Program Officer - Child Protection, Participation & Safeguarding. at World Vision Kenya

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Support

• Support in ensuring timely implementation of all the protection and safeguarding related interventions, methodologies and models in the Area programs.
• In liaison with the CPP&S TP Manager, offer technical leadership in the development of the annual implementation plans and budgets ensuring protection and safeguarding is integrated.
• In liaison with the CPP&S TP Manager, develop and review monthly support activity schedules to ensure on time, on budget, on target implementation of the projects and programs related to the CPP&S TP so as to meet community, WVK and donors expectations and accountability.
• Working in consultation with the POs at field level, ensure establishment of functional community child protection, adult safeguarding reporting and feedback mechanism structures and provide the necessary actions and support in a timely manner.
• Provide technical support to; NO, programs and projects to ensure that they have contextualized and operational Safeguarding Incidence Preparedness Plan (SIPP).
• Offer technical support to safeguarding management committees at NO & AP level and ensure that WVK remains a child safe organization.
• Support in the implementation of the Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy at the National and AP level ensuring that the Policy is well socialized and implemented in compliance to the WV Partnership standards.
• Support in monitoring cases reported in Ethics Point and ensuring timely closure of the same.
• Submit a weekly update report on cases reported and closed in Ethics Point.
• Coordinate participation of children in national and local children forums ensuring safeguarding protocols are observed.
• In close collaboration with the supervisor, support staff recruitment, retention, mentorship, and coaching.
• In collaboration with the CPP&S TP Manager and key functions, develop and monitor Safeguarding Action Plan for WVK.
• Ensure community-based accountability mechanisms are appropriately designed to raise awareness of, detect and escalate safeguarding issues, in collaboration with Accountability.

Quality Assurance, Monitoring, Evaluation, Documentation and Learning

• Ensure alignment of all Child protection Design, Monitoring and Evaluation activities with the stipulated protection and safeguarding standards.
• Participate in the WVK safeguarding annual self-assessment and implementation of its recommendations.
• Participate in research and learning agenda in close collaboration with identified academic partners and support office to ensure protection and safeguarding requirements are incorporated.
• Support in development of a safeguarding risk register to ensure risk mitigation in implementation and ensure accountability.
• In consultation with field teams, DMEAL coordinator, project managers and communications officer, develop context specific electronic and appropriate documentation on best practice and lessons learned.
• Generate Quality & Accurate quarterly, semi-annual and annual protection and safeguarding reports informed by Monthly Management Reports and in line with relevant offices requirements and regulations.
• Lead staff in conducting a Safeguarding Risk Assessment and creating a risk management plan, ensuring safeguarding risk is documented in safeguarding Risk Register.
• In consultation with the CPP&S Manager, Establish a functioning safeguarding training and capacity building system for WVK

Advocacy, Networking, Collaboration & Partnerships

• Establish and sustain working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Work with partners and coalitions to engage in advocacy activities with the government structures, (both at National and County level) to address the protection and safeguarding needs of local communities within WVK areas of operation.
• In coordination with the Child Protection, Participation & Safeguarding Technical Program manager and the Advocacy Manager participate in national level coalitions on CP advocacy issues.
• In collaboration with the program managers, ensure that program participants and partners are kept informed of all Government laws and policies and WVK policies in respect to Prevention of Sexual Exploitation & Abuse (PSEA) and Child protection and Child and Adult safeguarding.
• Participate in relevant Annual National and County Government’s Planning and Budgeting processes and influence resource allocation to the priority needs of the most vulnerable groups in programme areas.
• Participate in relevant Technical Working Group (TWG) meetings.

Resource mobilization

• Support development of timely and accurate funding proposals in line with donor requirements and WVK protection and safeguarding standards in collaboration with Managers and other sector specialists.
• Provide information to advise fund raising initiatives for programs related to; Child protection, participation and safeguarding.

Others

• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor or designee from time to time.
• Participate and contribute to committees and task forces which you may be appointed to.
• Participate and lead devotions as appropriate.

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences preferably in child development, child protection, humanitarian aid/development, child rights, public policy, law, sociology / social work or other related field (A degree in Education and experience working in child protection: including child protection program design, implementation and monitoring will be considered)
• Good computer skills in Ms. Office (Excel, word, PowerPoint), Skype, etc
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in community development work implementing child protection and adult safeguarding programs. Familiarity with GBV/FGM projects a plus.
• Thorough understanding of all areas of project management cycles in a complex, international development organization especially in development or Relief Projects.
• A good understanding of International, Regional and National framework on human rights for women and children such as Convections on the Rights of the Child, ACRWC, ANTI-FGM Board operations, Convention for the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women, Africa Charter on the Rights and Welfare of Children, Prohibition of female Genital Mutilation Act, Children Act among others.
• Experience in program design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and reporting.
• Demonstrate ability to influence, network and collaborate with national and county level government, NGO and UN Agency on child protection initiatives.
• Proven track record as a staff and community trainer and capacity builder in Child Protection, and safeguarding.
• Familiarity with systems approaches to child protection programming, advocacy approaches and referral systems.
• Demonstrate ability to manage resources efficiently and effectively.
• Demonstrate experience in implementing faith and development models and working with faith leaders.
• Must be a committed Christian who is able to stand above denominational and cultural diversity challenges.
• Excellent oral and written communications, team player, and proficient in English and Kiswahili.