ROLE PURPOSE
The Child Protection Coordinator will manage the implementation of a Child Protection in Emergencies programme in the Beirut, Mount Lebanon, and South. The Child Protection in Emergencies programme includes the establishment of Psychosocial Support (PSS) activities and a youth programme, as well as community outreach/awareness activities on child protection. The Child Protection Coordinator will ensure that all aspects of work are undertaken in accordance with Save the Children’s Policies.
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.
CHILD SAFEGUARDING
Level 3 - the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.
SCOPE OF ROLE
Reports to: Education and Child Protection Programme Manager
Staff reporting to this post:
- Direct: Child Protection Officers and Case Management Officers
- Indirect: Case Workers
Role Dimensions: Save the Children different sectors, CP Technical Advised, Alternative Care Specialist, beneficiaries, local authorities / communities and stakeholders, partners, local and international NGOs.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY :
Programme implementation/management
- Plan and oversee the implementation of the Child Protection in Emergencies programme in Central and South Area Office;
- Ensure timely delivery of a quality programme by developing effective and operational reporting mechanisms;
- Monitor progress against projects’ log frames and implementation plan and that the team has their individual work plans developed and properly followed;
- Ensure appropriate monitoring and evaluation systems are in place and followed by the Child Protection team;
- Identify areas of implementation according to fields needs through outreach activities and coordination with other Child Protection actors;
- Contribute to donor reports and ensure that internal reporting is of quality and following Save the Children processes; and
- Support the development and adaptation of Child Protection toolkits and curriculums.
Programme design/development
- Lead the monitoring and evaluation processes of Child Protection activities;
- Feed in the design of activities according to implementation lessons learned and community feedback;
- Ensure that programme interventions continue to be informed by and integrated with other SCI core sectors such as Education, Shelter, and Food Security and Livelihoods; and
- Regularly visit programme sites to ensure that parents and the community at large are appropriately supported and qualitative and quantitative programme objectives are achieved.
Team management and capacity building
- Identify staffing needs and participate in the recruitment processes for Child Protection programme in Central and South Area Office;
- Take accountability of own and team’s performance and development following SCI Develop to Perform guidelines;
- Provide Child Protection staff with capacity building trainings as per performance management and needs assessments,
- Ensure that the team follow weekly work plans and develop weekly reports;
- Conduct trainings for relevant local NGOs and local authorities on Child Protection and child rights topics; and
- Ensure that all child protection staff are complying with code of conduct, Child Safeguarding, and other SCI policies.
Partnerships management
- Facilitate induction and training sessions, and the roll out the capacity building plans for SCI partners;
- Ensure that data is accurately collected by partners and reported according to the provided guidelines;
- Support the programme team of partner organization in implementing operational work plans and setting clear targets and activity plans per programme sites;
- Clearly communicates targets, programme objectives and activity plans to partners and focal points;
- Control and support implementation of compliance requirements; and
- Oversee and work with partner’s staff to review monthly progress reports.
External relationships/Representation
- Continuously identify and document child protection issues in Beirut, Mount Lebanon, and South;
- Participate along with the Education and Child Protection Programme Manager in regular follow up meetings with SCI Members and donors;
- Represent SCI in coordination meetings and forums in Beirut, Mount Lebanon, and South and be an advocate for children’s right of protection and wellbeing;
- Promote children’s participation in designing intervention plans and responses; and
- Build and maintain positive relationship with (I) NGOs, local governance structures, and relevant UN agencies.
General
- Ensure that SCI activities are implemented in accordance with SCI policies, SCI child protection strategy and national guidelines and frame works;
- Comply with Save the Children’s policies and practices with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in, Social Science, Education, or other related fields;
- Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English. French language skills is an asset;
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- Experience in projects and team management;
- 3-5 years’ of experience in child protection;
- Good planning and reporting skills; and
- Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work in an insecure volatile context.
- Excellent MS Office skills;
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Prior proven track record in successful coaching is an asset;
- Experience in working with at-risk children and families and ideally experience in case management;
- Understanding of social welfare systems and child protection mechanisms;
- Ability to analyse information, evaluate options and to plan strategically;
- Demonstrated ability to analyse qualitative and quantitative data and to develop data bases and data collection tools;
- Experience in community mobilization and in conducting outreach activities; and
- Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches;
- Experience working at community level with a wide range of stakeholders;
- Prior experience in a similar position with a local or international NGO.
ADDITIONAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
CHILD SAFEGUARDING
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
FRAUD PREVENTION
The role holder is expected to uphold high standards of integrity and transparency, and will have access to financial, operational, or programmatic resources that require strict compliance with SCI’s Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy. This includes responsibility for preventing, identifying, and reporting any suspected fraud, corruption, or misuse of resources in the course of their work.
SAFEGUARDING OUR STAFF
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.
