Community Based Child Protection Consultant

ROLE PURPOSE: Save the Children in Lebanon (SCL) is currently in the process enhancing support and establishment of community based child protection mechanism such as child protection groups and networks. Due to the varied composition of communities, both in terms of nationalities and settings: eg Informal Settlements where there are only Syrians, versus urban settings where Palestinians, Syrian and Lebanese co-exist, versus small villages there is a need to look at current models and lessons learned across agencies and regions on how community based child protection is  being supported. SCL intends to identify existing mechanisms within communities which could be built upon and strengthened through future interventions. The purpose of the consultancy is to map out a model for community based child protection mechanisms, including smaller committee groups and wider networks, in both urban and rural settings and development of related tools needed to ensure set-up of these mechanisms.   KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: The role of this person is to produce a final report on: Existing community based children protection mechanisms/models per setting Community practices in Syria, Lebanon and Palestinian communities/ camps to be considered in the set-up/ support of community based  of mechanisms Proposition of a model/ models of community based child protection mechanisms Key deliverables include: TORs for the set-up of Community Based Approaches including training needs and links with institutions Community mobilization strategy Leadership in multiple national field level inter-agency workshop to revise and endorse models   Person specification: Experience in Community Based Child Protection design and programming Knowledge in child protection issues in protracted emergencies Practical experience with quantitative and qualitative research methodology Extensive experience in survey design including sampling Strong analytical, presentation and writing skill Independent and self-motivated   Qualifications: Post graduate degree in child/social protection, statistics, social sciences or other related area Demonstrates strong commitment to Save the Children’s Mission, Vision and Values Strong documentation skills