Implementation of policies and procedures:

· Participate in ensuring that child protection policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to in the project.

· Support in monitoring the performance of the project team in adhering to child protection standards.

· Participate in identifying any gaps or issues in child protection and recommend corrective actions.

Plan development and implementation:

· Actively participate in the development of the project implementation plan.

· Participate in proving input and recommendations for integrating child protection considerations into the project plan and overall activities.

· Support in overseeing overseeing the implementation of child protection strategies outlined in the plan.

Coordination and collaboration:

· Facilitate communication and coordination between the project management team, field staff and other relevant stakeholders on child protection issues.

· Support in promoting collaboration and information sharing to enhance overall child protection efforts within the project.

· Liaise with external child protection agencies or authorities as required.

Capacity building and training:

· Participate to providing training and capacity building support to the project team and other relevant stakeholders.

· Participate in enhancing their understanding of child protection principles, policies and best practices.

· Contribute to ensuring a consistent and effective approach to child protection throughout the project.

Risk assessment and mitigation:

· Participate in conducting regular risk assessments to identify potential child protection risks within the project.

· Support in the development and implementation of strategies to mitigate these risks and protect the welfare of children involved in or affected by the project.

Reporting and Documentation:

· Contribute to maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of child protection activities, events, incidents and actions.

· Participate in the preparation of periodic reports on the project and any relevant protection issues.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

- Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values

- Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

- Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same

- Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others

- Future orientated, thinks strategically.

Collaboration:

- Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters

- Commitment to member services, capacity building and development of partners through oversight and collaboration

- Organizational development support to implementing partners. It is specifically support in developing their systems like HR system, finance system, procurement and admin systems etc.

- Willingness to work in emergency contexts and deployment on emergency programs as part of our commitment to dual mandate.

- Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength

- Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

- Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions

- Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

- Honest, encourages openness and transparency

- commitment to Save the Children Values

QUALIFICATIONS

o Bachelor’s degree in economics and political science or equivalent

o Experience in the field of child protection from 1-3 maximum in the office of an international organization is an added advantage.

o Fluent in Arabic and English, written and spoken.

o Excellent knowledge of computer programs.

o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

o Good level of experience dealing with refugee communities

o Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage time and prioritize under pressure.

o High level of initiative and ability to work with little supervision.

o Proactive in identifying difficulties and working collaboratively to solve them.

o Commitment to the values ​​and principles of SC

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

§ Minimum practical experience in the field of child protection from 1-3 maximum in the office of an international organization is an added advantage.

§ in the field of child protection.

§ Ability to provide training and critical thinking about the content and context of materials to the target beneficiary.

§ Ability to communicate, follow up and advocate with different service providers.

§ The ability to talk with participants individually or with large groups.

§ Ability to prepare flow charts, timelines, and step-by-step work plans.

§ Knowledge or experience in NGO work is desirable.

§ Computer literate (including working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and databases)

§ Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and good judgment regarding confidential information

§ Proven ability to handle a challenging workload.

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Child Safeguarding:

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.

Health and Safety

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Safeguarding our Staff:

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy