Specialist, Child Protection

Job Description

Position Summary

This position’s primary role is focused on capacity development and providing specialized technical support to contribute to high quality child protection programming. The role is responsible for leading training and supporting child protection staff and/or partner organizations to strengthen capacity for child protection prevention and response.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning 

• Work closely with child protection leadership team to achieve program goals 
• Coordinate with partner agencies, as relevant, to organize training and support capacity building needs 
• Support recruitment of new staff to strengthen organizational capacity for child protection prevention and response services 
• Ensure adherence to IMC’s Child Protection Minimum Standards, as well as relevant inter-agency guidelines and standards 
• Coordinate with Logistics and other departments to plan trainings, workshops and mentoring activities 

Capacity Building 

• Lead direct trainings and ToTs in child protection response for partners, volunteers, and focal points 
• Lead trainings in child protection case management
• Lead trainings in child protection core concepts 
• Lead other technical trainings, as needed 
• Lead both remote and in-person trainings   
• Coordinate with MHPSS and GBV teams for integrated capacity building initiatives  
• Provide technical supervision, support and mentoring to child protection staff 
• Provide specialized guidance and advice to child protection staff, utilizing reflective practice to support improved and high quality child protection services

Project Management 

• Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation of trainings and track participation  
• Plan and procure supplies required for trainings, in line with budget and project timelines 
• Contribute to regular program reports, on time and with accurate data 
• Ensure compliance with donor regulations 

Monitoring and Reporting 

• Seek and analyse community feedback and adapt activities accordingly  
• Monitor and document prevention and risk mitigation program activities  
• Contribute to the application and assessment of child protection minimum standards 
• Provide technical support and guidance in relation to best practices within child protection programs
• Contribute to internal and external reports

Coordination, Advocacy and Representation 

• Coordinate regularly with the child protection leadership and participate, as required, in broader team meetings 
• Advocate for children’s rights and promote awareness of child protection issues within the community
• Participate in internal and external coordination meetings, as relevant, promoting child protection principles at all times
• Represent program goals and child protection standards 

Security and Conduct 

• Ensure compliance with security protocols and policies 
• Foster a safe and supportive working environment for all child protection staff, volunteers, and partners 
• Exemplify core principles of child protection programming
• Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the program and organization, notably through adherence to the Code of Conduct and Ethics, including compliance with anti-harassment, safeguarding and PSEA policies 

Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.