Child Protection Supervisor

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for identifying, and following the technical aspects of SIF Child Protection/PSS  interventions provided to vulnerable children and families affected by the Syrian crisis

• Support Child Protection Specialist in the design of new technical tools, SIF internal Guidelines, SOPs, PSS/Child Protection tools and any other relevant technical document needed.
• Train the frontline staff & ensure regular updated and appropriate use of the technical tools and technical documents used at field level
• Identify and create monitoring evaluation tools related to CP/PSS interventions.
• Support the Referral Mechanism of Child Protection cases together with SIF Referral Focal Point (RFP)
• Ensure that medium and high risk cases are being appropriately referred to external agencies during the absence of RFP
• Together with the PSS trainer; supervise the technical aspects of CP/PSS sessions/interventions at field level for different targets & provide feedback to frontline staff in order to improve their capacity and report feedback to CPS
• Together with PSS Trainer to identify the training needed for SIF staff and Social Development Centers’ staff in order to increase their technical capacity & ensure regular supervision in the areas of intervention
• Together with PSS trainer to support the  design of PSS-CP  curricula for different targets for PSS/CP SIF interventions ;
• Attend the weekly SIF relevant meeting (PSS weekly meeting, technical unit meeting) and attend weekly meeting with the frontline staff implementing CP/PSS activities.
• Produce regular reports on field visit providing technical feedback and propose clear action plan. 
• Ensure SIF representation and coordination whenever requested by the Line Manager, especially in attending the PSS Committee and Child Protection Working Groups (Beirut/Mount Lebanon) and other meetings gathering relevant stakeholders
• Ensure the quality of the psychosocial items purchased in close coordination with the logistic departments and your line manager; together with PSS Trainer
• Propose change, updates and/or implementation of relevant technical tools according to the needs
• Together with PSS Trainer, to prepare and conduct trainings for SIF staff & SIF partners like local CBOs, NGOs, and SDCs etc...
• Contribute in PSS sessions whenever is required; in case of shortage of frontline staff &volunteers
• Supporting HR Department in the recruitment process of technical positions in the absence of the Child Protection Specialist.

Any additional task requested by line manager

PERSON QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications, experience and competencies

• MA Degree in Psychology
• At least 2 years of professional experience in CP/PSS projects in the humanitarian field, At least 1 year of professional experience in the field of Psychology.
• Good understanding of humanitarian principles and international Guidelines such as the Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action (CPMS), and  MHPSS IASC Guidelines.
• Languages: Fluent in English and Arabic mandatory (oral and written)
• Computer skills: Proficiency in current office software applications

ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

• Openness to working with refugees as well as with Lebanese beneficiaries.
• Respect and promote SIF’s Policies and procedures
• Report to your line manager any discrepancies of SIF’s policies among the team or partners
• Report any incident or act that causes any harm to beneficiary or to others
• Always interact with children with the presence of their parents or caregivers
• Always respect the beneficiaries will of not accepting assistance
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.