CP/MEAL/HMIS Assistant
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Place
of Work: |
Kirehe,
Mahama |
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Reports
to:
Staff
directly reporting to this post:
Time
frame: |
Child
Protection Manager and Case Management Officer
None
6
months r |
Tentative start date:
1st November 2015
1st November 2015
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The role of the Child Protection
CP/MEAL/HMIS Assistant is to support the establishment of information
management systems in areas in support of projects to address the care and
protection needs of separated, unaccompanied and vulnerable children in these areas.
The Data Entry personal will be the focal person for managing data and analysis
of information on individual cases. In close collaboration with the Case
Management officer and CP officers, and with technical support from the child
protection programme manager, the data clerk will ensure case management
information is managed in order to facilitate family tracing efforts.
CP/MEAL/HMIS Assistant is to support the establishment of information
management systems in areas in support of projects to address the care and
protection needs of separated, unaccompanied and vulnerable children in these areas.
The Data Entry personal will be the focal person for managing data and analysis
of information on individual cases. In close collaboration with the Case
Management officer and CP officers, and with technical support from the child
protection programme manager, the data clerk will ensure case management
information is managed in order to facilitate family tracing efforts.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
- Ensure
the timely and accurate entry of case files into the database (CPIMS/excel
format) - With
the Child Protection Project Officer, work with case workers and community
tracing systems for the tracing of the families of separated and
unaccompanied children. - Manage
the governorate level database as a store for information gathered by the
community case workers, and other child protection workers. - Use
the database to monitor adherence to procedure on individual cases and
ensure that roles and responsibilities are upheld. - Entering
all the registered cases and compile all forms according to the procedures,
with the support of Case Management officer. - Work
closely with the case workers to ensure that follow up monitoring is done
for children in alternative care and other vulnerable children. - Produce
weekly and monthly, disaggregated statistics and qualitative updates of
progress on case management work. - Ensure
that the data related to children is safe and shared as per Save The
Children’s procedures and policies - Carry
out the responsibilities of the role in a way which reflects Save the
Children’s commitment to safeguarding children in accordance the Child
safeguarding Policy - Comply
with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect
to health and safety, security, equal opportunities and other relevant
policies. - Any
other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Accountability:
- holds
self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently,
achieving and role modelling Save the Children values - holds
the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities –
giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing
the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate
consequences when results are not achieved.
Ambition:
- sets
ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes
responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their
team to do the same - widely
shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates
others - future
orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
Collaboration:
- builds
and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues,
Members and external partners and supporters - values
diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength - approachable,
good listener, easy to talk to.
Creativity:
- develops
and encourages new and innovative solutions - willing
to take disciplined risks.
Integrity:
- honest,
encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of
integrity
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Degree
in Development Studies - Experience
working with NGOs - Solid
work experience with databases, especially ACCESS, Word-processing and
other computer skills. - Strong
analytical skills - Demonstrable
understanding of child rights and human rights - Experience
of working in Monitoring and Evaluation - Good
written and spoken English - Experience
or understanding of working in an emergency environment - Experience
of working through systems of community participation - Ability
to participate in data collection , feeding and reports generation - Proven
team management skills - Adaptability
and flexibility - Ability
and willingness to be mobile - Computer
skills - Strong
interpersonal skills, ethical sensitivity and ability to empathise with
children and their carers - Strong
self-starter, able to take initiative and adapt to changing circumstances
and priorities - Able
to work to tight deadlines under pressure - Fluent
written and spoken English, Kanyarwana and Kirundi - Commitment
to upholding Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy, as well as
principles of do no harm and confidentiality.
Desirable
- Familiarity
with Mahama, and knowledge of French and Kanyarwana, Kirundi . - Experience
of working in an insecure environment. - Good
level of physical health and fitness.
Interested candidates should send an
application letter plus an updated Curriculum Vitae in English, including 3
names of professional referees to HR-Rwanda@savethechildren.org.
The deadline for receiving applications is 28th October 2015.
application letter plus an updated Curriculum Vitae in English, including 3
names of professional referees to HR-Rwanda@savethechildren.org.
The deadline for receiving applications is 28th October 2015.
*Note that only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.
will be contacted.
