Position: Child Protection Program Officer
Location: Somalia – Mogadishu with frequent travel to other regions
Duration: 6 months (with the possibility of extension)
Summary:
CESVI
is currently implementing a Child Protection Program in Somaliland, Puntland
and South Central Somalia.
The program:
- Works with the
community to provide appropriate support services for child survivors of
abuse through training and strengthening of referral mechanisms
- Uses
participatory methodology within the community to create awareness
messages and peer education groups to promote behavior change towards
issues of child protection
- Creates and
supports already existing child friendly spaces
- Responds to
emergencies in Somaliland, Puntland and South Central Somalia
- Uses monitoring
and evaluation tools to ensure that services and programming for children
and children who are survivors of abuse are appropriate, timely and that
the guiding principles of case management are adhered to
CESVI
has a program in Mogadishu, but works in other locations within South Central
Somalia and other regions. In South Central Somalia, this project will be
implemented in Mogadishu and the Gedo region, but there is possibility of
expansion.
Job Description: Child Protection Program Officer
Job Description: Child Protection Program Officer
Based
in Mogadishu with frequent travel
The overall objective of this position is to support the implementation of the child protection program in South Central Somalia.
The overall objective of this position is to support the implementation of the child protection program in South Central Somalia.
S/he
will support the Program Manager to implement the program, but will also
provide key technical support on the area of awareness raising and peer
education.
They will have some knowledge of child protection response and will already know or have worked with key child protection actors in Somalia.
They will have some knowledge of child protection response and will already know or have worked with key child protection actors in Somalia.
They
will have a passion for using communication to end child abuse and will have
worked directly with children before.
They
will understand the education system in Somalia and will have a keen interest
in ensuring all children receive an equal education.
They will not only believe in the rights of children, but also have an interest in promoting the rights of girls and women and human rights in general.
S/he will be a proven team player and will be supported by an experienced child protection team.
Key responsibilities
They will not only believe in the rights of children, but also have an interest in promoting the rights of girls and women and human rights in general.
S/he will be a proven team player and will be supported by an experienced child protection team.
Key responsibilities
- Training and
mentoring child protection peer educators
- Supporting the
drafting, finalisation, printing and distribution of the Child
Protection/GBV SOPs are drafted, finalised, printed and distributed
- Attending Child
Protection Working Group meetings and reporting pertinent information to
the Regional Protection Technical Advisor
- Will take part
in the Child Protection Emergency response team and travel to emergencies
as and when necessary in Somaliland, Puntland and South-Central
- Create a team of
community case manager volunteers
- Use his/her
knowledge and background as a social worker to train and mentor social
workers working with children
- Ensuring
accurate data collection, reporting and analysis from project activities
- Producing
periodic official reports according to project deadlines and donor-related
requests, to be submitted to their supervisor for approval
- Supervise
administration, accounting, procurement issues relating to the project
- Carry-out any
other duties and/or responsibilities assigned by the Program Manager
Requirements
- 1 year of
experience working with an NGO on Child Protection issues
- Experience in
capacity building, training and skills building
- Experience in
using participatory learning activities as a facilitator
- Willingness to
travel to remote areas of Somalia when necessary
- Very
enthusiastic and able to work long hours to achieve the objectives of the
programme
- Diplomatic and
an effective communicator at all levels
- Ability to work
in an international or multicultural environment
- Good IT skills
(Windows, Office package and internet)
- Experience in
managing finances
- Fluency in
English (verbal and written)
Desirable competencies
- Previous
experience working in South Central Somalia
- Spoken and
written Somali language
- WOMEN
ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Position: Child Protection Program Manager
Location: South Central Somalia - Mogadishu
Duration: 6 months – with the possibility of extension
Reports to: Regional Protection Technical Advisor and Somalia Country
Director
Summary:
Summary:
CESVI
is currently implementing a Child Protection Program in Somaliland, Puntland
and South Central Somalia.
