Child Protection Program Manager

BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee is an international organization specializing in emergency and humanitarian programming existing since 1933 and working in more than 40 countries. In response to the influx of Syrian refugees in Lebanon, the IRC started a Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE) program and a Livelihood program in 2012 with program strategies implemented in various locations in the Northern and Beka’a Governorates. IRC is now complementing their response with a Child Protection (CP) program in Mont Lebanon or North Governorate.. SCOPE OF WORK: The CP Manager will be responsible to oversee the overall CP program in one of the governorate. The CP Manager will be responsible of the supervision of the case management and psychosocial activities as well as the operation aspect of the CP program. The Manager will provide technical support to the IRC staff as well as IRC partner.  The CP Manager will work in close collaboration with the CP Specialist, the Senior Manager and the Protection and WPE Manager to ensure quality and integrated programs.   Position objectives: Manage the CP team in the governorate Provide technical and operational support to the CP team to ensure the good service deliveries of IRC CP programs to the beneficiaries. Who this position reports to: Senior CP Manager RESPONSIBILITIES: Program Manage the CP team; ensure that each staff has an updated JD, development of performance review, etc. Participate in the recruitment of staff and volunteers Ensure the overall implementation of IRC programs Ensure that the CM activities are in line with the Case Management (CM) SOP, referral pathway, data protocol and information sharing Ensure that the PSS activities are in line with the different guidelines Ensure the coordination and cooperation between the CM and PSS team Participate and provide feedback to the development of psychosocial material (PSS) adapted to the context and different PSS level for children and for parents Participate and provide feedback around the CM material, tools and guideline Support and supervise the good delivery of CM and PSS activities Identify the CP gateways and coordinate with them for the delivery of CP training, ensure follow up after the training to ensure that the referral system is clear and used according to information sharing procedure In collaboration with the CP Senior deputy Manager develop capacity building and coaching plan for the CM and PSS team Support in the development of training material for gateways and capacity building of staff Facilitate and co- facilitate and conduct trainings and workshops for IRC CP staff, para case worker and gateways In coordination with the CP Specialist participate in the monitoring and evaluation of the program Participate in the development of best practice and lesson learned in the area of CM, PSS, outreach and mobile team Grant Monitoring & Reporting Revise and compile CM and PSS officer  weekly, monthly and quaterly work plans in a timely manner Revise, compile CM and PSS officer and compliment weekly and monthly report Support the partner monthly and quarterly work plan Revise the partner weekly, monthly and quarterly report Ensure that all relevant financial documentation is completed accurately as required by IRC finance policy. Coordination & Representation Represent CP IRC in coordination meeting, with donors and other stakeholders Facilitate and lead field site-based CP coordination or other response-related meetings, as relevant. Maintain positive coordination and relationships with partner and other IRC sector staff. Other Ensure activities are done in accordance with IRC logistics policy and in a timely manner to ensure the successful implementation of programs; Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC program Professional Standards All IRC staff are required to adhere to THE IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct and the IRC country employment policies. REQUIREMENTS: Experience in working with children mandatory Management experience mandatory Experience in working in emergencies preferable Five  years of relevant work experience in the area of child protection preferably including case management and psychosocial programs Ability to develop partnerships, network and attend coordination meeting Experience in facilitating trainings/mentoring Fluency in Arabic mandatory and conversation and written English needed Knowledge of child protection database / CPIMS preferred Proficient in Word and excel Travel and other requirements: Staff will be based in Zahle, with some travel required between the governorates and the main IRC office in Beirut.