PURPOSE OF POSITION:
To implement Child Protection related programming through the establishment of field-based protection reporting systems, the implementation of child education projects, and gender projects. This position is responsible for all aspects Child Protection programming, including hiring and performance appraisals, capacity building of Somali staff and local partners, budget and project planning and reporting. The Child Protection Manager will play an active role in assessments, proposal writing, report writing and evaluations to build support to maintain and/or increase the scope of World Vision Child Protection related programming.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation Establish teams to implement Protection-related programming according to proposal specifications. Manage multiple Protection-related grants: Education, Gender, and Child Protection Where needs arises, ensure that proposals are raised to meet those needs, This could include meeting with donors to discuss grant opportunities, developing project designs with Programs teams, and developing budgets with Finance team. Needs assessments and surveys conducted, analyzed and data and suggestions made available for appropriate interventions as need arises in the field of Child Protection. Standards/protocols for child protection reporting are developed at the field-level and in alignment with both World Vision and Somali Protection strategy. Progress reports to line manager on project progress; program team information for reporting purposes to donor; and finance feedback on finance reports provided. Ensure alignment with financial and administrative procedures are in place while implementing the project activities. Collate, analyze, interpret and disseminate Child Protection information to various audiences (both internal and external) on a timely basis He or she will be responsible for Human Resource management of staff under his or her care and will ensure that WV Policy is followed Promote local capacities for peace by periodic analysis of program impact on and potential for conflict between beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries, and adjust program accordingly To coordinate closely with all sector specialists at the field-level to ensure integration of Child Protection programming. Actively participate in Protection and Education cluster meetings at field and Nairobi level (as required) to ensure World Vision Somalia programming information is shared and request from Cluster mechanisms are responded to in a timely manner.
Community Capacity Development and Collaboration Collaborate with local authorities, communities, and local partners to ensure Child Protection programming is driven by community- indentified need. Work closely with existent community structures to facilitate the implementation of Child Protection interventions at the village level and government level. Actively seek to build community capacity to protect the rights of children: Access to Education, Bodily Integrity and Free from Abuse and Exploitation. Assist Education/Protection related ministries set up and supervise Child Protection/Education programming.
Training Train local volunteers, staff and local partners in Child Protection related themes as required. Field teams are aware of how to undertake Protection related surveys at the field level Capacity of Protection staff built in basic project management, this could include, proposal and logframe design; basic budget management, Finance, Administration and Supply Chain policy.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
REQUIRED:
Master’s degree in relevant field ( international development/ International relations)
Experience of working and living abroad
Humanitarian standards (SPHERE), specific trainings on donor requirements e.g. DEC, g2g training, GoG Training, EuropeAid training, Security training
1-3 years of experience in the field of development issues, humanitarian emergency affairs, preferably with experience in developing countries
Good English languages skills, Somali is an asset
Demonstrates well-developed interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as negotiation skills
PREFERRED:
Experience working in Somalia
If you are qualified and interested in the position, please visit our website to apply: https://jobs.wvi.org/webjobs.nsf/WebPublished/E981BA06622C09EA8825794200... World Vision is an equal opportunity employer.
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