KRC Child Protection And Gender Based Violence Officers Jobs in Uganda
Job Description:
The officer will coach and mentor Child Protection and GBV Committees to: disseminate Child protection, and GBV messages in the communities; identification and triaging CP and GBV cases; undertake proper documentation, male referrals and taking responsibility of ensuring that all referrals are followed and closed in accordance with protection project case management process. S/he will also ensure GBV and CPC are supervised, coached and mentored and reports provided.
The officer will be coaching and mentoring of suicide, CPCs, GBV committees and community facilitators. Monthly meetings with the CPCs and GBV committees. S/he will triage all reported cases, and make internal referrals to counsellor or external referrals to other partners for relevant services. Document/ record cases and ensure each case has a file. S/he will conduct/coordinate case conferences and support OPM, CDO and probation officer to participate.
S/he will conduct home and follow-up visits and coordinate with partners, community services department of district and OPM for case closure among others. S/he will participate in Protection and GBV working group meetings at settlement/district and provide reports.
The officer reports to the Team Leader, supervises Community Facilitator/volunteer-CP & GBV and CP and GBV committees. S/he will collaborate with other essential working relations include; Counsellor, OPM, UNHCR and other partners.
Qualifications and Experience:
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Community Development, Social Work or any other relevant related field.
• Experience on Case Management is
a strong requirement
• Ability to write and speak English is a must.
• At least 3 years of field work experience, preferably with an (i)NGO in the area of child protection and GBV.
• Good understanding of development themes such as child rights, protection, gender, and SRH.
• Good understanding of dynamics in context, politics, and culture of the West Nile
• Willing to live in remote areas.
• Know how to ride a motorbike and in possession of a valid riding license is a MUST
Skills
• Coaching skills
• Strong facilitation
• Teamwork (team oriented)
• Strong social and communication skills
• Affinity with children
• Good observation skills
• Willingness to work and live in remote areas
• Creativity
How to Apply
Applications in soft copy should be submitted via Email address: [email protected]
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