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Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Task #1: Providing oversight and supervision to staff
✓ Oversee CP Case Workers as they provide case management service for children;
✓ Review cases, apply assessment skills, and make determinations regarding appropriate course of action;
✓ Consult on cases and provide feedback and direction to staff regarding child’s safety;
✓ Promote best interest of the child approach while working with children;
✓ Be available to participate in case management meetings and case conferences meetings or any other meetings when required;
✓ Make sure the case management files are well documented, keeping confidentiality in perspective.
✓ Ensure direct supervision for the staff through a regular presence in the centers.
✓ Ensure a proper handover to the caseworker(s) when on leave, including a clear plan and division of tasks.
Task #2: Coaching and Training the team
✓ The Child Protection Officer will support the capacity building of the team on multiple levels. She/he will be responsible for guiding them and promoting best practices to strengthen their technical capacity, exchange knowledge within the team, and provide professional development guidance;
✓ Supervise and mentor the CP Case Workers, setting performance objectives, and providing regular and timely performance feedback;
Task #3: Monitoring
✓ Monitor units and staff productivity and work to maximize efficiency wherever possible;
✓ Support that all the M&E tools are appropriately used and stored along with the M&E officer;
✓ Ensure that Activity Info data is updated on a routinely basis and that all the data required for reporting is regularly provided;
✓ Be familiar with RIMS and ensure that the team are actively updating and referring cases.
Task #4: Coordinating and Networking
✓ Work closely with the Projects Coordinator and program Coordinator to ensure that activities are well coordinated and integrated. Provide updates to ensure smooth implementation of field-based activities;
✓ Consult with Projects Coordinator and Program Coordinator on a bi-weekly basis and/or more frequently if required and/or needed;
✓ Draft the monthly reports and contribute to the quarterly and annual reporting (quantitative and qualitative);
✓ Maintain positive coordination and relationships with partners and stakeholders;
✓ Ensure an updated service mapping among the team and in coordination with internal and external organizations.
Other duties
✓ Respect and abide to the organization’s internal code of conduct;
✓ Adhere to the principles and guidance of the National CP Case Management SOPs, including mandatory reporting requirements;
✓ Represent Amel Association, when requested and necessary;
✓ Attend and participate in local and capacity-building events as needed/Actively participate in training throughout the year;
✓ Complete all online courses requested by the program coordinator throughout the year;
✓ Be available to attend and participate in internal and external meetings;
✓ Meetings with other program staff are required and will be on a timely basis;
✓ Maintain positive relations with other team members;
✓ Ensure the utmost confidentiality of case management data and information throughout the case management process; including protection referrals;
✓ Support the organization of specific events or activities inside or outside the centers;
✓ Support in coordinating with, head of centers, social workers and field coordinator as well as works closely and effectively with Amel teams and other focal points;
✓ Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator;
Requirements, Qualifications and Skills:
⮚ Master or Bachelor Degree in Gender Studies,social Work, or other relevant academic field with extensive experience in CP programs is a plus.
⮚ At least 3 years practical experience in implementing protection projects at international or national NGOs.
⮚ Knowledge of Child Protection in the humanitarian context and familiarity with the main CP tools, the Package safe identification and referrals, case management and the guidelines on PSEA.
⮚ Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within multi-cultural environments; good writing skills, ability to work within a team structure or independently, flexible, and can cope with stressful workloads and working with limited resources.
⮚ Demonstrated experience working with multiple age ranges including facilitating trainings and/or activities targeting children and youth.
If you are interested to apply for the CP Officer position, kindly fill out the job application form: CP Officer
Please note that only shortlisted candidates who applied through the job application form will be contacted.
Amel Association International is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, color or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Amel has a Zero Tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, and sexual harassment: Candidates will not be considered for employment with Amel if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts
