Child Protection Expert

Objectives

 

Objective 1: Technical Leadership & Programme Quality

• Provide technical leadership across Child Protection programming, including case management, psychosocial support, and community-based protection approaches.
• Ensure activities are aligned with TDH Italy methodologies, Child Protection Minimum Standards, and interagency guidelines.
• Support the development and adaptation of tools, SOPs, and technical approaches to improve programme quality.
• Provide technical guidance to Project Managers and Field Coordinators to ensure harmonized implementation across locations.

 

Objective 2: Technical Supervision & Capacity Building

• Line manage relevant staff, ensuring clear objectives, regular supervision, and professional development.
• Provide technical coaching and mentoring to field teams in coordination with Field Coordinators.
• Develop and deliver capacity-building plans for staff, volunteers, national partners, and community-based organizations.
• Support the development of training materials and technical learning initiatives.

 

Objective 3: Case Management Systems & Technical Oversight

• Ensure the quality and compliance of case management services with national SOPs and interagency standards
• Provide technical guidance on referral pathways, service mapping, and vulnerability assessment tools.
• Support the use and improvement of information management systems (e.g., CPIMS, RIMS) and data protection practices.
• Participate in case conferences, technical meetings, and reviews when required.

 

Objective 4: Community Engagement & Partner Technical Support

• Provide technical guidance on community engagement, social and behavioural change approaches, and community-based protection initiatives.
• Support national NGO partners and CBOs implementing or hosting TDH activities to ensure alignment with CP standards and safeguarding principles.
• Conduct regular field visits to partner locations and provide technical feedback and mentoring.
• Promote meaningful participation of communities in programme design and implementation.

 

Objective 5: Representation, Coordination & Advocacy

• Represent TDH Italy in Child Protection Working Groups, Case Management Taskforces, and relevant interagency forums, or coordinate for officers to attend due to availability.
• Strengthen collaboration and referral pathways with external service providers and partners.
• Advocate for child protection priorities and promote the integration of protection considerations in humanitarian responses.
• Maintain strong coordination with governmental actors, NGOs, and community stakeholders.

 

Objective 6: Monitoring, Evaluation & Technical Analysis

• Conduct technical monitoring visits to programme sites to assess quality of implementation and child-friendly environments.
• Support MEAL teams in strengthening monitoring frameworks and accountability mechanisms.
• Analyze protection trends and contribute to technical reporting and programme adjustments.
• Ensure lessons learned and good practices are documented and shared.

 

Objective 7: Technical Inputs to Strategy, Proposals & Reporting

• Provide technical inputs into programme design, concept notes, and donor proposals.
• Support Project Managers in drafting technical sections of reports and ensuring quality narrative on CP interventions.
• Contribute to strategic planning and the development of new Child Protection interventions.

 

Objective 8: Reporting, Capitalization & Communication

• Provide regular technical updates to the Head of Programs.
• Support documentation of best practices, lessons learned, and innovative approaches.
• Facilitate communication between technical teams, field teams, and management.

 

And any other duties deemed relevant to the position and assigned by the line manager.

 

Interested candidates possessing required experience and skills are invited to send an updated CV and a motivation letter including at least two references to [email protected] quoting in the subject of the email the reference TDHIT-MLB-CPEXPERT001

Applications that do not meet the above-mentioned requirements will not be considered

We are hiring on a rolling basis and we apologize in advance as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. TDH IT reserves the right to fill the position before the closing date of the published vacancy in case a suitable candidate is identified.