Organisation: Humanitarian
Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA)
Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA)
Funding Source: UNHCR
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Child Protection Officer
About US:
Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA) is an international
African 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 a period of more than 20
years.
African 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 a period of more than 20
years.
About UNHCR Project:
HIJRA with funding from the UNHCR in Uganda is implementing a
multi-sectoral Program for refugees in Oruchinga settlement (Isingiro
district), Nakivale settlement (Isingiro district) and Nyakabande Transit
Center (Kisoro district).
multi-sectoral Program for refugees in Oruchinga settlement (Isingiro
district), Nakivale settlement (Isingiro district) and Nyakabande Transit
Center (Kisoro district).
Job Summary: The Child Protection Assistant will
provide support activities aimed at ensuring that durable solutions are sought
and provided to the largest possible number of persons of concern.
provide support activities aimed at ensuring that durable solutions are sought
and provided to the largest possible number of persons of concern.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Undertake
site and field visits to ensure child protection recreational activities
are implemented according to minimum standards and agreement between
partners and HIJRA. - Actively
contribute to the identification of the most vulnerable individuals and
people with special needs according to HIJRA guidelines and Standard
Operating Procedures, who meet the agreed vulnerability criteria for the
receipt of Cash Assistance, NFI and food Assistance and/or Medical
assistance. Special attention will be given to women at risk. - Significantly
contribute in conducting needs assessments and Focus Group Discussions
with the displaced and host community, particularly the most vulnerable
women and children, to identify common protection needs, priorities and
existing capacities within the community. - Identify
vulnerable individuals in accordance with HIJRA criteria and inform the
Child Protection Officer in order that s/he can organize case referral to
other service providers within the Community Centre or partner NGOs and
follow up accordingly. - Ensure
that all activities are accurately documented and filed in the database. - Send
regular feedback to the Protection Officer on progress, lessons learned,
achievements, gaps, issues and problems. - Contribute
to the preparation of weekly/monthly plans and reports on activities. - Perform
any other duties as may be assigned by the Line Manager
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the HIJRA Child Protection Assistant job
opportunity must hold a Bachelor’s
Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or other related field. - A
minimum of three years of work experience in the same field of development
and humanitarian work and NGOs. - Strong
experience working with vulnerable people including survivors of GBV and
victims of child abuse. - Strong
knowledge of Child Friendly interview techniques and communicating with
children - Broad
knowledge and understanding of the guidelines on Mental Health and
Psychosocial Support in emergency settings. - Strong
organizational and supervisory skills - Excellent
reporting and writing skills. - Strong
interpersonal skill and communication skills. - Excellent
command of verbal and written English. - Computer
literacy i.e. good knowledge Word and Excel.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send an
application letter and Curriculum Vitae including telephone and email contacts
of three referees including your current/most recent employer.
application letter and Curriculum Vitae including telephone and email contacts
of three referees including your current/most recent employer.
Application should be addressed to the:
Country Program Manager,
Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA),
P.O. Box 37703, Kampala, Uganda.
Email to:
[email protected]. The subject line should read: “Child Protection Assistant.”
[email protected]. The subject line should read: “Child Protection Assistant.”
Deadline: 20th December 2016
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