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Child Protection Facilitator NGO Jobs – World Vision International
Job Title: Child Protection Facilitator
Organisation: World
Vision International
Vision International
Reports to:
Child Protection Coordinator
Child Protection Coordinator
Duty Station:
Uganda
Uganda
About US:
World Vision Uganda
is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization
dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome
poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in Uganda. World
Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people
whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is
conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks,
including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child,
Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”
is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization
dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome
poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in Uganda. World
Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people
whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is
conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks,
including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child,
Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”
Job Summary:
The Child Protection Facilitator will provide grassroots project
implementation, monitoring and documentation in the Child Friendly Spaces,
Early Childhood Development Centres and the participation, psychosocial and
peace building Project guided by WV Uganda Policies. The incumbent will also be
responsible for the smooth, cost effective, efficient and timely implementation
of CFSs, ECDs and participation, psychosocial and peace building project budget
review and monitoring.
The Child Protection Facilitator will provide grassroots project
implementation, monitoring and documentation in the Child Friendly Spaces,
Early Childhood Development Centres and the participation, psychosocial and
peace building Project guided by WV Uganda Policies. The incumbent will also be
responsible for the smooth, cost effective, efficient and timely implementation
of CFSs, ECDs and participation, psychosocial and peace building project budget
review and monitoring.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Management:
- Motivate and ensure teamwork among Child Protection assistants and
Volunteers for greater ministry impact, in the community - Work in liaison with and provide the necessary advice and support to
stakeholders in the participation, psychosocial and peace building
project, as well as the CFS and ECD programmes in all matters pertaining
to effective management and implementation - Support the Response Manager to handle visitors including donors,
support offices and national office staff - Take full responsibility in the implementation of CFSs, ECDs and
participation, psychosocial and peace building project in Adjumani
operations according to the agreed plan of action - Actively coordinate project Design, implementation, monitoring and
reporting - Coordinate with all agencies working in child protection and the
Office of the Prime Minster in the camp to ensure compliance to inter
agency and World Vision International standards for implementing child
protection and Education in emergencies (CiE) as well as peace building
activities - Organize meetings with key stakeholders in Adjumani to influence
policies, planning and practice in line with the outcomes of the advocacy
events - Implement and monitor project activities towards realization of
project outputs in a timely and effective manner. - Monitor progress of activity implementation to ensure highest
quality standards and accountability based on LEAP framework, the IASC and
WVI standards - Actively participate in program design process specifically in
assessments and generating community priority needs in participation,
psychosocial and peace building - Develop regular monthly, quarterly and annual project management
reports - Prepare detailed implementation plans based on approved and funded
proposals and submit to Response Manager for approval
Technical and
Capacity Building
Capacity Building
- Enhance and train Partners, teachers and children in child
protection , psychosocial support and peace building using the ECaP model
guidelines - Support other response staff to implement project activities that
adhere to the Do-Assure-Dont- Do Framework recommended for Peace building
and Conflict Sensitivity - Maintain standards for child participation, psychosocial and Peace
Building and Conflict-Sensitivity and ensure that response staff, partner
agencies and recipient communities understand, accept and adhere to these
standards. - Support the Child Protection Coordinator and M&E Assistant in
establishing and maintaining a Monitoring and Evaluation system - Ensure that technical information pertinent to the project is
obtained, documented and disseminated to staff as required. - Support the Child Protection Coordinator in identifying potential
Peace Building, participation and psychosocial priorities and projects in
the assigned geographical area. - Work towards integrating Peace Building and Conflict-Sensitivity
into Child Protection, Education, GFD and Nutrition and ensure
mainstreaming in all other Project initiatives - Train and mentor communities in Local Capacities for Peace and
ensure LCP and DNH principles are mainstreamed in development planning
across different sectors
Community
mobilization and sensitization
mobilization and sensitization
- Assist communities identify their priorities, opportunities and
resources for effective Peace Building, participation and psychosocial
project implementation - Facilitate communities to fully participate in project activities
for enhanced community ownership and sustainability of child protection,
psychosocial support and Peace Building program through sports, cultural
events - Facilitate awareness creation and sensitization of communities in
child protection, participation, psychosocial support and Peace Building - Enhance synergies within the communities to achieve integration and
attainment of regional objectives - Actively facilitate identification and capacity building of
leadership and community based organizations in Peace Building,
participation and psychosocial matters
Partnership,
Networking & Advocacy:
Networking & Advocacy:
- Represent WV Uganda Program in child protection, Peace Building,
participation and psychosocial Forums at the field level and establish
strategic partnerships with other organizations - Establish and liaise closely with other partners, agencies and local
leaders regarding project activities to ensure and promote a coordinated
approach to project implementation, including participation in relevant
workshops, meetings and to keep the Response Manager informed - Develop a network of information gathering relevant to child
protection ,Peace Building, participation and psychosocial operations - Establish appropriate contacts with local counterparts at the
Counties and district level
Financial
Management Budget control and Monitoring
Management Budget control and Monitoring
- Work closely with the Child Protection Coordinator and Finance
Officer in preparation of budgets, financial projections, expenditure
monitoring and preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial and
narrative reports and submit them within the agreed timeframe to
appropriate people - Support preparation of requisitions for appropriate project supplies
in line with approved DIPs from time to time
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the World Vision Child Protection Facilitator job
placement should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Peace-Building,
Sociology, International Relations, Conflict studies or other related
field. - At least three years of field experience working with Communities in
Peace-Building and/or child protection programming and program management
in an NGO context. - Past exposure and experience with integration / mainstreaming of
peacebuilding and conflict-sensitivity across other programmes and
projects is a plus. - Past experience in working with communities. Very strong
communication skills - Working knowledge of humanitarian industry including sphere
standards, NGO code of conduct and humanitarian charter - Excellent analytical, documentation, problem solving, interpersonal
and negotiation skills - Possess the ability to work with different partners, local
authorities, local organizations and NGOs, to develop and maintain
positive relationships. - Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, emotional maturity
and physical stamina. - Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural
contexts, psychologically stressful environments and physical hardship
conditions with limited resources - Ability to cope and deal with stress and work under stressful work
conditions is a requirement - Commitment to World Vision Core Values and Vision Statement
- Ability to exhibit exemplary lifestyle as interpreted in specific
local cultural context.
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by visiting World Vision
International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by visiting World Vision
International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.
Please follow
instructions on How to Create Account and Profile at World Vision’s
e-recruitment portal. Qualified female candidates are particularly
encouraged to apply.
instructions on How to Create Account and Profile at World Vision’s
e-recruitment portal. Qualified female candidates are particularly
encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 7th December 2018
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