DirecciónBackground of IRC:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities that support them, as well as with those who remain within their homes and communities. At-work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. IRC leads the way from harm to home. Began work in Ethiopia, 1999 in response to severe drought that happened in Ethiopia’s Somali region. Currently, providing assistance in ten different regions implementing emergency and development programs in health, water and sanitation, economic recovery and development (ERD), women’s protection and empowerment, education, Child Protection, and multi-sectoral emergency response.
Job Overview/Summary:
Under the supervision of the Camp Manager and with technical support from the CP technical unit of Addis Ababa, the CP Officer based in Bambasi woreda will supervise, coordinate and manage the Child Protection (CP) program in a professional manner. She /he will demonstrate technical capability and assist the CP staff to make sure the program is holistic, upholding according to standards, procedures and principles of CP. The position holder will coordinate the various services available in the camp. The CP Officer will also mentor, coach, and build the technical capacities of CP team in the field.
Major responsibilities include:
Program Planning Development and Implementation
ü Undertake and ensure situational assessments, data collection, compiling and analyzing are to the required standard.
ü Participate in the development of CP strategy, approaches and contribute actively in its revision, monitoring and improvement.
ü Takes primary responsibility for the implementation and follow-up of CP program including development/update of relevant strategies, SOPs and referral pathways, Case management, psychosocial support interventions and community-based support for at-risk children including unaccompanied/separated children.
ü Ensure well-coordinated to address needs and cases concerning Unaccompanied/Separated children living in the IDP site.
ü Support program staff in the design and implementation of effective community mobilization and awareness raising strategies.
ü Maintain standard, design and undertake diversified psychosocial support activities at the Safe Healing and Learning Space (SHLS).
ü Facilitate and take a lead in the arrangement (establishment) of family based care system or appropriate care system and promote community based protection mechanisms, including developing of standard process of support including case planning, referral, follow up and review of case management.
ü Provide training for CP staff, implementing partners, caregiver/families and the community leaders including children.
ü Strengthen protection mechanisms through mobilizing and involving the community in reducing risks and harm of (abuse, exploitation, violence and neglect) against children in the IDP site, set up a mechanism of documentation and responding to the needs of identified, verified, and planned cases, as well as identify gaps and build the capacity of the community along with children to be able to support harmed and at risk children and their families including unaccompanied/ separated children and promote understanding among the community on the rights of children, and ensure their access to case management services available in the camp.
ü Work with the community and caregivers /parents through undertaking a positive parenting skills and ensure a positive parents and child communication skills.
ü Responsible for planning, budgeting, implementation, and monitoring of the program in line with organizational and donors’ guidelines, policy and procedures.
ü Follow-up, monitor and follow up the implementation of program activities based on the work plan, spending plan and ensure the proper utilization and tracking of budget and materials allocated to the program.
Program Liaison, Coordination and Networking
ü Develop and maintain strategic and effective communication and working relationships with relevant partners including children, families, community leaders and other implementing partners.
ü Represent the program in all partner meetings and communicate the outcomes with program staff.
ü Coordinate, lead and facilitate regular monthly meetings with the community, children and implementing agencies and sectors including preparation of agenda and circulate the minutes of the Child Protection working groups (coordination body) meetings
ü In collaboration with the CWI staff, hold community awareness raising campaigns/ keep fit on Child Protection concerns
ü Interact with Government and other partners, NGOs, UN and bilateral agencies in the different stages of CP program implementation and follow up on agreed points.
ü Collaborate with other Program Officers to ensure the integration of other (Education, Health, Sanitation and CWI) programs.
ü Ensure accountability and collaborate with the Operations Sections to establish and maintain sound internal controls according to financial and supply management requirements.
ü Mentor and support social workers and other Child Protection staff’ and develop a positive team spirit to encourage innovative and quality programming.
Monitoring and Evaluation
ü Initiate/ Participate in periodic program review meetings with partners and community members.
ü Support the staffs ensuring the availability of accurate, complete and up-to-date information required for effective program implementation, follow-up, review, and M&E.
ü Prepares monthly progress, quarterly and annual implementation and donor reports and review budget required for Child Protection assistant coordinator in Addis Ababa and field coordinator and CP and CWI manager.
