Child Protection National Coordinator

Job Description

Title: Child Protection National Coordinator

Company Name: Terre des hommes - Cox's Bazar

Vacancy: 1

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Teknaf)

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Master of Social Science (MSS), Master of Social Science (MSS)
∎ Preferred Professional Certification: At least 3 years experience working with children in need of protection

Experience Requirements:
∎ 3 to 7 year(s)

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Development and supervision of a case management response for refugee children in need of protection
∎ In collaboration with the project manager/field coordinator coordinate and supervise the child protection case management programme by planning, monitoring and evaluating project activities in accordance with grant agreements and Tdh quality standards;
∎ Ensure the best use of resources and support the project manager/field coordinator in the preparation of sound budgets and monitoring project expenses on an on-going basis;
∎ Ensure the child protection case management programme implemented by Tdh field teams is consistent with and aligned with the National CP system and adheres to the leading inter-agency standardized operating procedures and tools (CPMS, CM guidance);
∎ Provide daily mentoring and case management supervision to the case management team leaders in all the project locations
∎ Stay up-to-date on all high-risk cases and provide daily or weekly supervision to Team Leaders as required;
∎ With support from the project manager/field coordinator, ensure the daily and weekly use of work plans, case trackers and other case management tools;
∎ Regularly get updated information on all services available for children in need of support and ensure this information is available to team leaders;
∎ Coordinate effectively with external partners in the referral pathway to ensure team leaders and case workers have the contacts they need in their working areas, ensure referrals are tracked and followed-up on;
∎ Support Team Leaders to update the Team Leader Trackers and contribute to the maintenance of master Case Management database;
∎ When required prepare reports, according to the project document (monthly reports, quarterly reports, donor reports, final report);
∎ Ensure appropriate information management protocol is in place, particularly in terms of confidentiality of data (including, paper and electronic files);
∎ Represent Tdh in field base multi-agency and overall interagency cluster where appropriate;
∎ Ensure regular communication with the line manager on activities’ updates, achievements and challenges via meetings, reports and ad hoc communication upon request and needs;
∎ Participate in field assessments whenever requested by the line manager
∎ Identify needs and draft capacity building plan for staffers under direct supervision;
∎ Support project manager in planning, developing and delivering full team capacity building sessions on case management for the case management team, and ensure that the capacity building plan is revised on a regular basis to include refresher trainings and workshops;
∎ Organize weekly Case Management meetings and takes minutes, support Team Leaders in weekly meetings with Case Workers, monthly supervision with Team Leaders;
∎ Follow up staff attendances, leaves and provide monthly attendance sheets to her/his manager to facilitate payroll process;
∎ Ensure regular feedback to the staff under her/his responsibility and appraisal process when needed;
∎ Support disciplinary measures application if needed
∎ Coordination and representation
∎ Conduct regular field visits and organize regular staff meetings in field locations;
∎ With support from the project manager/field coordinator coordinate with other Tdh sectors to ensure mainstreaming and implementation of standardized activities;
∎ Liaise with humanitarian actors, authorities and community in and outside the camps to increase quality and effectiveness of case-management service provision;
∎ Participate in meetings held at local or regional level in her/his field of expertise whenever pertinent and necessary;
∎ Build the relationship between and establish regular exchanges with the Psychosocial Support (PSS) Team to ensure children in need of protection are identified timely and adequately supported;
∎ Develop and maintain a strong professional image for Tdh CP Case Management through effective communication with all partners
∎ Respond to email referrals from partners in a timely manner, and provide follow-up information where appropriate.
∎ Agree to comply with Tdh Global Code of Conduct and ensures Child Safeguarding standards are upheld at all times;
∎ Adhere to and ensure the team under her/his responsibility follows Tdh administrative and logistical regulations and procedures

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at least 30 years
∎ Both males and females are allowed to apply
∎ Good IT knowledge (Microsoft Office, Internet, Excel)
∎ Previous experience with a child protection organisation is desirable
∎ Strong knowledge of key child protection issues and best practices
∎ Strong knowledge of the child protection system in Bangladesh
∎ This position requires excellent personnel, social and leadership skills, as well as technical, organizational and methodological competences;
∎ Required qualities: proactive, autonomous, rigorous, organized, positive character, good communication and interpersonal skills

Salary: Tk. 86000 - 98000 (Monthly)

Application Deadline: June 6, 2019

Company Information:
∎ Terre des hommes - Cox's Bazar
∎ Address : Sayeman Heritage, (floor 2), Building no - 01, Sayeman Road, Baharchara, Cox's Bazar
∎ Web : www.tdh.ch/en
∎ Business : Terre des hommes is the leading Swiss child relief agency, improving the lives of millions of the world`s most vulnerable children. TDH is a humanitarian non-Governmental, non-political, neutral and non-profit international organisation (INGO). TDH working in Bangladesh since 1974 and its work focused on Health, Nutrition and Child Relief. The Organization is considering interventions in Nutrition at Coxs Bazar among the displaced people from Myanmar

Category: NGO/Development