World Vision International NGO Project Officer- Child Protection Jobs
Purpose of the position:
The Project Officer Child Protection will guide and facilitate project implementation, development, monitoring and child protection advocacy in the Cluster in line with Project plans to ensure children are protected, cared for and participating in decisions that affect their lives.
Implementation of project interventions should be done in ways that meet WVU standards and donor requirements for improved and sustained wellbeing of children; and this should be done through effective engagement, coordination, supervision and working with project partners
Key Outputs/Responsibilities
Effective project management
Participate in the planning, development and design of the project and other CP interventions including project activities and documents such as project log frame, budgets, Work breakdown structures etc
Review and approve concept notes for the assigned activities with clear outputs, outcomes and objectives in line with the project the budget and work plan.
Monitor and track budgets for assigned activities.
Design work plans for activity implementation i.e. monthly in collaboration with MEAL team and the project manager.
Ensure project goods and services are timely requested in provision as per procurement plan.
Ensure timely accountability and payment for project goods and services.
Conduct community entry and project close out meetings.
Development of TORs for technical trainings in line with fidelity of child protection model
People management, capacity building and spiritual nurture.
Participate in staff recruitment and orientation processes for Project Assistants and community-based structures at all levels
Set SMART performance targets and conduct quarterly conversations with the Project Assistants
Develop and implement coaching and mentorship plans with Project Assistants including building their capacity on technical child protection areas
Ensure 100% participation of staff in devotions and spiritual nature related events/activities
Spear head monthly project review meetings with Project staff.
Ensure team work among project team to ensure quality and timely implementation
Provide technical guidance and support supervision to project assistants.
staff develop leave plans and take leave days in the systems
Ensure staff comply with WVI online mandatory trainings like security, data management PSEA, etc.
External stakeholder engagement and resource mobilization
Participate in the timely development of quality proposals
Identify and document gaps in the community and develop possible funding briefs.
Represent WV in sector/zonal working group meetings, document and implement findings from the meetings at field level and create strategic
partnerships with other organizations including the local government.
Mobilize and facilitate engagements with partners and CBOs regarding project activities and models to ensure a coordinated and integrated approach to implementation of project activities.
Take lead in representation of WV in thematic days and advocacy events to create possible networking opportunities with other partners and rise the voices of the most vulnerable.
Coordinate with stakeholder to CDOs, Probation officers, OPM and UNHCR to participate project activities.
Map and develop inventory/matrix of all the stakeholders in the project location.
Accountability and reporting
Ensure the consultation and participation of community members and other stakeholders in all project interventions.
Support the MEAL Officer to ensure the functionality and usage of all project feedback mechanisms and participate in the collection of feedback from the community and other stakeholders
Participate in the timely development and compilation of project monthly, quarterly and annual reports and submit to the MEAL Officer.
Collection and Documentation of impact and success stories.
Monitoring of safeguarding standards throughout the implementation of project activities.
Ensure adherence to the implementation of fidelity of child protection modules
Ensure timely reporting
Develop and implement stakeholder engagement plan.
Case management
Ensure ProgresV4 accounts are created for all project staff to ensure 100% utilization
Review all case management tools including BIAs, BIDs, case plans, note for files, incidence reports and participate in BID panels with the BID panel Teams.
Mobilize and facilitate engagements with partners in case conferences
Work closely with the Probations Office to ensure the implementation of alternative care
Conduct case supervision and guidance to project assistants in handling high priority cases
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience.
A minimum of three or more years’ field experience working with communities in peace building and or child protection programming and program management in an NGO context
Experience in integration/ mainstreaming child protection, peace building and conflict sensitivity across other Programmes and projects
Past experience in working with communities especially in refugee community and host.
Excellent analytical, documentation, problem solving, interpersonal ad negotiation, coordination and collaboration skills
Working knowledge of humanitarian and development industry including sphere standards, Local government policies/procedures, NGO code of conduct and humanitarian charter
Bachelor’s Degree in Development studies, Public Administration, Peace building, Sociology, Psychology, Education, International Relations, Social work and social Administration, Conflict studies
Post graduate in Project planning and management, Human Resource Management, Child Protection and Child Development is an added advantage
Cross-cultural sensitivity and flexibility
Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts, psychological stressful environments and physical hardship conditions with limited resources
Ability to cope up and deal with stress and work under stressful work conditions
Commitment to World Vision Core Values, mission and Vision Statements
Ability to speak English and common local languages spoken
Ability to ride motorcycle with valid riding permit is a MUST
The applicant should be Ugandan
How to Apply
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