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Protcetion Assistant
About this role
Role supports delivery of child protection, school safety, psychosocial support, referrals and safeguarding activities under the ECHO project. It involves direct work with children, caregivers, schools and communities to promote safe and inclusive environments, reporting to the Protection Coordinator.
What you would do
- Conduct regular child protection and school safety assessments to identify risks to children
- Monitor protection cases and refer children at risk to appropriate services
- Facilitate safe, confidential referrals and follow up on referred cases
- Engage parents, caregivers, authorities and community structures to promote child protection
- Identify barriers for girls and children with disabilities and support inclusive project activities
- Assist in training for teachers and community stakeholders on protection and safeguarding
What they are asking for
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma in Social Work, Law, Psychology, Sociology, International Development, Human Rights or related field OR a relevant diploma with substantial field experience
- 1 to 3 years of experience in humanitarian protection, GBV or child protection in emergencies
- Experience in protection monitoring, vulnerability assessments, referrals and case management intake
- Experience in community engagement, awareness sessions, FGDs and protection committees
- Experience liaising with local authorities and protection partners for referrals
- Ability to collect and document activity data with confidentiality
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