The program:
- Works with the
community to provide appropriate support services for child survivors of
abuse through training and strengthening of referral mechanisms
- Uses
participatory methodology within the community to create awareness
messages and peer education groups to promote behavior change towards
issues of child protection
- Creates and
supports already existing child friendly spaces
- Responds to
emergencies in Somaliland, Puntland and South Central Somalia
- Uses monitoring
and evaluation tools to ensure that services and programming for children
and children who are survivors of abuse are appropriate, timely and that
the guiding principles of case management are adhered to
CESVI
has an office in Mogadishu, but works throughout South Central Somalia and
other regions.
The
Program Manager may be asked to move to other regions occasionally.
Job Description: Child Protection Program Manager
Job Description: Child Protection Program Manager
Based
in Mogadishu with frequent travel
The overall objective of this position is to implement the child protection program in South Central Somalia. S/he will not only implement this program, but will also provide key technical support on the area of response to CESVI’s partners and community actors.
The overall objective of this position is to implement the child protection program in South Central Somalia. S/he will not only implement this program, but will also provide key technical support on the area of response to CESVI’s partners and community actors.
S/he
will know key child protection and GBV actors in Somalia, understand the child
protection and GBV legal framework and identify gaps in child protection and
GBV services.
They
will be dedicated to ending child abuse and violence against women and have
direct experience in working with child survivors of GBV as well as a keen
understanding of other child protection issues.
Experience
of report writing and an excellent use of excel is also necessary for this
position.
They will not only believe in the rights of children, but also have an interest in promoting the rights of women and girls and human rights in general.
S/he will be a proven team player and will be supported by experienced CESVI staff.
Key responsibilities
They will not only believe in the rights of children, but also have an interest in promoting the rights of women and girls and human rights in general.
S/he will be a proven team player and will be supported by experienced CESVI staff.
Key responsibilities
- Training and
mentoring child protection committees in psychosocial first aid, clinical
management of rape, caring for child survivors and other response
approaches
- Ensuring the
Child Protection/GBV SOPs are drafted, finalised, printed and distributed
- Attending Child
Protection Working Group meetings and reporting pertinent information to
the Regional Protection Technical Advisor
- Will take part
in the Child Protection Emergency response team and travel to emergencies
as and when necessary in Somaliland, Puntland and South-Central
- Create a team of
community case manager volunteers
- Use his/her
knowledge and background as a social worker to train and mentor social
workers working with children
- Ensuring
accurate data collection, reporting and analysis from project activities
- Producing
periodic official reports according to project deadlines and donor-related
requests, to be submitted to the Regional Protection Technical Advisor and
Project Manager for editing and final approval
- Supervise
administration, accounting, procurement issues relating to the project
- Carry-out any
other duties and/or responsibilities assigned by the Regional Protection
Technical Advisor
Requirements
- A qualified
social worker with at least 2 years of experience and a further 1-2 years
of experience working with a National or an International NGO in a
Managerial role
- Experience in
capacity building, training and skills building
- Experience in
using participatory learning activities as a facilitator
- Willingness to
travel to remote areas of Somalia
- Very
enthusiastic and able to work long hours to achieve the objectives of the
programme
- Diplomatic and
an effective communicator at all levels
- Ability to work
in an international or multicultural environment
- Good IT skills
(Windows, Office package and internet)
- Experience in
managing finances
- Fluency in
English (verbal and written)
Desirable competencies
- Previous
experience working in Somalia
- Spoken and
written Somali language
- WOMEN
ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Position: Program Manager - Child Protection and GBV
Location: Wajir, Mandera and Garissa: Kenya
Duration: 12 months with the possibility of extension
Reports to: Regional Protection Technical Advisor
Summary:
Summary:
CESVI
is currently implementing a Child Protection Program which incorporates
elements of GBV in North Eastern Kenya.
Working
with Somali refugees and the pastoralist Kenyan community.
Both
groups are recovering from the ongoing drought and from violent
clashes.
