Child Protection Officer

The René Moawad Foundation has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries.  Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, always (both during work hours and outside work hours).  Familiarization with, and adherence to, the Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all staff, in addition to related mandatory training.  All staff must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.

The René Moawad Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. THE René Moawad Foundation considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Major Responsibilities: 

• Conduct weekly monitoring visits to the selected schools, and share documented feedback on the visits with the respective line manager.
• Provide technical support and on the Job coaching to CP personnel.
• Ensure that schools are implementing CP activities with children and caregivers in accordance with the followed curricula and standards.
• Liaise closely with the line manager and senior Monitoring and Evaluation officer to develop M & E tools needed.
• Provide the proper observation and monitoring to the Child protection focal points inside the schools.
• Foster an open channel of communication with the teachers, directors, supervisors at schools/centers having CP implemented activities.
• Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation activities to assess the progress and impact of capacity-strengthening activities; ensuring they meet project objectives and timelines.
• Report on workshops conducted (inclusive of dates and times), names of staff documentation of attendants’ lists, discussions, observations/analysis, challenges, success stories, recommendations, and plans.
• Build strong relationships with local partners, by maintaining mutual respect and vision.

• Participate in the development of lessons learned and best practices.
• Assume full responsibility for tracking individual participants in training databases, and ensure data entered is accurate and up to date.
• Assume full responsibility for all relevant monitoring and evaluation activities (capacity-building reports, training evaluation reports, Pre – Posttest Analysis reports, etc...)
• Document all training, workshops, and field visits using the appropriate tools.
• Report data and draft narrative report in a timely manner.
• Participate in team meetings.

Professional Standards:

All RMF staff are required to adhere to the RMF policies and practices with respect to child protection minimum standards, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.

Job Requirements:

• Education, bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in social work or related field.
• Work experience: 2 to 3 years working in child Protection.
• Strong experience in CP and PSS,
• Strong experience in delivering and facilitating training programs.
• Strong knowledge of Child Protection and of the Juvenile justice system in Lebanon.
• Strong communication skills
• Fluency in English and Arabic, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages
• Proven experience in capacity-building initiatives
• Familiarity with the Social Behavioral change component
• Strong monitoring and evaluation skills, with the ability to measure and report on project impact.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships and networks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).