Save the Children
Child Protection Coordinator
Team / Programme: Child Protection Programme
Location: Dadaab
Grade: 3
Post Type: National
Child Safeguarding: Level 3 – the responsibilities of the post may require the
post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people
In 2012, as part of a global
reorganization process, Save the Children combined the programmes of SC UK, SC
Canada and SC Finland to create a single operation in Kenya.
In Feb 2014, we completed a second
transition, which saw us join forces with the British INGO, Merlin, and merge
their health and nutrition programmes with our own.
Save the Children now has an
operational presence in Bungoma, Dadaab Refugee Camp, Garissa, Mandera, Turkana
and Wajir and we work through partners in many other parts of the country.
We employ nearly 300 staff and will
have an operating annual budget in 2015 of approximately US$20-25 million.
Scope of Role: To
coordinate effective implementation of child protection activities in Ifo Main,
Ifo 2,Dagahaley and Host Community, inter-camp coordination, and monitoring of
activities.
The individual will be responsible
for providing leadership, guidance and technical expertise to Child Protection
Implementing staff and support to the community workers where necessary.
Reports to: Child
Protection Manager
Key Areas of Accountability:
Programme Delivery
·
Deputize the CP Programme Manager for
the overall management responsibility for all CP staff and
implementation processes.
implementation processes.
1.
Lead and motivate the CP team to
ensure effective project implementation strategies including case management,
BID processes, counselling, together with engagement and monitoring of the
established community structures within and in the host community through
the identified partner granted during the period of implementation.
2.
Ensure key problems are brought to
the attention of the CP Program Manager and other relevant senior staff for
discussion and review.
3.
Ensure that all implementing staff
receives appropriate induction training and guidance to implement the project
activities.
4.
Make regular support visits to the
camps and provision of technical support to the implementing staff.
·
Develop and implement an integrated
reintegration strategy for vulnerable children returning to their communities
with a particular emphasis on education and livelihoods strategies.
·
Continue to develop understanding on
children’s meaningful participation throughout the programme, and work with
child protection staff on strategies to enable children to identify and address
the issues of concern to them and promote their voices in local, regional and
national.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
·
Monitoring and evaluation of
programme activities:
·
Engage in ongoing report and
identification of training needs and other implementation gaps in the CP
programme
programme
·
Assist CP teams to identify the
technical support required in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of
project activities.
·
Work with project staff to assist in
the development of new project proposals and the evaluation and
documentation of programme activities.
·
Work with the Monitoring, Evaluation,
Accountability and Learning (MEAL) team for monitoring and evaluation of
programme activities including overseeing the management of the Unaccompanied
and Separated Children’s Database (CPIMS) as a tool for information storage and
analysis, and case management.
·
Ensure an up todate database of
caseload is maintained and regularly update and taking corrective action where
necessary.
·
Preparation of reports, documentation
of programme learning and ensuring it contributes to organizational advocacy.
·
Ensure timely implementation of
budgeted activities in addition to budget tracking and control.
·
Conduct/ensure regular follow-up
visits to monitor the rehabilitation and reintegration of clients, and document
changes identified.
·
Support in the ongoing implementation
and budget management of the CP programmes (Including development of the
detailed implementation plans, reviews of the BVA among other tasks).
·
Ensure in the timely receipt of
monthly, quarterly reports both to the donors and the internal reporting
mechanisms.
Partnerships and coordination
·
Develop partnerships to enhance
community participation, ownership and sustainability of programmes.
·
Collaborate and coordinate with other
child protection agencies, governmental institutions, host community partners
and community level structures in order to promote community ownership and
sustainability of CP initiatives.
·
Represent Save the Children and the
CP program in interagency working groups and camp coordination meetings.
·
Represent the CP programme and
advocate with community, partners as well as other external visitors.
·
Liaise closely with other actors in
the child protection sector on issues related to vulnerable children.
·
Ensure that consideration is given to
their particular needs within general child protection strategies.
·
Work with appropriate partners within
the child protection sector to ensure the mainstreaming of child protection and
that children’s rights are considered in the process of legislation
formation and institution building.
·
Where necessary, represent the Child
protection Manager in meetings, both internal and external and engage with the
identified Host Community partner being funded to implement activities during
the specific grant period.
Grants Management and Accountability
·
Coordinate with finance and awards
team to ensure effective budget monitoring for the project in line with donor
requirements and contractual obligations, including Grant opening, mid-term and
closing meetings
·
Oversee project activities budget
expenditures and ensure they are allowable and allocable according to SCI and
donor regulations; review monthly Budget vs. Actual and expenditure sheets and
collaborate with the finance department to ensure accurate expenditures and
reporting is undertaken at all times.
·
Ensure timely production of
activity/events reports as well as monthly reports as per the agreed timelines.
·
Develop and undertake training in
various aspects of child protection for programme and project staff as well as
children, partners and community-based child protection networks.
·
Mentor the relevant staff to
facilitate the continued development of the project, budget and personnel
management capacity.
·
Ensure the realisation of the
principles enshrined in child safeguarding policy by all staff implementing the
CP programmes.
Working Contacts
External: The job holder is required
to have regular contact with the donor partners, other child protection
organization, children, Host community, and Government organization.
Internal: The job requires the job
holder to have direct relationship with all staff and management at all levels
in ensuring the organizational policies and procedures..
Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
·
Holds self-accountable for making
decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save
the Children values
·
Holds the team and partners
accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to
deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to
improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not
achieved
Ambition:
·
Sets ambitious and challenging goals
for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal
development and encourages others to do the same
·
Widely shares their personal vision
for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
·
Future orientated, thinks
strategically
Collaboration:
·
Builds and maintains effective
relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and
supporters
·
Values diversity, sees it as a source
of competitive strength
·
Approachable, good listener, easy to
talk to
Creativity:
·
Develops and encourages new and
innovative solutions
·
Willing to take disciplined risks
Integrity:
·
Honest, encourages openness and
transparency
Qualifications and Experience
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At least Degree social work/social
sciences or equivalent.
·
At least three (4) years relevant
experience in similar role and settings.
·
Substantial management experience,
preferably in emergency programmes
·
Demonstrable competence in proposal
development and report writing
·
Experience of financial planning and
expenditure monitoring
·
Experience of community participation,
accountability, ownership and empowerment
·
Competent in using email and computer
packages such as Word and Excel
·
Commitment to Save the Children’s
child safeguarding Policy
Competencies:
·
Has high-level communication skills’,
including engaging and informative formal public speaking.
·
Fluent in English and Kiswahili (both
spoken and written).
·
Able to work effectively in a
multi-cultural environment.
·
Sets high standards for quality and
consistently achieves project goals.
·
Maintains and extends an effective
network of individuals within the organisation and with government and
development partners
·
Negotiates effectively by exploring a
range of possibilities.
·
Demonstrates and shares detailed
technical knowledge and expertise.
·
Proven ability to work as a team.
How to Apply
The application process is now open
and will close on Friday 25th November 2016
To
apply for these position visit the SCI Kenya Website: https://kenya.savethechildren.net/jobs.
The system allows CVs & Cover
letter as One(1) document.
Applications will be reviewed on a
rolling basis.
