Child Protection Officer - Eastern Ghota / مسؤول حماية الطفل - الغوطة الشرقية

Syrian Arab RepublicChild Protection Officer - Eastern Ghota / مسؤول حماية الطفل - الغوطة الشرقيةOrganizationGhiras Al-NahdaPosted 26 Nov 2025 Closing date 3 Dec 2025Job PurposeThe Child Protection Officer will assist the Project Manager with daily activities and documentation related to child protection activities.He/she will be responsible for the field and administrative supervision of all activities for children in project sites in Syria.He/she will be responsible for monitoring the implementation of psychosocial support programs in line with child protection quality standards. Furthermore, he/she will contribute to capacity building for project staff.He/she will report to the Project Manager and all related tasks.Duties & ResponsibilitiesSupervision of protection teams, follow up on their work, and evaluate their job performance,Preparing intervention plans (PSS- Awareness sessions).Supervising interventions related to specialized child protection activities (case management and referral)Design clear tools for data collection and treatment,Produce timely reports for internal use on the activities in each location, highlighting challenges, best practices, and lessons learned, Attending relevant training or events.Raising awareness of the Code of Conduct for working with children and CSG.Encourage good practice by promoting and championing the child protection policy and procedures,Make decisions regarding child protection issues and Build networks of contact in the child protection field.Ensure that all project staff adhere to principles related to children’s rights, particularly respect for confidentiality, use of an approach that focuses on the best interests of the child as a guiding philosophy and respond appropriately to disclosures or concerns related to the child’s psychological well-being.Attend the relevant coordination meetings.Providing technical training to field teams on Child Protection principles, Psychosocial Support (PSS) approaches, and case management standards.Qualifications, Skills, And ExperienceUniversity degree in psychology, sociology, related field of study.3 years of work in NGOs/INGO.Previous work in child protection/case management programs.Field experience and a solid understanding of psychosocial / protection issues in such context.Experience in remote management and staff capacity building.Good interpersonal and communication skills.Experience working on and mainstreaming gender issues.Strong listening skills and the ability to deal with sensitive situations with integrity.The confidence and good judgment to manage situations relating to the poor conduct/behaviour of others towards a child.Ability to work within a fluid situation (changes within the team, location of programs).Fluent in English and Arabic,How to applyIf you are interested in the position, kindly fill out the form via the link - 03-Dec-2025.General PrinciplesGhiras Al-Nahda Organization upholds the highest standards of integrity and social responsibility. We maintain a strict zero-tolerance policy toward sexual exploitation, abuse, and child maltreatment. Additionally, we are committed to fostering gender equality and embracing diversity within our workforce.Important NoticeDue to the urgent nature of this recruitment, Ghiras Al-Nahda Organization reserves the right to review applications on a rolling basis. Shortlisted candidates may be contacted and interviewed before the official closing date, also we might fill the position before the closing date. We strongly encourage early applications.Please NoteOnly candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted, using the personal email address provided in the job application form.Job detailsCountrySyrian Arab RepublicSourceGhiras Al-NahdaTypeJobCareer categoryProgram/Project ManagementYears of experience3-4 yearsThemeProtection and Human RightsShare Share this on Facebook Share this on X Post this on LinkedIn