Child Protection Coordinator- Aswan

TITLE : Child Protection Coordinator
LOCATION: Aswan, Egypt

TEAM/PROGRAMME : Refugees and Migrant Program/ Operation Egypt Country
Office
POST TYPE: FTA

GRADE : ‎5
CONTRACT LENGTH: ‎11 months with possible
extension based on performance.

Child Safeguarding:
Level ‎3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people
either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in
one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are
visiting the country programs; or because they are responsible for
implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

ROLE PURPOSE:
This position will be responsible for ensuring that Partners Non-Governmental
Organizations (PNGO) operating in Aswan effectively applies and meets save the
children child protection programs and guidelines including SCI case
management standards operating procedures. Also, s/he will act as a direct
supervisor for SCI caseworkers operating in Aswan.
Projects Scope:
This project aims at providing multi-sectoral services including child
protection and case management services for children in Aswan. The project
will directly support children at risk and unaccompanied and separated
children who recently arrived to Egypt due to the conflict in Sudan through
providing integrated case management services. Additionally, it aims to
strengthen the capacity of local partners to lead raise the community
awareness on child protection risks and strengthen the community-based
protection mechanisms.

SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: ( Direct Line): Aswan Field Office Manager
Dotted Line: Senior Protection officer (based in Cairo)
Staff directly reporting to this post: (Direct Line) ‎4 SCI caseworkers
based in Aswan
Dotted Line: Local NGO Project Officer who supervise the Child Protection team
of the local NGO composed of ‎2 CFS receptionists, ‎2 caseworkers and ‎4
facilitators.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: ‎2
Project Implementation:
* Support Aswan Field Manager in planning and supervising the child protection activities including the case management services and child friendly spaces in Aswan.
* Maintain good relations with all project partners and participate in working groups, meetings, and events when requested.
* Supervise SCI child protection caseworkers based in Aswan.
* Support the Child Protection Senior officer in providing technical support and building the capacity of PNGO child protection and case management team to ensure that CP services are delivered up to SCI quality standard operating guidelines and quality benchmarks.
* Responsible for strengthening the referral mechanisms with external partner organizations;
* Act as the focal point for referring emergency, urgent and normal cases to the appropriate service providers as per the agreed referral pathways and mechanisms.
* Assist in monitoring and following up on PNGOs case management reporting system to ensure that data are up to date.
* Responsible for reviewing the appointment system for all caseworkers to ensure timely schedule and fair distribution of workload on caseworkers. In addition to reviewing the assessments conducted with children and families.
* Review the monthly calendar of the PNGO and monitor the CP activities implemented.
* Conduct interviews when needed with high-risk children for the purpose of Best Interest Assessment or Determination.
* Support the caseworkers in conducting home visits for beneficiaries.
* Conduct risk assessments when necessary for all the child protection and Case Management-related activities.
* Regularly update Aswan Field Manager and the Senior Child Protection Officer on progress, obstacles, and developments; and proactively suggest improvements to plans if necessary.
* Assists in carrying out any other necessary tasks in supporting the case management team.
Reporting and Documentation:
* Responsible for ensuring proper data gathering and data accuracy ensuring that the project Case Management database is regularly up to date. Regularly update the project Case Management Component tracker.
* Responsible for compiling concise quantitative and qualitative reports on a monthly and quarterly basis from other SCI CM teams.
* Regularly updating RAIS online database with all assessments conducted, assistance is given, and making referrals on the system.
Capacity Building:
* Assist in providing technical support to SCI and PNGOs caseworkers and support in capacity building for other PNGOs staff, volunteers, and external partners.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS
Accountability:
* Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and modeling Save the Children values.
* Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
Ambition:
* Sets ambitious and challenging goals for oneself (and their team), takes responsibility for own personal development, and encourages others to do the same.
* Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others.
* Forward, strategic thinker.
Collaboration :
* Builds and maintains effective relationships, with team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
* Values diversity as a source of competitive strength
* Approachable and active listener
Creativity:
* Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
Integrity:
* Honest, encourages openness and transparency

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Educational Background:
* Psychology, Sociology, Development, Political Science, related studies or relevant work experience.
Essential :
* Minimum ‎2-‎3 years of previous relevant experience in working with children in general and child protection including case management for refugees or migrants in particular;
* Excellent drafting, interpersonal, interviewing, and communication skills;
* Leadership experience at a similar job;
* Proficiency in Arabic and English, written and spoken is a must;
* Demonstrated ability to work with highly vulnerable groups;
* Awareness of the security context and political situation in Egypt for refugees;
* Able to work effectively within a team and/or individually;
* This is a field job; the candidate must be willing to work in the field effectively including where PNGOs are locate
* Well organized with strong time-management skills
* Ability to work under pressure
* Shares Save the Children's vision and values
Desirable:
* Previous experience working with NGOs and in refugee-related contexts.

Additional job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the
role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within
reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
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Equal Opportunities
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI
Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Child Safeguarding:
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes
rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of
children from abuse.

Safeguarding our Staff:
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI
anti-harassment policy

Health and Safety
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI
Health and Safety policies and procedures.

JD written by: MZ Edited by RA and reviewed by HA
Date: ‎17.05.‎2021

JD agreed by:
Date:

Updated By: HA
Date: September ‎17, ‎2023

Evaluated:
Date:

The Organization
We employ approximately ‎25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground
in over ‎100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need
better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and
advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure
their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the
world treats children by ‎2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday


• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,


• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees
play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.We value
our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a
collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and
integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document.
Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary
expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at
www.savethechildren.net/jobs We need to keep children safe so our selection
process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.