Reports To: Country Director
Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am to 5:30 pm

Objective/Purpose of the Position:

A Child/Gender Protection Specialist supports the field operations by providing technical assistance and guidance on child protection. S/he identifies and screens children with specific needs and makes sure that relevant child protection programmes are in place. Furthermore, s/he offers capacity building, spreads latest research and evaluates child protection mechanisms. Child protection issues include, but are not limited to: birth registration, children with disabilities, gender-based violence in emergencies, unaccompanied and separated children (UASC) etc.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mapping of child protection systems and development of a child protection strategy.
  
• Ensure child protection risks and strategies are assessed on a regular basis.
  
• Strengthening of child protection coordination mechanisms.
  
• Identify protection issues and services that affect children at risk.
  
• Design of child protection interventions.
  
• Establishment and support of monitoring and evaluation of the child protection systems.
  
• Regular field visits to monitor implementation of programmes and provide technical guidance as per the requirements.
  
• Facilitate the Best Interest Determination system (BID).
  
• Monitor and support the implementation of MRM procedures.
  
• Implement and monitor programmes on child friendly spaces.
  
• Support of capacity building and training for Child Protection staff.
  
• Coordinate with other agencies, governments and NGOs to implement and coordinate common standards.
  
• Cooperate with Protection cluster to ensure that child protection issues are part of all initiatives and documents, i.e. participate in Child Protection working group.
  
• Preparation of annual and donor reports as well as other documentation related to child protection programmes.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Science, Management or related field combined with extensive experience in similar responsible position in rural community is considered as equivalent.
  
• At least 5 years of work experience in a field related to child protection, gender equality, livelihoods, good governance, and planning or project management.
  
• Previous successful involvement with, and good knowledge of CBOs, I/NGOs and civil society is desired.
  
• Willingness to undertake regular field visits in different conditions is required.
  
• Computer literacy in Microsoft packages (Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc.).