Protection Officer - (CP&GBV)

Protection Officer - (CP&GBV)

War Child

Kampala, Uganda

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Implementation and Support:

• Support local partners in implementing CP and GBV activities in line with project plans and quality standards;
• Ensure timely and high-quality implementation of activities, including case management, community-based protection mechanisms, and awareness campaigns;
• Support local partners to provide first-level support to survivors of GBV and children at risk, ensuring proper documentation and confidentiality;
• Facilitate case conferences and referrals to specialized services as needed;
• Assist in monitoring and evaluating program impact, ensuring accurate data collection and reporting.

Capacity Building and Technical Support:

• Provide mentorship and coaching to partner case workers on GBV and CP prevention and response;
• Support the development and dissemination of CP and GBV tools and guidelines;
• Organize and facilitate training on case management and survivor-centered approaches;
• Strengthen community-based GBV and CP structures in collaboration with implementing partners for sustainability of interventions.

Coordination and Advocacy:

• Participate in coordination meetings, including the CP and GBV sub-sector working groups;
• Establish and maintain partnerships with local service providers and authorities;
• Advocate for improved protection services and referral pathways for children and GBV survivors;
• Support the establishment of feedback mechanisms to enhance accountability.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

• Ensure partner adherence to CP and GBV quality standards and best practices;
• Work with M&E teams to collect and analyze data on CP and GBV services;
• Contribute to weekly, monthly, annual and donor reports, case studies, and learning documents;
• Regularly assess community needs and update program strategies accordingly.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Gender Studies, Child Protection, or related field;
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in CP and GBV programming, preferably in humanitarian settings;
• Strong knowledge of CP and GBV case management and survivor-centered approaches;
• Experience in training and capacity-building for local partners and community structures;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Fluency in English; knowledge of refugee languages in Uganda is an asset;
• Experience working in refugee or emergency settings;
• Knowledge of War Child’s programming and safeguarding policies;
• Takes responsibility for decision-making and resource management;
• Holds self and team accountable for program quality and impact;
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with teams, partners, and external stakeholders;
• Values diversity and promotes an inclusive environment;
• Develops and encourages innovative solutions in protection programming;
• Willing to take measured risks to improve program outcomes;
• Acts in a transparent and ethical manner, upholding humanitarian principles;
• Committed to War Child’s mission, child safeguarding, and protection policies.

MUST have the following:

• Familiarity with proGresV4, CPIMS+ and GBVIMS+ application and experience data management systems is a MUST;
• Knowledge and experience in using UNHCR (BIP) especially hands on administration BIA and BID a MUST;
• MUST know how to ride a motorbike and in possession of a valid riding license Class A permit.

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