Child Protection Officer Based in Nakivale/Oruchinga – Isingiro Uganda 158 views1 applications


About HIJRA:
Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA) is an international humanitarian and development organization that positively contributes towards improving the living standards and conditions of those adversely affected by disasters and conflict in the Horn, East & Central Africa by implementing WASH, Health, Education, Livelihoods, Community service & development and Protection programs in the region for over 20 years.

HIJRA in partnership with UNICEF is implementing a project to strengthen child protection in Isingiro District. HIJRA is therefore expanding our program implementing team is now seeking a qualified person willing to offer Humanitarian services in the position of Child Protection Officer to be based in Nakivale/Oruchinga – Isingiro District.

Job Summary:

The Child Protection Officer is responsible for assessing, investigating and managing cases of child abuse and neglect to ensure the wellbeing of children and young people. The role involves working directly with vulnerable children who are at risk of harm or abuse, as well as working with their families and carers, to introduce measures to improve family behavior and protect children.

Reporting Relationships:

The post holder will be responsible to the Protection Manager.

Duties:

Under the direct supervision of the Protection Manager, the Child Protection Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

  1. Collaboratively develop, implement and monitor periodic work plans for child protection.
  2. Prioritize child protection issues and design prevention response programs and initiatives.
  3. Provide technical guidance and direction for effective planning, implementation and monitoring of agreed child protection plans including the psychosocial recovery (care) and assistance (legal and social) to vulnerable children and their families
  4. Gathering information, interviewing parents and children, assessing whether children are in need of protection and developing recommendations and case management plans
  5. Organizing services for children at risk and their families, such as medical and counselling services, referring clients to or conducting family support and parenting programs
  6. Liaising with community organizations that provide support services to families
  7. Supervise and mentor child protection assistants.
  8. Ensure strict adherence to child protection principles at all times including respect of confidentiality and actions in the best interest of children we serve.
  9. Prepare weekly, monthly and Quarterly reports
  10. Any other duties assigned by the line manager.

Competencies, Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or other related field.
  • At least 3 years of work experience in the same field of development and humanitarian work and NGOs.

· Strong experience working with vulnerable children

· Strong knowledge of Child Friendly interview techniques and communicating with children

· Strong organizational and supervisory skills with excellent reporting & writing skills.

· Strong interpersonal skill and communication skills.

· An excellent command of verbal and written English.

· Good knowledge word and excel.

How to apply:

Application Process:
Qualified National Candidates are requested to submit an Application letter and Curriculum Vitae including telephone and emails contacts of three referees including your current/most recent employer.

Applications, addressed to the:

Country Program Manager

Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief AID (HIJRA)

P.O. Box 37703, Kampala, Uganda

Should be sent by email to: [email protected] The subject line should read Child Protection Officer.

Applications must be submitted not later than close of business on 28thJune, 2019. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

For more information regarding the organization please visit our website www.hijra.or.ke. HIJRA is an equal opportunity employer.

Please note that interviews will be done on a rolling basis given the urgency of the positions.

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Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA) is an African humanitarian organization focused on the implementation of emergency and resilience programming in the greater Horn of Africa; Somalia, Kenya and Uganda.

The organization was founded two decades ago in Somalia, by a collective group of professionals and community members to response to the unprecedented crisis following the collapse of the Somalia state; taking the acronym HIJRA to represent the displaced in the region.

HIJRA is headed by an Executive Director and supported by line management in programs and program support. Collectively, these individuals represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise in program development, management, administration, human resources (HR), logistics, information technology (IT), finance, fundraising and communications.

The organization works through its head office in Nairobi, Kenya; supporting 3 country program offices, 126 staff members and over 371,000 beneficiaries.

Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA) is an African humanitarian organization focused on the implementation of emergency and resilience programming in the greater Horn of Africa; Somalia, Kenya and Uganda.

HIJRA works to implementation of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene WASH, Health, Education and Livelihoods projects addressing immediate needs at the grassroots level. Program components include; the construction of water and sanitation facilities, hygiene promotion, cash distribution, primary healthcare including communicable disease control and preventative as well as maternal and child healthcare.

HIJRA is an immediate responder working to provide impartial assistance. As such, the organization works to ensure the safety of its beneficiaries and staff by adhering to a strict policy of transparency, neutrality and accountability.

The organization was founded in 1992; coordinating regional interest from its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.

HIJRA is among one of the largest actors in South Central Somalia, providing aid to over 371,000 of the region’s most vulnerable.

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0 USD Nakivale CF 3201 Abc road Full Time , 40 hours per week Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA)

About HIJRA: Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA) is an international humanitarian and development organization that positively contributes towards improving the living standards and conditions of those adversely affected by disasters and conflict in the Horn, East & Central Africa by implementing WASH, Health, Education, Livelihoods, Community service & development and Protection programs in the region for over 20 years.

HIJRA in partnership with UNICEF is implementing a project to strengthen child protection in Isingiro District. HIJRA is therefore expanding our program implementing team is now seeking a qualified person willing to offer Humanitarian services in the position of Child Protection Officer to be based in Nakivale/Oruchinga – Isingiro District.

Job Summary:

The Child Protection Officer is responsible for assessing, investigating and managing cases of child abuse and neglect to ensure the wellbeing of children and young people. The role involves working directly with vulnerable children who are at risk of harm or abuse, as well as working with their families and carers, to introduce measures to improve family behavior and protect children.

Reporting Relationships:

The post holder will be responsible to the Protection Manager.

Duties:

Under the direct supervision of the Protection Manager, the Child Protection Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

  1. Collaboratively develop, implement and monitor periodic work plans for child protection.
  2. Prioritize child protection issues and design prevention response programs and initiatives.
  3. Provide technical guidance and direction for effective planning, implementation and monitoring of agreed child protection plans including the psychosocial recovery (care) and assistance (legal and social) to vulnerable children and their families
  4. Gathering information, interviewing parents and children, assessing whether children are in need of protection and developing recommendations and case management plans
  5. Organizing services for children at risk and their families, such as medical and counselling services, referring clients to or conducting family support and parenting programs
  6. Liaising with community organizations that provide support services to families
  7. Supervise and mentor child protection assistants.
  8. Ensure strict adherence to child protection principles at all times including respect of confidentiality and actions in the best interest of children we serve.
  9. Prepare weekly, monthly and Quarterly reports
  10. Any other duties assigned by the line manager.

Competencies, Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or other related field.
  • At least 3 years of work experience in the same field of development and humanitarian work and NGOs.

· Strong experience working with vulnerable children

· Strong knowledge of Child Friendly interview techniques and communicating with children

· Strong organizational and supervisory skills with excellent reporting & writing skills.

· Strong interpersonal skill and communication skills.

· An excellent command of verbal and written English.

· Good knowledge word and excel.

How to apply:

Application Process: Qualified National Candidates are requested to submit an Application letter and Curriculum Vitae including telephone and emails contacts of three referees including your current/most recent employer.

Applications, addressed to the:

Country Program Manager

Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief AID (HIJRA)

P.O. Box 37703, Kampala, Uganda

Should be sent by email to: [email protected] The subject line should read Child Protection Officer.

Applications must be submitted not later than close of business on 28thJune, 2019. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

For more information regarding the organization please visit our website www.hijra.or.ke. HIJRA is an equal opportunity employer.

Please note that interviews will be done on a rolling basis given the urgency of the positions.

2019-06-29

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