Job vacancy Child Protection Advisor

Position Summary

Responsible for programming and mainstreaming protection interventions irrespective of age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic origin, color, race, religious, political beliefs, disability, physical or mental health, socio-economic background, or any other aspect of their background or identity. The position will provide support to colleagues and work to ensure that broader sector coordination mechanisms are functioning effectively.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate leadership in relation to the organization’s policies and practice for protection (children, youth and adults) and inclusion of protection clauses in various organizational policies, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures
  

  Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Advanced degree, ideally in social work, human rights, community development or related degree
  • Minimum 8 years of demonstrated professional experience in leading a team or advising on programmes and organizations in child rights and child protection