Child Protection Officer, NOB, Lebanon Beirut, Fixed Term Appointment - 1 Year

The Child Protection Officer who is accountable for professional technical contribution to project design, planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation of Child Protection programme/project activities related to GBV, data analysis and progress reporting, and commitment for enhancement of teamwork and capacity building, in support of achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with country programme goals and strategy.

 

Ensure the availability of accurate, complete and up-to-date information required for effective Child Protection programme and project design, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation. Draft sound Child Protection programme budgets for review by the supervisor; and provide support for  the sharing of information with relevant partners.

Enhance project efficiency and effectiveness through implementation follow-on activities with various partners, including monitoring UNICEF inputs, local conditions and resources, flow of supply and non-supply assistance and Child Protection project status.

Analyze collected data and information and prepare progress reports; draft changes in Child Protection project work plans and assist in identification of required supplies and equipment as well as in the drafting of Country Programme Recommendation and other project documentation, assuring accuracy and consistency with established rules, regulations and plans of action, and provide support for consultation with partners as required on planning and implementation of Country Programme activities.

4. Project Implementation Information and Data
Ensure the appropriateness of financial, administrative and supply documentation; verify that Child Protection project expenditures are within allotments and that data is consistent with the project information and database (e.g., FLS, ProMS). Follow up on queries including with and by partners or initiate corrective action on discrepancies.  Support maintenance of information system for monitoring gender/sex aggregated data.

Compile Child Protection GBV (Gender-Based Violence) project implementation training and orientation materials to promote knowledge sharing with donors, media and all other stakeholders.

Ensure the effective communication and networking developed and maintained through partnership and collaboration.
•   Collaborate with Operations staff to implement internal controls systems and resolve day-to-day issues or discrepancies in financial or supply management; and provide support for orientation and training of Government and all UNICEF implementing partners in UNICEF financial and supply policies and procedures.
•    Team with local Government counterparts to exchange information on Child Protection GBV project implementation and status as well as movement and distribution of supplies.
•  Coordinate with members of the development community, including NGOs, UN and bilateral agencies in the exchange of information relating to Child Protection GBV sector; and provide support for strengthening the coordination among child protection system actors including when appropriate the IASC protection sub cluster during preparedness and response to emergencies.

 

1.Education:
University degree in the social sciences, law or child development is required

2.Work Experience:
Two years of relevant professional work experience in GBV programme management is required
Field work experience in GBV ( Gender-Based Violence) is required
Background/familiarity with GBV in Emergencies is required

3.Language Proficiency:
Fluency in English and Arabic is required

 

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