Child Protection Coordinator

ROLE PURPOSE: The Child Protection Coordinator will be based in Kobayat and manage the implementation of a child protection in emergencies programme in Akkar. The Child Protection in Emergencies programme includes the establishment of Child Friendly Spaces (CFS) and a youth programme, as well as case management of at-risk children and community outreach/awareness activities on child protection. The Child protection Coordinator should ensure that all aspects of work are undertaken in accordance with Save the Children’s Policies.   KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:   Programme management Plan, prepare and oversee the implementation of the Child Protection in Emergencies Programme in Akkar, 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 and the Ministry of Social Affairs. 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 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 (Early Childhood development 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 Akkar, 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 AND ATTRIBUTES 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.