Child Protection Assistant at International Rescue Committee

International Rescue Committee

Position: Child Protection Assistant

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Contract

Place of Work: Ethiopia - Ethiopia

Posted date: 1 month ago

Deadline: Submition date is over

Background:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises. It helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their lives. The IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict, and disaster, the host communities that support them, and those who remain within their homes and communities. We began work in Ethiopia in 2000 and are currently implementing emergency and development programs in health, water and sanitation, economic recovery and development (ERD), women’s protection and empowerment, education, child protection, and multi-sectoral emergency response.

The IRC has a focus on narrowing the gender gap in humanitarian aid and ensuring that we contribute to gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in both our programs and operations by working to establish a context where our clients (including those from ethnic minority groups) enjoy the same rights and opportunities as well as equal access to services. The IRC also has a strong commitment to creating an equitable and inclusive culture where safeguarding is upheld in our workplace and programs. We are determined to protect our clients and staff from safeguarding violations through prevention and, where misconduct is alleged, to address it without fear or favor

Job Overview:

The position holder handles implementing a community-based child protection program in Deder Town. The position holder will lead all aspects of the prevention and response activities of the program including working with the community, psychosocial support activities, and case management

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary Statement of Responsibilities:

• Assist the team in the assessment of the living conditions of children in the IDP/Returnee community centers and participate in the development of an appropriate strategy in addressing their needs.
• Support community leaders and government sector focal persons in the monitoring, verification, and documentation of Child protection cases.
• Follow up the preparation and implementation of case action plan and conduct group awareness raising including outreach programs.
• Support child protection officer in facilitating and coordinating appropriate care arrangements, and suitable alternative care systems with close supervision and attention to the individual concerns of children’s
• Assist the child rights clubs to demonstrate to the community and the concerned body about protection concerns that children are facing and promote the participation of children in all matters affecting their lives.
• Organize and facilitate CP awareness-raising sessions.
• Organize and lead psychosocial support activities at (the Safe Healing and Learning Space (SHLS)
• Work closely with the CP Officer in the celebration of international events days and other awareness-raising sessions.
• Participate with partners, and the team leaders in conducting the Best Interest Assessment to ensure the needs of children are addressed.
• Adhere and fully abide by the CP code of conduct!
• Carry out data Entry into the Child Protection Information System (CP IMS) and GBVIMS database.
• Shall take any additional responsibilities as requested by supervisors.

Key Working Relationships:

The position holder will directly report to the CP Officer and WPE/CP Sr officer based in Harar with additional oversight from the WPE/CP manager based in Adama.

Qualifications

Requirements

Educational Requirements:

• Apply basic to intermediate-level knowledge of procedures and systems to perform the requirement of the job skills and knowledge typically acquired through a combination of job-related training, some on-the-job experience, and some formal education.
• 2 years of relevant work experience for diploma holders
• University fresh graduate.

Educational Requirements:

• BA/Diploma graduate in Social Studies
  

Preferred experience & skills:

• 2 years of relevant work experience for a Diploma holder and 0-year experience for a BA holder
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as, an overall ability to be clear and concise in all communications
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to prioritize and deliver on time
• Strong analytic problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a dynamic, cross-functional global team structure
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to manage and work through change proactively and positively.

Language Skills:

• English, language speaking, and writing capability are mandatory plus the local Language is advantageous (Fluent spoken and written Afan Oromo)
  

Safeguarding Responsibilities: -

• Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion, and cohesion in IRC [team/ Harar office]
• Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue, and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies.
• Controlling the entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and vehicles according to protocols

IRC is an equal employment opportunity employer. IRC considers all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

IRC strives to build a diverse and inclusive team at all levels who, as individuals and as a group, embody our culture statement, creating a working environment characterized by critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity for us to achieve our aspirations as a team and deliver the best possible services to our clients.

Professional Standards: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way: Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. By these values, the IRC operates and carries out policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, and Combating Trafficking in Persons.

Gender Equality: The IRC is dedicated to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce, including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and other encouraging benefits and allowances.