Child Protection Coordinator

Vacancies Announcement   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, Health and Nutrition, Food Security and Livelihood, and Shelter CRC and Emergency Response throughout Lebanon.   Save the Children is seeking qualified candidates to fulfill the following positions, on  3 month contracts with possible extension, for its Lebanon Country Office,  Bekaa:   Job Discription: Programme management Plan, prepare and      oversee the implementation of the Child Protection in Emergencies      Programme in 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. Build and maintain      partnership with local NGOs/CBOs 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 Manager & Field Manager ensure that appropriate (national)      Child Protection Staff are recruited for the CPiE programme In collaboration with      the CP Manager, identify capacity building requirements of child      protection staff and deliver technical trainings Supervise and coach      all direct reports (Adolescent Programme Officer, CFS Officer, Case Management &      Community Mobilisation Officer and the Psychosocial Programme Officer) and      conduct regular performance reviews for all direct reports Develop personal monitoring plans      (including concrete objectives) for each direct report 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 Understanding      of social welfare systems and child protection mechanisms Ability to write weekly and monthly reports 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. Commitment  to       and  understanding  of       Save  the  Children’s  aims,       values  and principles  including rights-based approaches