Save the Children would like to invite qualified and competent applicants to apply for the following vacant post.
Save the Children employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030.
1:Child protection Officer
Location:Jigjiga
Job Summary:
Under the guidance and technical support of the Child protection Coordinator and Program Manager child Protection specialist, the Child Protection officer is responsible for working closely with community and government stakeholders. S/he is responsible for the effective, efficient and quality implementation of child protection projects at Woreda level by engaging community, government and other stakeholders. S/he works in establishing/strengthen community-based child protection mechanisms to prevent and protect children from abuse and other child protection risks. Also, best interest determination panel and other support activities to respond to the children problem. She/He/ will be responsible for delivering quality protection interventions, in line with protection minimum standards and SCI Ethiopia’s protection strategy including provision of legal information dissemination, protection monitoring activities, identification of GBV related issues and case management. In addition, the officer will take on any additional protection activity as required to meet the project objectives
Skill and educational background
Bachelor’s degree in health or social science and humanities, Sociology, Psychology, Law or other related fields.
At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in child protection, humanitarian assistance, or related fields, preferably with an international NGO.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Excellent written and spoken English language and Somali language.
Experience in case management, psychosocial support, and working with vulnerable populations, including children, women.
Willingness to work in hardship area and to work extra hours (when needed).
Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Strong computer (Microsoft skills), all and interpersonal skills.
Previous working experience in child protection in general and community-based child protection mechanism and in particular child resilience, community mobilization and psychosocial support is preferable.
Gender:Female
Number Required:1
Knowledge Skills and Ability:
Position holder must have good interpersonal skills & excellent team player.
Knowledge of the local language (Somali language)
Application way
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Deadline: March 31, 2024