Overview
The CP Project Assistant will be responsible for developing child protection capacity of partners and community individuals, and carrying out activities to support the protection of children from violence, abuse, exploitation, and neglect through case management.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate child protection/MHPSS capacity development program for frontline workers and key community members
- Conduct context analysis of child protection risks and existing practices
- Support frontline workers and community members in identifying and referring child protection risks
- Support children and families through the case management process
- Ensure quality case management services for children at risk
- Provide psychosocial support to children and families
- Provide capacity support for volunteers
- Support the Project Coordinator in key project activities
- Build trust and work in partnership with community members, local authorities, and partner staff
- Strengthen coordination with other CSO and NGO service providers for referrals
- Maintain an up-to-date service mapping
- Work in a way that respects guiding principles defined in the SOPs
- Fill in and use case management forms appropriately
- Participate in regular case management meetings
- Prepare for and participate in supervision sessions
- Actively engage in capacity building opportunities
- Create and promote an environment where the Child Safeguarding Policy is effectively implemented
- Understand and fulfill specific responsibilities in achieving compliance of Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy standards
- Take steps to prevent fraud, bribery, and corruption, and report incidents
Required Experience
- Previous work experience in community development or with an NGO (preferably in child protection)
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in working with children with complex needs, particularly in case management
- In-depth contextual knowledge and understanding
- Demonstrated understanding of key considerations in working with children and particularly vulnerable children and families
- Experience in community mobilization and conducting outreach activities
- Experience managing child protection cases in a sensitive and child friendly manner
- Desirable: Active member of the community, leadership in the community, trusted by children, strong connection with the community
Qualifications
• Any bachelor’s degree
