Dimensions
of Role
of Role
The
Community Engagement officer will be responsible for guiding Community
volunteers and in close collaboration with other officers in strengthening,
supervising, and coaching the community based volunteers in provision of
PSS to Unaccompanied and Separated Children, improve Plan International’s
alternative care model for Unaccompanied Children, provide guidance and support
to the development of PSS and recreational activities to children and
adolescents in the Child Friendly Space and in groups/clubs.
Community Engagement officer will be responsible for guiding Community
volunteers and in close collaboration with other officers in strengthening,
supervising, and coaching the community based volunteers in provision of
PSS to Unaccompanied and Separated Children, improve Plan International’s
alternative care model for Unaccompanied Children, provide guidance and support
to the development of PSS and recreational activities to children and
adolescents in the Child Friendly Space and in groups/clubs.
S/he
will directly report to the Field Protection c
will directly report to the Field Protection c
oordinator based in Mahama and
will supervise a team of Community volunteers in strengthening community based
mechanisms, sensitization and mobilization, and Child Friendly Spaces.
Typical
Responsibilities – Key End Results of Position:
Responsibilities – Key End Results of Position:
In
collaboration with the Emergency Response Team in Mahama and Protection
Coordinator, the Community Engagement Officer will:
collaboration with the Emergency Response Team in Mahama and Protection
Coordinator, the Community Engagement Officer will:
- Support
the strengthening of child protection community-based systems inclusive of
developing trainings, supervision/coaching tools, monitoring and tracking
tools and improve referral systems; - Provide
support in the development of alternative care systems in accordance with
international policies and national procedures/norms; - Conduct
and supervise training with men and boys, women and girls on social norms
change and CP prevention and response using agreed methodology; - Support
the establishment and strengthening of self-help groups for informal
foster carers, male and female youth, GBV survivors and women’s groups to
work on CP and GBV issues; - Support
community advocates and children to develop participatory media and other
IEC materials to use in the community to raise awareness; - Conduct
training and follow-up with teachers, government and partner staff and
other stakeholders in community based protection - Design
and facilitate community mobilization/sensitization campaigns in
collaboration with Community volunteers , Community Based Protection
Mechanisms, and children/adolescents - Supervise
the CFS staff members/volunteers on location to ensure quality
implementation of activities; - Provide
ongoing support and ensure child participation and safeguarding practices
are strictly adhered to; - Identify,
report and provide on-the-job training to staff members related to child
participation and child protection; - Report
general protection issues present in the CFS locations to the Child
Protection Officers
- Produce
monthly data and regular narrative reports for different stakeholders as
well as donor narrative reports of high quality (in collaboration with
line manager and the Program Quality Assurance (M&E) Officer) - Ensure
project staff safety and security, and ensure all Plan International
policies and principles are upheld
Dealing
with Problems:
with Problems:
The
Community Engagement officer manages complex relationships between different
actors and stakeholders. Mistakes in judgement or poor coordination between
partners, community members and local authorities may lead to the failure of
the project, impacting the quality of services delivered to refugees, as well
as Plan’s reputation. Therefore, the Community Engagement Officer must
demonstrate the ability to solve problems, think strategically and communicate
with key actors in a dynamic and unpredictable operating environment.
Community Engagement officer manages complex relationships between different
actors and stakeholders. Mistakes in judgement or poor coordination between
partners, community members and local authorities may lead to the failure of
the project, impacting the quality of services delivered to refugees, as well
as Plan’s reputation. Therefore, the Community Engagement Officer must
demonstrate the ability to solve problems, think strategically and communicate
with key actors in a dynamic and unpredictable operating environment.
Knowledge,
Skills, and Experience Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:
Skills, and Experience Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:
Experience
- University
degree or equivalent in Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, Public
Health, or related fields - Minimum
of 2 years relevant working experience in child protection prevention and
response programming, humanitarian affairs or human rights. - Must
have 2 years of experience counselling (with children) - Experience
working with in emergency settings - Experience
working with refugees and other vulnerable populations (ideal) - Experience
in Community Based programming and Child Friendly Spaces - Strong
command of both written and spoken English and Kinyarwanda is required.
Behavior
- Effective
networking and interpersonal skills, ability to coordinate a wide range of
actors - Effective
and clear communication - Commitment
to child rights and gender equality - Ability
to work under pressure, in fluid, high stress and rapidly changing
environments. - Strong
interpersonal skills, creativity and ability to handle stressful work
related conditions under limited supervision - Ability
and willingness to work in a participatory manner with a diverse range of
refugee populations
Level
of Contact with Children:
of Contact with Children:
High
level: Frequent
interaction with children and refugees
level: Frequent
interaction with children and refugees
How
to apply:
to apply:
Interested
candidates are invited to apply before 7th June, 2017 via the
following link
candidates are invited to apply before 7th June, 2017 via the
following link
