CHILD PROTECTION OFFICER at CBM, Kigali, Rwanda

CHILD PROTECTION OFFICER at CBM, Kigali, Rwanda - DEADLINE: 30/09/2013

CBM is an international Christian disability and inclusive development organization whose primary purpose is to improve quality of life of the world’s poorest persons with disabilities and those at risk of disability, who live in the most disadvantaged societies. We are looking to recruit a Child Protection Officer for our Central Africa Regional Office based in Rwanda.

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply for this position.

This position exists for the strengthening of capacity, systems and processes of CBM partners in child protection through risk, strength and needs assessment; mitigate planning through training, to establish child safeguarding policies, procedures, systems, structures, resources and personnel in place at project and partner levels to promote the welfare and safeguarding of children.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead teams in the development & delivery of training on strengthening safeguarding policies and procedures based on internationally recognized child safeguarding standards and CBM Child Safeguarding Policies;
• Oversee the monitoring and review the implementation of the relevant policies, documentation and procedures to ensure they are adhered to, remain current and fit for purpose
• Undertake field visits to CBM supported projects and Partners to give support to activities being implemented in line with the action plans and the project/programme plans; analyzes and evaluates data and/o makes recommendations for improvement when necessary, to align and meet programme/project objectives
• In liaison with other agencies, to provide technical expertise on the inclusion, harmonization and championing the needs of children with disabilities
• Carryout joint planning, training and monitoring to ensure there are quality assurance mechanisms in place in all direct CBM partner organizations for the protection of children.
• Promote and document good practice by encouraging and championing child sensitive policies and procedures
• Establish a monitoring system that facilitates the monitoring of achievement of outcomes and outputs set out for CBM
• Document processes, drafts narrative learning and financial reports in line with donor requirements of CBM

Required qualifications and experience:

• University degree in the social sciences or child development (knowledge of Child Protection laws and development)
• Minimum two years relevant professional work experience in project management in the development sector and/or in implementing child protection programs.
• Fluency in written and spoken French and English is essential
• Excellent management and coordination skills
• Excellent documentation and reporting skills
• Willingness to travel extensively within the Central African region.

How to apply:

Application Procedures:

Applicants should email their applications attaching a detailed curriculum vitae (including current and expected salary) and an application letter indicating why they are interested in and qualified for the position and the names of three referees who can provide confidential assessment of their capabilities. All communications relating to applications for this position should be addressed to:

The Human Resources Manager - email: recruit@cbmi-nbo.org. Applications must be received by 30th September 2013. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.