The Ugandan Jobline

• The jobholder coordinates, prepares and
  implements project work plans on a monthly basis in accordance with the
  project document.
• Builds capacity of community
  volunteers/incentive workers and community based child protection
  structures to deliver quality protection and psychosocial services.
• Performs project monitoring in line with
  detailed implementation plan.
• Actively participates in external
  coordination forums, such as Child Protection Working Group and other
  relevant coordination meetings.
• Works in liaison with other humanitarian
  and government stakeholders like DRC /LWF, Uganda Red Cross Society (URS),
  UNHCR, UNICEF and Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) in identifying,
  tracing and supporting vulnerable children like Unaccompanied Minors
  (UAMs), Separated Children (SC) and children with disabilities.
• Provides leadership and facilitates
  teamwork among Community Social Workers and Community based child
  protection structures in the delivery of protection and psychosocial
  services for refugee children.
• The incumbent organises and facilitates
  periodic planning and review meetings with community social workers and
  community based child protection structures.
• Coordinates and participates in assessment
  and documentation activities at the settlement levels.
• Prepares and submits timely periodic
  situational, progressive, field based and donor reports on child
  protection interventions.
• Promotes and demonstrates Plan
  International’s Child Protection Policy in all his or her work.

• The ideal candidate for the Plan
  International Child Protection in Emergency Officer job opportunity should
  hold a Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Social Work and Social Administration
  or Education.
• At least two years of professional
  humanitarian experience.
• Previous exposure and experience in
  community development or with NGO.
• Experience of implementing and/or managing
  programmes for children 0-5;
• Previous experience of managing projects,
  including project design, monitoring and evaluation (i.e. preparation of
  documents and reports for external dissemination).
• Prior experience of and demonstrated
  ability to effectively network with a diverse range of organisations and
  government bodies
• Experience of working with refugee
  communities
• Excellent writing, facilitation, and
  organisational skills. Prior demonstrated results within the UN system or
  INGO is an asset. .
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Strong drive for results and ensuring
  timely delivery of quality products.
• Knowledge on tackling inequality and
  exclusion
• Ability to ride a motorcycle
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft office
  programs including MS Excel, MS Word and MS Power Point.
• Strong skills in teamwork and networking.
• Excellent communication skills (written
  and oral).
• Excellent skills in documentation and
  report writing
• Excellent negotiation and influencing
  skills in multi-cultural contexts
• Ability to generate and interpret
  financial reports using excel
• Show empathy and positive attitude towards
  children ages 0-5, their caregivers, and other stakeholders;

• Shows commitment and understanding to
  always act in the best interest of the child and respect to human rights.
• Promotes a culture of learning and
  sharing.
• Demonstrates a high degree of
  confidentiality.

• Holds self accountable for making
  decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling
  Plan International values, striving for lasting impact
• Honest, encourages openness and
  transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity, capacity to
  include and empower others.

• Comfortable working with others, as part
  of a team or as a team leader. Builds and maintains effective
  relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners
  and supporters; approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
• Values diversity and sees it as a source
  of competitive strength.
• Develops and encourages new and innovative
  solutions.
• Thinks strategically, reflects about
  achievements and recognises people’s contribution.

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