Child Protection Program Manager (Zahle)

ROLE PURPOSE: The Child Protection Manager will be based in Zahle and manage the implementation of a child protection in emergencies programme in the Bekaa. The Child Protection in Emergencies programme includes the establishment and expansion of psychosocial programming, capacity building and support for caregivers and creation/strengthening of community-based child protection mechanisms. The Child protection Manager should ensure that all aspects of work are undertaken in accordance with Save the Children’s Policies and standards.    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:   Programme management Plan, prepare and oversee the implementation of the Child Protection in Emergencies Programme in the Bekaa, ensuring the timely delivery of a quality programme (ensuring effective reporting mechanisms are developed and are operational, regular monitoring occurs against log frames, implementation plan and individual work plans are developed and performance management is undertaken). Ensure appropriate monitoring and evaluation systems are in place, support staff in all monitoring processes and provide monthly and weekly reports on progress. Ensure CP grant is well managed in close coordination with the deputy field manager Ensure proper coordination and integration with other sectors; Education, Food Security and Livelihoods, shelter and health Develop CP programmes and contribute to CP analysis of the Bekaa in particular the situation of children refugees in Lebanon Accountable for the spending of CP programmes   Partnership management Maintain working partnerships and good communication with representatives of UNICEF, UNHCR INGOs and the Ministry of Social Affairs in the Bekaa Build and maintain partnership with local NGOs/CBOs and local governance structures (including municipalities) to work on the child protection in emergencies programme In collaboration with the Field Manager organise monthly meetings with implementing partners to discuss progress and challenges Develop and built capacity of a growing portfolio of partners   Human Resources and Capacity Building In collaboration with the CP Adviser, identify capacity building requirements of child protection staff, develop a training plan and deliver technical trainings Supervise and coach all direct reports and conduct regular performance reviews for all direct reports Develop personal monitoring plans (including concrete objectives) for each direct report Support supervision, coaching and performance management of all CP staff Ensure all Officers use weekly/monthly work plans and reports Participate or take a lead role in interagency capacity building initiatives on child protection and child rights Ensure that all child protection staff are complying with the code of conduct and the child safeguarding policy   Coordination and advocacy Represent Save the Children at regional cluster/coordination meetings (Protection, child protection, mental health) and other meetings and forums and take a leading role to strengthen a child protection system. Ensure that programme interventions continue to be informed by and integrated with other core sectors of Save the Children, such as education, health & nutrition, food security & livelihoods Ensure activities are developed in partnership with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders, including local partners (where present) and aim to establish/strengthen processes and mechanisms at local, district, and national levels. Promote the participation of children in all aspects of the response where possible and appropriate. Continuously identify and document child protection issues in Bekaa, and ensure that relevant stakeholder and duty bearers are informed Contribute to the development of case studies for the purpose of reporting, advocacy and media efforts.     QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE MA Degree in teaching, social work or social sciences Experience in project management and team management  Experience in working with at-risk children and families, ideally experience in working with community mechanisms, psychosocial support programming and case management  Ability to write donor reports Commitment  to  and  understanding  of  Save  the  Children’s  aims,  values  and principles  including rights-based approaches Experience in capacity building on CPIE Ability to write concept notes and project proposals Understanding of social welfare systems and child protection mechanisms Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English Ability to manage stress, be flexible and accommodating in difficult working circumstances  Ability to maintain consistent high standards of professional behaviour and achievement when working independently and as part of a team.