*Position is subject to funding approval.
*Initially 6 months with possible extension, international contract.
*All staff that are recruited must have HEAT, SAINT or equivalent security training.
Applicants must be proficient in French and English
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
World Vision is currently seeking professionals to join our global humanitarian response in Lake Chad Basin, who are passionate about protecting lives, restoring dignity and renewing hope, especially among children affected by conflict.
World Vision declared a Category III Global Response in the Lake Chad Basin with displacement in Nigeria, Niger Chad and Cameroon. Estimated 9.2 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance. In the two countries where WV works, Chad and Niger, over 4 Million people are affected.
The multi-country response will be a child focused disaster response, with the initial focus on WASH, Child Protection and Humanitarian Protection, Health and Nutrition, Food Security.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Children in Emergencies (CiE) Specialist will lead the multi country child protection program.
The role’s responsibility includes implementation, monitoring and evaluation for multiple Children in Emergencies projects and supports the design of new projects in the Lake Chad Emergency Response.
Protection of children through provision of child friendly spaces which includes psychosocial support for children, adolescents, youth and families; provision of training to children and adolescents on life skills such as good hygiene practices, reproductive health, and self-protection as well as referral of most vulnerable children and their families. Building capacity of community based child protection structures to prevent and respond to child protection issues.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Bachelors degree in a social development related field, (including psychology, sociology, education, etc).
- At least 3 years working experience with children. Working experience in children in emergency response is preferable.
- Strong experience in managing staff, partners and facilitating capacity building.
- Experienced in grant acquisition and gant management.
- A high level of diplomacy and networking skills is required.
- Strong capacity building and facilitation skills.
- Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, emotional maturity and physical stamina.
- Excellent command of English and French both written and spoken
- Knowledge of the Sphere standards, Child Protection Minimum Standard, Code of Conduct for Red Cross/ Red crescent, Humanitarian Accountability Partnerships (HAPI) and other international humanitarian standards. C
HOW TO APPLY:
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World Vision is dedicated to our team members’ development and their success. We aspire for all employees to be fulfilled through their work and their contributions to an organisation working to provide long-term sustainable solutions to the world’s most vulnerable people.
Find the full responsibilities and requirements for this position online and apply by the closing date 25 Dec 2016. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org. Due to the number of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
