Uganda: Child Protection Assistant Based in Kyangwali – Hoima Uganda

About HIJRA:

Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA) is an international humanitarian and development organization that positively contributes towards improving the living standards and conditions of those adversely affected by disasters and conflict. HIJRA with funding from the UNHCR plans to implement a Protection Program for refugees in Kyangwali settlement (Hoima district) and is now looking for qualified and competent persons to fill the position of Child Protection Assistant to be based in Kyangwali – Hoima District.

Job Summary:

Support activities aimed at ensuring that durable solutions are sought and provided to the largest possible number of persons of concern.

Reporting Relationships:

The post holder will be responsible to the Child Protection Officer.

Duties:

The Child Protection Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:

1. Undertake site and field visits to ensure child protection recreational activities are implemented according to minimum standards and agreement between partners and HIJRA.

2. Contribute to the identification of the most vulnerable individuals and people with special needs according to HIJRA guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures, who meet the agreed vulnerability criteria for the receipt of Cash Assistance, NFI and food Assistance and/or Medical assistance. Special attention will be given to women at risk.

3. Contribute in conducting needs assessments and Focus Group Discussions with the displaced and host community, particularly the most vulnerable women and children, to identify common protection needs, priorities and existing capacities within the community.

4. Identify vulnerable individuals in accordance with HIJRA criteria and inform the Child Protection Officer in order that s/he can organize case referral to other service providers within the Community Centre or partner NGOs and follow up accordingly.

5. Ensure that all activities are accurately documented and filed in the database.

6. Provide regular feedback to the Child Protection Officer on progress, lessons learned, achievements, gaps, issues and problems.

7. Contribute to the preparation of weekly/monthly plans and reports on activities.

8. Any other duties as may be assigned by the Line Manager

Competencies, Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or other related field.
• At least 3 years of work experience in the same field of development and humanitarian work and NGOs.

· Strong experience working with vulnerable people including survivors of GBV and victims of child abuse.

· Strong knowledge of Child Friendly interview techniques and communicating with children

· Familiarity with guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in emergency settings.

· Strong organizational and supervisory skills with excellent reporting & writing skills.

· Strong interpersonal skill and communication skills.

· An excellent command of verbal and written English.

· Good knowledge word and excel.

Qualified Candidates are requested to submit an Application letter and Curriculum Vitae including telephone and emails contacts of three referees including your current/most recent employer.

Applications, addressed to the:

Country Program Manager

Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief AID (HIJRA)

P.O. Box 37703, Kampala, Uganda

Should be sent by email to: vacancies.ug@hijra.or.ke. The subject line should read Child Protection Assistant.

Applications must be submitted not later than close of business on 3^rd March, 2018. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

For more information regarding the organization please visit our website www.hijra.or.ke. HIJRA is an equal opportunity employer.

Please note that interviews will be done on a rolling basis given the urgency of the positions.