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:
- Collaboratively develop, implement and monitor periodic work plans for child protection.
- Prioritize child protection issues and design prevention response programs and initiatives.
- 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
- Gathering information, interviewing parents and children, assessing whether children are in need of protection and developing recommendations and case management plans
- 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
- Liaising with community organizations that provide support services to families
- Supervise and mentor child protection assistants.
- Ensure strict adherence to child protection principles at all times including respect of confidentiality and actions in the best interest of children we serve.
- Prepare weekly, monthly and Quarterly reports
- 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.
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.
More Information
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