Project Mala IV: Integrated Child Protection Project (ICP Project)
Workplace: Humla (Simikot, Chhipra and Raya VDC)
Job Period: 15 August 2013 - 31st December 2013 ( 4.5 month Contract )
Reports to: District Health & protection programme officer
Supervises : N/A

Job Summary:

• Manage overall community mobilization, keep case management data base of  Extremely vulnerable children (EVCs) training programs of the Project in respective VDC's and set priorities in order to reach the established goals of the project in relation to Extremely vulnerable children (EVCs)
• Identify children temporarily or permanently deprived of parental care as per the selection criteria for this project and collect all necessary details for inclusion in the case file. These details include biodata of the child and all immediate relatives, date of birth, education level, occupation, contact details,  pictures, emotional relationships between family members, social relationships, support networks and other necessary data with a view to complete full genograms,
• Receive referrals from partner organizations (e.g. NGN/Karya, CWIN)
• Organize case discussion/best interests determination meeting to analyze various options and determine which one is in the best interests of the child.
• Where appropriate and in close consultation with technical assistance, organize placement of the child with community based alternative care options.
• Regular home visits to the children EVCs and their family to ensure the safety and security of the children and to motivate the people on behavior change on multi-sectoral child focused response   
• Work closely with DCWB, VDC’s, Child Clubs, VCPC, Schools, of respective VDCs and she/he is responsible for mobilization of local Clubs/CBOs and other CBOs working in the field of Protection for the better coordination and collaboration to strengthen formal and informal child protection stakeholders  are networked and coordinated to better identify and respond to  vulnerable children using a systemic approach
• Collect necessary protection data from respective VDCs in a monthly basis and report to H&P programme officer
• Facilitates program monitoring visits
• Contributes to and facilitates baseline and end-line surveys as well as to need assessment of upgrading of protection issues
• Remains informed on current issues and best practices
• Support in the events and campaign organized by programme as well as government side
• Follow up the impact of awareness and campaigning activities
• Organizing  behavior change campaign; street drama, film show, awareness program etc
• Ensure timely implementation of the protection in the community
• Conduct social surveys/ social audit as and when required or asked by the programme management
• Attend and facilitate orientation / trainings and meetings of the community, VCPC, schools officials and Multi-sectoral stakeholders strengthen the protective environment for vulnerable children
• Provide logistic support during the events and program activities
• Assist in distributing support, providing emergency support and recreational activities to children where appropriate.
• Maintain good relationship with CRO, VCPC, child clubs, School focal teachers and closely work with senior officers and community agencies
• Contact and inform the participants about the upcoming events
• Collect necessary child protection database and information about the area on protection and EVCs
• Liaison with institutions working in the project area
• Develop and maintain the necessary documentation and record of all project and organization activities at community level
• Monthly reporting to the Health & Protection programme Officer

Note:- Only short listed candidates will be contacted for written and final interview. Applications must be submitted with updated CV, 2 copies PP sized photos with two references, no later than 3rd Bhadra, 2070. Application form with detail job description can be collected from district Field Office, Humla promotes workforce diversity in its structure, and women and candidates from disadvantaged / marginalized communities are highly encouraged to apply. The recruitment and selection procedures of THIS Humla reflect our commitment towards child protection.

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