Child Protection Officer

IRC

Kakuma, Kenya
Child protection case management
Integration with health and nutrition services
Community-based child protection mechanisms
The Child Protection Officer will serve as a focal point for integrated child protection programming in Kakuma refugee camp, emphasizing post-discharge follow-up for malnourished children and adolescent-friendly SRHR services

Job Summary

  • The Child Protection Officer will serve as a focal point for integrated child protection programming in Kakuma refugee camp, emphasizing post-discharge follow-up for malnourished children and adolescent-friendly SRHR services.
  • The role involves close collaboration with health, nutrition, protection professionals, community stakeholders, and government agencies to uphold child protection standards and promote child wellbeing.
  • The IRC is a large international humanitarian organization working in over 40 countries, dedicated to restoring safety, dignity, and hope to people affected by conflict and disaster.

Matching Summary

The Child Protection Officer will serve as a focal point for integrated child protection programming in Kakuma refugee camp, emphasizing post-discharge follow-up for malnourished children and adolescent-friendly SRHR services.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Child protection case management
  • Integration with health and nutrition services
  • Community-based child protection mechanisms
  • Adolescent sexual and reproductive health programming
  • Referral and safeguarding procedures
  • Coordination with government and NGOs

Nice-to-have

  • Facilitation and training skills
  • Knowledge of harmful traditional practices
  • Child participation promotion
  • Multilingual communication skills
  • Data collection and reporting proficiency

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in social work or related field
  • Minimum 3 years child protection experience
  • Fluency in English and Swahili
  • Experience in humanitarian or development settings
  • Knowledge of child protection case management systems

Work Rights

Not specified

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