The program:
The program:
- Works with the
community to provide appropriate support services for child survivors of abuse
through training and strengthening of referral mechanisms
- Uses
participatory methodology within the community to create awareness
messages and peer education groups to promote behavior change towards
issues of child protection
- Creates and
supports Safe Space Centres for Women and Children
- Works with the
health care system to train health professionals in Clinical Management of
Rape and Caring for Child Survivors
- Responds to
emergencies in North Eastern Kenya
- Uses monitoring
and evaluation tools to ensure that services and programming for women and
children are timely and that the guiding principles of case management are
adhered to
- Provides support
to vulnerable children who have crossed the border including referral to
FTR services
Job Description: Program Manager GBV and Child Protection
The
overall objective of this position is to implement the child protection and GBV
program in North Eastern Kenya.
S/he
will not only implement this program, but will also provide key technical
support on the area of response to CESVI’s partners and community
actors.
S/he
will know key child protection and GBV actors in Kenya, understand the legal
framework and identify gaps in services.
They
will be dedicated to ending child abuse and have direct experience in working
with child and adult survivors of GBV. Experience of report writing and
an excellent use of excel is also necessary for this position.
Some
basic knowledge of the CP IMS would also be beneficial, but is not a
requirement.
They will not only believe in the rights of children, but also have an interest in promoting the rights of women and girls and human rights in general.
S/he will be a proven team player and will be supported by experienced CESVI staff.
They will not only believe in the rights of children, but also have an interest in promoting the rights of women and girls and human rights in general.
S/he will be a proven team player and will be supported by experienced CESVI staff.
S/he
will have a proven record of managing large protection programs and large
numbers of staff members.
This position is 80% based in the field and so the right person for this position must be comfortable with spending long periods of time in isolated locations.
Key responsibilities
This position is 80% based in the field and so the right person for this position must be comfortable with spending long periods of time in isolated locations.
Key responsibilities
- Training and
mentoring child protection committees in psychosocial first aid, clinical
management of rape, caring for child survivors and other response
approaches
- Attending local
Child Protection and GBV Working Group meetings and reporting pertinent
information to the Regional Protection Technical Advisor
- Will take part
in the Child Protection Emergency response team and travel to emergencies
as and when necessary in North Eastern Kenya
- Create a team of
community case manager volunteers
- Use his/her knowledge
and background as a social worker to train and mentor social workers
working with children
- Ensure accurate
data collection, reporting and analysis from program activities
- Produce periodic
official reports according to project deadlines and donor-related
requests, to be submitted to the Regional Protection Technical Advisor
- Supervise
administration, accounting, procurement issues relating to the program
- Carry-out any
other duties and/or responsibilities assigned by the Regional Protection
Technical Advisor
- Ensure all staff
members are fully trained and work well together as a team
Requirements
- 3 years of
experience working with a National or an International NGO in a Managerial
role or progressively experienced role
- Previous
experience working for NGOs in violence against children and violence
against women in a humanitarian context
- Experience in
capacity building, training and skills building
- Experience in
using participatory learning activities as a facilitator
- Willingness to
travel to remote areas
- Very
enthusiastic and able to work long hours to achieve the objectives of the
programme
- Diplomatic and
an effective communicator at all levels
- Ability to work
in an international or multicultural environment
- Good IT skills
(Windows, Office package and internet)
- Experience in
managing finances
- Fluency in
English (verbal and written)
Position: Assistant Program Manager -Child Protection and GBV
Location: Wair, Mandera and Garissa: Kenya
3 Positions
Duration: 12 months with the possibility of extension
Reports to: Program Manager
Summary:
Summary:
CESVI
is currently implementing a Child Protection Program which incorporates
elements of GBV in North Eastern Kenya.
Working
with Somali refugees and the pastoralist Kenyan community.
Both
groups are recovering from the ongoing drought and from violent
clashes.
