The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday 
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated 

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued. 

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Save the Children International seeks to always be a child safe organization through fulfilling its obligations to the community and through programme implementation carried out by the organization for safeguarding children and to improve their living standards of the child.

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Position: Child Protection Officer

Location: Hodiedah

Grade: 4b

Contract Length: As per the budget

The Opportunity:

The Project Officer oversees and technically supports the direct implementation of Child protection project in Hodaidah

Reports to: Child protection Coordinator

Reporting to: project assistants  

Key Areas of Responsibilities: 

• Planning and Implementation:
  • Develop and oversee implementation plans for the Child Protection project in Hodeidah, ensuring timely delivery and quality.
  • Collaborate with the Coordinator to create detailed project plans and budgets, adhering to Save the Children's (SC) standards.
  • Support project assistants in their weekly work plans and performance reviews.
  • Contribute to planning field visits and transportation plans.
  • Actively manage project sites, volunteers, and daily activities at community Centers/child-friendly spaces (CFS).
  • Ensure activities are appropriately planned, delays are documented, and solutions are identified.
  • Conduct regular monitoring visits to assess project progress and identify areas needing support.
  • Work with and coordinate with project assistants to manage and supervise daily work activities at the Community Centers/CFS.
• Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:
  • Implement MEAL systems and ensure proper use of agreed-upon tools.
  • Conduct regular field monitoring visits and report findings to the CP Manager and CP Coordinator.
  • Conduct QLE assessments and report back to the Project Coordinator.
  • Contribute to draft end-of-project reports and provide timely activity reports.
  • Prepare progress reports with statistical and narrative information.
• Coordination and Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with all stakeholders (volunteers, CPAs, SWs, etc.) to effectively monitor the Child Protection program's impact.
  • Coordinate with other SC sectors to ensure integrated programs.
  • Work closely with the community in forming and supporting Child Protection Committees.
  • Cooperate with CPC, volunteers, and MoSAL social workers to implement CFS activities.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders for better intervention & referral mechanisms.
• Community Engagement:
  • Support mobilisation of communities and target groups to participate in planned CP and MHPSS interventions.
  • Ensure all activities are coordinated among different SC inter-sectors providing services in the Community Centers/CFS.
  • Ensure the Community Centers/CFS is appropriately equipped and safe for various activities.
  • Monitor progress, quality, and control of Community Centers/CFS deliverables.
  • Support the development and implementation of a community mobilization plan with the Coordinator and Case Management Officer.
  • Work with children, community leaders, and colleagues to develop key messages on Child Protection issues.
  • Ensure communities are regularly involved in all program phases.

II. Staff Support and Development

• Provide technical and operational support to project assistants and volunteers.
• Conduct training for staff and volunteers as required aligned with relevant topics.
• Ensure volunteers understand SC's Child Safeguarding policy and report any concerns.

III. General

• Comply with all relevant SC policies and procedures.
• Ensure information boards in each CFS are equipped with relevant materials on Child Protection, etc.
• Contribute to needs assessments and incorporate results into action plans.
• Design and plan campaigns, and assist with assessments and surveys as needed.
• Organize training to improve the knowledge and skills of project communities and volunteers.
• Conduct monthly meetings with community health volunteers to discuss program issues.
• Support the dissemination of information about Child Protection services to communities.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor to develop SC's Child Protection program.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

QUALIFICATIONS 

Essential:

• Qualified Education professional with experience for at least 3 years in implementing Child programs (preferably in an Emergency field).
• Teaching/Training skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Capacity to work with a team.
• Capacity to work under pressure.
• Computer skills in word and excel
• Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children. In particular, a good understanding of the Save the Children mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support
• Excellent English language skills. 

ABOUT US

The Organization
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

•  No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
•  All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
•  Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.