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JO240410

Child Protection Officer

About SDF:

The Sustainable Development Foundation (SDF) is a non-governmental, voluntary, independent organization established in March 2015, officially registered at the Ministry of Social Affairs as per license (99). As SDF has been present in Yemen since 2015, it has experience implementing emergency child protection and education responses, including women and youth empowerment. SDF has experience in handling large grants from international donors, such as UNDP, UNHCR, WFP, OCHA, WHO, SCI and ZOA. The Foundation has excellent national-level relations and has experience in coordinating with both national and international NGOs. It has offices, staff and community-based committees in Hajjah, Sana'a, Marib, Ibb, Hudidah, Dhamar, Almahweet, Al-Bayda’a, a6nd Hadramout as well as solid experiences engaging with local communities from whom it gained acceptance and with whom it has collaborated in the past. In addition to that, SDF creates livelihood opportunities and community-based protection.

Posted vacancy: Child Protection Officer

Location: Main Office

Employer: Sustainable Development Foundation (SDF) – Yemen.

Doner: UNHCR

Position Type: Full-time contract.

Position reporting to: Project Manager.

Starting Date: ASAP.

Post date: Apr17th, 2024

Closing date:Apr21st, 2024

Number of Positions: 1

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Conduct assessments and interviews with children to determine their protection needs and best interests in the context of resettlement, Assisted Spontaneous Return (ASR), Voluntary Humanitarian Return (VHR), and case management.
  2. Conduct comprehensive case management for all identified cases of unaccompanied children, separated children, children at risk, and children with disabilities.
  3. Ensure that the child's consent and perspective are considered in decision-making processes.
  4. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders, such as social workers, psychologists, and legal professionals, to gather comprehensive information and conduct thorough assessments.
  5. Provide counseling and emotional support to children, addressing their trauma and promoting resilience.
  6. Monitor and evaluate the progress and outcomes of the case management interventions, making necessary adjustments as required.
  7. Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records, ensuring confidentiality and data protection.
  8. Discuss new cases weekly with the Senior Child Protection Officer to make decisions on whether cases need BIP.
  9. Document and report the challenges faced during the implementation of the child protection activities in addition to the success stories.
  10. Keep close and good coordination with refugee communities, host community, UNHCR, UNHCR’s partners, and local authorities on child protection-related issues.
  11. Proper archiving of all related child protection documents of each case.
  12. Facilitating the enrolment of unaccompanied children, separated children, children at risk and children with disabilities to formal/non-formal education;
  13. Prepare child protection weekly report.
  14. Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly plans.
  15. Prepare reports and documentation related to the child's assessment, best interests determination, and case management.
  16. Collaborate with other child protection officers and team members, sharing information, expertise, and best practices.
  17. Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and policies related to child protection.
  18. Participate in training and capacity-building activities to enhance knowledge and skills in child protection.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  1. Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field. Master's degree is preferred.
  2. Proven experience in child protection, and case management, preferably in a refugee or humanitarian context.
  3. Fluency in English (written and spoken) is a mandatory requirement
  4. Knowledge of child protection principles, standards, and best practices.
  5. Familiarity with relevant international and national laws and policies related to child protection.
  6. Strong assessment and analytical skills, with the ability to determine the best interests of the child based on comprehensive evaluation.
  7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and build rapport with children and their families.
  8. Empathy, sensitivity, and cultural awareness in working with diverse populations, including children from different backgrounds and traumas.
  9. Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and establish effective partnerships with stakeholders.
  10. Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
  11. Proficiency in using computer systems and software applications for data management and reporting.
  12. Commitment to upholding the rights and well-being of children.

Professional Standards: The SDF workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in SDF Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equity. In accordance with these values, the SDF operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity Anti-Retaliation, and Combating Trafficking in Persons.

·How to Apply:

·· Qualified candidates meeting the above requirements are required to apply through the link: (Click Here) not later than, Apr21st, 2024.).

·· RECRUITMENT IS URGENT: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible and not to wait until the closing date, as applications and CVs will be reviewed as they are submitted and INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONDUCTED ON A ROLLING BASIS.

·Remarks:

  1.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
  2. Qualified candidates from the project' targeted governorates will be given a priority.
  3. Any Candidate Provide incorrect information will be eliminated.