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• The jobholder serves as lead Subject Matter
  Expert (SME) in the field office on the Child Protection overall strategy
  to prevent, recognize, and respond to abuse
• Offers timely support to field officer and ICPs
  in the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of child
  protection local plans of action.
• Supports and accompanies (as appropriate) the
  Partnership Facilitator (PF) on visits to the ICP to support
  implementation, monitoring and evaluation of child protection, and follow
  up of child abuse cases
• The jobholder designs workable programs for the
  HVC: facilitate and follow up the implementation of designed Highly
  Vulnerable Children (HVC) Strategies of Intervention.
• Prepare proposals for HVC projects that will
  support the implementation of HVC and follow up the implementation of the
  same
• Carries out orientation workshops on HVC
  programmatic Interventions with FO staff, ICPs and caregivers/families of
  beneficiary children in collaboration with Partnership Facilitators and
  Training Specialists
• Provides subject matter expertise to
  Partnership Facilitators, Specialists, Partners and Caregivers on HVC and
  on how to minister to them. Provide consultation on the preparation of
  training materials on psychosocial support for HVC.
• Makes proper follow up of the implementation
  of HVC projects, and activities such as fostering, Income Generating
  Activities (IGAs) and vocational trainings.
• Facilitate support in a sustainable way for
  registered children whose rights are violated/ abused in any case working
  with FO frontline facilitators and the ICPs.
• In charge of documenting HVC related
  outcomes.

• Provides consultation and technical advice to
  ICPs and FO staff on how to prevent and handle child abuse cases.
• The incumbent facilitates internal and
  external resources to support these activities.
• Guides and coordinates the FO and ICPs
  approaches to child protection to support alignment with Compassion’s
  policies and standards as well as local and international laws and
  standards. Builds strong partnerships and engages in active collaboration
  with Regional office and Global Ministry Council (as appropriate) as well
  as government and non-government agencies to support this, o Actively
  acquires new and innovative approaches to child protection through
  networking with other organizations, researching industry best practices,
  experiential learning, etc. and shares these within the FO and ICPs.
• The jobholder will networks and builds
  relationships with applicable government and non-government agencies,
• Represents Compassion International by
  participating in inter-agency meetings as applicable.

• The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s
  degree in Law, Social Sciences. Social Work, Psychology, Development
  studies, Gender and Ethics or Christian Ministry.
• Hold a Certificate or Diploma in Law. A legal
  background or experience working in a legal environment is beneficial and
  is an added advantage.
• A minimum of three years professional or
  intensive volunteer experience relevant to working with abused children,
  communities and ministries, plus child protection service agencies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills conducive to
  establishing trusting relationships with Field Office staff, ICP staff,
  children on program and a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, case management, and
  problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication
  skills in English and driving skills preferred.
• The applicant should be a mature Christian characterized
  by a strong Christian testimony, a heart for ministry, and knowledge of
  the scriptures
• Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus
  Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous,
  Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of
  Compassion, and faithfully upholds Compassion’s ministry in prayer
• Acts as an advocate for children – raising
  the awareness of the needs, neglect, nurture, and potential of children in
  poverty and challenging and enabling those within one’s influence to
  greater involvement and effectiveness on behalf of children

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