ABOUT COMPANY

Plan International is an independent child-centered international development organization committed to advancing the rights of children and fight against poverty. Plan has no religious, political and government affiliation. For 80 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. Plan International officially started operations in Nigeria in 2014 and works to s
trengthen and promote the rights of children. Our programme is currently focused on basic education; improve community health services, youth and citizens’ participation in governance and creating economic opportunities and livelihoods for the poor, building resilient communities through our emergency and humanitarian response in the Northeast. Plan Nigeria works with communities, civil society organizations, development partners, government at all levels and the private sector. Our Humanitarian Response Program is looking for professionals who are experienced, dedicated, passionate and eager to make a difference in the lives of people.

Child Protection And Sexual Based Violence (CP/SGBV) Officer

Job Type
Full Time
Qualification
BA/BSc/HND
Experience
3 years
Location
Borno
Job Field
Medical / Health NGO/Non-Profit
Department: Program


Reports to: Field Coordinator with Technical line to Child Protection Specialist

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Plan International Nigeria, Maiduguri Office

Purpose:
To coordinate and manage the CP and SGBV activities in line with International minimum standards in Borno state. The post holder will manage the CP and SGBV activities interfacing with other programme team members. The post holder will also contribute towards the capacity building of Plan Internationals implementing partners.

Duties and Responsibilities:
To ensure children harmed or at risk of being harmed are identified and receive individual
case management support by ensuring standard tools and procedures are in place and adhered to by case management team members.
To manage, provide training and technical support to, and build the capacity of the full case management team.
To coordinate with other child protection agencies on case management.
Provide technical and management leadership to the Case Management program in
accordance with best practice and Plan policies, including its child-centered community-
based approach.
Ensure that solid case management, referral and information management systems are in place for appropriate identification, responses and follow-up for children harmed or at risk of being harmed
Ensure regular communication with CPiE Specialist to integrate appropriate child protection in emergencies priorities in program design
Ensure regular Plan case review meetings and conferences are conducted to reflect on progress and to accommodate the lessons learned and improve case management system accordingly; [participate in Best Interest Determination as appropriate].
Ensure the [Child Protection Database] is set up, regularly updated, analysed for trends in the caseload, and efficiently and confidentially managed in collaboration with the Data
Manager [and relevant partner organizations (e.g. UNHCR, Save the Children and UNICEF)].
Provide support to Family Tracing and Reunification activities in collaboration with implementing agencies
Collaborate with other project staff to ensure referrals to other services such as
psychosocial support and education/livelihoods interventions
Directly supervises partner NGO Case Workers
Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
Initiate regular, participatory assessments/feedback surveys with client communities.
Provide inputs into and consolidate weekly, monthly and quarterly progress reports on the
Case Management activities; Submit reports for all field activities, trainings and meetings.
Qualifications and Experience:
BA or equivalent in Social Science, Social Work, Psyc....
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