About US:

Finn Church Aid (FCA) is the largest Finnish international aid organization. We operate in 14 countries, where the needs are most dire. We work with the poorest people, regardless of their religious beliefs, ethnic background or political convictions. Our work is based on rights, which means that our operations are guided by equality, non-discrimination and responsibility.

Job Summary:

The Child Safeguarding Officer is responsible for overseeing a Child-safe programming in Kyaka II refugee settlement. S/he has a critical position to ensure that all FCA staff and teachers are aware of and trained in Child Safeguarding procedures. The position will support the implementation of a Safe Programming approach throughout the project management cycle, from mitigation and risk management, to identification and investigation of cases and appropriate action and follow-up. This position involves direct contact with girls & boys and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. ten days in one month or more or overnight) because of the nature of work.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Risk Assessment:

• Conduct a risk assessment to identify risks to children’s safety and protection in the education programme
• Work with partners to develop a coordinated and collaborative mitigation plan to the identify risks
• Ensure that measures are in place that prevent and mitigate risk that staff or activities would inflict any form of violence, neglect, exploitation, abuse or sexual harm to children
• Participate actively on risk assessment of FCA interventions to ensure we do not expose children to further risk and harm

Monitoring:

• Monitor field activities and assess whether Child Safeguarding measures are in place in accordance with the established policies and plans. Document factors around the gaps or failures and the necessary achievements
• Work with and follow-up with schools and program staff to ensure that identified risks and gaps are addressed in a timely and appropriate manner
• Report concerns regarding failure to mitigate Child Safeguarding risks to the FCA focal person for Safeguarding and Country Director
• Submit technical reports in accordance with the work plan and established deadlines, while ensuring that all activities are conducted and reported through accurate and verifiable reporting system

Capacity Building and Training:

• Work in close liaison with the child protection and Psychosocial officers, train project staff and school stakeholders on child safeguarding policy and mechanism and support adherence to the Teachers’ Code of Conduct.
• Coach and support staff and schools to improve Child Safeguarding practice and responsiveness
• Deliver on-going refresher training and on job coaching of field staff as appropriate; ensure that all staff know CS policy and procedures and actively implement them.

Investigation and Response:

• Ensure that cases of Child Safeguarding are reported, investigated and responded to appropriately and in line with the policy
• Document the response and rehabilitation actions in a systematic and consistent way in relation to achievements, as well as success stories and good practices
• Ensure proper record keeping, maintenance and control of child safeguarding reports and other key information
• Support follow up and investigations of Child Safeguarding incidents
• Role model high levels of professional safeguarding behavior

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant for the Finn Church Aid (FCA) Child Safeguarding Officer job opportunity should have four years’ experience working in safeguarding or child protection. A certificate in child protection will be an added advantage or any training in Child protection
• Minimum of two years’ experience working directly with children and youth
• Excellent skills in listening, counselling and negotiation
• Prior experience working in development and humanitarian settings (minimum 3 years)
• Excellent planning, coordination and reporting skills, with the ability to organize a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities
• A sensitive approach to advising and mentoring staff and to dealing with critical issues
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
• Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must
• Excellent time management and planning capacity
• Excellent written and spoken English language skill
• Previous experience working in conflict, humanitarian, post-conflict and/or refugee response settings Desirable
• Demonstrated understanding and proficiency in the field of people Management and ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Good understanding of national legal requirements relating to HR, including labor laws and administrative law especially those legal provisions relating to children and others
• Good understanding of employment related statutory requirements, organizational policies, systems and procedures formulation and management.

All suitably qualified and interested applications should send a cover letter and a CV (not more than 5 pages) with at least three referees and a daytime telephone contact with copies of academic papers addressed to:

The Human Resource and Administration Manager,

Finn Church AID, Uganda Country Office,

P.O. Box 21826 Kampala, Tank Hill Rd, Roche Close, Plot 1495 Muyenga, Uganda.

Email applications should be in one file attachment (Ms Word or PDF) mentioning the position title in the subject to [email protected]

Applications may also be hand delivered to our office in Kampala.

Deadline: Thursday, 18th June 2020.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Women and PWDS are encouraged to apply. Host and Refugee communities are encouraged to apply