Child protection community mobilizer

CP-Community mobilizer (National Contract)

Under the supervision of the Child Protection Officer and with technical support from the Child Protection Manager, the post holder will build relationships between Save the Children and the community. He/she will be responsible to monitor Child Protection interventions including psychosocial support activities, and support the establishment of Community based Child Protection Mechanisms, awareness-raising activities, build their capacity on child protection of different community groups, identification and referral of child protection concerns through the existing referral pathways. Responsible for mobilizing the communities to play an effective role in preventing and responding to violence and promoting children’s rights. Liaise with community leaders and parents to introduce program activities and encourage community involvement in program implementation and monitoring. Establish and strengthen community based Community Based Child Protection Networks (CBCPN) and ensure they are up and running according to their terms of reference. Support Community Based Child Protection Networks (CBCPNs) in developing, planning, implementing and managing routine activities, i.e., conducting / attending meetings and recording minutes of the meetings and follow up on action plans. Assist CBCPNss in identifying the child protection risks and developing action plans to address those risks on self-help basis or using the resources available in the community. Facilitate community dialogues on key child protection concerns identified in the community. Ensure CBCPNs are supported to conduct community-based awareness raising activities on CP issues. Support CBCPN members to promote the inclusion of vulnerable and minority groups and ensure meaningful child participation in activities. Establish and strengthen Child and Youth clubs and provide on-going mentoring and support. Support in establishing activities in CFS or Community Centers, and provide ongoing monitoring, support and capacity building to facilitators. Responsible to ensure that all community-based networks are coordinating with each other, as well as with CFSs, Child and Youth clubs and other networks.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Previous work with children required, preferably in a social work or educational setting.
• Must be excellent in communicating with children
• Good English oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of local languages.
• Experience in community mobilisation and familiarity with the targeted communities
• Good understanding of community politics and traditional networks
• Experience in working with adults to promote the protection of children.
• Committed to implementing programmes that involve children at all levels of implementation.
• Flexibility and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Gender awareness and sensitivity
• High degree of initiative and responsibility and understanding of confidentiality.
• Commitment to the aims and principles of SC. In particular, a good understanding of the SC mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support
• Work experience with children and families, especially knowledge of child rights and participation
• Previous NGO experience, including an understanding of the neutral status of an international NGO
• Experience in community facilitation and mobilisation
• Background knowledge in child/ youth protection, education, child rights and emergencies

Contract Duration: 5 Months

Location: Bor Field Office, South Sudan.

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Interested candidates should submit applications containing updated CV, Motivation Letter, Reference contacts, and ONLY Copies of Academic documents & relevant certificates. To before closing date of: 2nd**March, 2022 by 5:00 PM.**. Application delivered subject line should read: VA NO: SCI/HR/202201702- CP-Community mobilizer

Application once submitted will not be returned.

Please note that:

• Female Candidates and persons with disabilities are only encouraged to apply!
• Only candidates who meet the selection criteria will be contacted.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.