Child Protection Specialist

General The CP Specialist is responsible for the development, coordination and mainstreaming of CP programming within WCH  Lebanon and for creating linkages between WCH CP programming and the Ministry of Social Affairs, UN agency and other NGOs. The CP Specialist is expected to ensure the quality of the WCH CP Programme all over Lebanon and contribute to the integral implementation of the CP approach in all the projects. Purpose of the job          Focal point of expertise within WCH for CP programming          Overall coordination and monitoring of CP programming areas/themes          Implementing War Child quality standards and insuring that CP Minimum Standards are being followed in all the Emergency Programmes. Position within the organisation The CP Specialist is part of the Quality Control Department and reports from a line position directly to the Manager or PMQ. Other essential relations are: •           Maintaining a close working relationship with other Specialists within the region, where specialist areas directly relate to the CP area of work. •           Maintaining a close working relationship with the thematic Specialists •           Maintaining close collaboration with the PSS specialist •           Maintaining a close working relationship with the CD, EPMs and PCs, gathering input for program development and monitoring, rolling out standards, methods and tools, advising on programming, facilitating exchange and learning and building the capacity of program staff; The CP Specialist maintains other working relationships in the organisation when needed, among others with Institutional Fundraising, Communications and Advocacy. Result areas  1. Define shared CP programming standards Based on WCH programming practice and international standards, ensure that WCH policy and standards for CP are developed/revised and remain up to date. 2. Develop CP methods and tools Based on Child Protection policy/standards; ensure that (creative) methods and tools are developed for the implementation of WCH CP Programs in collaboration with the PSS specialist. 3. Stimulate and monitor CP programming in country          Roll out CP standards and tools;          Advise on CP program and project proposals (including those applying for institutional funds);          Generate overview of quality of CP in WPAs: status, methods used and results achieved;          Review Lebanon strategy, proposals, reports and evaluations. 4. Build capacity of Lebanon program staff and partners in CP programming          Design/provide Briefings, Training of Trainers; and tailored trainings where needed and feasible;          Provide ongoing support, guidance and advice to program staff, in the field of Child Protection          Link Lebanon initiatives; stimulate knowledge sharing and management.   5. Ensure linkage/integration with other thematic fields          Liaise periodically with other thematic Specialists          Ensure that CP area connects with other WCH areas of work          Ensure use of uniform methods, tools and forms in activities, training and PME.   6. Externally represent, profile, and advocate for WCH CP themes          Represent WCH externally, in relevant platforms/networks focused on CP programming          Support the identification and packaging of CP advocacy issues   7.  Responsibility for CP programming results          Lead in development and monitoring the CP logical framework; and advise PCs and EPMs in order to generate WPA program results.          Lead in definition of the annual results on CP work.          Provide 4M report on CP achievements (on results) and developments in Lebanon,          Give input to, monitor and account for the different budgets assigned to CP work   Job profile Knowledge          Relevant academic background (Social Sciences / Psychology / Human Rights);          Specialist knowledge of current principles and practices of Child Protection with children in (post)conflict areas;          Understanding of CP (programming) in (post) conflict environments. Experience          Minimum 5 years (I)NGO work in developing countries / conflict areas, preferably with children;          Minimum 3 years in CP programming in (post)conflict areas;          Minimum 3 years in staff capacity building and experience in providing trainings.          Demonstrated experience in monitoring and evaluation of projects. Skills          Ability to express himself/herself skilfully in written and oral English and fluent in Arabic.          Strong critical analysis and strategic thinking skills;          Leadership and coordination ability;          Ability to provide (creative/interactive) trainings;          Excellent communication skills; ability to give and receive feedback. Attitude          Affinity with children and young people;          (Cultural) sensitivity;          Result-oriented;          Willing and able to travel when needed War Child Holland’s work in Lebanon is based on supporting and promoting the well-being of children and is anchored in the principles enshrined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. All staff of WCH-Leb must sign and abide by the Child Safety Policy and associated Code of Conduct - both inside and outside normal working hours.  All applicants will be subject to  War Child Holland Child Safety Policy and reference checking process.