Project Assistant (Child Protection)

TITLE: Project Assistant (CPiE)TEAM/PROGRAMME: CPiE LOCATION: SittweNumber of Position: 1GRADE: NAT 5 CONTRACT LENGTH: Fixed TermChild Safeguarding:Level 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the vetting process staff.ROLE PURPOSE: To facilitate effective and successful planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programme activities in assigned camps and rural/urban areas - in collaboration with the Project Coordinator. To conduct regular monitoring at assigned areas to alert all CP cases, to support children and community members in accessing services and receiving proper cases and follow up service providers. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.Scope Of Role:Reports to: Project Coordinator (CPiE)Staff reporting on this post: Community Facilitators(delete where it’s not applicable)Budget Responsibilities: No Financial ApprovalRole Dimensions: Regular Contact of basic factual informationKey Areas Of Accountability : Collaborate with community members to address child protection (CP) cases through referrals, considering community-based mechanisms. Support and follow up on case referrals in coordination with case management staff from other agencies. Receive, verify, and document information from the community related to CP concerns. Use the interagency database system to file all open and closed cases or develop a localized filing system in coordination with the database manager. Ensure all case forms are accurately completed, entered, and shared weekly/monthly with line manager and data focal point. Participate actively in weekly case management and team meetings. Train, coach, and support community members and outreach workers on Identifying and monitoring CP cases, Referral pathways and available service providers, Community mobilization and awareness. Assign, monitor, and evaluate tasks carried out by community members and outreach workers. Facilitate regular engagement with key stakeholders in assigned areas. Conduct regular data collection and monitoring visits related to outreach activities and assigned cases. Maintain accurate records of activities and report progress regularly. Support supervisor in developing monthly work plans, budgets, and reports. Compile and submit monthly and quarterly trend reports on identified and followed-up CP cases. Ensure that the program reaches the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children. Collaborate with CP staff and community members to deliver tailored MHPSS services to children and families, including Psychological First Aid (PFA), safe referrals, and promotion of child wellbeing. Assist in delivering and facilitating training for CP staff and community members on PFA, group PSS and resilience training. Coach and mentor camp-based and CP project staff in implementing mobile Child-Friendly Spaces (CFS) and disseminating key mental health messages. Support the preparation of reports on MHPSS activities, highlighting progress and challenges. Support technical implementation of CP activities and coordination with other agencies. Ensure the quality and effectiveness of all CP services provided. Attend relevant training courses as needed for CP Case Management activities. Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.Child Safeguarding Responsibility Make sure that you, your supervisees and community volunteers (such as the community workforce) are aware of Child Safeguarding and code of conduct and apply all the time.BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)Accountability: Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.Ambition: Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.Collaboration: Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.Creativity: Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions Willing to take disciplined risks.Integrity: Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity Always acts in the best interests of childrenQualifications University degree or equivalent experiences. Ability of communication in English is preferable. Ability to use a computer is preferable.Experience And SkillsEssential Desirable Demonstrated skills and experience in implementing child rights programming. At least 2 years in implementing and working with children. Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles. Ability to undertake case analysis, to document and submit case reports capturing key issues needed to inform programming for urgent response. High motivation to work with difficult circumstances. A commitment to children’s rights, children’s participation and non-discrimination. Experiences in establishing networking and coordinating and strengthening referral mechanism. Understanding of case management and referral pathways at a community, interagency and institutional level. Experiences in community mobilization. Previous experience working for an NGO or other non-profit organization. Strong analytical skills and organization skills, ability to work independently and productively in a fast-paced environment and the ability to manage a multi-facetted workload. Solid communication skills and attention to detail. Flexible work attitude: the ability to work productively in a team environment & independentlySkills And Experience: At least 2 years of working experiences in child protection or case managementEducation: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education levelCommunication and Technical Skills Excellent personal organizational skills, including time management, and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure Willingness to travel to field offices and work in a difficult environment according to travel requirementsGeneral: Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation developing effective working relationships to deliver outstanding results for children Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles. Willingness and capability to comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to health and safety, security, equal opportunities and other relevant policies, including the Child Safeguarding PolicyAdditional Job ResponsibilitiesThe duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.Equal OpportunitiesThe role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.Child Safeguarding:We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.All Staff Has An Obligation And a Responsibility To: Ensure they fully understand the provisions of the Child Safeguarding Policy, the Code of Conduct and Local/Country Procedures. Conduct themselves in accordance with the rules of the Child Safeguarding Policy, in their personal and professional lives – which includes reporting suspicions of child abuse. Ensure the way they are carrying out their work is not putting children at risk (or further risk) – this means constantly scrutinizing their work through a child safeguarding lens and talking to children about possible design/implementation “flaws”. Promote the message of child safeguarding to colleagues in other organizations and government ministries, children in their own and beneficiary families, and community members in general. Be vigilant about observing possible child abuse/harm in their personal and professional lives.All managers have the above responsibilities as well as ensuring Their staff are doing the above. That child safeguarding is integrated and given a “voice” in all management processes including recruitment, induction, performance management, team meetings, annual planning processes, field level monitoring, etc.Safeguarding Our Staff:The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy.Health and SafetyThe role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.The OrganizationWe Employ Approximately 25,000 People Across The Globe And Work On The Ground In Over 100 Countries To Help Children Affected By Crises, Or Those That Need Better Healthcare, Education And Child Protection. We Also Campaign And Advocate At The Highest Levels To Realise The Right Of Children And To Ensure Their Voices Are Heard. We Are Working Towards Three Breakthroughs In How The World Treats Children By 2030: No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday All children learn from a quality basic education and that, Violence against children is no longer toleratedWe know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.Application Information:Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.Job Identification 14459 Job Category Programme Operations Posting Date 10/24/2025, 06:58 AM Apply Before 11/04/2025, 10:30 AM Job Schedule Full time Locations FO - Sittwe