Plan international Child Protection in Emergencies – Deployment Roster Job Vacancy in Nigeria

Plan
international is an independent child-centered international development
organization committed to advancing the rights of children and fight against
poverty. Plan International has no religious, political and government
affiliation. For over 78 years. we have supported girls and boys and their
communities around the world to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they
need to claim their rights, free themselves from poverty and live positive
fulfilling lives. Plan currently works in 70 countries including Nigeria.

We
are looking for people who are experienced, dedicated, have passion and want to
make a difference in the lives of people to fill the vacant position below:

Job
Title:
Child Protection in Emergencies – Deployment Roster
Location: Nationwide
Reports to: Emergency Response Manager

Emergency
Roster

The
Emergency Roster is a database of pre-selected deployable internal and
external candidates who have the appropriate skills and experience to
support emergency preparedness and response. It also stores information on
these candidates.
Roster
Members are expected to deploy to an emergency response within 72 hours or
once an entry visa is received. A Roster Member is selected from the
Emergency Roster as and when a roster request is received from one of our
country offices.
The
purpose of the roster is to ensure that we have the right people in the
right place and the right time with the right skills.

Dimensions
of Role

This
position is responsible for assessment, response analysis, design, coordination,
implementation and monitoring and evaluation of the child protection
components of Plan International’s emergency response.
S/he
is expected to strengthen the capacities of Plan International’s Country
offices (COs) s/he will be deployed to.
S/he
will need to ensure response to immediate child protection issues with
simultaneous consideration of longer term needs and possible scenarios.
The
Specialist will need to take a very active role in technical
co-ordination, support and advocacy with the country specific child
protection coordination group and other stakeholders and technical
agencies relevant to the sector.
S/he
will need to co-ordinate with other Emergency Response team members and
Plan International’s staff, especially Implementation Management and
relevant technical sectors, to ensure a rapid, proportionate and effective
response.

Key
End Results and Typical Responsibilities
Assessment:

Ensure/lead
on an initial rapid assessment of current situation using the Inter-agency
Child protection Assessment resource Toolkit, in collaboration with local
specialists and affected population; ensure assessment finding are
documented, determine priorities and immediate activities and resources.
Set
up systems for situation monitoring with regards to child protection in
areas affected by emergency.
Assess
in-country resources, human, material and financial for response with
relevant staff and agencies.
Identify
potential partnerships to implement recommendations, assess potential
partners where available or make recommendations on how to fill gaps.
Ensure
that Plan International’s child protection assessment activities are
coordinated with other Plan International’s programmatic areas, protection
actors, stakeholders and Governmental and non-Governmental agencies (and
military where present).

Program
Design:

Define
aims and objectives of the overall child protection response.
In
collaboration with national and international child protection actors, map
current institutional response capacities.
Ensure
that issues of gender, education, DRR, and conflict sensitivity are
factored into the program design.
Ensure
Plan International’s guidelines and the Minimum Standards for Child
Protection in Humanitarian Action are considered and any deviation
documented.
Work
in close collaboration with other program specialists to ensure that
emergency interventions build upon each other and that inclusive child
protection intervention are linked in to longer term programming.
Develop
a child protection Program/response Plan, master budget, concept papers,
and proposals in respect of the above and contribute to Plan
International’s overall response strategy.
In
coordination with child protection actors, develop a realistic evidenceâ€�based,
child protection program plan, including both programmatic and advocacy
activities (results oriented).
Design
most appropriate child protection interventions based on the outcomes of
assessments and the context.
Support
Plan International COs in the development of preparedness and disaster
risk reduction plans for child protection and psychosocial support
emergencies.

Response
Management and Implementation:

Ensure
that effective planning, implementation and coordination of inclusive
child protection programming that address the key child protection needs
and barrier identified as well as child protection mainstreaming.
Work
closely with the relevant implementation manager(s) to ensure that the
implementation of relevant activities are planned and implemented in a
phased and prioritised manner in full consultation and co-ordination with
all relevant agencies both governmental and non-governmental.
Provide
technical guidance and direction to Plan International for effective
planning, implementation and monitoring of agreed child protection plans.
Develop
capacity building plans and provide training, support and mentorship to
Plan International staff and partners.
Make
frequent field visits to all affected areas to monitor the implementation
of activities, identify opportunities and constraints and any adjustments
needed including additional staffing or staff training or other.

