Job Overview/Summary:
This position is responsible for coordinating and supervising activities at the sites, training community structures, supporting case workers and CP Caseworkers and monitoring program implementation.
They will also work closely with the project Information Management Reporting focal point and line manager to ensure quality data collection and management, report writing and budget implementation.
Reporting and Working Relationships:
Position Reports to: Program Manager,
Position directly supervises: Child Protection Caseworkers
Indirect Reporting: Consortium Management Team, Executive Director
Other Internal and/or external contacts:
Internal: Program Staff, Finance and Operations Staff
External: Consortium Partners, CPAOR, Protection Sector Working Group (PSWG), Government Agencies and Ministries at the local and state level.
Major Responsibilities:
Provide individual/technical support and supervision to case workers and CP assistants.
Monitor all CP program implementation at the field level.
Ensure close coordination with implementing partners and relevant government agencies.
Ensure regular communication with the line manager for updates on achievements and challenges.
Coordinate with other consortium staff at field level to ensure an integrated approach to service delivery
Work closely with the Community-Based Protection Committees (CBPCs) and supervise their weekly/monthly meetings and activities.
Lead all quarterly safety audits/mappings and child protection monitoring.
Provide input for weekly and staff activity reports.
Work with the CPIMS team to produce verified data for reporting.
Effectively communicate with other Consortium CP team members, government social workers and service
providers to ensure beneficiaries are linked to required services.
Regularly organize internal team meetings.
Regularly organize and attend case management meetings at the field level.
Work closely with the line manager to develop monthly reports, program technical working group quarterly reports, and a midterm/end-of-project narrative report.
Other duties
Consistently and proactively monitor/assess the team’s safety and security; promptly report concerns or incidents to the line manager; and liaise with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for RIA programs.
The supervisor assigns other duties to enable and develop RIA programs.
Logistics, Finance, and Reporting
Ensure activities are facilitated following RIA logistics policy and on time to ensure the successful implementation of programs.
Ensure all relevant financial documentation is completed accurately as required by RIA finance policy.
Prepare and submit required reports promptly and incorporate manager feedback.
Qualifications
A minimum qualification of a degree or HND in Social work, Psychology, Education, and any other social sciences.
At least 3 years of experience in implementing child protection programs in humanitarian or development settings.
Demonstrated understanding of working with children particularly vulnerable children.
Experience in supporting the delivery of psychosocial activities, emergency response, child protection case management including family tracing and reunification, and setting up child safeguarding mechanisms.
Demonstrated understanding of coaching and supervision/team management.
Personal qualities: Team player, flexible, network-builder, time management and ability to handle pressure well.
Fluency in English is required and Hausa or any of the local language spoken in Gwoza is preferred.
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