Job Description
ROLE PURPOSE:
The Child Protection Officer will be in charge of the daily follow up of the Child Protection (CP) activities, provide support to implementing partners and lead the direct implementation in the field. The Child Protection programme includes the establishment and expansion of psychosocial programming with children and youth, capacity building and support for caregivers and coordinate with the community stakeholders and local authorities to implement community initiatives addressing CP issues. The Child Protection Officer should ensure that all aspects of work are undertaken in accordance with Save the Children’s (SCI) Policies.
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.
CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
Level - the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently ( once a wee...