Child Protection Officer (Kassala) – Plan International

Job Description

Organization	Plan International
Job Title	Child Protection Officer (50913)
Requisition ID	50913
Location	Kassala
Reports to	Project Manager
Type of Role	Fixed Term 12 months contract
Salary Grade	C2
Closing Date	16 December 2024

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

The Project Officer_CP (SHF Project) will provide

support to child protection activities to ensure Plan International’s program in Kassala effectively promotes child rights and protection. This role will implement comprehensive child protection strategies, focusing on safeguarding children and young people while integrating child protection measures into all project stages. The officer will strengthen community-based child protection mechanisms, address child protection concerns, and implement feedback systems to promote community participation and sustainability.

The position involves overseeing

the execution of safeguarding policies in Plan’s field offices, ensuring that child protection is embedded in program operations, and coordinating with teams for risk assessments and action planning. The officer will monitor project activities to ensure compliance with child protection requirements and work closely with M&E teams to review and assess project outcomes. This role requires collaboration with community members to activate and support Community-Based Child Protection Mechanisms (CBCPM) and maintain robust feedback channels to capture and address community concerns.

Essential criteria for this role include

a Bachelor’s degree in Law, Social Sciences, or related fields, with substantial knowledge of national and international child rights instruments. The candidate must have at least two years of experience in child protection in humanitarian and development contexts, proficiency in English and Arabic, strong interpersonal and leadership skills, and the ability to mentor and train on child protection topics.

Do you have what it takes?

If you are passionate about protecting children, skilled at engaging communities, and adept at coordinating programs that address complex child protection challenges, this role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact. Your expertise in implementing safeguarding measures, developing community-based mechanisms, and fostering inclusive environments will be vital in ensuring the safety and well-being of children affected by conflict and displacement.

For more information regarding the person and role specification, please click the following link: Child Protection Job Description

Location: Kassala 

Type of Role: Fixed Term 12 months contract

Reports to: Project Manager

Grade: C2

Closing Date: 16 December 2024

“Females are encouraged to apply”