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• Work in close consultation and
  coordination with WCC Legal Project Manager and team as well as partners
  and relevant stakeholders, carry out participatory project situation and
  needs assessment among refugee and host communities.
• Based on identified needs, develop and
  implement clear protection strategy and implementation plan aimed at
  addressing and responding to key protection concerns, particularly
  violence against women and children in the target population.
• Based on identified needs, develop and
  implement capacity building training and technical support to WCC legal
  aid project team members, community based workers, partners and
  stakeholders, including Justice, Law and Order Sector (JLOS) in the
  district in line with the project objectives and targets.
• Work in liaison with the Project Manager
  and project team, facilitate and support the creation of systematic and
  coordinated approach to the provision of protection, legal aid,
  psychosocial, and capacity building services by the project.
• Contribute towards the development of WCC
  global protection strategy, policy and plan as necessary.

• Provide technical assistance and support
  to the legal aid project team and partners in the development,
  implementation and review of protection activities and services.
• Working closely with the legal aid project
  team, partners and relevant stakeholders, identify and effectively respond
  to protection concerns and cases, including safe space for survivors of
  violence particularly women and children.
• Facilitate and support the promotion of
  protection issues among communities, partners and stakeholders in line
  with internationally and nationally accepted legally binding standards.
• Plan, implement and supervise the
  development, coordination and implementation of protection activities.
• Work in close consultation and close
  coordination with other legal aid project team members, including Training
  and Outreach Officer, plan, organize and facilitate community awareness
  raising activities.
• Offer technical and management support to
  ensure the effective mainstreaming of protection in all WCC projects and
  operations implemented in the district.

• Working closely with the Project Manager
  and Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer,
  develop and implement a robust Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) plan
  for protection activities and services.
• Based on the M&E plan, develop and
  implement monitoring system, and analyze, document and report on progress
  and effectiveness and impact of the provision of protection services and
  activities.
• Maintain up-to-date recording and
  documentation of client information ensuring ethical practices and
  confidentiality.
• Conduct regular project assessment,
  document and disseminate successes, beast practices and learning within
  WCC Uganda country program and stakeholders as necessary.
• Prepare and submit to the Project Manager,
  monthly, quarterly, annual, mid and end of project reports on a timely
  manner, including number of children, women, youth and other vulnerable
  persons supported with protection services.
• Network and liaise with other government
  and non-governmental actors involved in protection and related activities
  in order to ensure coordination, collaborative engagement and learning.
• Work in close consultation with the
  Project Manager, represent WCC Uganda at relevel sector cluster, forums
  and coordination meeting in the district.

• Actively contribute to the development,
  implementation and review of the WCC Uganda protection and legal aid
  program, work closely and collaboratively to assist in delivering its
  objectives.
• Actively contribute to the development and
  implementation of change management initiatives, including, and where
  necessary, instigating structural reforms within the project.
• Deputize for the Project Manager when
  necessary.
• Undertake other appropriate level duties
  as assigned by the Project Manager or Head of Programs from time to time.

• The ideal candidate for the War Child
  Canada Protection Officer job placement should hold a University degree in
  International Law, Human Rights, Social Science or related discipline.
• At least three years of relevant
  experience in the field of protection.
• Good coordination, facilitation, training,
  mentoring and motivational skills.
• Previous exposure, experience or
  understanding of participatory approaches and community mobilization.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and
  implement robust M&E plans for protection activities.
• Ability to work in multi partner
  environments in implementing protection activities and services.
• Good organizational, planning and time
  management skills with attention to details.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple
  tasks, time, tight schedules and meeting deadlines.
• Proven communication skills (both in
  written and spoken English).
• Excellent record keeping and report
  writing skills.
• Excellent networking, interpersonal and
  negotiating skills.
• Demonstrated competence in conceptual,
  analytical and problem solving skills.
• Computer literacy skills i.e. proficiency
  in Word, excel, outlook, power point, internet
• Prior experience working at a global
  organization and in emergency situations is an asset.
• Strong belief in human rights and gender
  equality and clear understanding of issues surrounding child protection
  and SGBV is desired
• Previous exposure and experience in
  developing and using information systems and running a range of reports.
• Able to travel, at times at short notice,
  and spend time away from work base and home.

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