Overview

Provides technical, operational, and administrative assistance for child protection programmes and projects, supporting the development and formulation of the Child Protection Programme.

Tasks Summary

• Contribute to assessing child protection cases, integrating multi-sectoral perspectives and protection-specific assessments.
• Participate in Case Conferences and Best Interest Determination panels, drafting documentation.
• Support the implementation of child protection Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for case management and referral mechanisms.
• Maintain and update child case files in databases.
• Assist in the opening and running of children’s clubs in shelters.
• Monitor and support appropriate care arrangements for unaccompanied and separated children.
• Engage children, youth, and communities in child protection activities and identify community-based initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to UNICEF's child protection policies.
• Assist in Child Protection inter-agency coordination efforts.

Experience Requirements

5 years of relevant experience. Previous work experience relevant to the function of child protection in a local context and having experience in the function of child protection prevention and response, broader protection, or social work involving the empowerment of women and girls, gender, child protection, mental health, counseling and working with survivors, humanitarian and development issues is required. Skills and experience in interviewing and working with children and families including supervision of child protection case management will be an advantage.

Qualification Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Law; Social Sciences; Community Dvpt/Social Work; Human Rights; from a recognized academic institution is a strong asset and may substitute for 4 years of the required years of experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent with 5 years of relevant working experience

Other Details

Languages Required: Arabic Fluent Required French Fluent Required English Intermediate Required

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Contract Duration: 12 months

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