Child Protection Assistant - Zahle

ROLE PURPOSE: As a member of the Child Protection team in Emergencies, the Child Protection Assistant will be responsible for implementing the child protection in Emergencies programme under the supervision of the child protection officer. The Child Protection Assistant will work towards ensuring that the programme is of a high technical quality, that monitoring processes are in place, that timely reporting occurs, and that the programme is continually assessed and solutions quickly put should there be a change in context.   SCOPE OF ROLE: Reports to: Child protection officer Staff directly reporting to this post: None, although this staff will be a focal point between the programme and implementing partners, communities, children. KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: Programme Implementation Support Facilitate the implementation of the Child Protection in Emergencies programme (particularly recreational activities with children, awareness raising sessions with mothers, community mobilisation) under the supervision of the Child Protection officer, ensuring smooth exchange between the SC child protection Team, beneficiaries and the community and providing technical support as needed. With the Child Protection in Emergencies team, contribute to establishing and implementing operational work plans, setting clear targets and activity plans per activity/programme site. Communicate the targets, programme objectives and activity plans clearly to partners, officers, parents and children, ensuring they are well understood. Liaise on a daily basis with partners, community. and Save the Children supervisors and colleagues to guarantee the smooth operation of the programmes. Work directly in the field with children, families and other stakeholders of the programme location/s. Provide information and advice beneficiaries on existing social services, referring them to partners when required. Assist in the organisation and implementation of awareness sessions for children, adolescents, parents and communities at large. Lead on outreach activities and assist in the organisation and implementation of trainings and workshops. Facilitate, collect and report information regarding the overall situation of the Syrian refugee children and their families in the community, with specific attention paid to the programme targeted children and programme objectives. Inform the direct supervisor about any difficulty met in the activities implementation. Ensure a strict adherence to the principles of Child Protection at all times, including respect for confidentiality and a child centred approach and to act in the best interests of the child. Monitoring and Evaluation Participate in regular monitoring and evaluation activities of the Child Protection in Emergencies programme. Produce timely reports for internal use on the activities in each site/school, highlighting challenges, best practices and lessons learnt. Ensure that data is accurately collected on a weekly and monthly basis. Ensure accurate data entry Regularly visit project sites to ensure that the community at large are appropriately supported and that qualitative and quantitative programme objectives are achieved.   Adherence to Save the Children policies and procedures Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.  In agreement with your line manager, perform other duties within reason (in line with your skills and experience) SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice) Accountability: Is accountable for the implementation of the Child Protection in Emergency activities under the supervision of the Child Protection officer. Holds him/herself accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently and achieves and role models Save the Children’s 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 him/herself (and his/her team), takes responsibility for his/her own personal development and encourages others to do the same. Widely shares Save the Children’s vision and engages and motivates others. Is future orientated and thinks strategically. Collaboration: Builds and maintains effective relationships, with his/her team, colleagues, beneficiaries, external partners and supporters. Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength. Is approachable, a good listener and can communicate well. Creativity: Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions. Is willing to take disciplined risks. Integrity: Is honest, encourages openness and transparency.  Skill and competencies: Applying Technical and Professional Expertise (applicable for those staff in technical roles) Working Effectively with Others Communicating with Impact Delivering Results QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE At least two years’ experience in working with children and community mobilisation, preferably in an (I) NGO environment. Bachelor’s degree social work or related sciences, Development/Humanitarian Studies. Understanding of national development issues, in particular in relation to children and protection, and government institutions, particularly the public school. Ability to analyse information, evaluate options and to plan strategically. Strength in interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Fluency in written and spoken Arabic, good written and spoken English. Flexibility and willingness to change work practices and hours and capability to work in insecure volatile environment. Commitment  to  and  understanding  of  Save  the  Children’s  aims,  values  and principles  including rights-based approaches. Familiarity with Bekaa region an asset.