Technical Supervisor

SOS Children’s Villages takes action for children as an independent non-governmental social development organization. We build families for children in need, we help them shape the development of the community, we respect varying religions and cultures, and we work in countries and communities where our mission can contribute to development.

Child Safeguarding Commitment:

SOS Children’s Villages works with children’s and youth. Any applicant he/she should act in a way that safeguards children and youth from all forms of discrimination, abuse, mistreatment and neglect, and will keep data about the children and youth in SOS Children’s Villages programmes confidential. He/she will report all concerns regarding actual or potential child abuse, mistreatment or any other violation of the Child Protection Policy according to our reporting and responding system. For sure, He/she would be protected and supported by the organization.

PSEA Standards:

SOS Children’s Villages, has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries.  Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, at all times (both during work hours and outside work hours).  Familiarization with, and adherence to, the Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all staff, in addition to related mandatory training.  All staff must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause. 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

SOS Children’s Villages is an equal opportunity employer and values. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Position Title: Technical Supervisor

Working Location: Gaza

Status: Full Time

Contract Type: Limited Contract

Mission of the position:

We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Technical supervisor to provide specialized guidance and support in developing and implementing programs aimed at supporting unaccompanied and separated children (UASC) and their caregivers. The Technical supervisor will collaborate with partners, caregivers, local authorities, and stakeholders to ensure the safety, wellbeing, and long-term outcomes for these vulnerable children and families.

Key performance areas and main responsibilities:

• Support the project team on developing the individual plans and provide technical guidance on the design, development, and implementation of it.
• Support the project team in identifying MHPSS practices that are best respond to children’s needs, train and supervise the team on the best practice of it.
• Support the teams in setting up mechanisms to collect information related to the MHPSS practices to analyze
• monitor and ensure that the best child protection practices are being followed during identification, case management, and reintegration processes by the project team
• Provide technical training and child protection to the project team: staff caregivers, and partners in the field of MHPSS and child protection issues related to UASC
• Conduct individual and group supervision sessions with the project team on a regular basis and when needed.
• Facilitate workshops and capacity-building initiatives to strengthen the project team.
• lead the development of any needed tools, protocols, and guidelines related to the work with the UASC within the project.
• Monitor program activities and progress, providing technical recommendations to improve service delivery.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting on project outcomes, identifying challenges and suggesting corrective actions.
• Collect and analyze data to assess the effectiveness of interventions and to inform program adjustments.
• Promote a child-centered approach in all program activities, ensuring children’s voices are heard and incorporated into care decisions where possible.
• Advocate for the participation and rights of children in accordance with international human rights standards.
• Provide technical expertise in rapid response situations involving UASC, including during natural disasters or conflict settings, to ensure the protection and immediate care of affected children.
• Support preparedness activities to ensure the systems and capacity are in place for a timely and effective response in case of emergency.

Child Safeguarding (CS)

• Responsible within own area of work to raise awareness of the SOS Child Protection Policy principles and to prevent and protect children from all forms of abuse, abandonment, exploitation, violence and discrimination

• Responsible to report any CS suspicion, concern, allegation or incident immediately, following Child Safeguarding reporting procedures. CS reports should be made to the IOR CS focal person and/or to the respective line manager

جميع الحقوق محفوظة لموقع جوبس.

Key skills and qualifications for the position:

 Must Criteria

• Master’s degree in social psychology, Child Protection, or a related field.
• Minimum [3] years of experience working in child protection, preferably in humanitarian or emergency settings.
• Experience working with caregivers, community-based child protection systems, and other stakeholders.

Skills & Competencies:

• Proven ability to design and implement training and capacity-building initiatives.
• Ability to work in challenging and sensitive environments, with a focus on children’s rights, trauma-informed care, and safeguarding.
• Strong organizational skills and experience managing multiple tasks and priorities.
• Good command of English, written and spoken
• Team work and flexible.
• Excellent Communication Skills.

Preferred Aditional Criteria:

• Certification in child protection or related field (e.g., CP, PSS, case management training).
• Knowledge of local child protection laws and international best practices.

Interested candidates must send their Cover Letter including related job achievements, CV, and three traceable references to:

[email protected] by Wednesday 02/04/2025

Indicating in the subject line:    Technical Supervisor- “Name of the applicant”,

Otherwise, it will not be considered. This post is open for internal and external candidates. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applications after the deadline will be excluded. Applications not conforming to the conditions will not be consider