(Child Protection Expert (CPE

Job Description

JOB VACANCY

Terre des hommes Foundation - Lausanne is a Swiss-based international non governmental

organisation dedicated to children’s assistance and protection.

Position: Child Protection Expert (CPE)

Location: Gaza Strip

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Technical Unit Coordinator, the CPE’s specific responsibilities

include:

• As a key member of the Mapping Tool Development Task Force, and under the supervision

of the Secretariat for Mapping based at the Ministry of Social Affairs (MoSA), the CPE will

design, implement, and coordinate all activities associated with mapping all social welfare

agencies in Gaza focusing on children, and provide the Secretariat with regular progress

reports.

• Together with the Technical Unit Coordinator, the CPE will interface with the MoSA focal

points responsible for the supervision of the Child Protection Networks (CPNs) in Gaza on

a regular basis to assess their management capacity building needs and design and implement

appropriate supervision training plans, monitor progress towards established capacity

building goals and make adjustments as necessary.

• The CPE will assist TdH Field Monitors at assessing current skill levels of Social Workers

based at 21 Family Centers to perform high quality and comprehensive child protection case

management and design and implement need-based skill-building and training. .

• The CPE will assist the Technical Unit Coordinator at assessing the supervisory skills of the

Field Monitors and facilitate needs-based training activities.

• The CPE will attend Child Protection Working Group (CPWG) and Mental Health &

Psychosocial Support Working Group (MHPSS WG) meetings as scheduled by Cluster

Leaders and any other relevant system-wide meetings associated to this project.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCES

• Masters in Social Work, Social Sciences, Psychology, Community Studies or related field

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in applied Child Protection or relevant

neighboring social affairs discipline

• Full computer literacy (MS office, database applications, etc.)

• Very good command of written and spoken English.

• Pronounced professional motivation to contribute to the consistent improvement of Gaza

Child Protection management at governmental, non-governmental and networking level

PERSONAL QUALITIES REQUIRED

• Thorough understanding of and commitment to humanitarian activities

• Very well organized and able to work to tight deadlines

• Work in a high performing team with a huge sense of fairness and respect

• Self-motivated on constantly improving own capacity and performance

• Proven capacity of networking, analytical and strategic thinking

• Committed to get the message across in communicating with very different people

• Welcoming innovative approaches of training, coaching and teaching

• Creative, flexible and effective in mastering new challenges

• Leadership capacity and a good sense of humor

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested candidates are encouraged to send their CV, one page cover letter and three

references by e-mail to: [email protected]

Please note: incomplete files will not be considered
No application will be accepted if the email subject is not mentioned "Child Protection Expert" in the email subject line.

Deadline: 31st of December 2011

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Job Requirements

Job Details

Job Title (Child Protection Expert (CPE

Deadline 31 - Dec - 2011

Location Gaza Strip

Job Type Full time

Position Level Mid Career

Degree Bachelor's degree

Experience No Experience

Category Social Science

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