Roles

• Assist the project officer in situational assessment, operational planning, implementation and monitoring of the IDP activities

• Provide individual and group psychological first aid/psycho-social support to children and women affected by the conflict to enable them restore their safety, dignity and hope.

• Facilitate consultation and discussions with beneficiary populations, making sure they are involved in needs assessment, delivery of protection/assistance and development/implementation of durable solutions.

• Closely work with local authorities and relevant government sector (women and children affairs, education, social affairs, schools etc) to facilitate recovery and reiteration of the affected population

• Coordinate and manage the establishment of child friendly spaces in collaboration with school, local authorities, and faith leaders

Job Requirements

• University degree in social work, sociology, psychology, child protection, public health and relevant fields of social sciences. Knowledge and skills of and ability to implement integrated CP responses, including Gender Based Violence. Awareness of or interest in community based protection mechanisms.

• Knowledge of and ability to implement integrated CP responses, including Gender Based Violence

•  Awareness of or interest in community based protection mechanisms in emergency context. 

• First degree in social work, sociology, psychology, education or other eleven fields. 2. At least one-year relevant experience in child protection and related areas, 3. Knowledge and experience on Gender Based Violence programming an asset. 4. Knowledge of and ability to implement integrated CP responses, including Gender Based Violence. 5. Awareness of or interest in community based protection mechanisms. 6. Direct case management and experience working with children and adolescents is an asset. 7. Demonstrated flexibility and creativity in planning and problem solving

How to Apply

Register using the following LINK

Note: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply!