information is provided on community activities as required.
• Maintain documentation and Child Protection Information Management System (CPIMS) at the community/state office level.
• Maintain documentation and Child Protection Information Management System (CPIMS) at the LGA level.
• Must adhere to the organization policies and reporting standards.
• Write and submit weekly activity reports.
• Ensure all cases are referred to the caseworker with confidentiality clause adhered to.
• Facilitate mentoring and coaching of volunteers on various topics, as outlined in the implementation plan.

Job Requirements and Competency

• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyse and solve problems.
• Ability to manage conflict and resolve complaints.
• Proficiency in using Micro-soft office package.
• Knowledge of sexual and gender-based violence/domestic violence and sexual assault/abuse issues and solutions.
• Understanding of challenges facing Internally Displaced Persons in the location
• Experience working with young people, preferably most vulnerable (experience working with Internally Displaced children will be a plus).
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Knowledge of theories of human behaviour and ability to apply in assessment and planning.
• Knowledge of risk assessments; counselling skills, child abuse standards, child welfare legislation and regulations.
• Ability to work as an integral member of a team and work with little or no supervision as may be required.
• Ability to follow direction and work effectively under pressure.
• Good planning, organisation, problem-solving, decision-making and liaison skills.
• Ability to collaborate with other resource persons and facility.
• Ability to withstand stressful situations that may arise as a result of challenging work environment.

Qualifications Required

• Minimal Diploma in a Social Development related field, (Social Worker, Psychology, Sociology, Specialized Education).
• At least 0 to 1 years’ experience working with children and preferably high-risk children and/or refugee/ vulnerable population
• Knowledge in Child Protection.
• Strong facilitation and organizational skills;
• Motivated-and ability to work in a team.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English, Hausa and Kanuri is required.

go to method of application »

Role Purpose

• This position is Reporting to the Case Worker, the main purpose of the position is to carry out an array of age and gender appropriate psychosocial support activities for the most vulnerable and at-risk children, adolescents, and caregivers with respect to their culture and contextual sensitivities.

Position Summary

• The PSS Facilitator has the knowledge and practical skills to carry out focused psychosocial support activities with children at high risk of vulnerability. Focused PSS activities will be carried out in line with individual organization and interagency guidelines.
• The intention of this position is to build the resilience of most Vulnerable children through Psychosocial Support activities.
• The Facilitator implements the activities in a manner that leaves considerable positive impact on children.

• Ensure that CFS registration and attendance are done properly.
• Ensure Regular CFS activities according to schedule (recreational and gender and age sensitive life skills discussions)
• Ensure Operation of Child Help Desk (CHD) session and facilitate CFS activities.
• Ensure Counselling sessions to children (with register and individual files)
• Referral of more severe cases to case workers
• Ensure that children are not exposed to any form of harm or stress during the activity and that they feel safe and respected.
• Work with the Child Protection Officer to ensure that all financial activities conducted in camps and communities are properly documented in line with Donor procedures and organization policies.
• Ensure all documentation, reports, and records are maintained per agreed procedure, and information is provided on community activities as required.
• Maintain documentation and Child Protection Information Management System (CPIMS) at the community/state office level.
• Maintain documentation and Child Protection Information Management System (CPIMS) at the LGA level.
• Must adhere to the organization policies and reporting standards.
• Write and submit weekly activity reports.
• Ensure all cases are referred to the caseworker with confidentiality clause adhered to.
• Facilitate mentoring and coaching of volunteers on various topics, as outlined in the implementation plan.

Job Requirements and Competency

• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyse and solve problems.
• Ability to manage conflict and resolve complaints.
• Proficiency in using Micro-soft office package.
• Knowledge of sexual and gender-based violence/domestic violence and sexual assault/abuse issues and solutions.
• Understanding of challenges facing Internally Displaced Persons in the location
• Experience working with young people, preferably most vulnerable (experience working with Internally Displaced children will be a plus).
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Knowledge of theories of human behaviour and ability to apply in assessment and planning.
• Knowledge of risk assessments; counselling skills, child abuse standards, child welfare legislation and regulations.
• Ability to work as an integral member of a team and work with little or no supervision as may be required.
• Ability to follow direction and work effectively under pressure.
• Good planning, organisation, problem-solving, decision-making and liaison skills.
• Ability to collaborate with other resource persons and facility.
• Ability to withstand stressful situations that may arise as a result of challenging work environment.

Qualifications Required

• Minimal Diploma in a Social Development related field, (Social Worker, Psychology, Sociology, Specialized Education).
• At least 0 to 1 years’ experience working with children and preferably high-risk children and/or refugee/ vulnerable population
• Knowledge in Child Protection.
• Strong facilitation and organizational skills;
• Motivated-and ability to work in a team.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English, Hausa and Kanuri is required.