Protection Coordinator (Child Protection)

Job Description

Title: Protection Coordinator (Child Protection)

Company Name: International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Cox's Bazar, Cox's Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia)

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ University degree, preferably in Law, Political or Social Sciences, or Social Work with minimum of four years-experience in the field of migration, IDP and refugee assistance and protection
∎ High school degree, preferably in Law, Political or Social Sciences, or Social Work, with minimum of six years-experience in the field of migration, IDP and refugee assistance and protection

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 4 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Reference Code: SVN-73/2019/S - BD1
∎ Duty Station: Cox`s Bazar/Ukhia/Teknaf, Bangladesh
∎ Estimated Starting Date: As soon as possible
∎ Classification: G-6/01 (UN Salary Scale)
∎ Type of Appointment: Special Short Term (Initially 06 months; with possibility of extension)
∎ Division/Unit: Protection

Job Responsibilities:
∎ As part of the Child Protection Sub-Unit, and under the direct supervision of the National Child Protection Officer and in close coordination with the Child Protection Officer, the incumbent will:
∎ 1. Assist in the supervision, mentoring and on-the-job coaching of the child protection case workers, assisting them in child protection cases in the field. When needed and feasible, coordinate a response to child protection cases of IOM's area of concern.
∎ 2. Coordinate activities of Child Protection and other Protection staff in the field and assist them in implementing activities, and building their capacity on Protection threats and risks, particularly those exposed to children.
∎ 3. Participate in inter-agency child protection related fora, working groups, case management task force, workshops, seminars and other meetings in close coordination with the supervisor.
∎ 4. Assist the National Child Protection Officer in developing, managing and monitoring child protection related activities and supporting the integration of child protection interventions the Protection Unit, and with other IOM units.
∎ 5. Contribute to outreach efforts by conducting activities in the field, coordinating with IOM other units and partners, and developing and disseminating visibility initiatives for advocacy and engagement with communications and media on a range of protection issues, including child protection.
∎ 6. Support the drafting of content with technical inputs and compiled and analyzed IOM data for proposals and reporting requirements, particularly regarding child protection interventions.
∎ 7. Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Experience in Child Protection in Emergencies, including Case Management
∎ Previous experience in leading and coordinating field teams, specifically case workers.
∎ Knowledge of the region and the Chittagonian dialect is required.

Application Deadline: September 17, 2019

Company Information:
∎ International Organization for Migration (IOM)
∎ Business : Inter-Governmental Agency and Specialized Agency to the United Nations

Category: NGO/Development