Child Protection Case Worker-Tonj East At Save the Children

Child Protection Case Worker (National Contract)

Under the supervision and technical support of the Child Protection/Case Management Officer, the Child Protection Case Worker will give support in identifying, documenting and responding to child protection cases of vulnerable and at risk children to access basic services and receive other support as required. The Case Worker will provide personalized case management services to vulnerable and at risk children in line with case management SOPs and other applicable standards. The case worker will monitor, conduct case by case follow ups and facilitate the alternative care and reunification process of unaccompanied and separated children as well as other categories of children assessed to be in need of alternative care. He/she will take lead in identification of cases for children with protection concerns using the national Case Management forms.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE/Skills:

• Previous work with children required, preferably in a social work or educational setting.
• Must be excellent in communicating with children.
• Good English oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of local languages (Juba Arabic)
• Good understanding of community politics and traditional networks
• Experience in interview techniques (child friendly)
• Be both self-reliant and have the ability to cooperate with others
• Be able to work in challenging environment i.e. walk substantial distances
• Ability to represent SCI in South Sudan Child Protection policies and approach
• Ability to work through line management and also under limited/distance supervision
• Gender awareness and sensitivity
• Understanding of issues of confidentiality
• High degree of initiative and responsibility
• Commitment to the aims and principles of SCI. In particular, a good understanding of the SC mandate as child focused agency and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support

Desirable:

• Work experience with children and families, especially knowledge of child rights and participation
• Previous NGO experience, including an understanding of the neutral status of an international NGO
• Background knowledge in child/ youth protection, education, child rights and emergencies

Contract Duration: 12 Months-with possibility of extensions

Location: Tonj East, Warrap State, South Sudan

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.