Overview
The Child Protection Specialist will provide inputs to streamline child protection throughout the Nigeria Delegation’s strategies and support protection files in identifying and addressing child protection issues.
Tasks Summary
- Coordinates individual responses for complex child protection cases.
- Supports/participates in focus group discussions with children.
- Coordinates and leads multidisciplinary community-level projects/responses to child protection issues.
- Compiles project reports and analysis.
- Compiles and analyses information on child protection issues.
- Identifies training needs and contributes to training material development and delivery.
- Represents the ICRC and develops/maintains contacts with communities, individuals, authorities and weapon bearers.
- Undertakes other tasks as required.
- Ensures quality written reporting.
Experience Requirements
- At least 5 years of professional experience
- 3-4 years of protection experience or in a similar field
- At least 1 year of working in the area of child protection, specifically.
- Experience within the RCRC movement is strongly desired.
- Experience in ICRC PROT departments is an added value.
Qualification Requirements
University degree in law, humanities, social sciences or a similar area of study
