Child Protection Coordinator

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need around the world. Save the Children has been operating in Lebanon since 1999 and is recognized for its commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration. Save the Children currently implements programs in Child Protection, Education, CRC, Health and Nutrition, Food Security & Livelihood, Shelter, and Emergency Response throughout Lebanon. Save the Children is seeking qualified candidates to fulfill the following positions, for its Lebanon Country Office, in the following locations Beirut, Tripoli, Akkar and Bekaa: ROLE PURPOSE: The Child Protection Coordinator 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 Coordinator should ensure that all aspects of work are undertaken in accordance with Save the Children’s Policies. This post is anticipated for 6 months. 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. 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 Human Resources and Capacity Building Identify staffing needs In collaboration with the CP Adviser & Deputy Field Manager ensure that appropriate Child Protection Staff are recruited for the CPiE programme In collaboration with the CP Adviser, identify capacity building requirements of child protection staff 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 work plans and reports Conduct trainings for relevant local NGOs and local authorities 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 case management Experience in community mobilisation and conducting outreach activities Ability to write weekly and monthly reports Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches 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. APPLICATION PROCESS   Please note that the closing date for applications is : For External applicants on June 10th.                    The selection committee will review all applications as they are received. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. No further information will be given over the phone.   Please note: due to the critical nature of this recruitment, applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates contacted on an on-going basis.  Internal Applicants are given priority in the recruitment process.   STARTING DATE: Immediate.  We’re looking for people who can start as soon as possible or within the next few weeks.   Each application package should include the following: •           Job title for the role you are applying for in subject header of the email •           Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information •           CV (including detailed work experience, education/degrees)  –  3pages maximum •           Professional References (minimum of three, with complete contact information) •           Kindly do not send supporting certificates and documents at this stage •           Letter and CV should be saved into one Word or PDF document and sent to Lebanon.vacancies@savethechildren.org   Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.   We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.  All applicants will also be subject to Save the Children’s usual Child Safeguarding Policy and reference checking process.