Child Protection Coordinator - Zahle

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, 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 Zahle and assist the Child Protection Program Manager in planning, managing, overseeing and monitoring the implementation of a child protection in emergencies programme in the Bekaa, which includes interventions in the area of psychosocial support for children and youth, community-based child protection, capacity development/support for parents and caregivers, and child-friendly spaces. The Child Protection Coordinator will contribute to ensuring that the implementation of activities and all work of the Child Protection Team are undertaken in accordance with Save the Children’s Policies, project documents and donor requirements. The CP Coordinator will be the focal point for quality insurance and contribute to developing strategies to improve relevance, efficiency, effectiveness and impact of project activities. The CP Coordinator will support the CP Program Manager in managing the CP Team and be the main focal point for all team members. The CP Coordinator will also provide direct technical input into project activities when required, in collaboration with CP Officers and Assistants. The CP Coordinator will also provide guidance and counsel to CP Officers and CP Assistants in their relation with community members, beneficiaries, local authorities and other project stakeholders.    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:   Programme management In collaboration with the Child Protection Program Manager contribute to: Developing, planning, and overseeing the implementation of the Child Protection in Emergencies Program in the Bekaa, ensuring the timely delivery of results and serving as the quality insurer for all project activities Developing and reviewing reporting mechanisms and ensuing they are operational and effective Ensuring regular monitoring occurs against log frames, implementation plans and individual work plans, providing oversight and guidance for CP Team members Developing and ensuring the implementation of appropriate monitoring and evaluation systems, supporting CP Team members in all monitoring processes. Drafting reports (weekly, monthly, donor, progress, etc) and being the CP team focal for all reporting requirements. Seeking new project opportunities, and drafting proposals and concept notes   Partnership management Under the guidance of the Child Protection Program Manager contribute to: Maintaining working partnerships and good communication with representatives of UNICEF, UNHCR INGOs and the Ministry of Social Affairs in the Bekaa, and other authorities and organizations, as required Building and maintaining partnership with local NGOs/CBOs and local governance structures (including municipalities) to work on the child protection in emergencies programme   Human Resources and Capacity Building Assist the Child protection Program Manager to: Manage the CP Team and serving as principle focal point for all CP Team members and related issues Identify staffing needs and ensure that staff with appropriate background, experience and expertise are recruited Identify capacity building requirements of CP Team members and propose (and deliver, where relevant)  technical trainings 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 Support the Child protection Program Manager to: Represent Save the Children at regional cluster/coordination meetings (Protection, child protection, mental health) and other meetings and forums. Ensure that programme interventions continue to be informed by and integrated with other core sectors of Save the Children, such as education, health & nutrition, shelter and 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 Relevant university degree (preferably MA) in social work, social sciences, development or other relevant field (relevant and significant work experience will also be considered) Excellent knowledge and technical skills in child rights, child protection, child/youth/community resilience, psychosocial support, community/youth development and mobilization, especially in an emergency context Strong and proven work experience in the above areas, especially in the Bekaa context and preferably with some international experience/exposure Strong and proven experience in project management and coordination, and in all phases of the project cycle (assessment, design, implementation, M&E, review, lessons-learned)  Experience managing staff and operating in a team environment, and preferably having already worked in a similar program coordination and team oversight role Experience working with at-risk children and families, ideally some experience in (or strong understanding of) case management  Proven experience as a trainer and in developing structured and comprehensive curricula and training manuals. Excellent report writing skills and ability to prepare briefs and communication material Experience developing proposals, concept notes, budgets and workplans Highly developed analytical and problem solving skills. Good understanding of financial procedures and processes related to the management of projects Experience maintaining relations with stakeholders, community members, authorities and partners Commitment  to  and  understanding  of  Save  the  Children’s  aims,  values  and principles  including rights-based approaches 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.  APPLICATION PROCESS  Please note that the closing date for applications is: October 3rd, 2014                    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)  –  3 pages 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 Lebanonhrz@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.