Several Fresher Child Protection Assistant UNHCR Project Jobs – Windle International Uganda (WIU)
Job Title: Child Protection Assistant (Several Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Windle International Uganda (WIU)
Funding Source: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Duty Station: Uganda
About US:
Windle International Uganda (WIU) formerly Windle Trust Uganda is a registered INGO whose mission is to promote peace and development in communities through provision and coordination of Education and training for Refugees and people affected by conflict.
Windle International Uganda is the lead partner of UNHCR in implementing Education Projects in Uganda with close collaboration with the Government of Uganda through the Office of the Prime Minister.
Job Summary: The Child Protection Assistant will provide technical and administrative support for child protection and Safeguarding programs and activities at his or her duty station.
He/ she will support the Programs unit during planning, implementing and reporting on Child Safeguarding activities for WIU Staff and other key stakeholders.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: The Child Protection Assistant will perform the following functions-
- Prepare training plans and appropriate content for Child Protection Training and sensitization activities
- Conduct, participate in and report on Child Safeguarding Trainings conducted at the location Participate in the development of child safeguarding data tracking and reporting tools for use across areas of WIU operations
- Conduct Child Protection and Safeguarding training and sensitization sessions for WIU Staff, beneficiaries
- Prepare and consolidate comprehensive training reports for submission to the Human Resource Department
- Maintain an up to date log of Child Safeguarding activities conducted weekly and beneficiaries of trainings/ sensitization sessions
- Provide technical support for the review, update and implementation of the Child Protection and Safeguarding Referral Pathways mechanisms for handling Protection cases that arise at locations Coordinate the follow up of and documentation of referred protection cases, ensuring comprehensive conclusion of the reported cases, regular updates to Child Safeguarding Officer and feedback by Protection Partners
- Visit schools regularly and strengthen Safeguarding clubs and referral pathways in the School system
- Identify Safeguarding risks and provide prompt advice on mitigation or strengthening of systems to resolve issues arising
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders and sustain working relationships in order to provide technical assistance in terms of capacity building and knowledge sharing in Child Protection and Safeguarding
- Participate in inter-agency child protection working groups, workshops, seminars, Community meetings and partner meetings at your location on behalf of Windle International Uganda
- Maintain accurate, confidential and up to date documentation on all cases of safeguarding and child protection.
- Participate in budgeting activities, ensuring inclusion of Safeguarding items and activities for the protection of beneficiaries and PoCs
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold a University Degree in Human rights, Child psychology, sociology, international law, Social Work and Social development or other social science field. Required.
- Postgraduate award of Certification in Children’s Rights, Protection or any related field is an added advantage
- A minimum of two years of professional experience in social development, planning and management in child protection and/other related areas at a reputable NGO or INGO is required;
- Relevant experience in child protection and related areas, program/project development and management in a UN system agency or organization is an asset;
- Demonstrated experience of working on child protection and policy reforms and capacity building is required.
- Relevant experience in legal drafting and knowledge in legislative reform and international law pertaining to children is required.
- Must have no history of violation of child protection or Children’s rights or any form of Sexual Exploitation
How to Apply:
All qualified and interested candidates should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 18th January 2021
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