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Job Title: Child Protection Officer
Employer: Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) is recruiting a Child Protection Officer
Duties
The incumbent will implement Uganda Red Cross’s Child Protection (CP) Program activities in line with agreed program objectives and outcomes;
Ensure program design & monitoring systems are in alignment with International and national Child Protection guidelines;
Ensure strong donor compliance, M&E and quality control procedures are understood and integrated within in all programs;
Identify and effectively manage all key risks related to delivering the Child Protection Program;
Produce and deliver quality periodic reports;
Ensure staff and partners are aware of the Child Protection Policy and appropriate mechanisms are in place to ensure policy compliance of staff and partner organizations complying with Child Protection Guidelines;
Provide training on CP Policy requirements and appropriate prevention and reporting mechanisms;
Ensure the efficient and proper use of donor funds – in particular in the development and ongoing management of the program budget.
Advocacy & Representation:
Build and maintain effective working relationships with relevant officials and agencies including but not limited to OPM, UN agencies, government ministries, district officials, civil society and UN lead agencies;
Education:
The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree in SWASA, Education, Counselling, Sociology or Child Centred Training
Post Graduate Degree in Project Management, Child management, Community Development, Education, or Community Psychology will be an added advantage
Experience: At least three years relevant working experience in a similar position
Proven ability to manage complex and inter-connected projects with restricted capacity, on time and within budget.
Demonstrated ability to provide accurate and timely advice on Child Protection matters
Experience and understanding of community based child protection systems, child and family violence at local, district, and national level.
How to Apply:
All candidates who desire to join the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement should send their filled application forms, download here and E-mail to: sgurcs@redcrossug.org or mail via post to: The Secretary General, Uganda Red Cross Society, Plot 551/555 Rubaga Road, P.O. Box 494, Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline: 23rd December 2016 by 5.00pm.
