Child Protection Assistant UNHCR Project Jobs – Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA)
Job Title: Child Protection Assistant
Organisation: Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA)
Funding Source: UNHCR
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Child Protection Officer
About US:
Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA) is an international African humanitarian and development organization that positively contributes towards improving the living standards and conditions of those adversely affected by disasters and conflict in the Horn, East & Central Africa by implementing WASH, Health, Education, Livelihoods, Community service & development and Protection programs in the region for a period of more than 20 years.
About UNHCR Project:
HIJRA with funding from the UNHCR in Uganda is implementing a multi-sectoral Program for refugees in Oruchinga settlement (Isingiro district), Nakivale settlement (Isingiro district) and Nyakabande Transit Center (Kisoro district).
Job Summary: The Child Protection Assistant will support activities aimed at ensuring that durable solutions are sought and provided to the largest possible number of persons of concern.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: The Child Protection Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:
- Undertake site and field visits to ensure child protection recreational activities are implemented according to minimum standards and agreement between partners and HIJRA.
- Actively contribute to the identification of the most vulnerable individuals and people with special needs according to HIJRA guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures, who meet the agreed vulnerability criteria for the receipt of Cash Assistance, NFI and food Assistance and/or Medical assistance. Special attention will be given to women at risk.
- Contribute in conducting needs assessments and Focus Group Discussions with the displaced and host community, particularly the most vulnerable women and children, to identify common protection needs, priorities and existing capacities within the community.
- Identify vulnerable individuals in accordance with HIJRA criteria and inform the Child Protection Officer in order that s/he can organize case referral to other service providers within the Community Centre or partner NGOs and follow up accordingly.
- Ensure that all activities are accurately documented and filed in the database.
- Send regular feedback to the Child Protection Officer on progress, lessons learned, achievements, gaps, issues and problems.
- Contribute to the preparation of weekly/monthly plans and reports on activities.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Line Manager
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the HIJRA Child Protection Assistant job opportunity must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or other related field.
- A minimum of three years of work experience in the same field of development and humanitarian work and NGOs.
- Previous experience working with vulnerable people including survivors of GBV and victims of child abuse.
- Strong knowledge of Child Friendly interview techniques and communicating with children
- Familiarity with guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in emergency settings.
- Strong organizational and supervisory skills with excellent reporting & writing skills.
- Strong interpersonal skill and communication skills.
- An excellent command of verbal and written English.
- Good knowledge word and excel.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send an application letter and Curriculum Vitae including telephone and email contacts of three referees including your current/most recent employer.
Application should be addressed to the:
Country Program Manager,
Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA),
P.O. Box 37703, Kampala, Uganda.
Email to: vacancies.ug@hijra.or.ke. The subject line should read: “Child Protection Assistant.”
NB: Please note that interviews will be done on a rolling basis given the urgency of the positions.
Deadline: 3rd March 2018
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