Child Protection Assistant International NGO Jobs – Care and Assistance for Forced Migrants (CAFOMI)
Job Title: Child Protection Assistant
Organisation: Care and Assistance for Forced Migrants (CAFOMI)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reference Number: CPA/NYAK/2018
Reports to: Protection Officer
About US:
Care and Assistance for Forced Migrants (CAFOMI) is a not-for-profit; non-partisan organization limited by guarantee and registered by the Uganda NGO Board/Bureau as a national non-government focusing on protection and assistance in complex emergencies, local context durable solutions for forced migrants, early warning alerts through research and advocacy and a national response surge capacity for emergencies. CAFOMI aims to ensure that forced migrants (refugees) live a dignified life to internationally acceptable standards and positively contributing to the development of their host communities through professionalism, commitment, transparency, accountability, teamwork, participation, partnerships, respect, integrity, multiculturalism, continuous learning and development. CAFOMI, through a tripartite agreement with UNHCR and Government of Uganda (OPM) was selected to implement emergency response and mixed solutions activities in 2018 in the refugee hosting districts of Bundibugyo, Isingiro, and Kisoro.
Job Summary: The Child Protection Assistant will mainly 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:
- Undertake site and field visits to ensure child protection recreational activities are implemented according to minimum standards and agreement between partners and CAFOMI.
- Actively contribute to the identification of the most vulnerable individuals and people with special needs according to CAFOMI 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 CAFOMI 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.
- Provide regular feedback to the Protection Officer on progress, lessons learned, achievements, gaps, issues and problems.
- Actively contribute to the preparation of weekly/monthly plans and reports on activities.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or other related field.
- 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.
- Excellent interpersonal skill and communication skills.
- Computer literacy i.e. Good knowledge word and excel
- Excellent command of verbal and written English.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications with an application letter, updated CV including telephone and Email contacts of three professional referees with the most recent employer. Please do not attach academic credentials as these will be availed for the shortlisted candidates.
Send to:
Human Resource Department,
Care and Assistance for Forced Migrants (CAFOMI),
P.O. Box 7785 Kampala. Uganda.
Email to: hr@cafomi.org (Please clearly indicate position title and reference number as the subject of the Email)
Deadline: 12th March 2018
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