The program:
The program:
- Works with the
community to provide appropriate support services for child survivors of
abuse through training and strengthening of referral mechanisms
- Uses
participatory methodology within the community to create awareness
messages and peer education groups to promote behavior change towards
issues of child protection
- Creates and
supports Safe Space Centres for Women and Children
- Works with the
health care system to train health professionals in Clinical Management of
Rape and Caring for Child Survivors
- Responds to
emergencies in North Eastern Kenya
- Uses monitoring
and evaluation tools to ensure that services and programming for women and
children are timely and that the guiding principles of case management are
adhered to
- Provides support
to vulnerable children who have crossed the border including referral to
FTR services
Job Description
Assistant Program Manager GBV and Child Protection
The overall objective of this position is to implement the child protection and GBV program in North Eastern Kenya.
Assistant Program Manager GBV and Child Protection
The overall objective of this position is to implement the child protection and GBV program in North Eastern Kenya.
S/he
will not only implement this program, but will also provide key technical
support on the area of response to CESVI’s partners and community
actors.
S/he
will know key child protection and GBV actors in Kenya, understand the legal
framework and identify gaps in services.
They
will be dedicated to ending child abuse and have direct experience in working
with child and adult survivors of GBV. Experience of report writing and
an excellent use of excel is also necessary for this position.
Some
basic knowledge of the CP IMS would also be beneficial, but is not a
requirement.
They will not only believe in the rights of children, but also have an interest in promoting the rights of women and girls and human rights in general.
S/he will be a proven team player and will be supported by experienced CESVI staff.
Key responsibilities
They will not only believe in the rights of children, but also have an interest in promoting the rights of women and girls and human rights in general.
S/he will be a proven team player and will be supported by experienced CESVI staff.
Key responsibilities
- Training and
mentoring child protection committees in psychosocial first aid, clinical
management of rape, caring for child survivors and other response
approaches
- Attending local
Child Protection and GBV Working Group meetings and reporting pertinent
information to the Regional Protection Technical Advisor
- Will take part
in the Child Protection Emergency response team and travel to emergencies
as and when necessary in North Eastern Kenya
- Create a team of
community case manager volunteers
- Use his/her
knowledge and background as a social worker to train and mentor social
workers working with children
- Ensure accurate
data collection, reporting and analysis from program activities
- Produce periodic
official reports according to project deadlines and donor-related
requests, to be submitted to the Regional Protection Technical Advisor and
Project Manager for editing and final approval
- Supervise
administration, accounting, procurement issues relating to the project
- Carry-out any
other duties and/or responsibilities assigned by the Program Manager
Requirements
- A qualified
social worker with at least 2 years of experience and a further 1-2 years
of experience working with a National or an International NGO in a
Managerial role
- Previous
experience working in the field of violence against children and violence
against women
- Experience in
capacity building, training and skills building
- Experience in
using participatory learning activities as a facilitator
- Willingness to
travel to remote areas
- Very
enthusiastic and able to work long hours to achieve the objectives of the
programme
- Diplomatic and
an effective communicator at all levels
- Ability to work
in an international or multicultural environment
- Good IT skills
(Windows, Office package and internet)
- Experience in
managing finances
- Fluency in
English (verbal and written)
Desirable competencies
- Women are highly
encouraged to apply
How to apply
Persons qualified for this position are invited to submit their CV (including 3 referees) and COVER LETTER to CESVI to the e-mail address recruitment.nairobi@cesvioverseas.org
Subject line must include: Assistant Program Manager: Child Protection and GBV
Please include actual salary and expected salary in your cover letter.
Persons qualified for this position are invited to submit their CV (including 3 referees) and COVER LETTER to CESVI to the e-mail address recruitment.nairobi@cesvioverseas.org
Subject line must include: Assistant Program Manager: Child Protection and GBV
Please include actual salary and expected salary in your cover letter.
Only
short listed candidates will be contacted.
Closing date for applications is 1st January 2013.
Cesvi reserves the right to close the vacancy before the above mentioned date in case a large number of applications is received.
This position is dependent of funding.
Closing date for applications is 1st January 2013.
Cesvi reserves the right to close the vacancy before the above mentioned date in case a large number of applications is received.
This position is dependent of funding.
