Child Protection Officer

The Child Protection Officer will oversee the field-level implementation of the child protection programming by providing technical support and guidance to project staff and partners as they conduct community outreach, organize psychosocial activities, and build community-level linkages   Duties Daily coordination with key staff working on SGBV cases, including Social Workers, lawyers, psychologist etc. Coordination with UNHCR CP sector and sub-working groups regarding CP Ensure systematic application of industry child protection standards and safeguarding policies Receive referrals from different agencies and local actors and provide feedback of actions taken Act as liaison between donor and other actors on individual protection cases for referral regarding child protection Conduct monitoring visits at field level on application of Child Protection principles, conduct awareness sessions with staff, partners and beneficiaries, liaising with M & E team to ensure Child Protection principles are represented in monitoring activities Engage staff on regular basis to oversee work and ensure child protection and psychosocial activities are technically sound and respectful of standards on Child Protection Report to Protection Officer on weekly tasks and key priority areas of work (TBD in consultation with Protection Officer) Ensuring training and capacity building for staff working with children, including but not limited to Code of Conduct, Psychological First Aid etc.­ On the job coaching for relevant staff, as required Follow up on the data collection pertaining to protection and monitors the management of CP cases Business Skills Capacity to work under pressure Ability to work in a multicultural environment Good advocacy Good analytical skills Teamwork/working with people Strong communication and interpersonal skills Strong organizational skills Ability to maintain outstanding working relationships with external and internal sources Ability to show initiative and take responsibility Excellent oral and written communication skills Computer Skills Proficient with Microsoft Office programs