Overview
The Senior Child Protection Associate will assist in the operational planning and implementation of child protection interventions in Libya, including supervision of staff and case management.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in operational planning of IOM Libya Child Protection interventions.
- Supervise Child Protection staff, distribute tasks, set work-plans, and follow up on performance.
- Plan daily visits to urban areas, IDP camps, and detention centers.
- Review and assign cases, implement and follow-up on Child Protection case management plans.
- Review child protection assessments and check accuracy of information.
- Send family tracings and approve Child Protection cases before departure.
- Revise BID reports and check accuracy of information before submission.
- Support referral of Child Protection cases to relevant partners or other IOM departments.
- Assist in identifying urgent protection needs and possible solutions.
- Flag and refer vulnerable cases related to CP for voluntary humanitarian return (VHR).
- Coordinate and follow up with VHR team, embassy representatives, and receiving office.
- Provide regular CP training sessions and mentoring to staff.
- Support partnership-building activities with key CP local stakeholders.
- Regularly update the CP service mapping for all locations under responsibility.
- Support the organization and convening of meetings, trainings, and events.
- Support with logistical arrangements for protection staff.
- Assist in developing SOPs and reports.
- Coordinate with data management colleagues in the maintenance of protection-related records.
- Provide statistics and reports as required.
- Serve as a designated escort for individuals involved in protection cases and return movements.
- Adhere to and monitor adherence to protection principles, including Do No Harm, and IOM gender and PSEA policies.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Required Experience
- Knowledge and experience in supervising staff members.
- Experience in the field of child protection and humanitarian emergency response.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in international relations, Development; or Social Sciences, Business or Public Administration, Law or relevant field; with four years’ experience in a relevant field from an accredited academic; or, School diploma with six years of relevant experience.
