Senior Child Protection Officer

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 Senior Child Protection officer will be based in Zahle and support  the implementation of a child protection in emergencies programme in the Bekaa, with a focus on management, coordination and supervision of a network of community-based centers offering a variety of child protection services. 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. This post is anticipated for 6 months.   KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:   Programme management Support the CP      programme manager in ensuring the timely delivery of a quality Child      Protection in Emergencies Programme in the Bekaa, with a focus on all      activities implemented in community centers supported by Save the Children      (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 of      activities in the centers. Lead, coordinate and      supervise all CP activities implemented in community centres including      identification of new sites, negotiations with local authorities,      recruitment of staff to run activities in the centres; supervising and      providing technical support to all centres’ coordinators. Closely coordinate      with the senior PSS officer and senior community mobilization officer to      ensure effective delivery of age-appropriate PSS and other related services      in all centers Coordinate with other      sectors (Logistics, Shelter, Education, FSL and Health) to ensure that other      services are integrated in the centers   Partnership management Maintain working      partnerships and good communication with representatives of UNICEF, UNHCR INGOs      and the Ministry of Social Affairs in the Bekaa in relation to all      activities implemented in community centers 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 CP Programme Manager organise monthly meetings with implementing      partners to discuss progress and challenges in areas of responsibility   Human Resources and Capacity Building   Support CP Programme      manager in Identifyingy staffing needs In collaboration with      the CP Manager & 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 As requested by the CP      programme manager, represent Save the Children at relevant 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, with a focus on those implemented in      community centers Ensure      activities within the area of primary responsibility 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 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 Understanding      of social welfare systems and child protection mechanisms Ability to write weekly and monthly reports 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 28th .                    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.