Job Description:

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Implementation of Project Activities

Lead and coordinate community engagement, community-based child protection system building, and ongoing awareness-raising on child protection issues.

Use participatory tools with the community-based child protection committee (CBCPC) and other community-based structures to find out what the community needs.

Developing community mobilization action Plans in cooperation with the CBCPC, child protection staff

Plan community mobilization themes and sessions considering the existing conditions of the affected community.

Based on the results of the need assessment, train the community-based protection of children committee (CBCPC) and caregivers/parents about new problems.

Follow up and evaluate the implementation of the CBCPC structures action plan as per agreed standards.

Work with other child protection teams for the development of awareness-raising messages, IEC/BCC materials

Coordinate with WVI's other sectors to ensure creating an entry point for conducting and mainstreaming child protection messages.

Coordinates and organizes community awareness-raising campaigns in collaboration with CBCPCs

Provide age- and gender-appropriate life-skills training to children in group care.

Ensure child participation in all aspects of the program and create ways to get feedback from the children.

Train caregivers/parents on parenting skills and other psychosocial themes.

Maintain regular contact with the CBCPC, community volunteers, and other government offices and non-governmental organizations.

Keep track of lessons learned and success stories.

 

Liaison and Networking

Actively develop and maintain effective working relationships with child protection actors in the field and key community structures.

Regularly attend CFS/child protection meetings at field level

Work closely with support department on procurement and logistical issues, processing financial and administration issues

Ensure that the project M&E plan and work plans are properly coordinated with project M&E Coordinator and implemented accordingly throughout project lifetime.

Ensure project documentation is obtained, filed, maintained properly and updated all according to donor requirements

Ensure relevant and particular cases are followed and constantly reported for success stories and lesson learning.

Draft monthly project reports in line with World Vision and donor standards and timelines and submit to Education PM for review and finalization.

Reporting and Administration

 

Prepare weekly and monthly plans and report to supervisor on time

Ensure all projects databases are updated and in place

Document all community engagement related activities 

Use an appropriate Filing system for the project essential documents and ensure they are accessible. 

Other

Adhere to WV Child and Adult Safeguarding policy and standards.

Adhere to WV accountability standards.

To be aware and prepared to implement WV Afghanistan Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs plan under the context of fragile interventions.

 

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Minimum 1-2 years of professional experience in Protection sector implementing projects related to social welfare and protection preferably with humanitarian and development NGOs in the protection sector.

Required Educations:

14th Grade or Diploma in community development, psychology, social work, sociology, and other social sciences relevant.

Certification or other recognized courses on Protection, Child Protection, Gender-based Violence, International Humanitarian Law or other relevant subject

Basic knowledge of child protection principles and programming approaches

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

Prior experience in working with INGO is preferred

Prior experience working as an in areas of community mobilizations  

Prior experience in fragile contexts and humanitarian response

Training and experience in supporting PSS programs for children. 

Work experience with in implementing CFS activities.

Practical experience with PSS / Social Work, community outreach in humanitarian and/or complex settings

Must have strong working understanding of rights-based approaches that support and protect the best interests of children

Must have a love for children and demonstrate patience, tolerance, problem solving, open-mindedness and interest in social justice.

English writing / speaking skills.

Competent computer skills for report writing

Strong interpersonal skills, ethical sensitivity and ability to effectively communicate with children and their caregivers

Knowledge and awareness of inter-agency Child Protection in Humanitarian Action tools, guidelines and other resources is an asset

Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills – self-motivated individuals, able to take initiative and propose solutions, resilient, positive, and able to work independently

 

The application closing date is 06 -Aug-2023. Please submit your resume and one-page cover letter outlining how you meet the job requirements by emailing:  [email protected] 

Please write on the subject of your Email the Vacancy Number WVA1535 also avoid sending an attachment of big size (above ) if you want your application/CV to be considered.

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