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 Qobayat and manage the implementation of a child protection in emergencies programme in the Akkar. 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.   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 INGOs and the Ministry of Social Affairs in Akkar and N.      Lebanon 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 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 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 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. Commitment  to  and  understanding  of  Save  the  Children’s  aims,  values  and principles  including rights-based approaches   APPLICATION PROCESS   Please note that the closing date for applications is: For External applicants on September 11th .                    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.