Coopi is looking for an Expert in Child Protection in order to make an assessment in Sierra Leone to analyse the current context and redefine the strategy of intervention in this sector.
Duty station: Freetown and Western Area
Refers to: Area Manager in the HQ
Contract: 3 months
Descrizione e requisiti
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Needs Analysis for a potential intervention in the country
— Analysing the needs in the field zones in terms of number of children orphaned by Ebola and abandoned after contracting the virus (family and social stigma). The priority areas are Freetown and Western Area.
— Check and verify if these children are assisted by other organizations and which ones and determine whether they are grouped in centers run by churches or by the government or by local NGOs, or if they have become street children
— Check the main needs of these children in terms of psycho-social assistance, educational support and health care (including prevention of infection with Ebola)
— Check the possibility that COOPI can support one or more centers already operating that work with this kind of children
— Check the possibility that COOPI can open his own shelter for children victims of Ebola
— Check possible interactions and synergies with the existing program of Child Sponsorship already implemented by COOPI in Kissy (Western Area)
— Define the strategy of intervention in the short, medium and long term, in collaboration with the Area Manager, while identifying project opportunities and areas of intervention, including fundraising in the area and other funding opportunities.
— Participation in meetings and clusters with other NGOs / humanitarian agencies working in Sierra Leone.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Specialization in Child Protection
• Previous work xperience in Africa
• Previous work experience in writing projects proposals for the major donors (ex. EU, UN Agencies)
• Good reporting skills
• Excellent knowledge of the English language, both written and spoken
• Excellent abilities to interact and collaborate in terms of planning and coordination with different stakeholders
• Problem solving skills
• Good ability to handle stress and complex situations
• Diplomacy and confidentiality skills
Starting date: 1st November 2014