Monitoring,
Evaluation, Accountability and Learning:

Work
closely with the monitoring and evaluation team, design and develop
appropriate monitoring, evaluation and learning systems for child
protection interventions, ensure links to report requirements, build
capacity of CP and M&E staff to collect quantitative and qualitative
data and to document key learning from the child protection response.
Evaluate
the implementation of Plan International’s child protection activities and
draft recommendations for improved program design
Draft
child protection interventions reports to serve as standalone deliverables
or to be included in larger emergency response reports for both donor and
internal purposes.
Disseminate
learning as appropriate among Plan International staff, partners and other
stakeholders.
Ensure
early and rigorous implementation of quality and accountability
mechanisms, as well as feedback from the relevant stakeholders is
considered throughout all phases of the response.

Information
and Co-ordination:

Provide
regular updates to Emergency Response Manager and emergency team on
progress, priorities and constraints – verbally and in writing on an
agreed frequency.
Engage
and follow up with relevant implementation manager(s).
Represent
Plan International to governmental and non-governmental groups as needed
and agreed with the Team Leader.
Support
the implementation of, and represent Plan International in child
protection coordination mechanisms including any relevant cluster/sub –
cluster.
Provide
brief updates and reports on sectoral activities/strategies to donors and
other stakeholders.
Work
closely with the response management in resource mobilization, including
development of quality concept notes and proposals and donor engagement.

Knowledge,
Skills and Behaviours Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives
Knowledge:

Significant
experience (of which at least 2 years in the field) of progressively
responsible professional experience in child protection in emergencies
work.
Experience
with participatory learning approaches.
Experience
of conducting child protection assessments in emergency contexts.
Experience
of training on child protection technical areas with a variety of
audiences.
Excellent
written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent
knowledge of the Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian
Action, Sphere and the Red Cross/ NGO Code of Conduct. Requires general
finance, administration, information management and telecommunication
skills and proficiency in information technology/ computer skills
Demonstrable
technical expertise in implementing community-based child protection
responses.
University
Degree in Social Work, a Social Science or another related field.

Skills:

Excellent
written and spoken English
Demonstrated
ability to network and liaise with major food assistance donors including
WFP, USAID, UNICEF and ECHO
Excellent
project design, participatory monitoring and evaluation skills
Excellent
communication skills: well argued plans for response that can be justified
and delivered, persuasive of others.
Strong
organizational and work prioritization skills and attention to detail
Good
facilitation skills and ability to deliver induction briefing/training.
Excellent
interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively
at all levels, and to maintain this under pressure.
Ability
to work with limited supervision from line manager.
Ability
to work independently and as a team player who demonstrates leadership and
is able to support and train local and international staff and also able
to work with disaster affected communities in a sensitive and
participatory manner.
Excellent
negotiation, representation, skills and the ability to work comfortably with
an ethnically diverse staff in a very sensitive environment.
Ability
to operate at advanced levels of authority and manage significant
activities, budgets, and resources to produce and take responsibility for
results
Demonstrated
attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work
cooperatively.
Proven
ability to solve problems independently without direct supervision.
Ability
to work both independently and as part of a team
Well
planned and organized even within a fluid working environment and has a
capacity for initiative and decision making with competent analytical and
problem solving skills

Behaviours:

Commitment
and adherence to humanitarian values and standards,
Willing
to make rapid decisions even with inadequate information but ready to
reflect and adjust course of action if necessary;
Focussed
and striving for the delivery of programme;
Cross-culturally
agile
Aware
of own strengths, weaknesses and pro-active in using feedback and
self-development
Aware
of impact on others and uses impact to create positive climate at work
Patient,
adaptable, flexible, able to improvise and remain responsive under
pressure.
Preparedness
to live and work in uncertain security environments.
Works
with trustworthiness and integrity and has a clear commitment to Plan
International’s core values and humanitarian principles
Resilience/Adaptability
and flexibility: Ability to operate effectively under extreme
circumstances including stress, high security risks and harsh living
conditions. Works and lives with a flexible, adaptable and resilient
manner.
Awareness
and sensitivity of self and others: Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity
to gender and diversity.
Have
experience and the ability to live and work in diverse cultural contexts
in a culturally appropriate manner. Has a capacity to make accurate
self-assessment particularly in high stress and high security contexts.
Integrity: works with trustworthiness and integrity and has a clear
commitment to Plan International’s core values and humanitarian
principles.
Experience
working in conflict or emergency-affected areas (or other situations where
insecurity and corruption can be big issues)
Commitment
to and skills in capacity building – together with the ability to assess
and coach others.