Child Protection Officer in El Meten

Red Oak is a humanitarian, developmental and cultural non-profit organization established in Lebanon in 2017. Red Oak is committed to a sustainable, inclusive, and innovative approach to protecting and educating vulnerable populations in Lebanon. This includes children at risk, survivors of violence, exploitation, and abuse and their caregivers, women and girls, and persons with disabilities. Our approach stands out for its holistic and inclusive methodology, using art as a powerful catalyst for change.

The Child Protection Officer supports the coordinator in overseeing the implementation of the project
in collective shelters.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical Design and Monitoring of the project’s implementation

• Ensure activities are implemented in accordance with the proposed activities.
• Lead the monitoring and evaluation processes of Child Protection activities.
• Feed in the design of activities according to implementation lessons learned and community feedback.
• Follow up on the implementation of the whole project.
• Ensure that communities are targeted by the project.

Coordinating and representing Red Oak

• Work closely with Red Oak Team
• Coordinate and facilitate team communication
• Supports advocacy and communications
• Liaise with partners and participate in relevant working groups and other coordination platforms
• Timely identify, inform, and discuss any issues with his/her supervisor
• Attend meetings and trainings

Handling Management and Administration activities

• Ensure that all project reports are submitted on time.
• Perform any duties assigned by the project manager. 
• Oversee the implementation of the project.
• Follow up with the staff
• Ensure that all CP staff are complying with code of conduct, Child Safeguarding, and other policies.
• Manage progress reports and timetables
• Have a good understanding of project objectives and goals, ensuring all team members have the resources needed
• Prepare and maintain a well-organized documentation of the project.
• Work in office and on the field 
• Maintain organized and protected database and beneficiary data

EXPERIENCE:

• University degree in psychology, social work, education, social sciences and/or other relevant degrees.
• Experience working with children in emergency contexts, preferably with a non-governmental organization (NGO).
• At least two years’ experience in similar jobs. 

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Strong communication skills
• Strong English skills and fluency in Arabic
• Attention to detail with strong follow up
• Team-oriented, with ability to work efficiently independently.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills for collaborating effectively with others
• Can multitask, work well under pressure, and work efficiently to meet strict deadlines
• Experience in remote work using Zoom and other applications. 

Red Oak believes in diversity and invites candidates to apply regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, disability, marital or civil partnership status, or ethnic and national origins, etc.